About as long as it takes to get to Scotland (from major West Coast airports such as SFO and LAX), give or take an hour or two.
Major hubs in Vietnam and Thailand (e.g. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok) are 14 hours ahead of Pacific time. So when it’s morning here, it’s evening there — and vice versa.
Delta, United, American and Cathay Pacific fly to Vietnam — the destination Asia Golf Trips is running trips to in 2025. But only Vietnam Airlines (VN) flies direct. It’s about 16 hours going (from SFO) to Vietnam on VNA, and about 14 hours coming back. VNA is also a member of SkyTeam, an alliance that includes Delta. See what's eligible for accrual.
Roundtrip fares from any number of West Coast cities to Vietnam are typically on the order of $1,500 for Economy class and $5,500 for Business class.
Our prices vary greatly because our clients' desires and preferences vary greatly. Looking for a carefully curated experience with personal touches, just for you and your friends? Let's talk. Perfectly content to hop aboard one of our four annually scheduled trips, which are limited to the first 8 adults to sign up? That option starts at $7,500/person. But either way, you will be treated to a journey unlike any other, led by a true insider: Asia Golf Trips founder Scott Resch, whose knowledge of the region and network of connections within it are second-to-none.
Our trips max out at 8 adults. That said, if you've got a small group willing to pay the equivalent of 8 travelers for a truly bespoke experience, we'd be happy to set up such a trip — as long as it doesn't overlap with one that's already scheduled.
Definitely. Instead of golf, we will set that traveler up other activities of comparable price, such as a spa treatment, culinary experience, cycling tour, yoga class, river cruise, sightseeing excursion, etc. Tell us what interests you and let us do the rest!
December through April. That’s when the weather is a little cooler (especially in central Vietnam) and a little more dependable from top to bottom. That said, Vietnam is a year-round golf destination — but temps from May-August and tropical rain storms from August-November can be an issue.
We're running 4 trips to Vietnam in Winter 2025 for the first 8 adults to sign up for each trip. You can find links to information for each trip on our trips page.
Very. In fact, its crime index (46) is lower than the U.S. (47) and France (51). The Vietnamese are extremely friendly. Most speak English. The country's political system is stable. Its medical services are first-world. And while Vietnam is home to various reptiles and insects, it's highly unlikely you'll see — let alone encounter — anything dangerous.
Some of Vietnam's top tourist attractions — such as Reunification Palace in Saigon, the Citadel in Hue, the ancient town of Hoi An (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and the Old Quarter in Hanoi — as well as restaurants that serve up the finest Vietnamese cuisine. There are also vestiges of war — such as French pillboxes — at some of the courses.
We're starting with Vietnam but will soon offer trips to other great golf destinations in Asia-Pacific including Thailand, Australia and New Zealand. And while not in Asia, Portugal is likely to be added to the list of offerings, too.
You can. But you might want to consider renting — just because every Asia Golf Trips partner course offers the latest and greatest sets from Titleist, TaylorMade, Ping, etc., and it's so much easier to travel without clubs.
Yes. It’s an important document covering everything you could possibly think of including liability, travel protection, reservations and payments, cancellations, and more.
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