Ho Chi Minh City, as it was re-named after 1973, is in the South of the country. Everyone who lives there still call it Saigon however. The French called it the pearl of the orient in their Indo China colonial days and they laid out the city to have wide boulevards and a café society feel. Nevertheless the skyline of the city is changing as the prosperity of Vietnam attracts more investment and industry.

The name Saigon still conjures up many feelings for Americans, many of them distant memories and these too will fade with time.

As part of the new found prosperity Vietnam has laid out a number of golf courses, and because of the fertile land and abundant rain these are lush and bordered by luxuriant growth. Vietnam Golf Tours has set up a number of itineraries to attract the curious and adventurous tourist combined with his favorite sport. You too could come and experience one of these Vietnam Golf Vacations.

The most economical and naturally the shortest in duration is a 2 night 3 day tour which will accommodate you at a 5 star luxury hotel where you will have breakfast included in your accommodation. Transfers to and from the Airport and the golf courses are by chauffeur driven car and are likewise included. All course fees as well as a buggy are included in your package

The rounds of golf are at the fabulous Song Be Golf Resort, which allows a choice of 2 out of 3 courses to play. It is set amidst stunning scenery and makes for an interesting day out. Song Be is some 50 minutes from the hotel. The other Course is the Vietnam Golf and Country Club which is a 36 hole course set amongst 300 hectares of rolling countryside just 20 km (15M) from Saigon City. The East course was laid out by Lee Trevino. Both days out will be memorable.

For any non-golfing members of the player's entourage, local sightseeing and shopping excursions can be arranged at very reasonable rates at the time of booking. Check with Vietnam Golf tours to arrange this.

It must be noted that Visas to visit Vietnam are not included in the tour price. Contact Vietnam Golf tours when arranging the trip to get guidance on Visa Applications.

There are a number of other packages which become more and more reasonable the longer one stays. From a 10 day Saigon and Hanoi Golf tour which takes in all the Courses mentioned above but also includes play at the famous Montgomerie Links Vietnam which is a 5 star golf links near China beach in Danang and is 7090 yards long, par 72 Championship course. This is a challenge not to be missed.

Contact Vietnam Golf tours for any information they can offer and to arrange a wonderful break in this beautiful country with its warm climate, beautiful people affording you a warm welcome as you tour it in luxury and style and play your favorite game. You will return home fully satisfied and will be happy to return.