Vietnam 2025

Airline: EVA Air

New York to Saigon, Vietnam

Date: 09 March 2025
Flight #: BR 031
Depart: 12:05 PM (JFK)
Arrive: 6:20 AM+1 (TPE)

Layover in Taiwan, Taipei

Date: 10 March 2025
Flight #: BR 391
Depart: 9:10 AM (TPE) 
Arrive: 11:35 AM (SGN)

All seats included in the Full Package group booking are in Economy Class. Please contact Overton Travel at the time of booking if you would like to upgrade your seat.

Upgrades to Business Class seats can be done, based on availability at the time of booking. Specific seats on the flight cannot be guaranteed with group bookings.

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh (formerly Saigon), the largest city in Vietnam. Transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Hotel: The Reverie Saigon or similar
Meals: None

Spend the morning at leisure or, join the optional half day tour to Cu Chi Tunnels

In the afternoon, embark on a guided tour in Ho Chi Minh City, which includes the neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office with its French style architecture, City Hall, and the magnificent Saigon Opera House. From here, visit lively Ben Thanh Market, where an unbelievable assortment of wares and crafts are sold under one roof. Continue to Dong Khoi Street, a major shopping thoroughfare in the center of the city. Early in the evening, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 5:30 PM, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.

Hotel:  The Reverie Saigon or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Today's journey into the Mekong Delta region will take you along the newly built highway, picturesque countryside and seemingly endless paddy fields. Upon arrival at My Tho, you will board a private motor boat for a fascinating cruise along the river, observing the daily life of localpeople on the waterways.

The tour includes a visit toa coconut factory,handicraft workshop and honeybee farm. You willbe introduced to the daily life of the local people, learning about local fruit and plants as well as an opportunity to sample some tropical fruit in an orchard. The tour ends with a great lunch at a local restaurant by the river bank.

Hotel:  The Reverie Saigon or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Depart Ho Chi Minh on your flight to Da Nang, one of Vietnam's major ports, situated on the coast of the South China Sea.

Travel south to the picturesque ancient town of Hoi An, where people still wear the "ao dais", Vietnam's traditional dress.

The ancient town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the most important trading port in Southeast Asia in the 15th century. Its ancient past is superbly preserved in an enchanting collection of temples, pagodas, shop houses and magnificent private homes in the town's Old Quarter.

Walking tour of this artistic jewel, with its century's old architecture, includes the gorgeous Phuoc Kien Pagoda, the 400-year-old bright-red Japanese Covered Bridge, and the Ancient House.

Afterward, continue to dinner at a local restaurant.

Hotel:  Hotel Royal Hoi An MGallery or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend a full day at leisure discovering all of the delights of Hoi An independently.

Walk through the Old City, stopping at one of the city's many museums, or see artisans using age-old techniques to fashion a variety of crafts. Of special interest are the colorful and elaborate paper lanterns created by lantern artisans for which Hoi An is well known.

Or, join the optional boat trip on the Thu Bon River visiting the Organic Village, including lunch.

Hotel:  Hotel Royal Hoi An MGallery or similar
Meals: Breakfast

This morning, travel to Da Nang, with stunning views of bowl-shaped Da Nang Bay. Drive by Marble Mountain, a village well- known for its sophisticated handmade marble products. Journey over the towering mountains to Hue, home to a wealth of palaces, temples, libraries, and museums.

Take an afternoon tour of this former Imperial capital, modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing.

Enter the Ngo Mon Gate, principal entrance to the Imperial enclosure and the central passageway reserved for use by the Emperor.

Continue to the Thai Hoa Palace with its spacious hallways and ornamental roof, the Halls of the Mandarins, the Nine Dynastic Urns, and the ruins of the Forbidden Purple City, once home to the royal family.

Tonight, enjoy a panoramic view of both the daily life and the architecture of Hue with a trishaw (cyclo) tour.

Later, arrive at a family run restaurant within the Citadel and savor a multi-course dinner replica of the Royal Feast.

Hotel:  Pilgrimage Village Resort & Spa or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Today is at leisure to explore Hue independently or join the optional Perfume River Boat Trip.

Hotel:  Pilgrimage Village Resort & Spa or similar
Meals: Breakfast

Depart Hue on the flight* to sparkling Hanoi, cultural center of the country.

Upon arrival, travel overland and through the lush Vietnamese countryside to picturesque Halong Bay, considered one of Vietnam's most celebrated attractions. As you approach, you'll see thousands of limestone islands rising out of the sea creating a truly magical scene. Arrive at your hotel in Halong Bay for overnight

*On some departures, the flight Hue-Hanoi may be changed to depart from Da Nang-Hanoi. Details will be provided locally by your Tour Manager

Hotel:  The Yacht Hotel by DC Halong or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Incredible views await you today!

Halong Bay is considered one of the most breathtaking places on the planet, added to the list of UNESCO Heritage Sites and declared recently as one of the "New Seven Natural Wonders of the World".

There are over 3000 islands in the emerald waters and over 1000 have their own names. Numbers of caves and grottos of all sizes and shapes are filled with small waterfalls, stalactites, and stalagmites.

Sail on a traditional wooden boat on the tranquil bay with lunch served on board. Visit one of the caves.

Afterward, drive to Hanoi, Vietnam's vibrant capital and check into your hotel.

This city's history is tied to French colonialism - its architecture, cuisine and local culture still bear evidence of the French influence.

Hotel:  Melia Hanoi or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, visit the Museum of Ethnology, center for the preservation and exhibition of cultural heritage for over 50 ethnic groups in Vietnam.

After, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your group.

Hotels: Melia Hanoi or similar
Meals: Breakfast, farewell dinner

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight

Meals: Breakfast

Airline: EVA Air
 

Hanoi, Vietnam to New York

Date: 20 March 2025
Flight #: BR 398
Depart: 12:35 PM (HAN)
Arrive: 4:10 PM  (TPE)

Layover in Taiwan, Taipei

Date: 20 March 2025
Flight #: BR 032
Depart: 7:20 PM (TPE)
Arrive: 10:05 PM (JFK)

All seats included in the Full Package group booking are in Economy Class. Please contact Overton Travel at the time of booking if you would like to upgrade your seat.

Upgrades to Business Class seats can be done, based on availability at the time of booking. Specific seats on the flight cannot be guaranteed with group bookings.

Full Package Price

• $5,299 per person (double occupancy)
• $6,099 per person  (single occupancy)

Land Only Package 
(international flights and transfers NOT included)

• $3,899 per person (double occupancy)
• $4,699 per person (single occupancy)

Note: In the Land Only package you will make your own flight arrangements and transportation to/from the hotel upon arrival and departure. Overton Travel can assist you with these arrangements upon request.

Payment Schedule

Deposit: Due at the time of booking:  $500 (Non-Refundable)

• Installment #1: October 31, 2024     
• Installment #2: November 30, 2024 Final Payment Remaining Balance

Airline: EVA Air

New York to Saigon, Vietnam

• Date: 09 March 2025
• Flight #: BR 031
• Depart: 12:05 PM (JFK)
  Arrive: 6:20 AM+1 (TPE)

Layover in Taiwan, Taipei

• Date: 10 March 2025
• Flight #: BR 391
• Depart: 9:10 AM (TPE) 
  Arrive: 11:35 AM (SGN)

Hanoi, Vietnam to New York

• Date: 20 March 2025
• Flight #: BR 398
• Depart: 12:35 PM (HAN)
  Arrive: 4:10 PM  (TPE)

Layover in Taiwan, Taipei

• Date: 20 March 2025
• Flight #: BR 032
• Depart: 7:20 PM (TPE)
• Arrive: 10:05 PM (JFK)

All seats included in the Full Package group booking are in Economy Class

Please contact Overton Travel at the time of booking if you would like to upgrade your seat.

Upgrades to Business Class seats can be done, based on availability at the time of booking.

Specific seats on the flight cannot be guaranteed with group bookings

Seats are assigned by the airlines. If you would like a specific seat, contact the airline directly after you receive your travel document to request a specific seat.

Also note, that some airlines do not assign seats in advance for group bookings, and seats will be assigned at the airport upon check-in.

If you need a specific seat, you should not purchase your flights as part of the group booking. You should purchase your flights separately as an individual ticket.

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