Southern Vietnam Golf Tours | Saigon – Binh Duong – Long An | 4 Days 3 Nights

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DAY 1: SAIGON – COFFEE, CULTURE

Morning:
Touch down at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, and transfer to a centrally located hotel in District 1.
Check-in and unwind after your journey.

Lunch:
Dive into Hu Tieu Nam Vang, a flavorful Cambodian-Chinese-Vietnamese noodle bowl loved by locals, served at a heritage noodle house.

Afternoon:

Visit Turtle Lake (Hồ Con Rùa) – an off-the-radar urban hangout, perfect for people-watching and grabbing local street snacks.

Stop by Tan Dinh Church, the famous “Pink Church”, a pastel architectural gem tucked inside a busy Saigon district.

End the afternoon with a drink at a hidden rooftop café overlooking Saigon’s colonial rooftops.

Evening – Choose Your Style:
Option 1: Backstreet Saigon Food Safari – Zip through local alleys by motorbike and sample legendary bites: crispy coconut pancakes, quail eggs with tamarind sauce, grilled corn, and finish with iconic cà phê sữa đá.

Option 2: Saigon After Dark Cruise – Glide along the river aboard cruise, boat, paired with acoustic music and a glass of wine.

DAY 2: BINH DUONG – THE ART OF GOLF

Morning:
Transfer to Binh Duong (1 hour) to tee off at:

Harmonie Golf Park – Harmonie Golf Park in Binh Duong is a premier 18-hole championship course designed by Jim Engh, offering a world-class golfing experience just 70 minutes from Ho Chi Minh City. Set on lush rolling terrain with Bermuda fairways and Tif-Eagle greens, the course features strategic bunkers, scenic water hazards, and signature holes like the bowl-shaped Par‑3 16th.

Lunch:
Dine at the clubhouse, or enjoy Bò nướng lá lốt (beef in wild betel leaves) at a local family-run eatery.

Afternoon:
Skip the amusement parks. Choose a spiritual + cultural refresh:

Visit Hoi Khanh Pagoda – The oldest pagoda in Southern Vietnam, built in 1741, is renowned for its 52-meter-long Reclining Buddha statue — the longest of its kind in Asia.
Or explore Phu Cuong Cathedral, a striking modern Catholic church with Gothic inspiration and vibrant stained glass.

Dinner:
Head back to Saigon after enjoying Chim cút quay (roast quail) with sticky rice – a northern-style delicacy found only in select Binh Duong restaurants.

Overnight in Saigon.

DAY 3: LONG AN – GOLF AMIDST RICE FIELDS

Morning:
Depart for Long An (~1.5 hours).
Tee off at the scenic Royal Island Golf & Villas, surrounded by lotus ponds, coconut trees, and peaceful countryside.

Lunch:
Taste the Delta’s finest: Canh chua cá linh bông điên điển (sour soup with Mekong fish and sesbania blossoms) and gỏi cuốn hến (clam rolls with herbs).

Afternoon:
Rather than the over-visited floating markets, sail through the Vam Co River tributaries, or you can visit Binh Thanh Ancient Tower (located in Trang Bang Town) lies on the right bank of the Vam Co Dong River and dates back to around the 8th century. It is one of the rare ancient tower structures that has remained almost completely intact, representing a quintessential example of architecture from the Oc Eo cultural civilization.

Overnight in Long An countryside.

DAY 4: BACK TO SAIGON – MARKETS, MEMORIES

Morning:
Transfer back to Saigon.
Spend the last morning shopping and soaking in local life:

Visit Ben Thanh Market, one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic landmarks.
Shop local at Artinus 3D Museum Store, where hand-painted souvenirs and mini art pieces make the perfect gift.

Lunch:
You can try out light lunch at a rooftop garden restaurant serving cơm niêu (claypot rice with crispy edges and caramelized sauce).

Afternoon:
Check out of the hotel and transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport, carrying home unforgettable swings, soulful meals, and real Vietnam.