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MEKONG RIVER CRUISING & LAND TOURS Vietnam • Cambodia • Laos • Japan
My Son Sanctuary, Vietnam
Uncover the Treasures of Asia by River and Land Welcome to an extraordinary journey, where timeless traditions meet contemporary innovations. With award-winning Emerald Cruises & Tours, uncover the captivating spirit of Southeast Asia and Japan. Cruise along the legendary Mekong River in luxury on board Emerald Harmony; explore the wonders of Cambodia and Vietnam up-close or venture further with guided explorations across the cultural treasures of Laos or Japan. Each moment brings unforgettable encounters, from hidden riverine villages and serene temples to spellbinding landscapes and pulsating cities steeped in fascinating history. Expert local guides, exceptional service, and generous inclusions ensure every detail is thoughtfully managed, for you to embrace the inspiring beauty, culture and heritage of Asia.
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Your Luxury River Experience Experience the Difference
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Luxury River Cruising
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Exceptional Inclusions
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Luxurious Emerald Harmony
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Life Onboard
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Spacious Suites and Staterooms
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Flavors of Asia
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Welcome to Southeast Asia
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Vietnam
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Cambodia
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Laos
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EmeraldDISCOVERY
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Unforgettable Experiences
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Seasonal Guide
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Mekong River Cruising at a Glance
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Green Season River Cruising
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Mekong River Cruises & Tours 21/23-Day Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia | Hanoi to Siem Reap (EWHH) 21/23-Day Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia | Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (EWHH) 17/19-Day Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia | Hanoi to Siem Reap (EWHA) 17/19-Day Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia | Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (EWHA) 13/15-Day Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong | Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap (EWVS) 13/15-Day Wonders of Cambodia, Vietnam & the Mekong | Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City (EWVS)
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Laos Tours & Mekong River Cruises 16-Day Wonders of Indochina & the Mekong | Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok (EWHL) 24-Day Grand Tour of Indochina | Hanoi to Bangkok (EWUL) 23-Day Indochina Mekong Journey | Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (EWHS)
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Mekong River Cruises 10-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise | Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh (EWVL) 10-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise | Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City (EWVL) 8-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise | Ho Chin Minh City to Phnom Penh (EWVC) 8-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise | Phnom Penh to Ho Chin Minh City (EWVC)
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Japan Tours & Mekong River Cruises Japan 26-Day Wonders of Japan, Vietnam & Cambodia | Osaka to Siem Reap (ECOS) 14-Day Wonders of Japan | Osaka to Tokyo (ECHT)
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Important Information Emerald DiscoverMORE Excursions
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Extend Your Stay
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Your Included Hotels
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Cherish the Planet
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Emerald Harmony Suites & Staterooms
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Emerald Harmony Deck Plans
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Experience the Difference At Emerald Cruises & Tours, every journey is designed with care, precision, and expertise. From the moment you step on board Emerald Harmony, to your last day on tour, you’ll experience a new level of river cruising and land travel—where service is seamless, inclusions are thoughtful, experiences are carefully designed, and every detail is crafted with you in mind.
Travel with the experts Explore with confidence, guided by over 40 years of expertise in luxury travel.
First-class service Relax and savor every moment with personalized care from beginning to end.
Luxury river cruising Cruise on the state-of-the-art Emerald Harmony, designed for comfort and contemporary elegance.
Thoughtful inclusions Generous inclusions ensure a seamless and relaxing experience.
Freedom of choice With the EmeraldDISCOVERY program, tailor your journey to your interests through excursions and activities designed for you to explore at your own pace.
Exceptional touring Enhance your luxury river cruise with premium land tours curated by exceptional journey designers.
Member Benefits With every journey, earn membership rewards and benefits.
Top: Emerald Harmony pool deck Left: Emerald Harmony reception Right: Monk Blessing, Oudong Monastery, Cambodia
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Luxury River Cruising Enjoy the luxurious comfort and elevated levels of personal care and service of the stylish Emerald Harmony, while cruising the majestic Mekong River. As you journey through Vietnam and Cambodia immerse yourself in both iconic sites and lesser-known treasures. Relish the excitement of exploring vibrant cities, secluded communities and serene landscapes, with the peace of mind that every detail has been expertly managed and you’re in the care of award-winning specialists in luxury river cruising.
Experience exceptional luxury river cruising along the legendary Mekong, for only up to 84 guests. Cruise directly into the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Discover a new destination each day with the ease of staying on board the luxurious Emerald Harmony. Benefit from an excellent high crew-to-guest ratio ensuring personalized service throughout your journey. Enjoy a wealth of generous inclusions, knowing everything is taken care of. Relax and unwind in spacious suites and staterooms, your private sanctuary for a comfortable stay. Savor superb dining experiences, with Asian-inspired cuisine infused with regional flavors and local ingredients. Make the most of included excursions and optional tours. Embrace authentic cultural experiences that deepen your connection with each destination’s unique character and local way of life.
Top: Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite Left: Emerald Harmony Horizon Bar & Lounge Right: Emerald Harmony, Mekong River
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Exceptional Inclusions Emerald Cruises & Tours ensures everything is taken care of, making your journey feel seamless from start to finish. As you cruise the magical Mekong, you’ll enjoy a wealth of generous inclusions, from first-class care to immersive explorations. All airport transfers, port charges, gratuities and on board meals are included, with complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served at lunch and dinner. You’ll also appreciate exceptional service from the English-speaking crew and tailored excursions highlighting this incredible region.
So much is included on your Mekong River Cruise: Airport transfers to and from Emerald Harmony and hotels* Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board, plus a selection of meals on touring days Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board Emerald Harmony Refillable water bottles and water stations provided on board Asian-inspired, deluxe Bodia toiletries on board Exceptional service from an English-speaking crew Excursions available almost every day of your river cruise Specially curated, immersive EmeraldPLUS experiences Domestic and international airfares as indicated on map, where relevant Knowledgeable Tour Directors hosting thoughtfully sized groups ensuring a more personalized experience Wi-Fi on board Self-service laundry facilities on board All gratuities on board and onshore All airport taxes and port charges * Transfers included for guests staying at Emerald Cruises & Tours
selected hotels. Inclusions apply to river cruises only. For land tour inclusions and extensions, visit emeraldcruises.com or contact your local Travel Advisor. Top: Authentic onboard entertainment, Emerald Harmony Left: Dining, on board Emerald Harmony Right: Relax in the Horizon Bar & Lounge
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Positioned at the ship’s front, the observation-style Lotus Lounge is the ideal place to admire the passing river scenes, in particular when traversing the Cho Gao Canal and port arrivals. Relax with a good book from the library and a selection of specialty teas.
On the rooftop Sun Deck, enjoy the panoramic vistas of the passing landscapes, and selection of leisure activities, including a putting green, noughts and crosses, early morning stretches and exercises, as well as outdoor entertainment.
Your stylish suite or stateroom provides a modern sanctuary on board and the comforts and amenities of a worldclass hotel. Luxurious suites feature an innovative allweather balcony system to admire the picturesque views.
A relaxing space dedicated to mind, body, and soul. Stay active on board with a fitness session in the well-equipped gym, or indulge in a blissful range of Asian-inspired therapies and treatments.*
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Located next to the Wellness area, the designated self-service laundry room features washing machines, dryers, and an ironing board. This complimentary service is available for our added comfort and convenience.
The elegant signature restaurant pairs an exquisite dining experience with breathtaking river views. From gastronomic à la carte menus to delicious breakfasts, each dish showcases local produce and authentic, Asian-inspired flavors.
This contemporary meeting place is primed for socializing over a glass of wine, beer, or an Asian-inspired cocktail. Complimentary teas and coffees, plus snacks and nibbles, are yours to enjoy throughout the day.
Take a refreshing dip in the infinity pool and indulge in a wide range of beverages from the pool bar. Relax on comfortable sun loungers while enjoying the mesmerizing river views and gentle river breezes.
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Life Onboard Carefully crafted down to the finest of details, Emerald Harmony meticulously blends Southeast Asian traditions with design-led innovations and luxurious comforts.
Poolside comfort After a day of exploring, unwind on board. The Pool Deck is purposefully crafted for relaxation with comfortable loungers and sofas and a tempting selection of beverages available throughout the day. Take a refreshing dip in the spacious saltwater pool as you take in the panoramic views and ever changing riverscapes.
Stay active and refreshed Indulge in Asian-inspired spa treatments*, energize in the modern gym, or stay fit with a stroll on the Sun Deck walking track. For added convenience, complimentary self-service laundry facilities are located right next to the Wellness Area, making it easy to refresh during your luxury river cruise.
Entertainment Your cultural experiences go beyond shore excursions. Enjoy captivating performances on board Emerald Harmony that immerse you in the authentic local traditions of Southeast Asia, as you relax and connect with your fellow guests.
Longer days, slower pace Your journey unfolds over a choice of eight or ten days, each designed to seamlessly blend exploration and relaxation. The unique and leisurely 10-day Mekong river cruise in the Green Season includes more daytime sailing, extended time on board to enjoy the amenities, a special stop in Angkor Ban, and tranquil riverside scenery with fewer visitors.
Top: Lion Dance perfomance on board Emerald Harmony Left: Enjoy refreshments at the Horizon Bar Right: Emerald Harmony
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Spacious Suites & Staterooms Across Emerald Harmony’s suites and staterooms, outside influences blend elegantly with traditional Asian tones and contemporary style. Return to the restful sanctuary of your private suite or stateroom after time spent on shore, and enjoy plush comforts designed for ultimate relaxation.
All Suites & Staterooms include: Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds draped in sumptuous linens En-suite bathroom with a revitalising shower, a selection of deluxe Bodia toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes and slippers Mini-bar Refillable water bottles Wi-Fi Combined flat-screen HDTV and infotainment system Individual climate control Personal safe Umbrella and walking sticks Grand Balcony Suite
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Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
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Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite
With only a couple of Owner’s One-Bedroom Suites available on board Emerald Harmony, these are the most exclusive suites. Located at the front of the ship on the Pool Deck, these spectacular suites boast a separate bedroom that closes off from the rest of the space, as well as a private balcony complete with a hot tub.
These chic and spacious suites provide uninterrupted views of the ever-changing scenery drifting by. The innovative all-weather balcony system enables the upper part of the suite’s floor-to-ceiling window to drop down at the touch of a button, while the indoor decked area allows you to enjoy the magical sights in all their glory.
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Emerald Stateroom
Located on the Pool Deck, these generously appointed suites are the ideal vantage point from which to leisurely enjoy a tropical sunset or sunrise. These suites also feature a separate bedroom and living space, but no outdoor balcony. The floor-to-ceiling windows of your private balcony, complete with an open-air system and sleek glass partition, allow you to soak up the glorious riverscapes as they pass by.
Marrying exceptional comfort with refined and practical design, the Riviera Deck staterooms are spacious retreats that provide ample room to accommodate two people. A port-hole window welcomes in the natural light, framing the surrounding landscapes.
For more information, see pages 84-85 or visit emeraldcruises.com
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Flavors of Asia On board Emerald Harmony, you’ll delight in the tantalizing flavors of Southeast Asia prepared especially for your palate, delivering an exceptional culinary experience. With much of the kitchen’s produce sourced locally, talented chefs create fresh, authentic Asian cuisine infused with a wealth of flavors, inspired by the regions you’re about to explore.
Whether enjoying traditional Asian-inspired dishes or international classics, a daily selection of complimentary wines, beers, and soft drinks accompanies your lunch and dinner on board. At the stylish signature Reflections Restaurant, indulge in delectable dining from hearty breakfasts to sublime à la carte menus, including exclusive Welcome and Captain’s Farewell dinners. With its relaxed and sociable ambiance, the Horizon Bar & Lounge is the ideal spot to unwind at the end of the day over a bottle of fine wine or a nightcap. Exclusive to Emerald Harmony, the serene Lotus Lounge is a peaceful retreat with a discerning library selection, specialty teas, and breathtaking vistas of the mighty Mekong.
Reflections Restaurant Amid elegant surroundings, relish a mouthwatering array of Asian-inspired dishes, expertly prepared by our chefs. Savor exquisite à la carte dinner menus celebrating the region’s gastronomical delights. Indulge in local and international favorites at specially themed lunch menus, such as the Cambodian Street Food Fair.
Horizon Bar & Lounge Choose from a premium range of local and international wines, beers and spirits as you enjoy the company of new-found friends. Awaken the tastes of Asia with cocktails infused with local flavors, created by talented bartenders. Relax with complimentary tea and coffee stations, plus nibbles and snacks, available throughout the day.
Lotus Lounge Located at the front of the Vista Deck, relax in the glass-encased Lotus Lounge, exclusive to Emerald Harmony. Soak up incredible views of riverine landscapes and port arrivals unfolding before you. Peruse the library selection and unwind with complimentary specialty teas and a good book.
Top: Chefs in action Left: Reflections Restaurant, Emerald Harmony Right: Delicious desserts
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Welcome to Southeast Asia With its collection of unique but equally captivating countries, Southeast Asia welcomes with astoundingly beautiful landscapes, abundant historic treasures, vibrant cities, wondrous biodiversity and diverse cultures and traditions. Bookended between the Indian and Pacific oceans, this mesmerizing region of fascinating contrasts offers you so much to see, do and experience wherever you travel.
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Cam Thanh Village, Hoi An, Vietnam
Fruit Seller, Hoi An, Vietnam
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Vietnam From the forested mountainous peaks and karst-studded seascapes of Halong Bay in the north, to the verdant rice paddies and golden-sand beaches in the south, Vietnam presents a vibrant land of diversity that never fails to charm. With its dramatically beautiful yet contrasting landscapes, diverse cultures and ethnicities, enthralling cities and layers of compelling history, engaging experiences and the warmest of welcomes await you at every turn.
Ho Chi Minh City In the tropical south, Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, presents Vietnam’s most dynamic, modern and cosmopolitan destination and its largest metropolis. Despite the city’s rapid development and soaring skyline, the storied past and unmistakable Saigonese character of French Indochina’s former hub is still evident. Admire the grand colonial landmarks while exploring the historic center and take in compelling wartime legacies, including the iconic Independence Palace and beyond the city, the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Mekong Delta A world away from the pulsating buzz of Ho Chi Minh City, further west lies one of Vietnam’s most picturesque regions, the Mekong Delta. This lush, intensely cultivated agricultural area is dominated by the majestic Mekong River and its network of slender canals and tributaries. As you explore the Mekong on your luxury river cruise, each day brings new experiences and encounters. Amid the peaceful surroundings of the river, immerse yourself in the traditional local life and timeless rural scenes of stilt-house communities along the riverbanks, buffalo-ploughed rice fields and serene pagodas.
Top: Waterlillies harvest, Mekong River Bottom: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Hoi An & Hue Vietnam’s beautiful Central Coast region is home to two, ancient riverside cities, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites and brimming with an extraordinary wealth of historical and cultural treasures and centuries-old traditions. Hoi An is one of Southeast Asia’s oldest towns and a former Silk Road trading port. Enjoy a walk through the delightful Old Town and take in ancient landmarks, including well-preserved Merchant Shophouses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge. In Hue, immerse yourself in the history and royal court heritage of this former Imperial Capital and seat of the Nguyen Emperor dynasty. Explore the Imperial Citadel, enjoy a cyclo (bicycle-style rickshaw) ride through the Old City and take a boat trip along the Perfume River to the revered, seven-storey Thien Mu Pagoda.
Hanoi Located in the north, Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, is regarded as one of Asia’s prettiest cities, with picturesque lakes, grand colonial architecture and tree-lined boulevards. Nestled along the Red River for more than a millennia, despite increased modernisation, enchanting Hanoi still retains a unique cultural heritage and identity, inherent northern traditions and legacies of momentous history. Enjoy exploring the historic Old Quarter and legend-strewn Hoan Kiem Lake, and admire the ancient Chinese pagodas and elegant French Indochina buildings.
Halong Bay Located to the east of Hanoi in Vietnam’s north, Halong Bay is one of Asia’s most jaw-dropping natural wonders, where hundreds upon hundreds of islands and limestone karsts dramatically rise from the emerald-hued waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Your journey in Halong Bay features an unforgettable two-night Au Co Cruise, the finest way to leisurely explore this ethereal ‘Bay of Descending Dragons’ and immerse yourself in its breathtaking, UNESCO World Heritage-listed seascapes. On board one of the most spacious ships operating in the Gulf of Tonkin, Emerald Cruises guests can enjoy exclusive gifts and curated excursions, with visits to pretty coves, traditional fishing villages, hidden lagoons and mythical caves, while exploring the more tranquil, less frequented parts of Halong Bay.
Top: Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue, Vietnam Bottom: Halong Bay, Vietnam
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Cambodia Cambodia is renowned for the magnificent Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing hundreds of temples and monuments—remnants of an ancient Khmer civilization. The crown jewel, Angkor Wat, a 12th century temple complex, dazzles as the world’s largest religious site and one of its greatest ancient wonders.
Beyond its remarkable history, Cambodia boasts fascinating traditions and a unique blend of French Indochina and Khmer heritage. Diverse landscapes range from remote tropical islands and emerald jungles to pepper plantations and the Mekong River, coursing its way through the length of the Kingdom. Along the legendary Mekong, explore authentic Khmer riverine life and lesser-known treasures, balanced with the energy and richness of vibrant cities such as Phnom Penh.
Siem Reap Once the home of an ancient Khmer civilization, Siem Reap today is your gateway to Angkor’s world-famous archaeological treasures. Marvel at the iconic temple, Ta Prohm, explore remarkable Angkor Thom, the Khmer Empire’s final capital city and watch the sunrise over the extraordinary Angkor Wat temple complex. This northern provincial town invites you to experience world-class dining, rejuvenating spas and a flourishing arts and cultural scene surrounded by natural wonders.
Phnom Penh A former royal kingdom seat and French protectorate set along the Mekong, Phnom Penh presents a vibrant city modernising at light speed. Once dubbed the ‘Pearl of Asia,’ the capital is still considered one of Indochina’s loveliest colonial-era cities. Enthralling cultural attractions and historical sites that you can explore extend from the sobering legacies of the nation’s turbulent past to the grand Royal Palace and ornate Buddhist temples.
Top: Bayon Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia Bottom: Tuk tuks, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Laos Laos is one of Southeast Asia’s hidden gems. This fabled ‘Kingdom of a Million Elephants’ enchants with Asian spirituality, historic treasures and authentic cultural experiences.
Traveling through Laos, expect a more relaxed way of life that moves along at a delightfully unhurried pace and a warm welcome from locals. A deeply spiritual nation, Buddhism permeates every facet of Laotian life, from sacred rituals to omnipresent gilded temples, while its rich history is evident in a legacy of wellpreserved historical sites and architectural wonders— many, protected under UNESCO World Heritage status.
Luang Prabang Situated in northern Laos, Luang Prabang emanates an almost ethereal ambiance and is considered the heart of Laotian culture and spirituality. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, be captivated by its well-preserved Old Town, ornate golden temples and Buddhist traditions.
Vientiane Further south is Southeast Asia’s smallest capital, Vientiane, a city steeped in legend and exuding a laid-back ambiance and ‘Old-World’ charm. The tree-lined boulevards and faded colonial architecture are reminders of Vientiane’s former status as a French Indochina trading post. Explore the cultural heart, taking in iconic landmarks such as the golden Pha That Luang Buddhist stupa and iconic Patuxay monument.
Vang Vieng Half-way between Luang Prabang and Vientiane in northern Laos’ interior, lies the quaint riverside town of Vang Vieng. Discover a landscape of dramatic limestone karsts, cave systems and mountain vistas that invite exploration and tranquility. See pages 54-63 for Laos itineraries.
Top: Vang Vieng, Laos Bottom: Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
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EmeraldDISCOVERY Synonymous with outstanding quality, the EmeraldDISCOVERY program ensures you enjoy the best experiences, make the most of your time, and have the freedom to explore and curate your own journey.
Guided Excursions Each marvelous itinerary features included excursions and experiences designed to immerse you in local culture, history and tradition. Hand-selected by Emerald Cruises & Tours journey designers, these shore excursions are led almost daily by expert local guides providing meaningful insight and authentic experiences in thoughtfully sized groups. Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, vibrant markets, and flourishing farms. Cruise through Halong Bay on the fully refurbished Au Co luxury cruise ship, observe the sun rising over World Heritage-listed Angkor Wat, or witness saffron-robed monks receiving alms at dawn on the streets of Luang Prabang.
EmeraldPLUS Carefully curated EmeraldPLUS experiences provide authentic personal connections with locals and engaging cultural events. These meaningful encounters, included in your itinerary, showcase the richness of local culture and leave a lasting impression. Once-in-a-lifetime events, guided tours, and in-depth interactions with local communities are just some of the activities you can look forward to. Enjoy an exclusive local cultural performance, receive a traditional blessing in a Buddhist temple, or discover first-hand how local organizations make a positive difference to disadvantaged communities.
Emerald DiscoverMORE Delve even further into the local culture with DiscoverMORE excursions offering additional choices to tailor your journey to your interests. Available at an additional cost, these authentic excursions provide inspiring, memorable adventures that truly enhance your travel experience. Relish sampling street food with a local host, learning about the Asian silk industry, or join an authoritative guided tour of a protected bird reserve.
Top: Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia Left: Monks at Oudong Monastery, Cambodia Right: Traditional silk lanterns, Hoi An markets, Vietnam
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Unforgettable Experiences Discover a selection of unforgettable included excursions, each thoughtfully chosen to immerse you in the authentic culture, history, and spirit of each destination.
Apsara Dance Performance, Cambodia Enjoy an exclusive evening in Siem Reap featuring dinner and a dance performance at Satcha, the first Cambodian handicraft center dedicated to nurturing local artisans. Blending traditional knowledge with contemporary design, Satcha showcases the remarkable talents of Cambodia.
Monk Blessing, Cambodia Receive a blessing from a monk and learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda before partaking in a ceremony, which contributes to the daily meal of the resident monks.
Phare Circus Performance, Cambodia More than just a performance, this is a vibrant tapestry of Cambodian culture woven through theater, music, dance, and modern circus arts. Be captivated by powerful stories that reflect the nation’s history, folklore, and contemporary life.
Killing Fields, Cambodia^ Visit the Killing Fields memorial and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh, powerful sites that showcase Cambodia’s history and honor those affected by the Khmer Rouge era.
Gieng Island, Vietnam Join this island tour, featuring an incense-making workshop and a visit to a traditional sampan-building yard, where skilled artisans display their craft.
Local Industries in Cai Be, Vietnam Experience a traditional sampan to explore Tan Phong Island near Cai Be. Ride an electric buggy through the Mekong Delta, visiting local homes, tasting tropical fruits, trying hyacinth weaving, and sampling sweet treats made in the village.
Sunrise over Angkor Wat, Cambodia Witness the golden light of sunrise over the majestic Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s iconic UNESCO World Heritage-listed temple complex. Guided excursions
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Top: Apsara dancers, Siem Reap, Cambodia Left: Incense workshop, Gieng Island, Vietnam Center: Monk blessing, Cambodia Right: Phare Circus Performance, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Seasonal Guide Dry Season | December–February
Spring | March–May
Visit: Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos
Visit: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Japan
Experience Southeast Asia at its finest with pleasant temperatures and abundant sunshine. Cambodia’s coolest months bring refreshingly mild highs of 28°C. In Vietnam, enjoy crisp air in the north with Hanoi averaging 20°C and gentle warmth in the tropical south, reaching 27°C in Ho Chi Minh City. Laos welcomes a serene dry season, extending from November to April-May. Daytime temperatures range between 20°C and 30°C; with a cooler period in December and January. During this time, expect sunshine and comfortable daytime temperatures with early mornings noticeably cooler.
During April and May, Cambodia and Vietnam experience rising temperatures and hot, dry weather, with clear blue skies and humid days. Rainfall is scarce until mid-May. Southern Vietnam enjoys a tropical climate year-round, with May showers offering relief from the heat. In Cambodia, warming temperatures and gentle river breezes suit those who prefer a warmer climate.
This is an ideal season to experience Southeast Asia at its most welcoming and beautiful.
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In Laos, March to May marks the hottest stretch of the extended dry season, with temperatures reaching the high 30s; April is usually the hottest month. Japan welcomes spring from March to May and is a popular time to visit with warm, mild temperatures averaging around 21°C, minimal rainfall, and the celebrated cherry blossoms that bloom regionally.
Green Season | June–September
Autumn | September–November
Visit: Vietnam & Cambodia
Visit: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Japan
The arrival of June brings the beginning of the green season. During the second half of this season, most days in Cambodia and Vietnam, experience short bursts of rain either early in the morning or mid-afternoon. Traveling at this time brings numerous advantages, most strikingly, the sheer beauty and lushness of the landscape. The region bursts into vibrancy as colorful flowers bloom, rice paddies turn a vivid green and tropical rainforests come alive. The green season welcomes quieter moments at iconic landmarks and sites, so you can soak up the region’s ambience and beauty at your own pace.
October marks the end of the green season in northern Vietnam, with ideal weather for visiting Hanoi and Halong Bay as temperatures settle around 26°C. Central Vietnam, including Hue and Hoi An, sees the start of seasonal rains, while the Mekong Delta comes alive.
During the green season period, experience a unique 10-Day Mekong River cruise from August to September. Refer to page 32 for details.
At this time, Cambodia welcomes with less humidity and temperatures averaging 27°C as Laos transitions to dry season, bringing lush landscapes and pleasant days in the mid-to-high 20°C. Across Southeast Asia, expect mainly clear skies, comfortable explorations and fewer visitors. Japan’s autumn, from September to November, offers mild temperatures (10–21°C), minimal rainfall, and stunning fall foliage, making this a serene, visually captivating time to travel.
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Mekong River Cruising at a Glance Select a Southeast Asia itinerary that suits you best, with the help of the trip planner opposite. From eight to 26 days, each of these inspiring journeys takes you beyond your Mekong river cruise with a thoughtfully curated combination of destination stays through Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Japan.
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8 or 10–Day Majestic Mekong Cruise
7 OR 9 NIGHT RIVER CRUISE
See pages 72-79 Journey Code: EWVC/EWVL
11 or 13–Day Cruise with Siem Reap See pages 38-41 Journey Code: EWCS
13 or 15–Day Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong See pages 34-37 Journey Code: EWVS
17 or 19–Day Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia See pages 34-37 Journey Code: EWHA
21 or 23–Day Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia See pages 42-49 Journey Code: EWHH
16–Day Wonders of Indochina & Mekong See pages 54-55 Journey Code: EWHL
24–Day Grand Tour of Indochina See pages 56-59 Journey Code: EWUL
23–Day Indochina Mekong Journey See pages 60-63 Journey Code: EWHS
26-Day Wonders of Japan, Vietnam & Cambodia See pages 66-69 Journey Code: ECOS
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7 OR 9 NIGHT RIVER CRUISE
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Ho Chi
7 OR 9 NIGHT RIVER CRUISE Minh City^
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Hanoi
Halong Bay Hanoi Cruise
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Halong Bay Cruise Hanoi
Hoi An
Hue
3 NIGHTS
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Siem Reap
Luang Prabang
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Hanoi
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7 NIGHT RIVER CRUISE
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Ho Chi Minh City^ 7 OR 9 NIGHT RIVER CRUISE
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Halong Bay Cruise
Hanoi
Hoi An
Hue
Ho Chi Minh City
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3 NIGHTS
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Hanoi
Halong Bay Cruise
Hanoi
Vientiane
Vang Vieng
Luang Prabang
Siem Reap
1 NIGHT
2 NIGHTS
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Osaka
Hiroshima
Kyoto
Shizuoka Hakone
Tokyo
Ho Chi Minh City^
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Siem Reap
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2 NIGHTS
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Siem Reap
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Enjoy a More Relaxed Pace in the Green Season The unique 10-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise seamlessly merges with all land journeys to showcase Vietnam and Cambodia at their best. During the Green Season months of July to September, you’ll capture these destinations in a more tranquil state as visitors are fewer, with less hustle and bustle. It’s also during this time that the vegetation is in full bloom. Rice fields are a sea of green, and tropical flowers such as the lotus and frangipani are abundant. Everything has a refreshing feel and the brief afternoon rains provide welcome ‘relief,’ creating a comfortable evening atmosphere.
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You’ll cruise for 10 days and only pay for 8 days Enjoy a more relaxed cruise, traveling deeper along the Mekong and Tonlé rivers into rural Cambodia Experience an additional port of call to Angkor Ban with its heritage village buildings More overall sailing time on the cruise allowing time to experience the luxury amenities of Emerald Harmony
Classic 8-Day river cruise The classic 8-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise cruises between mid-October through to mid-May and again, links with all land journeys. This is the most popular time to visit Cambodia and Vietnam and now also offers extra Laos & Japan land tours.
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Siem Reap, Cambodia Angkor Wat
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Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, Cambodia
21/23-Day Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia
3 day/2 night Halong Bay Cruise
Phnom Penh by night on a remork
Local folk singing in My An Hung
Traditional Buddhist Monk Blessing
Enjoy a morning city tour and learn about Ho Chi Minh, regarded as the father of modern Vietnam. Admire the exterior of ‘Uncle Ho’s’ imposing mausoleum, then visit his humble stilt house and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Depart Hanoi and transfer to the airport for your included flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, drive to Hoi An and check into the Bel Marina Hoi An Resort for your included three-night stay. Tonight, you can join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B
Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride
Visit Hoi An and Hue in central Vietnam
Day 6 Hoi An
Hanoi to Siem Reap Departing: August 2026 – December 2027 Included Itinerary Highlights:
Lion Dance performance on board
Day 1 Hanoi Xin Chao and welcome to Hanoi. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to the Anatole Hotel for your included overnight stay. Relax at the hotel or explore Vietnam’s capital city. This evening, meet your tour director. Meals: D
Day 2 Hanoi – Halong Bay Travel to Halong Bay to board the elegant Au Co cruise ship. Cruise through the bays and islets soaking up the ethereal scenery of this magnificent region. Enjoy the tours offered on board, learn about the local culture, or simply relax. Later, your boat will anchor amid breathtaking karst formations. Meals: B.L.D
Day 3 Halong Bay Today, cruise deeper into the region’s more untouched areas towards tranquil Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy swimming on secluded beaches and
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Day 5 Hanoi – Da Nang/Hoi An
kayaking in Ho Ba Ham Lake. Visit Cua Van fishing village by rowing boat before returning to the Au Co to try some squid fishing. Meals: B.L.D
Day 4 Halong Bay – Hanoi Enjoy the sunrise before cruising through Halong Bay's extraordinary rock formations. Visit Sung Sot Cave, then return to port for your transfer to Hanoi. Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university followed by Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a bustling, centuriesold district also known as the ‘36 Streets.’ Visit Hang Be Market, then stroll around central Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Later, delight in a traditional water puppet show. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy dinner at KOTO (Know One, Teach One), a vocational restaurant that provides opportunities to disadvantaged children. Meals: B.D
For your EmeraldPLUS experience, visit the Reaching Out Project, an NGO that provides opportunities for people with disabilities. Afterwards, enjoy a walking tour taking in ancient landmarks including the Merchant’s Shophouses and Japanese Covered Bridge. Tonight, you’ll have free time to admire Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets. Meals: B.D
Day 7 Hoi An Relish a day of leisure and explore the ancient town of Hoi An or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B
Day 8 Hoi An – Hue Depart for Hue and drive across the Hải Vân Pass. In Hue, explore the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled, enjoy a cyclo (bicycle-style rickshaw) ride from Dai Noi ‘Old City’ to Tinh Tam Lake and take a boat trip along the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Later, check in to Indochine
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Palace Hotel for your overnight stay. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, savor a traditional Vietnamese royal dinner menu. Meals: B.D
Day 9 Hue – Ho Chi Minh City Transfer to Hue airport for your included flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After checking in to the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel for your included two-night stay, you’re free to explore this dynamic city. Meals: B
Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City Drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels and spend a couple of hours with a local guide exploring Cu Chi’s infamous grounds. Upon your return, enjoy a Pho (noodle soup) lunch. Join an afternoon DiscoverMORE or explore the city at your leisure. Charming street in Hoi An, Vietnam
Meals: B.L
Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City – Embarkation Enjoy a guided city tour before embarking your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, Emerald Harmony. Be welcomed on board Emerald Harmony by your captain and crew before cruising after lunch down the Saigon River towards Ben Tre, in the Mekong Delta. Meals: B.L.D
Cruise the Mekong River on a luxury 8-Day or 10-Day cruise^ Your 21 Day itinerary includes an 8-Day luxury river cruise as shown. A 10-Day cruise itinerary includes an additional 2 days between Days 11-18. See pages 72-75 for details.
Day 12 Ben Tre This morning, you’ll cruise through the bustling Cho Gao Canal, one of the major arterial canals of Vietnam connecting Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City. This afternoon, you’ll visit the Tan My Floating community, followed by a ride through local plantations to visit a mushroom farm, a fruit farm and a honey farm with local sweets. Later, cruise to Sa Đéc. Meals: B.L.D
Day 13 Sa Đéc – My An Hung After a short sampan ride to Sa Đéc, enjoy a walking tour with a visit to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ celebrated novel L’Amant, and the town’s bustling Central Market. Return to
Imperial Citadel, Hue, Vietnam
Emerald Harmony then cruise on to My An Hung Island. Recognized as a cultural and historical destination, this small rural village specializes in cultivating red-hot chilli and peppers. Enjoy your EmeraldPLUS experience, listening to local folk singing during your visit. Meals: B.L.D
Day 14 Gieng Island – Tan Chau Known as ‘Mango Island,’ Cu Lao Gieng is a small, island untouched by tourism. Travel by purpose built local motorcycle rickshaws through the island’s villages to visit families who work in a variety of local industries such as boat building and incense making. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure on board as we cruise to Tan Chau.
Halong Bay, Vietnam
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Bayon Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Your EmeraldPLUS experience invites you to delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance on board. Meals: B.L.D
Day 15 Tan Chau – Vietnam/ Cambodia Border Crossing Embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a glimpse into the lives of the local farming community. Reboard your sampan and return to Tan Chau and visit the local Cao Dai Temple. Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in Tây Ninh. Afterwards, ride in a Xe Loi back to your sampan before returning to Emerald Harmony. Back on board, cruise to the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. Meals: B.L.D
Day 16 Phnom Penh You’ll awake in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. Known as the ‘Pearl of Asia,’ the city was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge in 1975. Today, you’ll learn about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of Cambodia’s history. A short drive will take you to the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek. Afterwards, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as ‘S-21’), a former school converted to the Khmer Rouge’s main prison and torture HQ. Spend the
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afternoon as you please, either exploring on a DiscoverMORE excursion or visiting the Central Market located in the heart of Phnom Penh. This evening, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a remork (local Tuk-Tuk) tour through Phnom Penh to admire the city lights. Meals: B.L.D
Day 17 Phnom Penh – Oudong – Rokar Koang Located north of Phnom Penh, Oudong was the former royal capital of Cambodia until it relocated to Phnom Penh in 1866. Start your day with a visit to the Oudong Monastery and Temples. In Oudong Monastery’s main temple, receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the resident monks, as your EmeraldPLUS experience. After lunch visit the majestic Royal Palace, with its French-inspired gardens and Silver Pagoda. Back on board, another EmeraldPLUS experience awaits—a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organization. Afterwards, cruise to Rokar Koang, gliding past Phnom Penh illuminated at night. Meals: B.L.D
Day 18 or 20 Rokar Koang Disembarkation – Siem Reap Disembark Emerald Harmony, continuing by road to Siem Reap for your included three-night stay at the Shinta Mani Angkor Hotel. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a performance at Phare, The Cambodian Circus. Meals: B.L
Day 19 or 21 Siem Reap Today, explore remarkable Angkor Thom, the Khmer Empire’s last capital city, then sacred Ta Prohm Temple. Your evening is free to experience Siem Reap’s ‘Pub Street,’ or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B.L
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Your Journey Includes:
DiscoverMORE* experiences:
n 23 excursions from guided
Hoi An ● Evening – Hoi An Memories Show ● My Son Historic Kingdom Tour ● Hoi An Rural Life ● Evening – Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise ● Red Bridge Cooking School
city tours to exceptional EmeraldPLUS experiences n 7 or 9 nights on board the
luxurious Emerald Harmony n 46 meals: 20 breakfasts,
Ho Chi Minh City ● Evening – Saigon Street Food Walking Tour ● Saigon After Dark by Vintage Jeep
12 lunches and 14 dinners n All itinerary flights included n All port charges and taxes
Phnom Penh ● Silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei ● Craft Beer Adventure by remork ● Samai Distillery
1 Hanoi
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2
Da Nang
Siem Reap ● Evening – Gondola Boat ride at Bayon ● Evening – Cambodian Street Food Discovery Tour ● Siem Reap Countryside by Vespa ● Banteay Srei Temple and APOPO ● Tonlé Sap and Lotus Textiles ● Khmer Cooking Class ● Senteurs d’Angkor Workshop
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*Available at an additional cost.
Halong Bay
VIETNAM
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Hue
Hoi An
Siem Reap
3 Pre K’Dam Oudong Phnom Penh
Day 20 or 22 Siem Reap Witness sunrise over Angkor Wat, then wander through this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed temple complex. This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Later, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, relish a farewell dinner at Satcha Handicraft Center, accompanied by an Apsara dance performance. Meals: B.D
Mekong River
CAMBODIA Rokar Koang
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Tan Chau
An Long Gieng Island My An Hung 20
Ho Chi 2 Minh City Ben Tre Sa Đéc
Number of nights
Extend your stay » 4-nights in Sapa See pages 82-83 for information.
— River cruise — Coach transfer
Day 21 or 23 Depart Siem Reap After breakfast, transfer to Siem Reap airport for your onward journey or return home. Meals: B
Journey Code: EWHH ^While every effort is made to adhere to the planned itinerary, changes in river conditions, ad hoc local government regulations or local festivities may require journey modifications. These will be made based on the advice of local authorities or for safety reasons.
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Ancient Town, Hoi An, Vietnam
21/23-Day Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City Departing: August 2026 – December 2027 Included Itinerary Highlights: 3 day/2 night Halong Bay Cruise
Phnom Penh by night on a remork
Local folk singing in My An Hung
Traditional Buddhist Monk Blessing
Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride
isit Hoi An and Hue in central V Vietnam
Lion Dance performance on board
Day 1 Hanoi Xin Chao and welcome to Hanoi. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to the Anatole Hotel for your included overnight stay. Relax at the hotel or explore Vietnam’s historical capital city. This evening, meet your tour director. Meals: D
Day 2 Hanoi – Halong Bay Travel to Halong Bay to board the elegant Au Co cruise ship. Cruise through the bays and islets, soaking up the ethereal scenery of this magnificent region. Enjoy the tours offered on board, or simply relax. Later, your boat will anchor amid breathtaking karst formations. Meals: B.L.D
Day 3 Halong Bay Today, cruise deeper into the region’s more untouched areas towards tranquil Lan Ha Bay.
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Enjoy swimming on secluded beaches and kayaking in Ho Ba Ham Lake. Then visit Cua Van fishing village by rowing boat. Later, return to the Au Co and after dinner, try your hand at squid fishing. Meals: B.L.D
Day 4 Halong Bay – Hanoi Cruise through extraordinary rock formations and visit Sung Sot Cave, before returning to port for your transfer to Hanoi. Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university followed by Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a bustling, centuries-old district also known as the ‘36 Streets.’ Visit Hang Be Market, then stroll around central Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Later, delight in a traditional water puppet show. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy dinner at KOTO (Know One, Teach One), a vocational restaurant that provides opportunities to disadvantaged children. Meals: B.D
Day 5 Hanoi – Hue Learn about Ho Chi Minh, regarded as the father of modern Vietnam. Admire the exterior of ‘Uncle Ho’s’ imposing mausoleum, then visit his humble stilt house and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Fly to Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital. Take a boat tour to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Later, check in to Indochine Palace Hotel for your overnight included stay. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, savor a traditional Vietnamese royal dinner menu. Meals: B.D
Day 6 Hue – Hoi An Explore the Imperial Citadel and enjoy a cyclo (bicycle-style rickshaw) ride from Dai Noi ‘Old City’ to Tinh Tam Lake. Then, depart Hue for Hoi An across the Hải Vân Pass, before descending down to Da Nang and Hoi An. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to the Bel Marina Hoi An Resort for your included threenight stay. Tonight, join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B
Day 7 Hoi An Today, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, visit the Reaching Out Project, an NGO that provides opportunities for people with disabilities. Afterwards, enjoy a walking tour taking in ancient landmarks including the Merchant’s Shophouses and Japanese Covered Bridge. Tonight, you’ll have free time to admire Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets. Meals: B.D
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Day 8 Hoi An Relish your day of leisure to explore the ancient town and its surroundings or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B
Day 9 Hoi An – Siem Reap Transfer to Da Nang airport for your included flight to Siem Reap. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to the Shinta Mani Angkor Hotel for your three-night stay. Meals: B
Day 10 Siem Reap Today, explore remarkable Angkor Thom, the Khmer Empire’s last capital city, then Ta Prohm Temple, iconic for the jungle’s root systems reclaiming this site. This afternoon is free at leisure or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Later for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a performance at Phare, The Cambodian Circus. Meals: B.L
Day 11 Siem Reap Witness sunrise over Angkor Wat, then wander through this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed temple complex. This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Later, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, relish a highlight dinner at Phum Borann, accompanied by an Apsara dance performance. Meals: B.D
Day 12 Siem Reap – Rokar Koang – Embarkation Depart Siem Reap and continue to Rokar Koang, en route, stop in Kampong Kdei and enjoy lunch at a local hotel. On arrival, you’ll be welcomed on board Emerald Harmony before cruising to Kampong Tralach. Meals: B.L.D
KOTO Restaurant, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Day 13 Kampong Tralach – Oudong – Phnom Penh Begin the day with an Ox Cart ride in Kampong Tralach to a local temple before driving to Oudong. Oudong was Cambodia’s former royal capital until it relocated to Phnom Penh in 1866. In Oudong Monastery’s main temple, receive a traditional Buddhist
Apsara Dancers, Angkor Wat, Cambodia
blessing from the resident monks, as your EmeraldPLUS experience. Return to Emerald Harmony and cruise to Phnom Penh. Spend the afternoon at leisure, either experiencing a DiscoverMORE excursion, visiting the Central Market, or relaxing on board. After dinner, enjoy your EmeraldPLUS experience, Phnom Penh by night on a remork (local Tuk-Tuk) tour. Meals: B.L.D
Day 14 Phnom Penh This morning, learn more about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of Cambodia’s history. A short drive will take you to the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek, where you’ll be able to stroll through the fields, visit the memorial and understand more about the
Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue, Vietnam
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Imperial Citadel, Hue, Vietnam
country’s sombre chapter. Afterwards, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former school converted to the Khmer Rouge’s main prison and torture headquarters. Back on board, savor a Cambodian Street Fair lunch, before visiting the majestic Royal Palace, with its French-inspired gardens. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organization, then cruise toward the border. Meals: B.L.D
Day 15 Vietnam/Cambodia Border Crossing – Tan Chau Today, you’ll cross the border into Vietnam and cruise on to Tan Chau. Relax on board, or join our DiscoverMORE excursion to Tra Su Bird Sanctuary, before returning for a late lunch on board. This afternoon, embark on a sampan to Evergreen Island for a stroll through a local village, revealing the lives of the local farming community. Reboard your sampan to return to Tan Chau and experience a visit to a local Cao Dai temple. Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in southern Vietnam in 1926. Here, learn more about this fascinating and complex religion. Afterwards, ride in a Xe Loi (local form of cyclo) back to your sampan before returning
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to Emerald Harmony. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance on board. Meals: B.L.D
Day 16 Gieng Island – My An Hung Known as ‘Mango Island,’ Cu Lao Gieng is a small island untouched by tourism located along the upper Mekong River. Travel by local motorcycle rickshaw through the island’s villages to visit families who work in a variety of local industries, including mango farming, boat construction and temple incense sticks. Return to Emerald Harmony and sail to My An Hung Island. This small rural village specializes in cultivating red-hot chilli and peppers. Enjoy your EmeraldPLUS experience listening to local folk singing, wander through coconut farms and immerse yourself in traditional village life. Meals: B.L.D
Day 17 Sa Đéc – Cái Bè Take a short ride on a sampan to Sa Đéc. Enjoy a walking tour around town with a stop at the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ celebrated novel L’Amant, and a stroll through Sa Đéc’s bustling Central Market. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan
for lunch, while cruising to Cái Bè. Upon arrival travel via sampan to Tan Phong, a small island located nearby, rich in alluvial soil suitable for cultivating tropical fruit orchards year-round. At this established eco-tourism destination, try a hands-on experience at a workshop specializing in weaving water hyacinth into artistic crafts. Board a motorised buggy for a ride through fruit orchards, stopping to sample tropical fruits. Reboard the sampan and cruise back to Cái Bè, discovering local cottage industries where families produce rice-paper and sweets from popcorn, pop-rice and coconuts. Meals: B.L.D
Day 18 My Tho – Ho Chi Minh City After cruising from My Tho, you’ll leave the Mekong Delta and enter the Cho Gao Canal considered one of Vietnam’s major arterial canals that connects Tien Giang Province with Ho Chi Minh City. Today, you’ll be fascinated watching the heavy commercial traffic navigating this important waterway, where upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. Relax on board, taking in the ever-changing vistas of mangroves, cargo barges and local fishing boats. Tonight, you’ll dock in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, with stunning views of
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DiscoverMORE* experiences:
Your Journey Includes:
Hoi An
n 26 excursions from guided
city tours to exceptional EmeraldPLUS experiences n 7 or 9 nights on board the
luxurious Emerald Harmony n 46 meals: 20 breakfasts,
Evening – Hoi An Memories Show My Son Historic Kingdom Tour ● Hoi An Rural Life ● Evening – Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise ● Red Bridge Cooking School ● ●
Ho Chi Minh City
11 lunches and 15 dinners
Evening – Saigon Street Food Walking Tour ● Saigon After Dark by Vintage Jeep
n All internal flights included
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n All port charges and taxes
Tan Chau
Hanoi
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Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
Phnom Penh
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2 Halong Bay
Silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei Craft Beer Adventure by remork ● Samai Distillery ● ●
Siem Reap Evening – Gondola Boat ride at Bayon Evening – Cambodian Street Food Discovery Tour ● Siem Reap Countryside by Vespa ● Banteay Srei Temple and APOPO ● Tonlé Sap and Lotus Textiles ● Khmer Cooking Class ● Senteurs d’Angkor Workshop ●
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Hue
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Da Nang
3
Hoi An
Siem Reap
3 the city lights. As per Vietnamese customs, onshore exploration begins tomorrow. Meals: B.L.D
Oudong Phnom Penh Mekong River
Rokar Koang
*Available at an additional cost.
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An Long Gieng Island My An Hung
Day 19 or 21 Ho Chi Minh City – Disembarkation Visit Cu Chi Tunnels. Upon your return, enjoy a traditional Pho (noodle soup) lunch then check in to the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel for your included two-night stay. Tonight join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B.L
CAMBODIA
Kapong Tralach
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Tan Chau
Sa Đéc
Ho Chi 2 Minh City
My Tho Cai Be
Number of nights
— River cruise — Coach transfer
Extend your stay » 4-nights in Sapa » 3-night Ho Tràm & Vung Tau Beach Escape See pages 82-83 for information.
Day 20 or 22 Ho Chi Minh City Enjoy a guided tour of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow guests. Meals: B.D
Day 21 or 23 Depart Ho Chi Minh City After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Ho Chi Minh City airport for your onward journey or return home. Meals: B ^While every effort is made to adhere to the planned itinerary, changes in river conditions, ad hoc local government regulations or local festivities may require journey modifications. These will be made based on the advice of local authorities or for safety reasons.
Journey Code: EWHH
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Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
17/19-Day Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia Hanoi to Siem Reap Departing: August 2026 – December 2027 Included Itinerary Highlights: 3 day/2 night Halong Bay Cruise
Phnom Penh by night on a remork
Local folk singing in My An Hung
Traditional Buddhist Monk Blessing
Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride
cultural performance by the A Cambodian Children’s Organization
Lion Dance performance on board
Xin Chao and welcome to Hanoi. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to downtown Hanoi and the Anatole Hotel for your included overnight stay. This evening, meet your tour director for a welcome briefing. Meals: D
region’s more untouched areas towards tranquil Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy swimming on secluded beaches and kayaking in Ho Ba Ham Lake. Then visit Cua Van fishing village by rowing boat. After a full day’s exploration, you’ll return to your cruise ship and after dinner, try your hand at squid fishing.
Day 2 Hanoi – Halong Bay
Meals: B.L.D
Day 1 Hanoi
After breakfast, leave Hanoi and travel to Halong Bay to board the elegant Au Co cruise ship. Cruise through the bays and islets soaking up the stunning scenery of this magnificent region. Enjoy the tours offered on board, learn more about the local culture, or simply relax. Later, your cruise ship will anchor for the night in the Trinh Nu area amid stunning karst formations. Meals: B.L.D
Day 3 Halong Bay Today, continue cruising deeper into the
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Day 4 Halong Bay – Hanoi Cruise through extraordinary rock formations and visit Sung Sot Cave, before returning to port for your transfer to Hanoi. Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, followed by Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a bustling, centuries-old district also known as the ‘36 Streets.’ Visit Hang Be Market, then stroll around central Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Later, delight in a traditional water puppet show. For your EmeraldPLUS experience,
enjoy dinner at KOTO (Know One, Teach One), a vocational restaurant that provides opportunities to disadvantaged children. Meals: B.D
Day 5 Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City Enjoy a morning city tour and learn about Ho Chi Minh, regarded as the father of modern Vietnam. Admire the exterior of ‘Uncle Ho’s’ imposing mausoleum, then visit his humble stilt house and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Depart Hanoi and transfer to the airport for your included flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After checking into the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel for your included two-night stay, you’re free to explore this dynamic city. Meals: B
Day 6 Ho Chi Minh City Drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, passing typical southern Vietnamese rural scenes. Spend a couple of hours with a local guide exploring Cu Chi’s infamous grounds. Upon your return, enjoy a traditional Pho (noodle soup) lunch. The remainder of the day is free at leisure, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B.L
Day 7 Ho Chi Minh City – Embarkation After checkout, enjoy a guided city tour, taking in key landmarks including the historic Reunification Palace, and the Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office. Then, transfer to the port to board your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. You’ll be welcomed on board Emerald Harmony by
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your captain and crew before cruising after lunch towards Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. En route, you’ll cruise along the bustling Cho Gao Canal. Meals: B.L.D
Your Journey Includes: n 23 excursions from guided
city tours to exceptional EmeraldPLUS experiences
Days 8-13/15 Cruise the Mekong River on a luxury 8-Day or 10-Day cruise^ Your 17 day itinerary includes an 8-Day luxury river cruise as shown. A 10-Day cruise itinerary includes an additional 2 days between Days 7-14. See pages 64-65 for details.
n 7 or 9 nights on board the
luxurious Emerald Harmony n 40 meals: 16 breakfasts,
12 lunches and 12 dinners n All internal flights included n All port charges and taxes
Day 14 or 16 Rokar Koang – Disembarkation – Siem Reap
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This morning, disembark Emerald Harmony, then continue by road to Siem Reap for your included three-night stay at the Shinta Mani Angkor Hotel. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a performance at Phare, The Cambodian Circus.
Hanoi
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Halong Bay
DiscoverMORE* experiences: Ho Chi Minh City ● Evening – Saigon Street Food Walking Tour ● Saigon After Dark by Vintage Jeep Phnom Penh ● A silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei ● Craft Beer Adventure by remork ● Samai Distillery Siem Reap ● Evening – Gondola Boat ride at Bayon ● Evening – Cambodian Street Food Discovery Tour ● Siem Reap Countryside by Vespa ● Banteay Srei Temple and APOPO ● Tonlé Sap and Lotus Textiles ● Khmer Cooking Class ● Senteurs d’Angkor Workshop *Available at an additional cost.
Meals: B.L
Day 15 or 17 Siem Reap Today, explore Angkor Thom, one of the most remarkable royal cities of the Angkor period. As the Khmer Empire’s last capital, Angkor Thom was originally a fortified city. Afterwards, visit Ta Prohm Temple, iconic for the jungle’s root systems and wild vegetation reclaiming this spiritual site. Your evening is free at leisure to experience Siem Reap’s ‘Pub Street,’ or join a DiscoverMORE excursion.
Siem Reap
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CAMBODIA
Rokar Koang Prek K’Dam Oudong Phnom Penh Tan Chau Mekong River 7/9
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An Long Gieng Island My An Hung
Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Tre Sa Đéc
Extend your stay » 4-nights in Sapa
Meals: B.L
Number of nights — River cruise — Coach transfer 16
Day 16 or 18 Siem Reap
See pages 82-83 for information.
Witness sunrise over Angkor Wat, then wander through this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed temple complex. This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure to explore Siem Reap, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Later, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy an immersive evening and farewell dinner at Satcha Handicraft Center, accompanied by an Apsara dance performance. Meals: B.D
Day 17 or 19 Depart Siem Reap
Journey Code: EWHA
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Siem Reap for your onward journey or return home. Meals: B ^While every effort is made to adhere to the planned itinerary, changes in river conditions, ad hoc local government regulations or local festivities may require journey modifications. These will be made based on the advice of local authorities or for safety reasons.
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Au Co Cruise Ship, Halong Bay, Vietnam
17/19-Day Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City Departing: August 2026 – December 2027 Included Itinerary Highlights: 3 day/2 night Halong Bay Cruise
Phnom Penh by night on a remork
Local folk singing in My An Hung
Traditional Buddhist Monk Blessing
Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride
cultural performance by the A Cambodian Children’s Organization
Lion Dance performance on board
Day 1 Hanoi
Day 3 Halong Bay
Welcome to Hanoi. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to the Anatole Hotel for your included overnight stay. Relax at the hotel, explore Vietnam’s capital city, or take a stroll around romantic West Lake. This evening, you’ll meet your tour director. Meals: D
Continue cruising deeper into the region’s more untouched areas towards tranquil Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy swimming on secluded beaches and kayaking in Ho Ba Ham Lake. Then, visit Cua Van fishing village by rowing boat. After a full day’s exploration, you’ll return to your cruise ship and after dinner, try your hand at squid fishing. Meals: B.L.D
Day 2 Hanoi – Halong Bay After breakfast, leave Hanoi and travel to Halong Bay to board the elegant Au Co cruise ship. Cruise through the bays and islets soaking up the stunning scenery of this magnificent region. Enjoy the tours offered on board, learn more about the local culture, or simply relax. Later, your ship will anchor for the night in the Trinh Nu area amid stunning karst formations. Meals: B.L.D
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Day 4 Halong Bay – Hanoi Cruise through extraordinary rock formations and visit Sung Sot Cave, before returning to port for your transfer to Hanoi. Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, followed by Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a bustling, centuries-old district also known as the ‘36 Streets.’ Visit Hang Be Market, then stroll around central Hoàn Kiem Lake. Later, delight
in a traditional water puppet show. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy dinner at KOTO (Know One, Teach One), a vocational restaurant that provides opportunities to disadvantaged children. Meals: B.D
Day 5 Hanoi – Siem Reap Enjoy a morning city tour and learn about Ho Chi Minh. Admire the exterior of ‘Uncle Ho’s’ imposing mausoleum, then visit his humble stilt house and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Depart Hanoi and transfer to the airport for your included flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the Shinta Mani Angkor Hotel for your included three-night stay and later, meet your local Cambodian guide. Meals: B
Day 6 Siem Reap Today, explore Angkor Thom, one of the most remarkable royal cities of the Angkor period. As the Khmer Empire’s last capital Angkor Thom was originally a fortified city. Afterwards, visit Ta Prohm Temple. The afternoon is free at leisure to explore Siem Reap’s markets or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. This evening, for your experience, enjoy a performance at Phare, The Cambodian Circus. Meals: B.L
Day 7 Siem Reap Witness a mesmerizing sunrise over Angkor Wat. Afterwards, stroll through this magnificent UNESCO World Heritagelisted site, renowned for its intricate carvings. This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure to explore Siem Reap, or join a
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DiscoverMORE excursion. Later, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy an immersive evening and highlight dinner at Phum Borann, accompanied by an Apsara dance performance. Meals: B.D
Day 8 Siem Reap – Rokar Koang – Embarkation Today, bid farewell to Siem Reap and continue to the town of Rokar Koang, where you’ll join your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. En route, stop in Kampong Kdei and view the impressive Angkor Bridge, before lunch at a local restaurant. On arrival, you’ll be welcomed on board Emerald Harmony by your captain and crew. Meals: B.L.D
Your Journey Includes:
DiscoverMORE* experiences:
n 18 excursions from guided
city tours to exceptional EmeraldPLUS experiences n 7 or 9 nights on board the
luxurious Emerald Harmony
Phnom Penh ● Silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei ● Craft Beer Adventure by remork ● Samai Distillery
n 41 meals: 17 breakfasts,
11 lunches and 13 dinners n All internal flights included n All port charges and taxes
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VIETNAM Hanoi
Days 9-14/16
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2
Cruise the Mekong River on a luxury 8-Day or 10-Day cruise^
Ho Chi Minh City ● Evening – Saigon Street Food Walking Tour ● Saigon After Dark by Vintage Jeep
Halong Bay
Siem Reap ● Evening – Gondola Boat ride at Bayon ● Evening – Cambodian Street Food Discovery Tour ● Siem Reap Countryside by Vespa ● Banteay Srei Temple and APOPO ● Tonlé Sap and Lotus Textiles ● Khmer Cooking Class ● Senteurs d’Angkor Workshop *Available at an additional cost.
Your 17 Day itinerary includes an 8-Day luxury river cruise as shown. A 10-Day cruise itinerary includes an additional 2 days between Days 8-15. See pages 66-67 for details. Siem Reap
Day 15 or 17 Ho Chi Minh City – Disembarkation Visit Cu Chi Tunnels. Upon your return, enjoy a traditional Pho (noodle soup) lunch then check in to the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel for your included two-night stay. Tonight, join a DiscoverMORE excursion.
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Mekong River
Enjoy a guided tour of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. Then stroll through the colonial quarter, admiring the impressive Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow guests.
Rokar Koang
7/9
Tan Chau
An Long Gieng Island My An Hung
Meals: B.L
Day 16 or 18 Ho Chi Minh City
CAMBODIA
Kampong Tralach Oudong Phnom Penh
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Ho Chi
2 Minh City
My Tho Cai Be Sa Đéc
Number of nights
— River cruise — Coach transfer
Extend your stay » 4-nights in Sapa » 3-night Ho Tràm & Vung Tau Beach Escape See pages 82-83 for information.
Meals: B.D
Day 17 or 19 Depart Ho Chi Minh City After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Ho Chi Minh City airport. Meals: B
Journey Code: EWHA ^While every effort is made to adhere to the planned itinerary, changes in river conditions, ad hoc local government regulations or local festivities may require journey modifications. These will be made based on the advice of local authorities or for safety reasons.
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
13/15-Day Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap Departing: August 2026 – December 2027 Included Itinerary Highlights:
After a sampan ride to Sa Đéc, enjoy a walking tour around town, visiting the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, and the bustling Central Market. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan, then cruise to historic My An Hung Island. Here as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy local folk singing in a rural village. Meals: B.L.D
Local folk singing in My An Hung
Traditional Buddhist Monk Blessing
Day 6 Gieng Island – Tan Chau
Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride
cultural performance by the A Cambodian Children’s Organization
Visit Cu Lao Gieng, known as 'Mango Island.' Travel by motorcycle rickshaw to visit families employed in local industries including mango farming, boat construction and incense stick production. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance on board.
Lion Dance performance on board Phnom Penh by night on a remork
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred downtown to the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel for an included two-night stay. After check-in, you’re free to explore Vietnam’s largest city, before a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Meals: D
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City Drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Spend a couple of hours with a local guide exploring Cu Chi’s infamous grounds. Upon your return, enjoy a traditional Pho (noodle soup) lunch. The rest of your day is at leisure or join one of our DiscoverMORE excursions. Meals: B.L
Day 3 Ho Chi Minh City – Embarkation After checkout, enjoy a guided city tour, taking in key landmarks including the historic Reunification Palace, the Opera House, Notre
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Day 5 Sa Đéc – My An Hung
Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office. Then transfer to the port to board your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. You’ll be welcomed on board Emerald Harmony before cruising down the Saigon River. Meals: B.L.D Your 13 Day itinerary includes an 8-Day luxury river cruise as shown. A 10-Day cruise itinerary includes an additional 2 days between Days 3-10. See pages 72-75 for details.
Day 4 Cho Gao Canal – Ben Tre Cruise the Mekong River where you’ll visit the Tan My Floating community, followed by a ride through local plantations, visiting mushroom, fruit and honey farms and enjoying some samplings. Meals: B.L.D
Meals: B.L.D
Day 7 Tan Chau – Vietnam/Cambodia Border Crossing Embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local farming village. Reboard your sampan for Tan Chau and visit a local Cao Dai temple. Afterwards, ride in a Xe Loi (local Cyclo) before reboarding your sampan and Emerald Harmony. Cruise to the Vietnam and Cambodia border, then continue to Phnom Penh. Meals: B.L.D
Day 8 Phnom Penh Learn about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of Cambodia’s history. At the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek, wander through the fields and visit the sombre memorial. Afterwards, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (also known
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as ‘S-21’). Spend the afternoon as you please, either exploring one of our DiscoverMORE excursions or visiting the Central Market located in the heart of Phnom Penh. This evening, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a remork ride through Phnom Penh. Meals: B.L.D
n 15 excursions from guided
Day 9 Phnom Penh – Oudong – Rokar Koang
n 31 meals: 12 breakfasts,
Today, you’ll visit Oudong Monastery and Temples, where, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, you’ll receive a traditional Buddhist monk blessing. In the afternoon, explore the majestic Royal Palace. Later, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a Cambodian Student and Children’s Organization cultural performance on board. Afterwards, cruise to Rokar Koang. Meals: B.L.D
Your Journey Includes:
n 7 or 9 nights on board the
luxurious Emerald Harmony
Phnom Penh ● Silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei ● Craft Beer Adventure by remork ● Samai Distillery
10 lunches and 9 dinners n All port charges and taxes
Siem Reap ● Evening – Gondola Boat ride at Bayon ● Evening – Cambodian Street Food Discovery Tour ● Siem Reap Countryside by Vespa ● Banteay Srei Temple and APOPO ● Tonlé Sap and Lotus Textiles ● Khmer Cooking Class ● Senteurs d’Angkor Workshop
Extend your stay » 3-night Ho Tràm & Vung Tau Beach Escape
*Available at an additional cost.
See pages 82-83 for information.
Disembark Emerald Harmony, continuing by road to Siem Reap for your included threenight stay at the Shinta Mani Angkor Hotel. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a performance at Phare, The Cambodian Circus. Meals: B.L
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Day 11 or 13 Siem Reap
CAMBODIA
Oudong
Phnom Penh Mekong River
VIETNAM
Rokar Koang
Prek K’dam
Ho Chi Minh City
7/9 Tan Chau
An Long Gieng Island My An Hung
Number of nights — River cruise — Coach transfer 12
Day 12 or 14 Siem Reap
Ho Chi Minh City ● Evening – Saigon Street Food Walking Tour ● Saigon After Dark by Vintage Jeep
city tours to exceptional EmeraldPLUS experiences
Day 10 or 12 Rokar Koang – Disembarkation – Siem Reap
Explore Angkor Thom, an architectural wonder. As the Khmer Empire’s last capital, Angkor Thom was originally a fortified city. Afterwards, visit Ta Prohm Temple. This evening is free at leisure to explore ‘Pub Street,’ or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B.L
DiscoverMORE* experiences:
Sa Đéc
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Ben Tre
Witness a mesmerizing sunrise over Angkor Wat. This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure to explore the town, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Later, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy an immersive evening and farewell dinner at Satcha Handicraft Center, accompanied by an Apsara dance performance. Meals: B.D
Day 13 or 15 Depart Siem Reap After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Siem Reap airport for your onward journey or return home. Meals: B ^While every effort is made to adhere to the planned itinerary, changes in river conditions, ad hoc local government regulations or local festivities may require journey modifications. These will be made based on the advice of local authorities or for safety reasons.
Journey Code: EWVS
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
13/15-Day Wonders of Cambodia, Vietnam & the Mekong Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City Departing: July 2026 – December 2027 Included Itinerary Highlights: Local folk singing in My An Hung
Traditional Buddhist Monk Blessing
Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride
cultural performance by the A Cambodian Children’s Organization
Lion Dance performance on board Phnom Penh by night on a remork
Day 1 Siem Reap Welcome to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the Shinta Mani Angkor Hotel for your included three-night stay.
Day 2 Siem Reap Today, explore Angkor Thom. Afterwards, visit Ta Prohm Temple. The afternoon is free at leisure or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Later for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a performance at Phare, The Cambodian Circus. Meals: B.L
Day 3 Siem Reap Witness sunrise over Angkor Wat, then wander through this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed temple complex. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Siem Reap, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Tonight, for your EmeraldPLUS experience,
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enjoy an immersive evening and highlight dinner at Phum Borann, accompanied by an Apsara dance performance. Meals: B.D
Day 4 Siem Reap – Rokar Koang – Embarkation Today, leave Siem Reap and journey to Rokar Koang to join your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. En route, stop in Kampong Kdei for views of the impressive Angkor Bridge and lunch at a local restaurant. On arrival, you’ll be welcomed on board Emerald Harmony, before cruising to Kampong Tralach. Meals: B.L.D Your 13 Day itinerary includes an 8-Day luxury river cruise as shown. A 10-Day cruise itinerary includes an additional 2 days between Days 4-11. See pages 72-75 for details.
Day 5 Kampong Tralach – Oudong – Phnom Penh Begin the day with an Ox Cart ride in Kampong Tralach to a local temple before driving to Oudong. Visit Oudong Monastery and Temples, where, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, you’ll receive a traditional Buddhist monk blessing. Return to Emerald Harmony and cruise to Phnom Penh. Spend the afternoon joining one of our DiscoverMORE excursions, exploring Cambodia’s capital or relaxing on board. After dinner, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy Phnom Penh by night on a remork (local Tuk-Tuk) tour. Meals: B.L.D
Day 6 Phnom Penh This morning, visit the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek. Afterwards, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as ‘S-21’). Savor a Cambodian Street Fair lunch on board, then a Royal Palace visit. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organization. Meals: B.L.D
Day 7 Vietnam/Cambodia Border Crossing – Tan Chau Cross the border, then cruise to Tan Chau. Relax on board or join our DiscoverMORE excursion. This afternoon, visit Evergreen Island for a walk through a local farming village. Reboard your sampan for Tan Chau and visit a local Cao Dai temple.
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Afterwards, ride in a Xe Loi (local Cyclo), before reboarding your sampan for Emerald Harmony. This evening, as part of your EmeraldPLUS, experience, enjoy a traditional Lion Dance performance. Meals: B.L.D
Day 8 Gieng Island – My An Hung Visit ‘Mango Island,’ Cu Lao Gieng—a small island untouched by tourism. Travel by local motorcycle rickshaw to visit families employed in local industries. Then cruise to historic My An Hung Island. Here as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy local folk singing. Meals: B.L.D
Your Journey Includes:
DiscoverMORE* experiences:
n 15 Included excursions excursions from guided from guided
Evening – Saigon Street Food Walking Tour ● Saigon After Dark by Vintage Jeep ●
n 7 or 9 nights on board the
luxurious Emerald Harmony
Tan Chau
n 30 meals: 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches
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and 9 lunches 9 dinners and 9 dinners
Siem Reap ● Evening – Gondola Boat ride at Bayon ● Evening – Cambodian Street Food Discovery Tour ● Siem Reap Countryside by Vespa ● Banteay Srei Temple and APOPO ● Tonlé Sap ● Khmer Cooking Class ● Senteurs d’Angkor Workshop
Extend your stay
After a sampan ride to Sa Đéc, enjoy a walking tour with a visit to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, and the Central Market. Then cruise to Cái Bè. Upon arrival, travel via sampan to Tan Phong, Try a hands-on experience at a workshop specializing in woven water hyacinth crafts. Take a motorised buggy ride through endless orchards, stopping to sample tropical fruits. Reboard the sampan and cruise back to Cái Bè, discovering local cottage industries.
Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
Phnom Penh ● Silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei ● Craft Beer Adventure by remork ● Samai Distillery
n All port charges and taxes
Day 9 Sa Đéc – Cái Bè
» 3-night Ho Tràm & Vung Tau Beach Escape See pages 82-83 for information.
*Available at an additional cost.
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Siem Reap
CAMBODIA
Meals: B.L.D
Kampong Tralach
Day 10 My Tho – Ho Chi Minh City Cruise through the Cho Gao Canal to Ho Chi Minh City. Due to Vietnamese regulations, you’ll not be permitted to venture ashore tonight. Meals: B.L.D
Oudong Prek K’Dam Mekong River
Day 11 or 13 Ho Chi Minh City – Disembarkation Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. Upon your return, enjoy a traditional Pho (noodle soup) lunch then check in to the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel for your included two-night stay. Tonight, join a DiscoverMORE excursion.
Ho Chi Minh City
city tours to exceptional EmeraldPLUS experiences
Rokar Koang
VIETNAM Phnom Penh
7/9
Tan Chau
An Long Gieng Island 12
Number of nights
Ho Chi Minh City
2 My Tho
Sa Đéc Cai Be
— River cruise — Coach transfer My An Hung
Meals: B.L
Day 12 or 14 Ho Chi Minh City Enjoy a guided city tour. After an afternoon at leisure, enjoy your farewell dinner tonight. Meals: B.D
Day 13 or 15 Depart Ho Chi Minh City After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your onward journey or return home. Meals: B ^While every effort is made to adhere to the planned itinerary, changes in river conditions, ad hoc local government regulations or local festivities may require journey modifications. These will be made based on the advice of local authorities or for safety reasons.
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Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
16-Day Wonders of Indochina & the Mekong
farming, boat construction and incense stick production. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance on board. Meals: B.L.D
Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok Departing: October 2026 – November 2027
Day 7 Tan Chau – Vietnam/Cambodia Border Crossing
Included Itinerary Highlights: Alms giving in Luang Prabang
Phnom Penh by night on a remork
Local folk singing in My An Hung
Traditional Buddhist Monk Blessing
Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride
tay 3 nights in Luang Prabang S in Laos
Lion Dance performance on board
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City
Day 4 Ben Tre
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel for your included two-night stay.
Cruise the bustling Cho Gao Canal, then once on the Mekong River, visit the Tan My Floating community, followed by a ride through local plantations, visiting mushroom, fruit and honey farms. Meals: B.L.D
Meals: D
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City Drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, where you’ll explore this legendary site with a local guide. Then, enjoy a Pho (noodle soup) lunch. The rest of your day is at leisure or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B.L
Day 3 Ho Chi Minh City – Embarkation After checkout, enjoy a guided city tour, taking in the Reunification Palace, Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office. Transfer to Emerald Harmony, before cruising to the Mekong Delta. Meals: B.L.D
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Day 5 Sa Đéc – My An Hung Enjoy a walking tour around Sa Đéc, visiting the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, and the Central Market. Return to Emerald Harmony and cruise to historic My An Hung Island. Here, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy local folk singing. Meals: B.L.D
Day 6 Gieng Island – Tan Chau
Embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local farming village. In Tan Chau you’ll visit a local Cao Dai temple and ride in a Xe Loi (local Cyclo). Cruise to the Vietnam and Cambodia border. Meals: B.L.D
Day 8 Phnom Penh Tour the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek, then visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Spend the afternoon at leisure, on a DiscoverMORE excursion in the city, or relaxing on board. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a remork (local Tuk-Tuk) ride through Phnom Penh. Meals: B.L.D
Day 9 Phnom Penh – Oudong – Rokar Koang As part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, you’ll receive a traditional Buddhist monk blessing at Oudong Monastery and Temples. In the afternoon, explore the Royal Palace. Later, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a Cambodian Student and Children’s Organization cultural performance on board, before setting cruise. Meals: B.L.D
Visit ‘Mango Island,’ and travel by local motorcycle rickshaw to visit families employed in local industries, including mango
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Day 10 Rokar Koang – Disembarkation – Siem Reap Disembark and drive to Siem Reap for your included three-night stay at the Shinta Mani Angkor Hotel. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a performance at Phare, The Cambodian Circus.
Journey Inclusions: 20 excursions from guided city tours to exceptional EmeraldPLUS experiences
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7 nights on board the luxurious Emerald Harmony
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Meals: B.L n
38 meals: 15 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 11 dinners
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All internal flights included
Day 11 Siem Reap Explore Angkor Thom before visiting Ta Prohm Temple. This evening is free at leisure or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B.L
All port charges and taxes
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DiscoverMORE* experiences: Ho Chi Minh City ● An evening Saigon Street Food walking tour
Saigon After Dark by Vintage Jeep
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Phnom Penh A Silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei Craft Beer Adventure by remork ● Samai Distillery ●
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Siem Reap
Day 12 Siem Reap VIETNAM
Witness a sunrise over magnificent Angkor Wat. This afternoon is at leisure or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Later, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy an immersive experience and dinner at Satcha Handicraft Center, accompanied by an Apsara dance performance. Meals: B.D
Luang Prabang
3 LAOS
Evening – Gondola Boat ride at Bayon Evening – Cambodian Street Food Discovery Tour ● Siem Reap Countryside by Vespa ● Banteay Srei Temple and APOPO ● Tonlé Sap and Lotus Textiles ● Khmer Cooking Class ●
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Senteurs d’Angkor Workshop
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Day 13 Siem Reap – Luang Prabang After a morning at leisure in Siem Reap, join your included flight to Luang Prabang and enjoy a three-night stay at the Villa Maly Hotel. Meals: B.D
THAILAND
Bangkok
Meals: B.L
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Rokar Koang CAMBODIA Oudong Ho Chi Phnom Penh Tan Chau Minh City Mekong River 7
Day 14 Luang Prabang Explore Luang Prabang. Later, enjoy a cruise along the Mekong River, stopping at a local village which specializes in rice wine before continuing to Pak Ou Caves. After returning to Luang Prabang, learn from the locals how to play Pétanque. Tonight, use your free time to shop in the well-known night market.
Luang Prabang
2
An Long Gieng Island Sa Dec Ben Tre My An Hung
15
Number of nights
— River cruise — Coach transfer
● Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center – natural dyeing class ● Ban Chan (Laos Pottery House) – Pottery lesson
*Available at an additional cost.
Extend your stay » 2-night Bangkok stay » 3 night Ho Tram & Vung Tau Beach Escape See pages 82-83 for information.
Day 15 Luang Prabang Partake in morning alms as the monks move silently through the streets. Later travel to Kuang Si waterfalls. This afternoon, join a DiscoverMORE excursion before enjoying your farewell dinner this evening. Meals: B.L.D
Day 16 Luang Prabang – Bangkok Bid farewell to Laos and join your included flight to Bangkok, Thailand, where your journey ends on arrival. Meals: B ^ While every effort is made to adhere to the planned itinerary, changes in river conditions, ad hoc local government regulations or local festivities may require journey modifications. These will be made based on the advice of local authorities or for safety reasons. Hotels are indicative and are subject to change.
Journey Code: EWHL
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Ta Prohm, Siem Reap, Cambodia
24-Day Grand Tour of Indochina Hanoi to Bangkok Departing: September 2026 – November 2027 Included Itinerary Highlights: 3 day/2 night Halong Bay cruise Local folk singing in My An Hung
Visit Hoi An and Hue in central Vietnam
Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride
Traditional Buddhist Monk Blessing
Lion Dance performance on board
tay 3 nights in Luang Prabang S in Laos
Day 1 Hanoi
Day 4 Halong Bay – Hanoi
Welcome to Hanoi. On arrival, transfer to the Anatole Hotel for your included overnight stay.
Cruise through extraordinary rock formations and visit Sung Sot Cave, before returning to port for your transfer to Hanoi. Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university followed by Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a bustling, centuries-old district also known as the ‘36 Streets.’ Visit Hang Be Market, then stroll around central Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Later, delight in a traditional water puppet show. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy dinner at KOTO (Know One, Teach One), a vocational restaurant that trains disadvantaged children.
Meals: D
Day 2 Hanoi – Halong Bay Travel to Halong Bay to board Au Co cruise ship. Cruise through the bays and islets, soaking up the spectacular scenery. Later, anchor amid breathtaking karst formations. Meals: B.L.D
Day 3 Halong Bay Today, cruise deeper into the more untouched areas towards Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy swimming on secluded beaches, kayaking in Ho Ba Ham Lake and a visit to Cua Van fishing village. Later, return to your ship and try squid fishing. Meals: B.L.D
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Meals: B.D
Day 5 Hanoi – Da Nang / Hoi An Enjoy a morning city tour and learn about Ho Chi Minh, regarded as the father of modern Vietnam. Admire the exterior of ‘Uncle Ho’s’
imposing mausoleum, then visit his humble stilt house and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Depart Hanoi and transfer to the airport for your included flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, drive to Hoi An and check into the Bel Marina Hoi An Resort for your included three-night stay. Tonight you can join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B
Day 6 Hoi An For your EmeraldPLUS experience, visit the Reaching Out Project, an NGO that provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Afterwards, enjoy a walking tour taking in ancient landmarks including the Merchant’s Shophouses and Japanese Covered Bridge. Meals: B.L
Day 7 Hoi An Relish a day of leisure in Hoi An, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B
Day 8 Hoi An – Hue Depart for Hue and explore the Imperial Citadel, enjoy a cyclo (bicycle-style rickshaw) ride and take a boat trip to Thien Mu Pagoda. Later, check in to Indochine Palace Hotel for your included stay. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, savor a traditional Vietnamese royal dinner. Meals: B.D
Day 9 Hue – Ho Chi Minh City Join your included flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After checking in to the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel for your included two-night stay, you’re free to explore this dynamic city. Meals: B
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Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City Drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Upon your return, enjoy a Pho (noodle soup) lunch. The remainder of the day is free, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B.L
Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City – Embarkation Enjoy a guided city tour before embarking your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. You’ll be welcomed on board Emerald Harmony by your captain and crew before cruising after lunch down the Saigon River towards Ben Tre, in the Mekong Delta. Meals: B.L.D
Day 12 Ben Tre This morning, you’ll cruise through the bustling Cho Gao Canal, one of the major arterial canals of Vietnam connecting Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City. Once on the Mekong River, you’ll visit the Tan My Floating community followed by a ride through local plantations to visit a mushroom farm, a fruit farm and a honey farm with local sweets. Later, cruise to Sa Đéc. Meals: B.L.D
Day 13 Sa Đéc – My An Hung After a short sampan ride to Sa Đéc, enjoy a walking tour with a visit to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ celebrated novel, L’Amant, and the town’s bustling Central Market. Return to Emerald Harmony then cruise on to My An Hung Island. Recognized as a cultural and historical destination, this small rural village specializes in cultivating red-hot chilli and peppers. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, listen to local folk singing during your visit. Meals: B.L.D
Kuang Si Waterfall, Laos
Day 14 Gieng Island – Tan Chau Known as ‘Mango Island,’ Cu Lao Gieng is a small island untouched by tourism. Travel by purpose built local motorcycle rickshaws through the island’s villages to visit families who work in a variety of local industries such as boat building and incense making. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure on board as we cruise to Tan Chau. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, you’ll delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance on board. Meals: B.L.D
Day 15 Tan Chau – Vietnam/ Cambodia Border Crossing Embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a glimpse into the lives of the local farming
Siem Reap, Cambodia
community. Reboard your sampan and return to Tan Chau and visit the local Cao Dai Temple. Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in Tây Ninh. Afterwards, ride in a Xe Loi back to your sampan before returning to Emerald Harmony. Back on board, cruise to the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. Meals: B.L.D
Day 16 Phnom Penh You’ll awake in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. Known as the ‘Pearl of Asia,’ the city was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge in 1975. Today, you’ll learn about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of Cambodia’s history. A short drive will take you to the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek.
Cao Dai Temple, Tan Chau, Vietnam
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Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
Afterwards, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as ‘S-21’), a former school converted to the Khmer Rouge’s main prison and torture HQ. Spend the afternoon as you please, either exploring our DiscoverMORE excursions or visiting the Central Market located in the heart of Phnom Penh. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a remork (local Tuk-Tuk) tour through Phnom Penh to admire the city lights.
Day 18 Rokar Koang – Disembarkation – Siem Reap
Meals: B.L.D
Today, explore remarkable Angkor Thom, followed by the sacred Ta Prohm Temple. Your evening is free to join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B.L
Day 17 Phnom Penh – Oudong – Rokar Koang Located north of Phnom Penh, Oudong was the former royal capital of Cambodia until it relocated to Phnom Penh in 1866. Start your day with a visit to the Oudong Monastery and Temples. In Oudong Monastery’s main temple, receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the resident monks, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience. After lunch visit the majestic Royal Palace, with its French-inspired gardens and Silver Pagoda. Back on board, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organization. Afterwards, cruise to Rokar Koang, gliding past Phnom Penh illuminated at night. Meals: B.L.D
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Disembark Emerald Harmony, continuing by road to Siem Reap for your included threenight stay at the Shinta Mani Angkor Hotel. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a performance at Phare, The Cambodian Circus. Meals: B.L
Day 19 Siem Reap
Day 20 Siem Reap Witness a sunrise over Angkor Wat, then stroll through this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed Site. This afternoon, join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Later, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, relish a highlight dinner at Satcha Handicraft Center, accompanied by an Apsara dance performance. Meals: B.D
Day 21 Siem Reap – Luang Prabang After a morning at leisure in Siem Reap, join your included flight to Luang Prabang and enjoy a three-night stay at the Villa Maly Hotel, within walking distance to the famous night markets. Meals: B.D
Day 22 Luang Prabang Discover Luang Prabang’s key landmarks, including Wat Xieng Thong and the former Royal Palace now converted into the National Museum. Later, enjoy a cruise along the Mekong River, stopping at a local village which specializes in rice wine before continuing to Pak Ou Caves. After returning to Luang Prabang, learn from the locals how to play Pétanque, also known as Petong in Laos. Tonight, use your free time to shop in the well-known night market. Meals: B.L
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Hanoi Luang Prabang
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Bangkok
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Hue
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Oudong Phnom Penh Mekong River
Day 23 Luang Prabang
Phnom Penh ● A Silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei ● Craft Beer Adventure by remork ● Samai Distillery
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Rokar Koang
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Hoi An ● Evening – Hoi An Memories Show ● My Son Historic Kingdom Tour ● Hoi An Rural Life ● Evening – Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise ● Red Bridge Cooking School Ho Chi Minh City ● Evening – Saigon Street Food Walking Tour ● Saigon After Dark by Vintage Jeep
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Rise early to partake in morning alms as the monks move silently through the streets.. Later, travel to Kuang Si waterfalls, a set of picturesque, tiered waterfalls and swimming holes set among the dense jungle. This afternoon, join a DiscoverMORE excursion before enjoying your farewell dinner this evening. Meals: B.L.D
DiscoverMORE* experiences:
Tan Chau Ho Chi 2 Minh City
An Long Gieng Island Ben Tre My An Hung Sa Dec
Siem Reap ● Evening – Gondola Boat ride at Bayon ● Evening – Cambodian Street Food Discovery Tour ● Siem Reap Countryside by Vespa ● Banteay Srei Temple and APOPO ● Tonlé Sap and Lotus Textiles ● Khmer Cooking Class ● Senteurs d’Angkor Workshop Luang Prabang ● Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center – natural dyeing class ● Ban Chan (Laos Pottery House) – Pottery lesson including lunch *Available at an additional cost.
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Number of nights
— River cruise — Coach transfer
» 2-night Bangkok stay » 4-nights in Sapa See pages 82-83 for information.
Day 24 Luang Prabang – Bangkok Bid farewell to Laos and transfer to the airport for your included flight to Bangkok, where your journey ends. Meals: B
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Vang Vieng, Laos
23-Day Indochina Mekong Journey Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City Departing: September 2026 – December 2027
Included Itinerary Highlights: 3 day/2 night Halong Bay cruise
Phnom Penh by night on a remork
Local folk singing in My An Hung
Traditional Buddhist Monk Blessing
Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride
Spend 5 nights touring in Laos
Lion Dance performance on board
Day 4 Halong Bay – Hanoi
Xin Chao and welcome to Hanoi. On arrival, transfer to the Anatole Hotel for your included overnight stay. This evening, meet your tour director. Meals: D
Cruise through extraordinary rock formations and visit Sung Sot Cave, before returning to port for your transfer to Hanoi. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy dinner at KOTO (Know One, Teach One), a unique vocational restaurant. Meals: B.D
Travel to Halong Bay to board the elegant Au Co cruise ship. Cruise through the bays and islets, soaking up the ethereal scenery of this spectacular region. Meals: B.L.D
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Day 5 Hanoi
Today, cruise deeper into the region’s more untouched areas towards tranquil Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy swimming on secluded beaches and kayaking in Ho Ba Ham Lake. Then visit Cua Van fishing village by rowing boat. Later, return to your ship and try squid fishing.
Enjoy a morning city tour and learn about Ho Chi Minh, known as ‘Uncle Ho’. Admire the exterior of his imposing mausoleum, his humble stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda. Discover the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. Afterwards, explore Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter, taking in Hang Be Market and revered Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Later, delight in a traditional water puppet show.
Meals: B.L.D
Meals: B.L
Day 3 Halong Bay
Bid farewell to Hanoi and transfer to Hanoi airport to board your flight to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. After lunch, visit The Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise (COPE). COPE’s mission is to help people with mobility-related disabilities move on by supporting access to physical rehabilitation services in the Lao PDR. Check in to the Lao Poet Hotel for your included stay. Meals: B.L.D
Day 7 Vientiane – Vang Vieng
Day 1 Hanoi
Day 2 Hanoi – Halong Bay
Day 6 Hanoi – Vientiane
Enjoy a morning city tour, visiting Pha That Luang and Patuxay Monument. After lunch, drive to Vang Vieng and check in to the Phubarn Hotel or similar for your included stay. For the rest of the day, soak up the surrounding mountain vistas or prior to sunset join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B.L.D
Day 8 Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang Vang Vieng is home to some amazing natural formations and beautiful landscapes. Take in the natural beauty of the region with a visit to Chang Caves, discovered by villagers seeking refuge deep in the forest during the wars. Later, transfer to the local train station to experience traveling on the new high-speed train to Luang Prabang, the spiritual capital of Laos. Enjoy a three-night stay at the Villa Maly Hotel. Meals: B.D
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Day 9 Luang Prabang Visit the city's main sites today, including Wat Xieng Thong, one of the most important and oldest temples in Laos and Wat Mai, the city’s largest temple and the former Royal Palace now converted into the National Museum. Later, enjoy a cruise along the Mekong River, stopping at a local village which specializes in rice wine before continuing to Pak Ou Caves, a sacred site elevated in a limestone cliff crammed with thousands of golden Buddha statues. After returning to Luang Prabang, learn from the locals how to play Pétanque, also known as Petong, in Laos. Tonight, is yours at leisure leaving you with free time to shop in the well-known night market. Meals: B.L
Day 10 Luang Prabang Rise early to partake in the mesmerizing ritual of local monks collecting their daily alms. After breakfast, travel to Kuang Si waterfalls, set amid the jungle. After lunch relax at your hotel or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B.L.D
Day 11 Luang Prabang – Siem Reap After breakfast relax at your hotel or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Depart Laos and join your included flight to Siem Reap. On arrival, transfer to the Shinta Mani Angkor Hotel for your included three-night stay. Meals: B
Day 12 Siem Reap Today, explore remarkable Angkor Thom, the Khmer Empire’s last capital city, then sacred Ta Prohm Temple, iconic for its protruding tree roots. Your afternoon is free, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Later,
Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang, Laos
for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a performance at Phare, The Cambodian Circus. Meals: B.L
Day 13 Siem Reap Witness the sunrise over Angkor Wat, then stroll through this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. This afternoon, join a DiscoverMORE excursion. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, relish a special dinner at Phum Borann with a Apsara dance performance. Meals: B.D
Day 14 Siem Reap – Rokar Koang – Embarkation Depart Siem Reap, continuing on to Rokar Koang. On arrival, you’ll be welcomed on
Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam
board Emerald Harmony before cruising to Kampong Tralach. Meals: B.L.D
Day 15 Kampong Tralach – Oudong – Phnom Penh Begin the day with an Ox Cart ride in Kampong Tralach to a local temple before driving to Oudong. In Oudong Monastery’s main temple, receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the resident monks, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, before returning to Emerald Harmony and cruising on to Phnom Penh. Spend the afternoon at leisure, either experiencing one of our DiscoverMORE excursions, visiting the Central Market, or relaxing on board. After dinner, for your EmeraldPLUS experience,
Halong Bay, Vietnam
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Patuxay Monument, Vientiane, Laos
enjoy Phnom Penh by night on a remork (local Tuk-Tuk) tour. Meals: B.L.D
Day 16 Phnom Penh This morning, learn more about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of Cambodia’s history. A short drive will take you to the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek. Afterwards, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (known as ‘S-21’), a former school converted to the Khmer Rouge’s main prison and torture headquarters. Back on board, savor a Cambodian Street Fair lunch, before visiting the majestic Royal Palace, with its Frenchinspired gardens. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organization, before cruising for the border. Meals: B.L.D
Day 17 Vietnam/Cambodia Border Crossing – Tan Chau Today, you’ll cross the border into Vietnam and cruise on to Tan Chau. Relax on board, or join our DiscoverMORE excursion to Tra Su Bird Sanctuary, before returning for a late lunch on board. This afternoon, embark on a sampan to Evergreen Island for a stroll through a local village, revealing
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the lives of the local farming community. Reboard your sampan to return to Tan Chau to visit a local Cao Dai temple. Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in southern Vietnam in 1926. Here, learn more about this fascinating and complex religion. Afterwards, ride in a Xe Loi (local form of cyclo) back to your sampan before returning to your Emerald Star-Ship. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance on board. Meals: B.L.D
Day 18 Gieng Island – My An Hung Known as ‘Mango Island,’ Cu Lao Gieng is a small island untouched by tourism. Travel by purpose built local motorcycle rickshaws through the island’s villages to visit families who work in a variety of local industries, including mango farming, boat construction and temple incense sticks. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan and cruise to My An Hung Island. As part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, listen to local folk singing, wander through coconut farms and immerse yourself in traditional village life. Meals: B.L.D
Day 19 Sa Đéc – Cái Bè Take a short ride on a sampan to Sa Đéc. Enjoy a walking tour around town with a stop at the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ celebrated novel, L’Amant, and a stroll through Sa Đéc’s bustling Central Market. Cruise to Cái Bè. Upon arrival, travel via sampan to Tan Phong, a small island located nearby. Try a hands-on experience at a workshop specializing in weaving water hyacinth into artistic crafts. Board a motorised buggy for a ride through fruit orchards, stopping to sample tropical fruits. Explore local cottage industries where families produce rice-paper and sweets. Meals: B.L.D
Day 20 My Tho – Ho Chi Minh City Cruise through Cho Gao Canal, considered one of Vietnam’s major arterial canals that connects Tien Giang Province with Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll be fascinated watching the heavy commercial traffic navigating this important waterway, where upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. Tonight, you’ll dock in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, where you can admire the city lights; due to Vietnamese customs regulations, you’ll not be permitted to venture ashore. Meals: B.L.D
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Evening – Saigon Street Food Walking Tour ●
Saigon After Dark by Vintage Jeep
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Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
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Luang Prabang
Siem Reap
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LAOS
Long Tail Boat Cruise
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Drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Spend time exploring Cu Chi’s infamous grounds. Upon your return, check in to the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel for your included two-night stay. The remainder of the day is free, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion.
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Vang Vieng
THAILAND
Day 21 Ho Chi Minh City – Disembarkation
Evening – Gondola Boat ride at Bayon Evening – Cambodian Street Food Discovery Tour ● Siem Reap Countryside by Vespa ● Banteay Srei Temple and APOPO ● Tonlé Sap and Lotus Textiles ● Khmer Cooking Class ● Senteurs d’Angkor Workshop ●
Halong Bay
Kampong Tralach Oudong Phnom Penh
Mekong River
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Tan Chau
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● Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center – natural dyeing class ● Ban Chan (Laos Pottery House) – Pottery lesson including lunch
*Available at an additional cost.
An Long Gieng Island Cai Be My An Hung Sa Dec
Number of nights — River cruise — Coach transfer — Train transfer
Extend your stay » 4-nights in Sapa
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Meals: B.L
» 3-night Ho Tram & Vung Tau Beach Escape See pages 82-83 for information.
Day 22 Ho Chi Minh City Enjoy a guided tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Visit key landmarks, including the Reunification Palace, and the impressive Opera House and Notre Dame Cathedral. This evening, enjoy your farewell dinner. Meals: B.D
Day 23 Depart Ho Chi Minh City Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport. Meals: B
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‘GREEN' SEASON Cruise for 10 days & only pay for 8 days cruising.
Sa Đéc, Vietnam
10-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh Departing: August, September and December 2026 & 2027 Included Itinerary Highlights: Local folk singing in My An Hung
Traditional Buddhist Monk Blessing
Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride
cultural performance by the A Cambodian Children’s Organization
Lion Dance performance on board Phnom Penh by night on a remork
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City – Embarkation Xin Chao and welcome to Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon), Vietnam’s largest city. Transfer to Saigon Port to board Emerald Harmony. You’ll be welcomed on board by your captain and crew, before setting off after lunch down the Saigon River to Cho Gao Canal. This evening, enjoy your first dinner on board and an informative port talk hosted by your Cruise Director. Meals: L.D
Day 2 Cho Gao Canal – Ben Tre The Cho Gao Canal is one of Vietnam’s major arterial canals, connecting Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll find it fascinating to watch the heavy commercial traffic navigate this important waterway, which sees upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. This afternoon, you’ll
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visit Tan My Floating community followed by a ride through the local Delta plantations, visiting a mushroom farm, a fruit farm with sampling and a honey farm with local sweets. Meals: B.L.D
Day 3 Sa Đéc Enjoy a morning at leisure on board as you slowly cruise to Sa Đéc. Take a short sampan ride to the shore for a walking tour around town with a stop at the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ celebrated novel L’Amant, and a stroll through Sa Đéc’s bustling Central Market. Meals: B.L.D
Day 4 My An Hung Island
of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy local folk singing during your visit. This afternoon, relax on board as you cruise to Gieng Island. Meals: B.L.D
Day 5 Gieng Island – Tan Chau Visit ‘Mango Island,’ located along the upper Mekong River. Travel by local motorcycle rickshaw through the island’s villages to visit families who work in various local industries, including mango farming, boat construction and production of temple incense sticks. Afterwards cruise to Tan Chau. On arrival, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, you can enjoy a traditional Lion Dance performance on board. Meals: B.L.D
Day 6 Tan Chau – Vietnam/ Cambodia Border Crossing In Tan Chau, embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local village before cruising to Tan Chau. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, visit a local Cao Dai temple. Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in Tây Ninh, southern Vietnam, in 1926. At the temple, learn more about this fascinating and complex religion. Afterwards, ride in a Xe Loi (local form of cyclo) before reboarding Emerald Harmony. You’ll then cruise to the border between Vietnam and Cambodia, before continuing to Phnom Penh. Meals: B.L.D
This morning is a short cruise to My An Hung Island. This small Delta village specializes in cultivating red-hot chilli and peppers. As part
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Day 7 Phnom Penh Today, you’ll awake in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, known as the ‘Pearl of Asia'. A short drive takes you to the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek, where you can walk through the fields and visit the memorial, understanding more about the country’s sombre chapter. Afterwards, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (infamously known as ‘S-21’), a former school converted to the Khmer Rouge’s main prison and torture HQ. Spend the afternoon at leisure, exploring our DiscoverMORE excursions, visiting the vibrant Central Market, or relaxing on board. Later, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, you’ll enjoy an evening remork (local Tuk-Tuk) ride through Phnom Penh, admiring the city lights. Meals: B.L.D
Journey Inclusions:
DiscoverMORE* experiences:
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7 excursions from guided city tours to exceptional EmeraldPLUS experiences
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9 nights on board the luxurious Emerald Harmony
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27 meals: 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners
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All port charges and taxes
Phnom Penh ● Silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei ● Craft Beer Adventure by remork ● Samai Distillery *Available at an additional cost.
Extend your stay » 3-night Ho Tram & Vung Tau Beach Escape See pages 82-83 for information.
Day 8 Phnom Penh – Angkor Ban This morning, you’ll visit the majestic Royal Palace, with its French-inspired gardens and Silver Pagoda. Back on board, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, you’ll enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organization. After lunch, you’ll depart Phnom Penh and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of cruising as you cruise further up the Mekong River to Angkor Ban.
CAMBODIA Peam Chi Korng
Phnom Penh
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Tan Chau
An Long Gieng Island
Day 9 Angkor Ban – Peam Chi Korng In historic Angkor Ban, explore the rural wooden houses that survived the Khmer Rouge. In the village, learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda and receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the resident monks, part of your EmeraldPLUS experience. Afterwards, cruise to your final destination, Peam Chi Korng. Meals: B.L.D
Angkor Ban
Mekong River
Ho Chi Minh City
Sa Đéc Ben Tre
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— River cruise — Coach transfer
Day 10 Peam Chi Korng – Disembarkation – Phnom Penh This morning, disembark Emerald Harmony and transfer to Phnom Penh airport for your onward or homebound flight. Meals: B
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2026 August 30; September 17 Scan to view and book
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‘GREEN' SEASON Cruise for 10 days & only pay for 8 days cruising.
Krama Hall, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
10-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise
a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organization.
Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City Departing: January, August, September and December, 2026 & 2027
Meals: B.L.D
Included Itinerary Highlights: Local folk singing in My An Hung
Traditional Buddhist Monk Blessing
Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride
cultural performance by the A Cambodian Children’s Organization
Lion Dance performance on board Phnom Penh by night on a remork
Day 1 Phnom Penh – Peam Chi Korng – Embarkation Welcome to Cambodia. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the Hyatt Regency Hotel, before transferring to Peam Chi Korng to join your Emerald Star-Ship. You’ll be welcomed on board Emerald Harmony by the captain and crew. Later you’ll cruise to Angkor Ban while enjoying your first dinner on board. Meals: D
Day 2 Angkor Ban – Phnom Penh In historic Angkor Ban, visit the rural wooden houses that survived the Khmer Rouge. In the village, you’ll learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda and receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the resident monks, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience. Afterwards, cruise to Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. Known as the ‘Pearl of Asia,’
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this city was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge in 1975. Later, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy an evening remork ride through Phnom Penh, admiring the city lights. Meals: B.L.D
Day 3 Phnom Penh Today, you’ll learn about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of Cambodia’s history. A short drive takes you to the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek, where you can walk through the fields and visit the memorial, understanding more about the country’s sombre chapter. Afterwards, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (infamously known as ‘S-21’), a former school converted to the Khmer Rouges’ main prison. Spend the afternoon at leisure, exploring our DiscoverMORE excursions, or relaxing on board. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy
Day 4 Phnom Penh – Cambodia/ Vietnam Border Crossing This morning, you’ll visit the majestic Royal Palace with its French-inspired gardens and Silver Pagoda. After returning on board and enjoying a Cambodian Street Fair lunch, enjoy a relaxed afternoon of cruising as you cruise onwards to the Cambodian and Vietnam border. Upon entering Vietnam, you’ll cruise to Tan Chau. Later this evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, you’ll delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance on board. Meals: B.L.D
Day 5 Tan Chau In Tan Chau, embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a walk through a Mekong Delta farming village. Reboard your sampan to travel back to Tan Chau and visit a local Cao Dai temple. Afterwards, ride in a Xe Loi (local form of cyclo) back to your sampan, visiting enroute a Mekong fish farm, before cruising onwards to An Long. Meals: B.L.D
Day 6 An Long – Gieng Island The morning is yours to enjoy at leisure on board or, if you prefer, partake in a DiscoverMORE excursion to Tràm Chim National Park, home to the Tam Nong Ramsar Bird Sanctuary. After lunch, cruise to Gieng Island. Then, travel by local motorcycle rickshaw through the island’s villages to
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visit families who work in local industries, including mango farming, boat construction and production of temple incense sticks. Afterwards, reboard Emerald Harmony and cruise to My An Hung Island. Meals: B.L.D
Day 7 My An Hung – Sa Đéc As part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy local folk singing, wander through coconut farms and immerse yourself in traditional village life. After lunch on board, you’ll arrive in Sa Đéc, a Mekong Delta hidden gem. After a short sampan ride to Sa Đéc, enjoy a walking tour around town with a stop at the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ celebrated novel L’Amant, and a stroll through Sa Đéc’s bustling Central Market. Meals: B.L.D
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Phnom Penh ● Silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei ● Craft Beer Adventure by remork ● Samai Distillery
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An Long ● Tam Nong Ramsar Bird Sanctuary *Available at an additional cost.
Extend your stay » 3-night Ho Tram & Vung Tau Beach Escape See pages 82-83 for information.
Day 8 Ben Tre This morning, you’ll visit Tan My Floating community, followed by a ride through the local plantations to visit a mushroom farm, a fruit farm with sampling and a honey farm with local sweets. Later, you’ll reboard Emerald Harmony before cruising on to My Tho. Meals: B.L.D
CAMBODIA Peam Chi Korng
Phnom Penh
Day 9 Cho Gao Canal – Ho Chi Minh City Cruise the Cho Gao Canal navigating heavy commercial traffic towards Ho Chi Minh City. Soak up the ever-changing passing scenery, enjoy a dip in the infinity pool, or indulge in a spa treatment (at additional cost). Due to Vietnamese customs regulations, you’ll not be permitted to venture ashore. Meals: B.L.D
Angkor Ban
Mekong River
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Tan Chau
An Long Gieng Island My An Hung 9
VIETNAM Ho Chi Minh City
Sa Đéc Ben Tre
Number of nights
— River cruise — Coach transfer
Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City – Disembarkation After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Ho Chi Minh City airport to catch your onward or homebound flight. Meals: B
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Local transport, Mekong River
8-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh Departing: October 2026 – December 2027
Included Itinerary Highlights: Local folk singing in My An Hung
Traditional Buddhist Monk Blessing
Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride
cultural performance by the A Cambodian Children’s Organization
Lion Dance performance on board Phnom Penh by night on a remork
red-hot chilli and peppers. As part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, listen to local folk singing during your visit. Meals: B.L.D
Day 4 Gieng Island – Tan Chau Known as ‘Mango Island,’ Cu Lao Gieng is a small island untouched by tourism, located along the upper Mekong River. Travel by local motorcycle rickshaw through the island’s villages to visit families who work in a variety of local industries. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure on board. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance on board. Meals: B.L.D
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City – Embarkation Xin Chao and welcome to Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon), Vietnam’s largest city. On arrival, you’ll be transferred downtown to the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel before boarding Emerald Harmony. After lunch, cruise down the Saigon River towards Ben Tre, in the Mekong Delta. This evening, enjoy your first dinner on board with your fellow guests and an informative port talk hosted by your Cruise Director. Meals: L.D
Day 2 Ben Tre This morning, you’ll cruise through the bustling Cho Gao Canal, one of the major arterial canals of Vietnam connecting Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll be fascinated watching the heavy commercial traffic navigate this
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important waterway, where upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. Once on the Mekong River, this afternoon you’ll visit the Tan My Floating community followed by a ride through local plantations to visit a mushroom farm, a fruit farm with sampling and a honey farm with local sweets. Later, you’ll cruise onwards to Sa Đéc, a Mekong Delta hidden gem. Meals: B.L.D
Day 3 Sa Đéc – My An Hung After a short sampan ride to Sa Đéc, enjoy a walking tour with a visit to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ celebrated novel, L’Amant, and the town’s bustling Central Market. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan, then cruise on to My An Hung Island. Recognized as a cultural and historical destination, this small rural village specializes in cultivating
Day 5 Tan Chau – Vietnam/Cambodia Border Crossing Embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local village, giving you a glimpse into the lives of the local farming community. Reboard your sampan and return to Tan Chau and visit the local Cao Dai Temple. Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in Tây Ninh, southern Vietnam, in 1926. Afterwards, ride in a Xe Loi (local form of cyclo) back to your sampan before returning to Emerald Harmony. Back on board your Emerald Star-Ship, you’ll cruise to the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. Meals: B.L.D
Day 6 Phnom Penh This morning, you’ll awake in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. Today, you’ll learn about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of Cambodia’s history.
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A short drive will take you to the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek, where you’ll have the opportunity to stroll through the fields, visit the memorial and understand more about this country’s sombre chapter. Afterwards, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as ‘S-21’), Spend the afternoon as you please, either exploring our DiscoverMORE excursions, visiting the Central Market located in the heart of Phnom Penh, or simply relaxing on board Emerald Harmony. This evening, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a remork (local Tuk-Tuk) tour through Phnom Penh to admire the city lights.
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Phnom Penh ● Silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei ● Craft Beer Adventure by remork ● Samai Distillery
7 nights on board the luxurious Emerald Harmony
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Extend your stay » 3 night Ho Tram & Vung Tau Beach Escape
Meals: B.L.D
Day 7 Phnom Penh – Oudong – Rokar Koang Located north of Phnom Penh, Oudong was the former royal capital of Cambodia until it relocated to Phnom Penh in 1866. Start your day with a visit to the Oudong Monastery and Temples. Important remnants here include the burial sites of Khmer kings as well as religious artifacts dating back more than a century. In Oudong Monastery’s main temple, receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the resident monks, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience. In the afternoon, you’ll visit the majestic Royal Palace, with its French-inspired gardens and Silver Pagoda. Back on board, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organization. Afterwards, cruise to Rokar Koang, gliding past Phnom Penh illuminated at night. Meals: B.L.D
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CAMBODIA Rokar Koang Prek K’Dam Oudong Phnom Penh Mekong River
VIETNAM
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Tan Chau
Ho Chi Minh City
An Long Gieng Island My An Hung 7
Sa Đéc Ben Tre
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Day 8 Rokar Koang – Disembarkation – Phnom Penh Disembark Emerald Harmony in the morning and transfer to Phnom Penh airport for your onward or homebound flight. Meals: B
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Mekong Delta, Vietnam
8-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise
Day 4 Vietnam/Cambodia Border Crossing– Tan Chau
Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City Departing: September 2026 – December 2027
Today, you’ll cross the border into Vietnam and cruise on to Tan Chau. Relax on board, or join our DiscoverMORE excursion to Tra Su Bird Sanctuary, before returning for a late lunch on board. This afternoon, embark
Included Itinerary Highlights: Local folk singing in My An Hung
Traditional Buddhist Monk Blessing
Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride
cultural performance by the A Cambodian Children’s Organization
Lion Dance performance on board Phnom Penh by night on a remork
on a sampan to Evergreen Island for a stroll through a local village, revealing the lives of the local farming community. Reboard your sampan to return to Tan Chau and visit a local Cao Dai temple. Afterwards, ride in a Xe Loi (local form of cyclo) back to your sampan before returning to your Emerald Star-Ship.
Day 1 Phnom Penh – Rokar Koang – Embarkation Welcome to Cambodia. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the Hyatt Regency Hotel, before boarding Emerald Harmony. Later, cruise to Kampong Tralach. Meals: D
Day 2 Kampong Tralach – Oudong – Phnom Penh Begin the day with an Ox Cart ride in Kampong Tralach to a local temple before driving to Oudong. In Oudong Monastery’s main temple, receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the resident monks, for your EmeraldPLUS experience. Return to Emerald Harmony and cruise to Phnom Penh. Spend the afternoon at leisure, either experiencing one of our DiscoverMORE excursions, visiting the Central Market, or relaxing on
board. After dinner, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy Phnom Penh by night on a remork (local Tuk-Tuk) tour. Meals: B.L.D
This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS
Day 3 Phnom Penh
Day 5 Gieng Island – My An Hung
This morning, learn more about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of Cambodia’s history. A short drive will take you to the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek, where you’ll be able to stroll through the fields, visit the memorial and understand more about the country’s sombre chapter. Afterwards, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Back on board, savor a Cambodian Street Fair lunch, before visiting the majestic Royal Palace. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organization, before cruising to the border.
Visit ‘Mango Island’. Travel by local motorcycle
experience, delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance on board. Meals: B.L.D
rickshaw through the island’s villages to visit families who work in a variety of local industries, including mango farming, boat construction and temple incense sticks. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan and cruise to My An Hung Island. Recognized as a cultural and historical destination, this small rural village specializes in cultivating red-hot chilli and peppers. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, listen to local folk singing, wander through coconut farms and immerse yourself in traditional village life. Meals: B.L.D
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Day 6 Sa Đéc – Cái Bè Journey Inclusions:
Take a short ride on a sampan to Sa Đéc, a Mekong Delta hidden gem. Enjoy a walking tour around town with a stop at the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ celebrated novel, L’Amant, and a stroll through Sa Đéc’s bustling Central Market. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan for lunch, while cruising to Cái Bè. Upon arrival, travel via sampan to Tan Phong, a small island located nearby, rich in alluvial soil suitable for cultivating tropical fruit orchards year-round. At this established eco-tourism destination, try a hands-on experience at a workshop specializing in weaving water hyacinth into artistic crafts. Board a motorised buggy for a ride through fruit orchards, stopping to sample tropical fruits. Reboard the sampan and cruise back to Cái Bè, discovering local cottage industries where families produce rice-paper and sweets from popcorn, pop-rice and coconuts. Return to Emerald Harmony.
DiscoverMORE* experiences: Phnom Penh ● Silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei ● Craft Beer Adventure by remork ● Samai Distillery Tan Chau A visit to Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
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CAMBODIA
Meals: B.L.D
Kampong Tralach Mekong River
Day 7 My Tho – Ho Chi Minh City
Oudong
After cruising from My Tho, you’ll leave the Mekong Delta and enter the Cho Gao Canal, considered one of Vietnam’s major arterial canals that connects Tien Giang Province with Ho Chi Minh City. Today, you’ll be fascinated watching the heavy commercial traffic navigating this important waterway, where upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. Relax on board, taking in the ever-changing vistas of mangroves, cargo barges and local fishing boats. Tonight, you’ll dock in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, where you can admire the city lights; due to Vietnamese customs regulations, you’ll not be permitted to venture ashore. Meals: B.L.D
Rokar Koang
VIETNAM
Prek K’Dam
Phnom Penh
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Tan Chau
An Long Gieng Island
Ho Chi Minh City
My Tho Sa Đéc Cai Be
My An Hung 7
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— River cruise — Coach transfer
Day 8 Ho Chi Minh City – Disembarkation After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Ho Chi Minh City airport to catch your onward or homebound flight. Meals: B
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Japan Imbued with a unique culture, unmistakable identity and exquisite beauty, Japan is an enthralling experience in every sense. From centuries-old fishing villages and majestic feudal castles to neon-lit skylines and ultra-modern innovations, Japan reveals a land of breathtaking contrasts, where the past, present and future effortlessly collide.
Well-preserved cultural heritage and deeply-rooted traditions across this ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ provide countless opportunities to connect with the nation’s compelling past, while its frenetic megacities and next-gen technologies immerse you in an exhilarating, futuristic world. Comprised of a stunning archipelago in Northeast Asia, Japan’s centrally-positioned Honshu Island is home to much of the country’s main cities and important attractions, welcoming with an endearing warmth. Japan’s political center for centuries, Tokyo today presents a fast-paced megacity ranked as the planet’s most populated. Amid this mesmerizing capital, the world’s tallest tower and busiest pedestrian crossing rubs shoulders with traditional icons and ancient Shinto shrines. Heading southwest, mountainous Hakone is popular for its hot springs and spectacular vistas of Mount Fuji, an active volcano and national symbol best appreciated on a picturesque lake cruise. As Japan’s imperial capital for over a millennia, Kyoto boasts the nation’s highest concentration of cultural and architectural treasures. Surrounded by rural heartlands, this well-preserved ancient city delivers the quintessential face of old Japan and some of its most authentic cultural experiences. Nearby Nara makes an enthralling day trip for its significant historical assets. Another former imperial capital, Osaka dazzles with a buzzing street life and diverse attractions, but renowned as ‘the nation’s kitchen’ and Japan’s culinary mecca, food is the biggest drawcard in this vibrant metropolis. Further westwards on Honshu, Hiroshima, eternally synonymous for its tragic wartime history and off-shore, the small, pretty island of Miyajima are additional, must-see destinations.
Top: Torii Gate, Miyajima Island, Japan Left: Osaka, Japan Right: Hakone Open Air Museum Art, Japan
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Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashinoko, Japan
26-Day Wonders of Japan, Vietnam and Cambodia Osaka to Siem Reap Departing: October 2026 – November 2027 Included Itinerary Highlights:
This morning travel by Shinkansen to marvel at Himeji Castle, regarded as Japan’s most spectacular castle and one of the few remaining original feudal castles. Continue to the culturally-rich city of Kyoto, home to numerous World Heritage-listed sites. Afterwards, check in to The Royal Park Iconic Kyoto for your included stay. Meals: B.L
Geisha Dinner in Kyoto
Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride
Sumo Experience in Kehaya-za
Lion Dance performance on board
Ryokan Upgrade
Sushi Making Class
Phnom Penh by night on a remork
Local folk singing in My An Hung
Traditional Buddhist Monk Blessing
For a unique insight into Japanese culture, choose to stay tonight in a Ryokan, a traditional Japanese Inn, complete with tatami mat flooring and futon beds (at additional cost, must be pre-booked before departure). Includes dinner and breakfast.
Day 1 Osaka Welcome to Japan and the vibrant city of Osaka. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel Royal Classic Osaka for your three-night included stay. Meals: D
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Day 6 Hiroshima – Himeiji – Kyoto
Museum and dohyo, for a private sumo wrestler demonstration. Later, take a ride on the Osaka Metro to experience the lively entertainment district of Dotonbori. Meals: B.L
Day 2 Osaka
Day 4 Osaka – Hiroshima
Stroll through Shinsaibashi-suji shopping avenue, followed by Kuromon Ichiba Market. Afterwards, visit the Museum of History and rebuilt Osaka Castle. Later, transfer to the Umeda Sky Building for 360-degree nighttime views of the Osaka skyline from the Floating Garden Observatory. Meals: B.D
Board the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Hiroshima. Here, take time to reflect at the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Museum. Later, check in at the Granvia Hiroshima South Gate for your included twonight stay. Tonight, sample Okonomiyaki, a Japanese-style savory pancake. Meals: B.L.D
Day 3 Osaka – Kehaya-za
Day 5 Hiroshima – Miyajima Island
Drive to Tondabayashi to visit a restored Edo era Merchant House before continuing onto Kehaya-za. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy an exclusive visit to a Sumo
Cruise by ferry to picturesque Miyajima Island for a visit to the Daisho-in Temple and floating Torii Gate at the Itsukushima Shrine. Later, enjoy time at leisure in Hiroshima. Meals: B.L
Day 7 Kyoto – Nara Continue to Nara to visit the Todaiji Temple. Spot deer in picturesque Nara Park, before returning to Kyoto for a visit to a sake brewery and museum, sampling Japan’s world-famous brew. Meals: B.L
Day 8 Kyoto Pay an early visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine, iconic for its thousands of vermilion torii gates. Afterwards, glide through the ethereal Arashiyama Bamboo Grove on a traditional rickshaw, before exploring World Heritagelisted, Tenryu-ji Temple. After lunch, visit the famous Kinkaku-ji, completely covered in gold leaf. As part of your EmeraldPLUS
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experience, savor a private group dinner hosted by a Geisha or Maiko. Meals: B.L.D
Day 9 Kyoto – Shizuoka Board the shinkansen to Shizuoka. Upon arrival head to Nihondaira Yume Terrace to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the sacred mountain, Mt. Fuji. Ride the ropeway from Nihondaira plateau to the shrine located on Mt. Kuno. Tonight, make your own Sushi dinner with a hands-on cooking experience. Overnight in Nippondaira Hotel or similar overlooking Mt. Fuji and Shizuoka. Meals: B.D
Day 10 Shizuoka – Hakone Begin the day with a visit to a tea farm and factory. After a street food lunch at Omiya Yokocho, drive to the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center before continuing to Hakone. Stroll through the Hakone Chokokuno Mori Open-Air Museum, admiring its art works and sculptures in a natural setting. Then transfer to Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel for your included stay. Meals: B.L.D
Day 11 Hakone – Tokyo Admire the stunning views during a gentle cruise on Lake Ashinoko. Drive to Tokyo and on arrival, explore the quaint Asakusa district, paying your respects at Sensoji, the city’s oldest Buddhist temple and the Nakamise shopping area. Check in at the Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, your home for the next three nights. This evening, enjoy time at leisure, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B.L
Osaka Castle, Osaka, Japan
Day 12 Tokyo
yakatabune, a traditional-style houseboat.
Begin the day at teamLab Borderless, a group of artworks that form one continuous, borderless world. Quickly stop by the Imperial Palace East National Gardens. Afterwards, wander through picturesque Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens, before experiencing the Shinjuku entertainment district come alive at dusk. Tonight, enjoy time at leisure. Meals: B.L
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Day 13 Tokyo
Drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels and spend a couple of hours exploring Cu Chi’s infamous grounds. Upon your return, enjoy a Pho (noodle soup) lunch. The remainder of the day is at leisure, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B.L
Visit the Imperial Shinto Meiji Shrine, before walking across the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing, in Shibuya. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Shibuya. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, take in the bright lights of Tokyo on a farewell dinner cruise, on board a
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Day 14 Tokyo – Ho Chi Minh City Say goodbye to Japan and fly to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Transfer to the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel for a two-night stay. Meals: B.D
Day 15 Ho Chi Minh City
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto, Japan
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Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Day 16 Ho Chi Minh City – Embarkation Enjoy a guided city tour before embarking your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, Emerald Harmony. You’ll be welcomed on board Emerald Harmony before cruising after lunch down the Saigon River towards Ben Tre, in the Mekong Delta. Meals: B.L.D
Day 17 Ben Tre Cruise the Cho Gao Canal. Once on the Mekong River, visit the Tan My Floating community followed by a ride through local plantations to visit a mushroom farm, a fruit farm and a honey farm. Later, cruise to Sa Đéc. Meals: B.L.D
Day 18 Sa Đéc – My An Hung After a short sampan ride to Sa Đéc, enjoy a walking tour of the town’s bustling Central Market with a visit to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ celebrated novel, L’Amant. Return to Emerald Harmony then cruise on to My An Hung Island. Recognized as a cultural and historical destination, this small rural village specializes in cultivating red-hot chilli and peppers. As part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, listen to local folk singing during your visit.
Day 19 Gieng Island – Tan Chau Travel by purpose built local motorcycle rickshaws through Mango Island’s villages to visit families who work in a variety of local industries. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure on board as we cruise to Tan Chau. As part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, you’ll delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance on board. Meals: B.L.D
Day 20 Tan Chau – Vietnam/ Cambodia Border Crossing Embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a glimpse into the lives of the local farming community. Reboard your sampan and visit the local Cao Dai Temple. Afterwards, enjoy a ride in a Xe Loi before returning to Emerald Harmony. Back on board, cruise to the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. Meals: B.L.D
Day 21 Phnom Penh Explore the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek. Afterwards, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as ‘S-21’). Spend the afternoon either exploring on a DiscoverMORE excursion or visiting the Central Market located in the heart of Phnom Penh. This evening, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a remork (local Tuk-Tuk)
tour through Phnom Penh to admire the city lights. Meals: B.L.D
Day 22 Phnom Penh – Oudong – Rokar Koang Start your day with a visit to the Oudong Monastery. In Oudong Monastery’s main temple, receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the resident monks, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience. After lunch visit the majestic Royal Palace. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organization. Afterwards, cruise to Rokar Koang. Meals: B.L.D
Day 23 Rokar Koang – Disembarkation – Siem Reap Disembark Emerald Harmony, continuing by road to Siem Reap for your included three-night stay at the Shinta Mani Angkor Hotel. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a performance at Phare, The Cambodian Circus. Meals: B.L
Day 24 Siem Reap Today, explore remarkable Angkor Thom, followed by the sacred Ta Prohm Temple. Your evening is free to join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B.L
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Tokyo ● Izakaya Nightlife ● Dine at a Gonpachi Nishiazabu Ho Chi Minh City ● Evening – Saigon Street Food Walking Tour ● Saigon After Dark by Vintage Jeep Phnom Penh ● A Silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei ● Craft Beer Adventure by remork ● Samai Distillery Siem Reap ● Evening – Gondola Boat ride at Bayon ● Evening – Cambodian Street Food Discovery Tour ● Siem Reap Countryside by Vespa ● Banteay Srei Temple and APOPO ● Tonlé Sap and Lotus Textiles ● Khmer Cooking Class ● Senteurs d’Angkor Workshop *Available at an additional cost.
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Siem Reap
Day 25 Siem Reap Witness a sunrise over Angkor Wat, then stroll through this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. This afternoon, join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Later, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, relish a highlight dinner at Satcha Handicraft Center, accompanied by an Apsara dance performance. Meals: B.D
Kyoto
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Oudong
Hiroshima Miyajima Island
Rokar Koang
Prek K’dam
Phnom Penh Mekong River
VIETNAM
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Himeji Osaka
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Nara Kehaya-za
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Hakone
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Shizuoka
Ho Chi Minh City
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An Long Gieng Island My An Hung
Sa Đéc
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Ben Tre
Number of nights — River cruise — Coach transfer — Train transfer 25
Day 26 Depart Siem Reap After breakfast, transfer to Siem Reap airport. Meals: B
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Nara Park, Nara, Japan
14-Day Wonders of Japan
Torii Gate at the Itsukushima Shrine. Later, enjoy time at leisure in Hiroshima. Meals: B.L
Osaka to Tokyo Departing: October 2026 – November 2027
Day 6 Hiroshima – Himeiji – Kyoto
Ryokan Upgrade
Included Itinerary Highlights: Geisha Dinner in Kyoto
Dinner in a Yakatabune
Sumo Experience in Kehaya-za
Rickshaw ride through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Sushi Making experience
Day 1 Osaka Welcome to Japan and the vibrant city of Osaka. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel Royal Classic Osaka for your three-night included stay. Meals: D
Day 2 Osaka Begin your tour of Osaka with a stroll through Shinsaibashi-suji shopping avenue, followed by Kuromon Ichiba Market, known as ‘Osaka’s Kitchen.’ Afterwards, visit the Museum of History and rebuilt Osaka Castle. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Later, transfer to the Umeda Sky Building for 360-degree nighttime views of the dazzling Osaka skyline from the Floating Garden Observatory. Meals: B.D
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This morning, travel by Shinkansen to marvel at Himeji Castle. Continue to Kyoto and check in to The Royal Park Iconic Kyoto. Meals: B.L
Kehaya-za, the area where Sumo originated. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy an exclusive visit to a Sumo Museum and dohyo, for a private sumo wrestler demonstration. Later, take a ride on the Osaka Metro to experience the lively entertainment district of Dotonbori. Meals: B.L
Day 4 Osaka – Hiroshima Board the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Hiroshima. Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Museum. Later, check in at the Granvia Hiroshima South Gate for your included two-night stay. Tonight, sample Okonomiyaki, a Japanese-style savory pancake. Meals: B.L.D
Day 3 Osaka – Kehaya-za
Day 5 Hiroshima – Miyajima Island
Drive to Tondabayashi to visit a restored Edo era Merchant House before continuing onto
Cruise by ferry to picturesque Miyajima Island for a visit to the Daisho-in Temple and floating
For a unique insight into Japanese culture, choose to stay tonight in a Ryokan, a traditional Japanese Inn, complete with tatami mat flooring and futon beds (at additional cost, must be pre-booked before departure). Includes dinner and breakfast.
Day 7 Kyoto – Nara Continue to Nara and visit the Todaiji Temple. Then spot deer in picturesque Nara Park, before returning to Kyoto for a visit to a sake brewery and museum, sampling Japan’s world-famous brew. Meals: B.L
Day 8 Kyoto Visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine. Afterwards, glide through the ethereal Arashiyama Bamboo Grove on a traditional rickshaw, before exploring Tenryu-ji Temple. After lunch, visit the famous gold leaf covered Kinkaku-ji or Golden Pavilion. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, savor a private group dinner hosted by a Geisha or Maiko — a rare opportunity to learn about the life of a Geisha and the art of Japanese hospitality. Meals: B.L.D
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Day 9 Kyoto – Shizuoka Board the shinkansen to Shizuoka. Upon arrival move to Nihondaira Yume Terrace to enjoy views of Mt. Fuji. Ride the Nihondaira Ropeway from the plateau to the shrine located on Mt. Kuno. Tonight make your own Sushi dinner with a hands-on cooking experience. Overnight in Nippondaira Hotel overlooking Mt. Fuji and Shizuoka. Meals: B.D
Day 10 Shizuoka – Hakone Visit a tea farm and factory. After a street food lunch at Omiya Yokocho, drive to the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center before continuing to Hakone. Stroll through the Hakone Chokokuno Mori Open-Air Museum. Later, transfer to Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel. Meals: B.L.D
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Tokyo ● Izakaya Nightlife ● Dine at a Gonpachi Nishiazabu *Available at an additional cost.
Day 11 Hakone – Tokyo Cruise on Lake Ashinoko. Then, drive to Tokyo to explore the quaint Asakusa district, paying your respects at Sensoji Temple and then Nakamise shopping area. Check in at the Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo. This evening, enjoy time at leisure, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Meals: B.L
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Day 12 Tokyo
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Begin the day at teamLab Borderless before visiting the Imperial Palace East National Gardens. Afterwards, wander through picturesque Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens, before experiencing the Shinjuku entertainment district come alive at dusk. Meals: B.L
Hiroshima Miyajima Island
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Day 13 Tokyo Visit the Imperial Shinto Meiji Shrine, then cross the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing, in Shibuya. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Shibuya. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, take in the bright lights of Tokyo on a farewell dinner cruise, on board a yakatabune, a traditional-style houseboat. Meals: B.D
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Day 14 Tokyo Bid farewell to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun,’ leaving with wonderful memories. Meals: B
Journey Code: ECHT ^ While every effort is made to adhere to the planned itinerary, changes in river conditions, ad hoc local government regulations or local festivities may require journey modifications. These will be made based on the advice of local authorities or for safety reasons. Hotels are indicative and are subject to change.
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Gondola cruise with drinks, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Emerald DiscoverMORE Venture further with Emerald DiscoverMORE, where each curated experience reveals stories, traditions, and perspectives few travelers encounter. Designed to give you the freedom of choice, these authentic experiences complement your included excursions and can be added to enhance your journey. Pre-booking is recommended to secure a place on your preferred Emerald DiscoverMORE activities. Contact reservations or your local Travel Advisor.
Cambodia
Phnom Penh Craft beer adventure by remork Traveling around Phnom Penh by local remork, visit multiple local breweries to enjoy a tour of their facilities, and of course, samples of their craft beer and local pub food. The tour includes lively visits to an underground brewery, cozy beer gardens and personal brewery tours with the brewers, when available, giving you the opportunity to mix with the locals and expats at their favorite hangouts. Includes: Local guide • Food and drink tasting • Transfers
Koh Oknha Tei & silk farm discovery Board a ferry and cross the Mekong River to Koh Oknha Tei Island. Travel by tuk-tuk through the local villages and learn about the farmers lives with a stop at a villager’s house. Continue to Chamka Snae Silk Craft where you can witness the entire process of silk creation. Best of all, you may find a lovely handmade souvenir of what you observed being created. Includes: Local guide • Transfers
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Samai Distillery
Banteay Srei temple and APOPO
At Samai, Cambodia’s first premium rum distillery, delve into the meticulous process behind creating handcrafted local rums. Engage your senses as you explore the raw materials, savor signature rum tastings, and uncover the secrets of crafting creative rum cocktails. Try a hands-on bartending techniques training session led by an expert mixologist. Then, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the free-flow bar, accompanied by Latin music and a selection of cold cuts.
The pink sandstone Banteay Srei or “Citadel of the Women” has some of the finest preserved bas–relief Khmer art in Cambodia. Continue on to the APOPO visitor center for an exclusive tour of this fascinating and life-saving organization. Here, they use a creative solution to the devastating impact of explosives that lie buried in the Cambodian countryside.
Includes: Local guide • Transfers • Tastings
Tonlé Sap and lotus textiles
Siem Reap Khmer Village cooking class Uncover the secrets of Khmer cuisine and join a chef for a cooking class. Buy ingredients at a local market and cook them up in a traditional village kitchen before tasting the finished product. This authentic culinary experience gives you the opportunity to embrace the regional produce and immerse yourself in the local culture. Includes: Local guide • Tasting • Transfers
Includes: Local guide • Transfers
Tonlé Sap is a UNESCO Biosphere site and the largest lake in Southeast Asia. You’ll have the unique opportunity to visit some of the local floating villages located on the lake and experience the lifestyle of these residents. Before returning to your hotel, visit a local Cambodian handicraft factory, Samato Lotus Textiles, to see how many products can be made from the flower of the Lotus. Includes: Local guide • Transfers Please note: This tour is seasonal and is only offered August through to the end of February depending on water levels.
Siem Reap countryside by Vespa Riding tandem on the back of an iconic, elegant Vespa makes for a tour like no other. This incredible experience will take you through the Cambodian countryside in style, where the splendor of these striking surroundings, and the friendly locals will let you discover Siem Reap’s authenticity away from the tourist hotspots. Includes: Local guide • Vespa ride Please note: Not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
Gondola cruise with drinks On the moat of Angkor Thom, cruise the waters surrounding the ancient city wall in a private gondola paddle boat. As the sun sets over the jungle, sip your sparkling wine and enjoy canapés on a 40–minute paddle out to the southwest corner of the wall. Includes: Local guide • Boat cruise with drinks and snacks • Transfers
Cambodian street food discovery Tonight, sample the offerings of Siem Reap’s famous street food hawkers. Start at Street 60 night market on the outskirts of town before enjoying a cocktail at the Sombai rice wine workshop. Continue at Wat Damnak, where eateries serve some of Siem Reap’s most popular BBQ meat street food. Explore the streets around Psar Chas (Old Market) before finishing up at one of Pub Street’s best ice-cream shops. Includes: Local guide • Food tasting • Transfers
Local fare at Phare Circus Between Phare Boutique and the big top, you’ll discover Phare Café, serving drinks, snacks and delicious Asian-inspired meals. With your voucher grab a table and enjoy your dinner from a selection of Asian specialty food stalls, all while enjoying the pre-show performances. Dinner at Phare Café further supports the great work and mission of Phare’s social enterprise. Includes: Local guide • Transfers • Dinner
Senteurs d’Angkor workshop Visit this botanical garden to learn all about Cambodia’s herbs, spices and fruits and see locals at work in workshops dedicated to the preservation of the arts and crafts of Cambodia. Try your hand at making your own lip balm and packaging to take home as a keepsake. Includes: Local guide
Vietnam
An Long / Tan Chau Tam Nong or Tra Su bird sanctuary These wildlife sanctuaries are estimated to house over a quarter of the bird sanctuaries in Vietnam. You’ll be guided on a tranquil paddle boat along the gnarled, green sunken forest observing the most unique fauna. Includes: Local guide • Bird watching Please note: Not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
Hoi An
Ho Chi Minh City Saigon street food tour During a memorable evening out, enjoy a walking tour through the city’s fascinating streets. Sample a variety of delicious local foods from different restaurants and food stands featuring some of Saigon’s best dishes. Includes: Local guide • Food tasting • Transfers
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Saigon by vintage jeep
Explore the city in a vintage US Army Jeep. Try local street food at local restaurants with drinks, visit the night flower market and conclude the evening with a visit to a rooftop bar. Includes: Local guide • Food tasting
My Son historic kingdom
Laos
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage–listed temple complex at My Son. Soak up the atmosphere and learn about the ancient Cham culture, its rulers, and their impressive reign.
Luang Prabang
Includes: Local guide • Transfers
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Hoi An rural life Head into the tranquil countryside for an electric bike tour. Discover unknown regions of Hoi An from water coconut forests to communal organic gardens where you can help the locals with their daily tasks. Paddle to lunch in a traditional basket boat before being rewarded with a delicious local feast. Includes: Local guide • Transfers
Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center
Set in lush tropical gardens and located on the banks of the Mekong, the Living Crafts Center brings the concept of “East Meets West” alive. Alongside our Master Weavers and experienced teachers, learn more about the textiles and traditional crafts of Laos. Try your hand at natural clothe dyeing and bring home a one-ofa-kind souvenir. Includes: Local guide • Transfers • Lunch
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Laos Pottery House – pottery
Hoi An memories show
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With VIP seats, travel through the history of Hoi An at the Hoi An Memories for a 70–minute show.
Travel by local tuk tuk and ferry to the small village of Ban Chan Nua. After a short tour of the village, you’ll discover its rich history in pottery production. Visit the pottery center, a traditional kiln, and the brick factory. Then, create your own unique souvenir from clay. Along the way, you’ll also learn traditional Lao pottery techniques. Since the firing process will take at least two weeks, you’ll be offered to choose a piece that is already fired from a prepared selection instead, to take home.
Includes: Transfers
Thu Bon River sunset cruise Unwind during a delightful Hoi An river cruise and climb into a basket boat, known as a thung chai for an entertaining paddle. Includes: Local guide • Transfers
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Red Bridge cooking class
Take a boat along the the Red Bridge Cooking School. Indulge in a hands on cooking class and self made lunch.
Van Vieng
Includes: Cooking Class • Lunch • Transfer
Enjoy a 30min long tail boat cruise along the Nam Song River, cruising past the township of Vang Vieng and into the countryside beyond to admire the spectacular scenery from a different angle.
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Long tail boat cruise
Includes: Transfers and boat ride
With limited places available, secure your place on your chosen Emerald DiscoverMORE activities before you travel. DiscoverMORE excursions are available at the time of booking through reservations. Most Emerald DiscoverMORE excursions can be booked either prior to departure or on board your cruise. Please refer to your itinerary. These excursions are subject to availability and may not take place if minimum attendees are not met. Emerald Cruises & Tours reserves the right to change or cancel Emerald DiscoverMORE excursions at any time. Refunds cannot be provided for changes of mind, illness, or other personal reasons while on board your river cruise. All other terms as per standard published brochure/website conditions.
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Extend Your Stay Make the most of your journey to Southeast Asia with a stopover in Singapore or Bangkok for up to four days. Stay in world-class hotels recognized for their excellent locations and recharge your batteries on a long-haul journey. With everything you could need on your doorstep, you can truly immerse yourself in the atmosphere of whichever city you choose. For an extended stay in Vietnam, the picturesque hill station and tribes of Sapa or relax on a beach in Ho Tràm at the Meliá Ho Tràm Beach Resort with included touring to Vung Tau and Nui Dat.
Sapa, Vietnam
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Bangkok stopover
Immerse yourself in the kaleidoscopic world of Bangkok and indulge all your five senses. From delighting in the flavorful delicacies of its busy street markets to moments of quiet reflection inside its serene temples, the city is a melting pot of new experiences. Choose to stay at Banyan Tree Hotel or Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit during your time in Bangkok. Inclusions:
A cosmopolitan mix of contrasts, Singapore is home to people of Chinese, Malay and Indian descent, offering visitors unique sightseeing and culinary opportunities. Easily accessible by Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) trains or taxi, enjoy the shopping districts of Orchid Road, Bugis Street, Raffles Center or China Town. Inclusions:
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Singapore stopover
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Banyan Tree Hotel: 2 night package Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit: 2 night package
COMO Metropolitan Hotel: 1 night package Andaz Singapore by Hyatt: 1 night package
Sapa
Ho Tràm & Vung Tau beach escape
Inclusions:
Meliá Ho Tràm Beach Resort: The essence of Mediterranean luxury in one of the most beautiful beach areas in Vietnam. Meliá Ho Tràm Beach Resort provides first-class facilities and amazing hospitality.
Take in the breathtaking scenery and rich cultural diversity of this spectacular region in northwest Vietnam. Visit the Hmong and Red Zao people of the traditional hill tribes and learn all about their fascinating lives. Pay a visit to the bustling Sapa market and the nearby villages of Sa Seng and Sau Chua, surrounded by dramatically beautiful mountains where age-old ways of life remain. Two nights accommodation in Sapa, two nights overnight train n Breakfast daily n All touring with local guides n Return train travel to Lao Cai and transfers n
Vung Tau and Ho Tràm: Located 125 kilometers east of Ho Chi Minh City, the beach resort towns of Ho Tràm and Vung Tau are just two hours away by road, providing the ideal getaway from the city. This region also played a role in Australia and New Zealand’s war history.
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* Availability and prices are available at the time of booking through reservations and are subject to change. All other terms as per standard published brochure/website conditions.
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Shinta Mani, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Sheraton Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Anatole Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam
Your Included Hotels Enjoy a stay in the region’s most exquisite hotel offerings. A carefully selected collection of included hotels brings you closer to each destination you visit, chosen for their exceptional quality, ideal location and impeccable service.
Anatole Hotel, Hanoi
Your comfortable Deluxe City View room is the perfect base from which to explore Hanoi. Located within the Old Quarter neighborhood, the Anatole Hotel Hanoi blends modern conveniences with classic charm. Be sure to take advantage of the rooftop infinity pool, offering views of the Old Quarter rooftops, Hoan Kiem Lake and St. Joseph’s Cathedral.
Sheraton Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City
This hotel is an excellent starting point for exploring the city. Located in the heart of Saigon, this spectacular modern-style hotel is a short walk from the banks of the Saigon River. Stunning, spacious rooms look out over Ho Chi Minh City or the hotel’s picturesque pool, and the rooftop wine bar serves a wide range of beverages with panoramic views of the city.
Bel Marina Hoi An Resort, Hoi An
Overlooking the peaceful Thu Bon River, Bel Marina Hoi An Hotel combines modern comfort with the charm of traditional Vietnam. Relax in spacious rooms, enjoy riverside dining and unwind by the pool, all just minutes from Hoi An’s Old Town. An ideal escape for leisure and discovery.
Indochine Palace, Hue
A short walk from the Perfume River and Hue Royal Palace, this palatial setting is encircled by lush exotic gardens, setting a new standard for excellence in Hue. Sumptuously appointed rooms with stylish, contemporary facilities complement the opulent colonial design aesthetics and several lounge bars. The inviting spa offers a tranquil space.
Shinta Mani, Siem Reap
This upscale boutique-style resort is centrally located within the city’s leafy French Quarter. Shinta Mani’s Khmer-inspired design complements its close proximity to Angkor Wat and it’s just a short walk from the Old Market and the famous Pub Street. A stunning swimming pool and flourishing tropical garden make it a tranquil place in which to reside during your visit, as does the onsite spa and rooftop bar and café.
Villa Maly Boutique Hotel, Luang Prabang Nestled in the heart of Luang Prabang, Villa Maly is a boutique hotel set in a former royal residence. Blending colonial charm with modern comfort, it offers a serene retreat. Relax by the pool, explore nearby temples and markets, and experience warm and authentic Laotian hospitality.
Bel Marina, Hoi An, Vietnam
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Cherish the Planet At Emerald Cruises & Tours, our Cherish the Planet ethos is more than just environmental sustainability—we are committed to creating positive change in all areas of our business, to fostering sustainable practices and creating rich community partnerships. Our desire is to protect the Earth by leaving as small a footprint as possible.
Our pillars of sustainability Cherish the Planet has six key focus areas 1. Reducing our waste
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We’ve eliminated all single-use plastic on board and work closely with, and fund, local projects that collect and recycle plastic waste, helping to maintain the world’s natural beauty and improve living conditions. We provide our guests with complimentary refillable Emerald Cruises & Tours bottles and filtered water stations across our yachts, as well as refillable toiletries in our suites — and no plastic straws are used on board.
We are committed to meaningful and respectful cultural interactions between local inhabitants and our guests. We aim to have internally certified inclusions that ensure local businesses benefit from our journeys. We’re also working with leaders and third parties within the communities we visit to ensure sustainability for the future.
2. Addressing CO2 emissions We have concentrated our efforts on minimising our environmental impact, and support causes aligned with rebalancing our CO2 emissions, including exceptional carbon-conscious experiences, with hiking and e-biking now available on many of our itineraries. We are also working to calculate the CO2 emissions of each our sailings so we can continue in the future to implement new technologies and initiatives which ensure our carbon footprint is reduced.
3. Sourcing sustainably At Emerald Cruises & Tours we are focused on exceptional quality and responsible sourcing, with a view to support local economies, minimize food storage and reduce environmental impacts from transportation. Our commitments and actions include: ■
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Sourcing fresh produce locally from destination suppliers. Engaging with our suppliers on their responsibilities. The development and implementation of Sustainable Procurement Guidelines.
5. G row from within, value diversity At Emerald Cruises & Tours, we truly value diversity—it is a strength to have different perspectives within our business and we believe it helps us find the best solutions and services for our guests. We treat all crew and all employees equally, independent of gender, sexual orientation, age, race or religion and we currently employ over 50 nationalities from across the globe throughout our vessels.
6. Advocate health, safety & security We have created an engaging workplace at Emerald Cruises & Tours that supports the well-being of our staff, prioritising health, and safety. We also want every member of staff to be fully immersed in the ethos at the heart of Cherish the Planet. To ensure this, Emerald Cruises & Tours will complete extensive training that supports their well-being and will ensure health and safety is prioritised.
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Owner's One-Bedroom Suite
Grand Balcony Suite
CAT SA
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At 42m², this truly spectacular suite boasts separate bedroom and lounge areas, a luxurious en–suite bathroom and a queen– size or twin–style bed, plus a private terrace, with an additional space of 30m2 complete with a hot tub.
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Beautifully appointed with an indoor balcony, these luxurious suites reach 37m² and host a separate bedroom and lounge. Guests staying in these suites can enjoy the opulent surroundings of the en–suite bathroom, as well as breakfast, canapés and after–dinner treats.
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Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite CAT AP
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With an indoor balcony and drop-down window, enjoy everchanging views. Reaching 25m², relax and unwind in your spacious suite sleeping soundly in your queen–size or twin hotel style bed.
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Indoor balcony with open–air system Bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hairdryer, complimentary bathrobes and slippers to use while on board Complimentary Wi–Fi Queen–size or twin hotel–style beds
Providing excellent value for money, staterooms boast ample space of 23m². Enjoy your time in your home–away–from–home, with everything you could possibly need in which to relax.
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25m2 (269ft2)
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Emerald Stateroom
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Size (m2) 23m2 (247ft2)
Important Information: The cabin, deck plans, sizes and photographs are an indication only and are subject to variation. ^Due to safety, the Sun Deck will be closed when traveling under low bridges. Cabin 202 has a smaller bathroom than other Category B bathrooms. Cabins 301 & 302 have a partially obstructed view from the balcony. The balcony window size is not impacted however Emerald Harmony’s structure covers a section of the window.
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