Now booking — inaugural tour
Vietnam: Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta
From the beaches of Da Nang to the waterways of the Mekong Delta — ten days of daily coaching and genuine cultural immersion.
- Dates
- February 13–22, 2027
- Length
- 10 days · 9 nights
- Group size
- 16–24 guests
- From
- $3,600
01The trip
Ten days, three regions
Vietnam offers a range of attractions to suit every traveler's taste, and this trip seamlessly blends pickleball with exploration in one of Asia's most dynamic countries.
Begin in Da Nang, where you can visit the iconic Golden Bridge and take a moonlit boat ride in Hoi An, walking the historic city's cobbled streets while eating local treats in colorful night markets.
Fly south to Ho Chi Minh City, a vibrant blend of modern energy and rich history, with key attractions like the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Ben Thanh Market. Then venture into the Mekong Delta, floating past rice fields and banana trees, before ending back in Saigon.
Your itinerary
- 1
Nights 1–4
Da Nang & Hoi An
- Welcome dinner the evening you arrive
- The Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills
- Moonlit boat ride and lantern-lit streets in Hoi An
- Beachfront courts, daily clinics and open play
- 2
Nights 5–7
Ho Chi Minh City
- Internal flight from Da Nang (included)
- War Remnants Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral
- Ben Thanh Market and Saigon street food
- Cross-cultural games with local Vietnamese players
- 3
Nights 8–9
Mekong Delta
- Boat through the delta's rice fields and waterways
- Local village and floating market visits
- Final clinics and live ball
- Farewell dinner back in Saigon
02The pickleball
Real coaching, every day
This isn't a vacation with a court nearby. You play and improve daily, with structured instruction from certified coaches.
- 18+ hours of structured instruction across the trip
- 8:1 student-to-coach ratio in every clinic
- Permanent courts at or near each hotel
- Daily mix of clinics, live ball, and open play
- Grouped by skill level, adjusted through the week
- Friendly cross-cultural matches with local players
A day on tour
- 8–11amMorning clinicTwo hours of instruction — or the same slot moves to the afternoon.
- Late morningTours & excursionsGuided sightseeing through the middle of the day.
- 4–7pmAfternoon sessionClinics, live ball and open play, mixed differently each day.
- EveningOptional meetupsGroup dinners and evening plans, never compulsory.
Every day is a little different — clinic times flip between morning and afternoon depending on the city and the heat.
03What you get
Included in your trip
Included
- 9 nights in 4–5 star hotels
- Daily breakfast
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- 18+ hours of pickleball instruction and clinics
- All airport transfers
- Internal flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City
- Most guided tours and excursions
- English-speaking guides and coaching staff
Not included
- International airfare to and from Vietnam
- Most lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance (recommended, purchased separately)
- Pickleball equipment and paddles
- Visa fees and personal expenses
Double occupancy
$3,600
per person · $600 deposit
Single occupancy
$4,100
per person · $300 deposit
Deposits are non-refundable and reserve your spot. Remaining balance due at the time of booking.
04Your coaches
Who you'll learn from
Founder & Head Coach
Shelley Wong
Shelley has coached over 1,000 students since 2023 and competes on both the PPA and APP tours. She is sponsored by Franklin Pickleball and has run corporate clinics for clients including Skechers and Zico. Her coaching style is known for positive energy, boundless enthusiasm, and a fun-loving approach to teaching.
Coach & Vietnam Coordinator
Hong Tran
Born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City, Hong brings local knowledge that turns a good trip into a genuine cultural experience — and keeps the logistics running smoothly from the ground.
05Questions
Good to know
It depends on the trip, but our 2027 group trips are limited to 16–24 guests — compared to some other pickleball tours that pack in 32–60. You get a lot more one-on-one time with the guides and coaching staff, and a more intimate experience overall.
Our coaching staff varies by trip depending on availability, but every coach is experienced and certified. Coach Shelley Wong and Coach Hong Tran are the first to lead as Global Pickleball Tours coaches, and we're excited to add to the team as our trips grow.
All skill levels are welcome. Most guests are 3.0–4.0 players, and everyone is placed in groups based on skill set.
We ask for your approximate skill level after you book. Players are initially placed with others at a similar level, and coaches can change court assignments once they see how players fit in, or based on preference.
Each trip starts with a welcome dinner the evening guests fly in. Instructional clinics begin the next morning and typically run two hours, either between 8–11am or later in the afternoon between 4–7pm. We offer a mix of clinics, live ball, open play and more, and every day is a little different. Tours usually run late morning and afternoon, with optional group meetups in the evenings. Each trip ends with a farewell dinner the night before guests fly out.
It varies by trip, but we have a very welcoming coaching team, guests and staff who will make your trip memorable whether you come solo or with others.
We'll do everything we can to accommodate you. Most places we visit have plenty of restaurants and food to choose from — just let us know your restrictions and we'll do our best.
We don't offer it directly, but we do recommend purchasing travel insurance from a third party. Depending on the trip and the travel agency we partner with, they may offer it.
A non-refundable deposit reserves your place — $300 for single occupancy or $600 for double. For bookings made now, the remaining balance is due at the time of booking. Start with the reservation form and we'll follow up with payment details.
Now booking — inaugural tour
Only a few spots.
Reserve with a deposit and pay the balance at the time of booking. When the group is full, it's full.
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