The Bluffs is southern Vietnam’s showpiece course and the obvious golf trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Greg Norman routed it through huge sand dunes above the beach at Ho Tram, about two hours east of the city, and it opened in October 2014. The dunes climb about 50 metres above the sea, so many holes have views along the coast, and the wind decides how the round plays. It sits beside the Grand Ho Tram resort, which makes a two- or three-day stay simple.
The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip green fees and tee times.
Book through the club’s office and pro shop on +84 64 378 8666, through the Grand Ho Tram resort, or through Leading Courses and Ho Chi Minh City golf operators, which offer packages with transfers. The club does not publish its current rates openly. Booking platforms list rounds from about €159, and tour packages including caddie and return transport from Vung Tau cost more. Ask whether your quote includes caddie and cart, and book early for weekends, when city golfers drive down.
INDICATIVE GREEN FEE · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026From €158.82
“From” price listed by Leading Courses for autumn 2026 tee times; inclusions are not stated, so confirm caddie and cart. Prices change by season and booking route, so confirm the current rate with the operator. Official rates ↗
The round, in perspective.
The course plays to par 71 and about 7,007 yards from the back tees, with a course rating of 74.0, and 5,615 yards from the whites. Norman followed the natural landform, routing fairways along and between the dunes. Elevated tees and greens expose you to the sea breeze, which can turn a short iron into a long one. Where2Golf gives it five stars, its top rating.
Make the trip work.
Give The Bluffs a full day, or better, an overnight stay: the drive from Ho Chi Minh City is about two hours each way, and the light late in the day on the dunes is the best of the round. Morning tee times usually bring calmer wind. Take extra balls, because the waste areas and dunes punish wayward shots. Weekday rounds are quieter than weekends.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is about 80 to 110 km away depending on the route, roughly two hours by road. Vung Tau is about an hour west. Most visitors use a private transfer or a package that includes return transport.
Where it is.
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Somewhere to settle in.
The Grand Ho Tram resort, next to the course, has hotel towers, pools and a casino, and is the usual base for golfers. Ho Tram and Ho Coc beaches have smaller, quieter resorts within 15 minutes. Vung Tau, an hour away, is a busier seaside city with more hotels and seafood restaurants.
Make a trip of it.
Combine it with Ho Chi Minh City’s courses, such as Long Thanh and Twin Doves, either side of the drive. Off the course, Ho Coc beach and the Binh Chau hot springs are nearby, and Vung Tau’s Christ statue and lighthouse make a half-day stop on the way back to the city.
Find your season.
The south’s dry season, from about December to April, is the best time, with sunshine and steady sea breezes. From May to November the rainy season brings short, heavy afternoon storms; mornings are usually playable, and it is quieter.
About two hours by road, 80 to 110 km depending on the route. Most golfers use a private transfer or stay overnight at the Grand Ho Tram resort beside the course.
How much does it cost to play The Bluffs Ho Tram?
The club does not publish current rates. In October 2026, Leading Courses listed rounds from about €159, and packages including caddie and return transport from Vung Tau cost more. Confirm what your quote includes.
Who designed The Bluffs Ho Tram?
Greg Norman. The course opened in October 2014, plays to par 71 and about 7,007 yards, and runs through sand dunes up to around 50 metres above the sea.
When is the best time to play The Bluffs?
December to April, during southern Vietnam’s dry season. The sea breeze is a constant factor, so morning tee times are usually calmer.
Last checked 16 October 2026. This is an independent planning guide, not a first-hand review or a booking service. Check live availability, access, fees and travel details with the operator before booking. Airport suggestions are starting points for route planning.
