Vietnam Pickleball TravelExplore
by day.
Play
by dusk.

Plenty of sites will show you classic Vietnam. Few build the whole trip around a pickleball court. We do: real clubs, local players at your level, and a guide who plays. Then the country does the rest: the bay, the beach, the lanterns, the food. Any group size, every level welcome.

A private trip built around your game. Come solo, as a couple, or bring your group — no fixed departures to wait for.

Playing golf or tennis too? We can fit a round or a match in.

5 to 15 days  ·  from $890  ·  any group size  ·  paddles provided
0Strangers ever added
15+Years guiding Vietnam
5Cities on the route
2.0–4.5Levels welcome

The tours

Your trip.
Your dates.
More of Vietnam each time.

No fixed departures. Every trip is private and starts on the day you choose, with pickleball woven into the days wherever you land. Real prices aren't just about competing — they're so you keep coming back, and each time we take you somewhere new: a different coast, a quieter province, a court you won't find in a guidebook. First trip or fourth, there's always more country left to show you.

Route map of the Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay pickleball trip in northern Vietnam North 8 days · 3 play sessions

Hanoi, Ninh Binh & Ha Long

The classic first trip, extended. Old Quarter noise, limestone karsts, then the quiet of the bay.

PrivateYour datesAll levels
  • 3 courts in Hanoi with local club players
  • A boat ride through Ninh Binh's limestone karsts and caves, homestay included
  • Overnight cruise through Ha Long Bay, kayaks and a cave stop
  • Street food walk through the Old Quarter after dark
  • English-speaking guide with you every day

7 nights · hotels, a homestay & a cruise cabin · airport pickup both ways
Sample itinerary — we shape the days around how hard you want to play.
Flexible on dates too — tell us your arrival and departure and what you want to see, and we'll build the trip around it.

$1,250per person · twin share

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Route map of the Da Nang and Hoi An pickleball trip on Vietnam's central coast Central 6 days · 2 play sessions

Da Nang & Hoi An

Hoi An as your base, games with local players, and a day out at the Golden Bridge.

PrivateYour datesHoi An base
  • 2 games with local club players in Hoi An
  • Boutique hotel in Hoi An's Old Town, the whole trip
  • Hoi An old town by lantern light, plus a tailor fitting if you want one
  • Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge, back to Hoi An the same night
  • A free day in Hoi An — spa, shopping, An Bang beach or VinWonders Nam Hoi An

5 nights · boutique hotel in Hoi An · airport pickup both ways
Sample itinerary — we shape the days around how hard you want to play.
Flexible on dates too — tell us your arrival and departure and what you want to see, and we'll build the trip around it.

$1,090$1,490per person · twin share

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Route map of the 10-day Vietnam pickleball trip from Hanoi to the Mekong Delta Full length 10 days · 5 play sessions

Top to Bottom

Hanoi to Saigon, the whole country, with a paddle in the bag.

PrivateYour dates2 flights inside
  • 5 games across Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An and Saigon
  • Overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, kayaks and a cave stop
  • Hanoi backstreets on the back of a vintage Minsk, rider does the driving
  • 2 domestic flights so you spend the days here, not on a bus
  • A day on the Mekong — boats, a market, lunch under the trees

9 nights · 4 cities · English-speaking guide every day
Sample itinerary — we shape the days around how hard you want to play.
Flexible on dates too — tell us your arrival and departure and what you want to see, and we'll build the trip around it.

$1,890$2,290per person · twin share

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Route map of the Hanoi, Pu Luong, Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay pickleball loop in northern Vietnam North loop 7 days · 2 play sessions

Valleys to the Bay

From quiet rice valleys to a night adrift in Ha Long Bay.

PrivateYour datesNo flights
  • 2 sessions on the courts, one in Hanoi before you leave and one on the way back
  • Two nights deep in Pu Luong's rice-terrace valley, miles from the nearest road noise
  • A boat through Ninh Binh's limestone rivers and paddy fields
  • Overnight cruise through Ha Long Bay, kayaks and a cave stop
  • English-speaking guide with you every day, the whole loop by road

6 nights · 3 hotels + cruise cabin · airport pickup both ways
Sample itinerary — we shape the days around how hard you want to play.
Flexible on dates too — tell us your arrival and departure and what you want to see, and we'll build the trip around it.

Price on requestper person · twin share

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Prices are land only and cover you, not a group you've never met. Travelling solo, as a couple, or with 3 friends? Same trip, we just adjust the room and the rate — message us on WhatsApp and we'll price it.

Short trips

Already planned.
Just pick one.

Not everyone has ten days. These are the routes we build the most — picked because enough travellers before you wanted exactly this, not because they're easiest to sell. Read the days, book the one that fits, and go. Want to change a city, add a day, or build something from nothing? That's what tailor-made travel is for.

Terraced rice hills near Sapa in the mountains of northern Vietnam North 5 days · 2 play sessions

Hanoi & Sapa

A session on Hanoi's courts, then up into the mountains for terraced rice hills and cool air.

PrivateYour dates5 days
  • Two sessions on Hanoi's courts, before and after the mountains
  • Drive up to Sapa for terraced rice valleys and cooler air
  • Fansipan cable car to the summit, and the Rong May glass bridge
  • Cat Cat Village — H'mong stilt houses and a waterfall walk
  • English-speaking guide with you for the Sapa leg

4 nights · hotel in Hanoi + Sapa · airport pickup both ways
Sample itinerary — we shape the days around how hard you want to play.
Flexible on dates too — tell us your arrival and departure and what you want to see, and we'll build the trip around it.

Price on requestper person · twin share

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Boat on the river through Trang An's limestone karst cliffs, Ninh Binh North 5 days · 2 play sessions

Hanoi & Ninh Binh

Old Quarter energy, then a boat through Trang An's limestone rivers and rice paddies.

PrivateYour dates5 days
  • Old Quarter street food and Train Street, with two sessions on Hanoi's courts
  • An incense village at Quang Phu Cau on the way south
  • A boat through Trang An's karst rivers and rice paddies
  • Hang Mua viewpoint, if you're up for the climb
  • English-speaking guide with you for the Ninh Binh leg

4 nights · hotel in Hanoi + Ninh Binh · airport pickup both ways
Sample itinerary — we shape the days around how hard you want to play.
Flexible on dates too — tell us your arrival and departure and what you want to see, and we'll build the trip around it.

Price on requestper person · twin share

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Dragon Bridge lit up over the Han River at sunset, Da Nang Central 5 days · 2 play sessions

Da Nang & Hoi An

Da Nang's bridges and cafes, then Hoi An's lantern-lit Ancient Town on a day trip from the coast.

PrivateYour dates5 days
  • Dragon Bridge, Love Bridge and Con Market, Da Nang's landmarks on foot
  • A full day trip to Hoi An — coconut boats, the Ancient Town, a lantern release at night
  • Drop-in pickleball on real courts in Da Nang, optional
  • Hoa Phu Thanh waterfall park and go-karting at Da Phuoc, if you want to play
  • English-speaking guide with you for the Hoi An day trip

4 nights · hotel in Da Nang · airport pickup both ways
Sample itinerary — we shape the days around how hard you want to play.
Flexible on dates too — tell us your arrival and departure and what you want to see, and we'll build the trip around it.

Price on requestper person · twin share

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Floating market on the Mekong Delta, boats piled with fruit and vegetables South 5 days · 2 play sessions

Saigon & Mekong Delta

Tan Dinh Church and Independence Palace, then a day on the river markets of the Mekong.

PrivateYour dates5 days
  • Two sessions on Saigon's courts — the country's deepest scene
  • Tan Dinh Church, Independence Palace and street food at Ho Thi Ky market
  • A full day on the Mekong — boats, canals, lunch on the water
  • Easiest trip to add on — direct flights from everywhere
  • English-speaking guide with you for the Mekong Delta day trip

4 nights · hotel in Saigon · airport pickup both ways
Sample itinerary — we shape the days around how hard you want to play.
Flexible on dates too — tell us your arrival and departure and what you want to see, and we'll build the trip around it.

Price on requestper person · twin share

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Road through the pine hills of Da Lat in Vietnam's central highlands Highlands 5 days · 2 play sessions

Saigon & Da Lat

Pine forests, go-karts and cool mountain air — for when Vietnam's heat needs a break.

PrivateYour dates5 days
  • Go-kart racing, ostrich riding and a swing out over the valley
  • A night at a homestay tucked into the pine forest
  • Datanla Waterfall and a session on Da Lat's courts
  • The Crazy House and the Da Lat Flower Plateau
  • Sleeper bus from Saigon included, timed around your flight

4 nights in Da Lat (+1 homestay night) · sleeper bus from Saigon included
Sample itinerary — we shape the days around how hard you want to play.
Flexible on dates too — tell us your arrival and departure and what you want to see, and we'll build the trip around it.

Price on requestper person · twin share

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White sand and clear water at Sao Beach, Phu Quoc island Island 5 days · 2 play sessions

Saigon & Phu Quoc

A night in Saigon, then three days of white sand, sunsets and a resort court when you feel like playing.

PrivateYour dates5 days
  • One night in Saigon — Tan Dinh Church, Independence Palace, street food
  • Three days on Phu Quoc — Sunset Town, Sunset Sanato Beach, a fishing village
  • A drop-in pickleball session on a resort court
  • Phu Quoc's night market for seafood and souvenirs
  • English-speaking guide with you in Saigon

1 night Saigon + 3 nights Phu Quoc · airport pickup both ways
Sample itinerary — we shape the days around how hard you want to play.
Flexible on dates too — tell us your arrival and departure and what you want to see, and we'll build the trip around it.

Price on requestper person · twin share

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Every trip here is private, just like the ones above — priced for your group, whether that's one of you or six. Message us on WhatsApp for a real quote.

What's in the bag

No surprises
at the desk

The price on the card is the price of the trip. Here is exactly what it buys, and what it doesn't.

Included

  • Hotels, 4★ or the best in town, twin share
  • All court fees and balls, every session
  • Loaner paddles if you'd rather travel light
  • Coaching and drills for anyone who wants them
  • Every transfer, including airport pickup and drop-off
  • Internal flights where the itinerary lists them
  • Breakfast daily, plus the meals named in the day plan
  • Ha Long overnight cruise on the tours that include it
  • Entrance fees to everything on the itinerary
  • An English-speaking Vietnamese guide, with you the whole way

Not included

  • International flights to and from Vietnam
  • Vietnam visa or e-visa fee
  • Travel and medical insurance — please bring it
  • Meals not named in the itinerary, and drinks
  • Single room supplement, if you want your own room
  • Personal spending, laundry, tailoring
  • Tips for your guide and driver — VND or USD, both welcome
Why book with us

Private.
Done right.

We're not a coach company that bolted pickleball onto a tour. We're travel people — +15 years building trips across Vietnam — and pickleball is simply where we're putting the most care right now, because it's growing fast here and it fits the way we like to travel. Same pricing discipline, same obsession with the details.

Just your group. No strangers.

You travel with the people you came with — solo, a couple, or a group of 10, 15, however many you bring. We shape the trip around your numbers and never add strangers to make up the count. It's personal from day one, and stays that way.

Your group picks the hour

Some groups want the court at first light, around 6. Others would rather play once the sun drops, from about 4. Tell us which, and we book every session that way. The only hours we avoid are the middle of the day. That's what the long lunch is for.

Nobody sits out

2.0 or 4.5 on the pickleball court, we match you to how you actually play, not who signed up first. If you learned last month, you play. If you're chasing 5.0, we'll find you someone.

Run by locals, for players

We've been building trips across Vietnam for +15 years, and every trip runs hand-in-hand with 365Aplus Travel — a licensed local operator who handles the ground logistics — while we handle the itinerary and the pickleball. Same standards, same obsession with getting the small things right.

How booking works

3 steps,
one handoff

You deal with one person to get your trip planned and locked in. Once it's confirmed, that person hands you straight to the Team Operator.

STEP01

Send a message

WhatsApp or email, whichever you prefer. Tell us the tour, roughly when, how many of you, and your level. Reply usually within a few hours — we're GMT+7.

STEP02

We send the day plan

Your tour operator builds a full itinerary — hotels named, courts named, price broken down — and we check every detail before it reaches you. Ask for changes. Most people do, and that's the whole point of a private trip.

STEP03

Confirm with a deposit

30% holds your place, the rest on arrival. Free cancellation up to 45 days out. Once it's confirmed, we open a WhatsApp group with your on-ground team — then all you do is book a flight and pack a paddle, or don't, we have those.

Book a tour

Tell us
when

Fill this in and send it straight to WhatsApp or email — it fills the message for you. No account, no newsletter, no automated reply.

Both buttons open your own WhatsApp or mail app with the message already written. A copy of your details goes to our trip team so nothing slips through, and we never share it. We're in Vietnam (GMT+7) and usually reply the same day.

Before you ask

The questions
everyone asks

When do your tours depart?

Whenever you want them to. There's no fixed schedule and no group to wait for — every trip is private, so you pick the start date. Tell us roughly when you're thinking and we'll confirm what works around the courts, cruises and flights.

Can I come solo?

Yes, and plenty of people do. Because the trip is private, going solo works just like any other size: same guide, same courts, same itinerary. For rooming you can take a single room (a small supplement) or we can pair you to share if you'd rather. Either way we price it clearly before you commit.

Do I need to bring a paddle?

No. We keep loaner paddles in every common weight and grip size, and balls are on us. That said, most people bring their own — it's the one thing you'll miss on day 3. Either way works.

I've only played a few times. Will I hold everyone up?

No, and this is the question we get most. We split sessions by level so games stay competitive on both courts, and there's coaching at every session for anyone who wants it. We've had people book this trip having never held a paddle. They come back the next year at 3.0.

How hot is it, really?

Hot enough that nobody plays at midday. We book courts early in the morning or late in the afternoon, and your group chooses which suits. October to April is the comfortable window nationwide; the central coast is best March to August. Tell us your dates and we'll be honest about what you're walking into.

Do I need a visa?

Most passports need a Vietnam e-visa, which you apply for online yourself — it's straightforward and takes a few days. A handful of countries get a visa exemption. We'll tell you exactly which applies to your passport before you book anything.

What are the courts actually like?

Better than you'd expect. Vietnam has picked up pickleball fast, and the clubs in Hanoi, Da Nang and Saigon are proper dedicated indoor and outdoor facilities with real nets and real lines. We only use courts we've played on ourselves.

Can you build a trip that isn't on this page?

Yes, and roughly half of our groups do. Sapa, Phu Quoc, Da Lat, Ninh Binh — if there's a court within reach, we can build around it. Even a solo traveller or a couple is enough — every trip is private anyway.

What if I need to cancel?

Free cancellation and full deposit refund up to 45 days before departure. Inside 45 days we'll do what we can depending on what's already been paid to hotels and cruises. We'll be upfront about it rather than hiding behind a policy page.

Is the trip suitable for a non-playing partner?

Very. Play is roughly 3 hours a session; the rest of the trip is Vietnam. Non-playing partners pay the same, do everything except the sessions, and usually spend that time at the beach or in a coffee shop. Several have ended up playing by day 4.

From the journal
New on the journal

Can you play pickleball in Vietnam?

Yes — and more easily than you'd think. A city-by-city guide to the courts in Hanoi, Da Nang and Saigon, what they cost, and whether you'll get a game as a visitor.

Read the guide →

Bring the paddle. We'll bring Vietnam.

Solo, a couple, or your whole crew — message us and we'll tell you honestly which trip fits you, even if it's none of them.