From Hanoi’s lively streets to the limestone scenery of Ha Long Bay and the fairways of Central Vietnam, there’s plenty to look forward to on your Vietnam golf holiday.
With Golf Journeys, the support begins before you arrive. We help you prepare for the journey, coordinate the arrangements included in your programme and welcome you with a team ready to look after you.
There are a few personal essentials to organise, including your passport and travel insurance. For your visa, flights and other preparations, your Golf Journeys Travel Specialist is here to help you understand what’s needed and guide you through the next steps.
Your Journey, With Our Team Behind You
Travelling between cities, playing different courses and spending a night on Ha Long Bay involves plenty of organising. On our Vietnam Golf Tour, we bring those arrangements together for you.
Your domestic flight from Hanoi to Da Nang, scheduled airport transfers, golf transport and golf club valet are included. Our host and local team are there throughout the tour, helping each part of your holiday run smoothly.
Before departure, your Travel Specialist is your point of contact for questions about flights, travel documents and preparing your clubs. Whether you’re travelling overseas for golf for the first time or joining us again, you have someone to turn to.
We’ll Help Your Flights Fit the Journey
Our Vietnam Golf Tour begins in Hanoi and finishes in Da Nang. We can help you work through international flight options that fit those arrival and departure points, including connection times and travelling with your clubs.
International airfares are additional. If you’re choosing flights, share your proposed route with your Travel Specialist before purchasing so we can check how it fits your holiday.
If your flights are already booked, send us the details so we can coordinate your included airport transfers. The domestic flight from Hanoi to Da Nang is part of the tour, so you don’t need to book that sector separately.
On arrival in Hanoi, our local guide will greet you for your arranged transfer to the host hotel. It’s a welcoming start, with time to settle in and look forward to meeting your fellow travellers.
You’re also welcome to speak with us about arriving early, extending your stay or connecting your Vietnam holiday with another Golf Journeys experience.
Have Your Passport Ready
Checking your passport early gives you time to renew it if necessary. As a practical starting point, aim to have at least six months’ validity remaining when you travel, and confirm the requirements for your passport and any transit countries.
Use your name exactly as it appears on your passport when arranging flights and applying for your visa. If you’re renewing your passport, let your Travel Specialist know before any arrangements are made using its details.
Keep a secure digital copy of your passport’s identification page, and travel with the passport used for your visa application.
We Can Help Arrange Your Vietnam e-Visa
Our Travel Specialists can assist with arranging your Vietnam e-Visa. Our e-Visa assistance processing fee is AUD $90 per person for a single-entry visa.
We’ll guide you through the application and explain the information needed, so you have support throughout the process.
Get in touch with your Travel Specialist one to two months before departure to get started. We’ll confirm the documents required and help you prepare your travel and accommodation details.
Have the following ready:
- A clear copy of your passport’s identification page.
- A recent passport-style portrait photograph.
- Your flight details and intended travel dates.
If your plans involve leaving Vietnam and returning, let us know so we can help you check the appropriate visa option.
If you prefer to arrange your own e-Visa, you can apply through the official Vietnam e-Visa website. We’re still here to help if you have questions or need accommodation details from your programme.
Once your e-Visa is approved, check that your personal details and travel dates are correct. Keep a printed copy with your passport and save a digital copy you can access offline.
Arrival Paperwork Closer to Departure
Some arrival preparations belong in the final few days.
Current Australian travel advice encourages travellers entering through airports including Hanoi to complete Vietnam’s Digital Pre-Arrival Form within 72 hours of arrival. This is separate from your visa application.
Your Travel Specialist can help you locate the flight and host hotel details needed for your arrival paperwork. Check the latest instructions for your arrival airport shortly before travelling, as the system is being introduced across different entry points.
Keep any confirmation with your travel documents so it’s easy to access during the journey.
Bringing Your Clubs, With Our Golf Club Valet
Playing Vietnam’s courses with your own clubs is part of the enjoyment. Our golf club valet service helps make their handling easier throughout the tour.
Our team coordinates the collection, storage and delivery of your clubs between rounds, alongside the scheduled transport to and from the courses. You can enjoy the day knowing there’s a team managing these arrangements.
We’ll explain when to hand your clubs over and when they need to be packed for travel. You’ll prepare your own clubs in their travel cover and bring them to the designated collection point when requested.
For flights, baggage allowances depend on the airline and fare. Share your international flight details with your Travel Specialist so we can help you understand the relevant golf equipment requirements. We can also clarify the baggage allowance for your included domestic flight before you finish packing.
Travelling Light on Ha Long Bay
The overnight Ha Long Bay cruise is a chance to slow down, take in the scenery and enjoy a different side of Vietnam.
For this part of the journey, we recommend taking a small overnight or carry-on bag. Your larger suitcase and golf clubs are securely stored while you’re on the cruise, so you can board with just what you need for the night.
Keep your travel documents, medication and personal essentials with you. Our team will explain the luggage arrangements before the cruise, including when you’ll be reunited with your larger bags.
With those details taken care of, you can settle in and enjoy the view.
Choosing a Travel Cover for Your Clubs
A suitable travel cover is worth organising early, particularly if this is your first overseas golf holiday.
A padded soft cover is easier to fold away and store, while a hard case provides a rigid outer shell but can be heavier and bulkier. Look for a comfortable fit around your golf bag, sturdy wheels and good padding around the club heads. Check your airline’s packaging conditions before choosing.
Golf travel covers are available from specialist retailers such as Drummond Golf and GolfBox.
If using a soft cover, consider an adjustable support rod, often called a mushroom stick or stiff arm. It extends above your longest club to help protect against pressure from the top of the bag. The Bag Boy Backbone is one example.
Once your clubs are packed, weigh the bag at home so you have time to make any adjustments before heading to the airport.
Travel Insurance and Your Personal Essentials
Consider travel insurance when you begin paying for your holiday, so you understand the protection available before departure and during the trip.
Golf Journeys has partnered with Cover-More to help with your travel insurance needs. Choose a policy suited to your circumstances, and ask your insurer about golf equipment, planned activities and any existing medical conditions.
Keep your policy number and emergency assistance contact details handy. Our team can help with itinerary information if your insurer needs details about the golf, cruise or other activities planned.
If you take regular medication, organise your supply ahead of travel and check with your doctor or pharmacist about supporting paperwork and destination restrictions.
Please also share any dietary requirements or mobility needs with us before departure. This gives us time to discuss your needs and prepare with our local partners.
Looking Forward to Vietnam
Your holiday brings together very different experiences, from a round among the hills near Hanoi to an evening on Ha Long Bay and time beside the beach in Da Nang.
We coordinate the arrangements that connect those experiences and help you prepare for the journey. Keep your passport current, arrange suitable insurance and share the information we need to assist with your visa and travel plans. We’ll work through the preparations together.
Whenever a question comes up, contact your Golf Journeys Travel Specialist. Looking after you starts well before the first tee.
