Xin chao and welcome to Ho Chi Minh City! On arrival, you will be met by your Emerald Cruises representative and transferred to your hotel, situated in downtown District 1, for a two-night stay. After checking in, you will be free to explore the city before meeting your tour director for your welcome briefing and dinner at a local restaurant. ... Read More
Drive away from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels, watching the city skyline fade into the distance as the road winds through rice paddies, villages, and scenes typical to southern Vietnam. Spend a couple of hours walking around Cu Chi's rugged grounds with a local guide. Upon your return to Ho Chi Minh City, enjoy a pho (noodle soup) lunch with the remainder of the afternoon and evening yours to enjoy at leisure or venture out on one of the DiscoverMORE excursions. Included Excursion: Cu Chi Tunnels; DiscoverMORE: An evening Saigon Street Food walking tour (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Saigon After Dark by Vintage Jeep (extra expense) ... Read More
After check-out, enjoy a guided city tour, visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House, and Town Hall. Then, visit the Reunification Palace before transferring to the port where you will board your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, Emerald Harmony. You'll be welcomed onboard by your captain and crew before setting sail down the Saigon River to Cho Gao canal where you will anchor for the night. This evening, enjoy your first dinner onboard with your fellow travelers. Your cruise director will conduct a port talk to review the activities and itinerary for the days ahead. Included Excursion: An orientation tour of Ho Chi Minh City ... Read More
Monday - Aug 30, 2027
Day 4
Cho Gao Canal, Vietnam
Ben Tre, Vietnam
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 find this a fascinating sight, observing the heavy commercial traffic navigate this important waterway, where upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. During your morning of relaxation onboard, soak up the ever-changing passing scenery, enjoy a refreshing dip in the infinity pool, or indulge in a spa treatment (at additional cost). Once on the Mekong River, this afternoon you'll visit the rural 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 Dec, a Mekong Delta hidden gem. Included Excursion: Visit the Thoi Binh hamlet and its authentic farming and fishing communities ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 31, 2027
Day 5
Sa Dec, Vietnam
This morning is a leisurely cruise to Sa Dec. Later this afternoon, take a short ride on a sampan to arrive in Sa Dec, a delightful old provincial city in the heart of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a walking tour around town with a visit to the home of local resident, Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras' novel L'Amant ('The Lover'), and the town's bustling central market to peruse its varied produce. Afterwards, return to Emerald Harmony by sampan to anchor for the night. Included Excursion: Visit the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le and the bustling Sa Dec markets ... Read More
Wednesday - Sep 1, 2027
Day 6
My An Hung, Vietnam, Vietnam
After a short sail with breakfast, transfer ashore by sampan to explore the village life on My An Hung Island. Recognized as a cultural and historical destination, this small village in rural Vietnam specializes in red-hot chilli and peppers. For today's EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy some local folk singing during the visit to this charming riverine community. After returning to Emerald Harmony, enjoy an afternoon cruise to Gieng Island. Included Excursion: Visit My An Hung Village; EmeraldPLUS: Listen to local folk singing in My An Hung ... Read More
Thursday - Sep 2, 2027
Day 7
Cu Lao Gien, Vietnam
Locally known as 'Mango Island', Cu Lao Gieng is a small, picturesque 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 various local industries, including mango farming, various types of boat construction, and a factory that produces temple incense sticks. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure onboard as we cruise to Tan Chau. Upon arrival and for today's EmeraldPLUS experience, delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance on the Sun Deck of Emerald Harmony. Included Excursion: Visit local industries in Gieng Island; EmeraldPLUS: Lion Dance performance onboard Emerald Harmony ... Read More
Friday - Sep 3, 2027
Day 8
Tan Chau, Vietnam
Vietnam-Cambodia Border Crossing, Vietnam
In Tan Chau, embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local village, affording an insightful glimpse into the 'Delta farming community'. You'll then reboard your sampan returning to Tan Chau for a visit to a local Cao Dai Temple. Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in Tay Ninh, Southern Vietnam, in 1926. At the temple, you can learn more about the hybrid of philosophies that form the basis of this fascinating and complex religion. Afterwards, take a ride in a xe loi, a local form of cyclo unique to the Mekong Delta, back to your sampan and return to Emerald Harmony. Back onboard your Emerald Star-Ship, you'll cruise towards the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. Included Excursion: Visit to Evergreen Island, a Cao Dai Temple visit, and Xe Loi ride ... Read More
Saturday - Sep 4, 2027
Day 9
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Welcome to Cambodia. Today, you'll awake in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. Known as the 'Pearl of Asia' during the French Indochina-era, this city was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge regime in 1975. This morning, 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 stroll 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 headquarters. Spend the afternoon as you please, either joining one of the Emerald DiscoverMORE excursions, visiting the Central Market located at in the heart of Phnom Penh, or simply relaxing onboard Emerald Harmony. This evening, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, you'll enjoy an evening remork (local tuk-tuk) excursion through Phnom Penh, admiring the glittering city lights. Included Excursion: Killing Fields at Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum; EmeraldPLUS: Phnom Penh by night on a remork (tuk-tuk) tour; DiscoverMORE: A silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Craft Beer Adventure by remork (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Samai Distillery (extra expense) ... Read More
Sunday - Sep 5, 2027
Day 10
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Angkor Ban, Cambodia
In the morning, visit the majestic Royal Palace, captivating with its French-inspired gardens and Silver Pagoda. Once back onboard, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, you'll enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation. After lunch, set sail from Phnom Penh and enjoy an afternoon of relaxed cruising as you continue further up the Mekong River to Angkor Ban. Included Excursion: Visit to the Royal Palace; EmeraldPLUS: Cultural Performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation ... Read More
Monday - Sep 6, 2027
Day 11
Angkor Ban, Cambodia
Peam Chi Kang, Cambodia
In Angkor Ban, explore its historical rural wooden houses which survived the Khmer Rouge. In the village temple, partake in an alms giving ceremony, learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda, and receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the temple's resident monks as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience. Afterwards, set sail to your final destination, Peam Chi Kang located further upstream on the Mekong River. Included Excursion: Walk around the historical village of Angkor Ban; EmeraldPLUS: A traditional Buddhist monk blessing ... Read More
Tuesday - Sep 7, 2027
Day 12
Peam Chi Kang, Cambodia
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 12 - Tuesday - Sep 7, 2027
Day 12
Bus Travel
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Disembark Emerald Harmony in the morning, then continue your journey by road to Siem Reap for your included three-night stay. Upon arrival in this lively northern city, check into your beautiful hotel, a deluxe boutique property of world-class design, which takes great care in honoring the environment and paying homage to the traditional and local aesthetics. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, you're invited to Phare, The Cambodian Circus, where a combination of acrobatics, music, and dance tell a uniquely Cambodian story. Enjoy a special Emerald DiscoverMORE dinner while attending the circus to further support Phare's work. EmeraldPLUS: Phare Cambodian Circus performance; DiscoverMORE: Evening - Local Fare at Phare Circus (extra expense) ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - Sep 8, 2027
Day 13
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Today, start with a visit to Angkor Thom, not a single temple such as the historic sites it neighbors, but rather one of the most remarkable royal cities of the Angkor Period and an architectural wonder. As the last capital of the Khmer Empire, it was a fortified city, home to priests, officials of the palace, military, and buildings for administering the kingdom. Afterwards, visit the sacred Temple of Ta Prohm. In an incredible standoff between human creation and nature, the jungle's root systems have reclaimed this spiritual location now enshrouded in wild vegetation. The backdrop to many Hollywood scenes, the incredible Ta Prohm is both a cinematic and contemplative location. This evening is free to visit 'Pub Street' or try a DiscoverMORE option. Included Excursion: Visit to Angkor Thom; Included Excursion: Visit to Ta Prohm Temple; DiscoverMORE: Vespa tour of Siem Reap (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Evening - Gondola Boat ride at Bayon with drinks (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Evening - Cambodian Street Food Discovery Tour (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Evening - Local Fare at Phare Circus (extra expense) ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Thursday - Sep 9, 2027
Day 14
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Witness a mesmerizing sunrise over Angkor Wat. Afterwards, walk through this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, renowned for its intricate carvings. This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure to explore the town, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Later, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy an immersive evening and farewell dinner, accompanied by an Apsara dance performance. Included Excursion: Sunrise visit to Angkor Wat; EmeraldPLUS: Apsara dance performance and dinner show; DiscoverMORE: Siem Reap Countryside by Vespa (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Banteay Srei Temple and APOPO (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Tonle Sap and Lotus Workshop (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Khmer Cooking Class (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Senteurs d'Angkor Workshop (extra expense) ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Friday - Sep 10, 2027
Day 15
Siem Reap, Cambodia
After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to the Siem Reap airport to catch your onward or homebound flight.; Please note: Rivers and waterways are subject to variations in water levels. 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. Preview itinerary subject to change. ... Read More
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