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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Thursday - Dec 9, 2027
Day 1
Hanoi, Vietnam
Xin chao and welcome to Hanoi. On arrival, you'll be transferred to downtown Hanoi and your hotel for your included one-night stay. Relax at the hotel, explore the city, or wander Hanoi's romantic West Lake. This evening, meet your tour director for your welcome briefing.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Friday - Dec 10, 2027
Day 2
Hanoi, Vietnam
Bus Travel
Ha Long, Vietnam
This morning after breakfast, leave Hanoi and travel to Halong Bay where you will board your elegant Au Co cruise ship. Cruise through the bays and islets enjoying the stunning scenery of this magnificent region. Enjoy the tours offered onboard, learn more about the main livelihood of the locals in the area, or simply choose to relax. Towards the end of the day, the ship anchors for the night in the Trinh Nu area among the karst formations where dinner will be served onboard. Included Excursion: A two-night Halong Bay cruise ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - Dec 11, 2027
Day 3
Ha Long, Vietnam
Today, continue sailing further into the region's more untouched areas towards Lan Ha Bay. From a smaller boat, enjoy swimming on quiet 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. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - Dec 12, 2027
Day 4
Ha Long, Vietnam
Bus Travel
Hanoi, Vietnam
Enjoy the sunrise and breakfast. Then cruise through breathtaking rock formations and visit Sung Sot Cave, before arriving back at port for your transfer to Hanoi. On arrival back in Hanoi, you'll visit Hanoi's Old Quarter also known as the '36 Streets'. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities. Visit Hang Be Market, also located in the Old Quarter, before enjoying a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake located in central Hanoi. Here walk across the red bridge to Ngoc Son Temple located on the Jade Islet within the lake. Later, enjoy a traditional water puppet show, a unique North Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of historical significance. As part of EmeraldPLUS, you'll enjoy dinner at KOTO (Know One Teach One), a unique restaurant set up to train and educate disadvantaged children. EmeraldPLUS: Dinner at KOTO Restaurant; Included Excursion: Visit Hanoi's Old Quarter; Included Excursion: A traditional water puppet show ... Read More
Begin your morning city tour and learn about 'Uncle Ho', Ho Chi Minh, regarded as the father of modern Vietnam. Admire the exterior of his imposing mausoleum, before continuing to the Ho Chi Minh Quarter to glimpse his humble stilt house and the small but iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Then, explore the nearby Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university established to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins, and members of the elite. The university functioned for an incredible 700 years, and its charming gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into the nation's storied past. Bid farewell to Hanoi and transfer to Hanoi Airport to board your flight to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. In Hue, take a boat trip to visit Thien Mu Pagoda before checking your hotel for the night. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, savor a traditional Vietnamese royal dinner menu. EmeraldPLUS: A traditional Vietnamese royal dinner at a local restaurant; Included Excursion: Hanoi's City Tour, including the Temple of Literature; Included Excursion: A boat tour on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda ... Read More
This morning, you will visit the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Enjoy a relaxing cyclo (bicycle-style rickshaw) ride from Dai Noi 'Old City' to Tinh Tam Lake where the emperors used to go to relax. Leaving Hue for Hoi An, drive past the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co and up and over Hai Van Pass, known as the Ocean Clouds Pass, before dropping down to Da Nang and then Hoi An. On arrival, you'll be transferred to your resort for your included three-night stay. Tonight, join a DiscoverMORE excursion. DiscoverMORE: Hoi An Memories Show (extra expense); Included Excursion: A visit to the Imperial Citadel; Included Excursion: Cyclo ride in Dai Noi 'Old City' ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - Dec 15, 2027
Day 7
Hoi An, Vietnam
Today, start with an EmeraldPLUS visit to the Reaching Out Project. Reaching Out is an NGO (non-governmental organization) established in 2000, which provides opportunities for people with disabilities to learn skills and gain meaningful employment. Visit the workshop and get a glimpse of how this NGO helps them to integrate fully with their communities and lead independent and fulfilling lives. Afterward, enjoy a walking tour of Hoi An and see the old merchant's houses, the Japanese Covered Bridge, and the Assembly Hall of the Chinese Congregation. Tonight, after a dinner menu sampling the local style street food, the evening is yours free to wander the historical lantern-lit streets and their many shops or bars. EmeraldPLUS: Reaching Out Project; Included Excursion: A walking tour of Hoi An ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Thursday - Dec 16, 2027
Day 8
Hoi An, Vietnam
Enjoy a day of leisure to explore Hoi An and its surroundings. Perhaps take the time to explore the Old Town and visit one of the many tailors Hoi An is known for, or take a cyclo (bicycle style rickshaw) to An Bang Beach. Alternatively, venture out on one of the DiscoverMORE excursions. The choice is yours. DiscoverMORE: My Son Historic Kingdom Tour (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Hoi An Rural Life (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Red Bridge Cooking Class (extra expense) ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Friday - Dec 17, 2027
Day 9
Hoi An, Vietnam
Bus Travel
Da Nang, Vietnam
Air Travel
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Today, transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Sous sdei and welcome to Cambodia. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for your included three-night stay. In the evening, you'll meet your Cambodian tour director to learn more about the exciting days that lie ahead. The beautiful Shinta Mani 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, will be your home away from home. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - Dec 18, 2027
Day 10
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 afternoon is free time to visit the markets or try a DiscoverMORE tour. This evening as part of your EmeraldPLUS program, attend Phare, The Cambodian Circus, where a combination of acrobatics, music, and dance tell a uniquely Cambodian story. EmeraldPLUS: Phare Cambodian Circus performance; Included Excursion: Visit to Angkor Thom; Included Excursion: Visit to Ta Prohm Temple; DiscoverMORE: Vespa tour of Siem Reap (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Evening - Sunset Drinks Gondola Boat at Bayon (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
Sunday - Dec 19, 2027
Day 11
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Rise early and witness the sunrise over Angkor Wat. Afterwards walk through this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site known for its elaborate decorations and intricate carvings throughout. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Siem Reap, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Later, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy an immersive evening dinner at Satcha Handicraft Centre, accompanied by an Apsara dance performance. EmeraldPLUS: Apsara dance performance and dinner show; Included Excursion: Sunrise visit to Angkor Wat; 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
Monday - Dec 20, 2027
Day 12
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Bus Travel
Kampong Kdei, Cambodia, Cambodia
Bus Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 12 - Monday - Dec 20, 2027
Day 12
Cruise Begins
Peam Chi Kang, Cambodia
Today, leave Siem Reap and venture to the town of Peam Chi Kang to embark your Emerald Cruises award-winning Star-Ship. En route, stop in Kampong Kdei and see the impressive Angkor Bridge, before having lunch at a local restaurant. On arrival, you'll be welcomed by your captain and crew. Later you'll set sail for Angkor Ban while enjoying your first dinner onboard. ... Read More
Tuesday - Dec 21, 2027
Day 13
Angkor Ban, Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
In historic Angkor Ban, visit the rural wooden houses that survived the Khmer Rouge and a classroom that teaches English to local students after regular school lessons. 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, set sail for Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. Known as the 'Pearl of Asia', 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 glittering city lights. Included Excursion: Walk around the historical village of Angkor Ban; EmeraldPLUS: A traditional Buddhist monk blessing; EmeraldPLUS: Phnom Penh by night on a remork (Tuk-Tuk) tour ... Read More
Wednesday - Dec 22, 2027
Day 14
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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 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 a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation. Included Excursion: Killing Fields at Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum; EmeraldPLUS: Cultural Performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation; 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
Thursday - Dec 23, 2027
Day 15
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tan Chau, Vietnam
This morning, you'll visit the majestic Royal Palace with its French-inspired gardens and Silver Pagoda. After returning onboard and enjoying a Cambodian Street Fair lunch, enjoy a relaxed afternoon of cruising as you move 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 onboard. Included Excursion: Visit to the Royal Palace; EmeraldPLUS: Lion Dance performance onboard Emerald Harmony ... Read More
Friday - Dec 24, 2027
Day 16
Tan Chau, Vietnam
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 for a visit 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. Once back onboard Emerald Harmony, cruise onwards to An Long. Included Excursion: Visit to Evergreen Island, a Cao Dai Temple visit, and Xe Loi ride ... Read More
Saturday - Dec 25, 2027
Day 17
An Long, Vietnam
Cu Lao Gien, Vietnam
The morning is yours to enjoy at leisure onboard or, if you prefer, partake in a DiscoverMORE excursion to Tram Chim National Park, home to the Tam Nong Ramsar Bird Sanctuary. After lunch, sail to Gieng Island. 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. Afterwards, reboard Emerald Harmony and sail to My An Hung Island. Included Excursion: See the local industries in Gieng Island; DiscoverMORE: Visit to Tam Nong Ramsar Bird Sanctuary in Tram Chim National Park (extra expense) ... Read More
Sunday - Dec 26, 2027
Day 18
My An Hung, Vietnam, Vietnam
Sa Dec, Vietnam
Recognized as a cultural and historical destination, this small Delta village specializes in cultivating red-hot chilli. As part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy local folk singing, wander through coconut farms, and immerse yourself in traditional village life. Return to Emerald Harmony and, after lunch onboard, you'll 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. Included Excursion: Visit to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Leand the bustling Sa Dec Markets; Included Excursion: Visit to My An Hung village; EmeraldPLUS: Listen to local folk singing in My An Hung ... Read More
Monday - Dec 27, 2027
Day 19
Ben Tre, Vietnam
After a relaxing morning cruising, this afternoon you'll visit Tan My Floating community in Ben Tre. Take a ride on a buggy 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 sailing on to My Tho. Included Excursion: Visit the Thoi Binh hamlet and its authentic farming and fishing communities ... Read More
From My Tho, you'll enter the Cho Gao Canal, considered one of Vietnam's major arterial canals that connects the Mekong Delta's Tien Giang Province 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. During your day of relaxation onboard, soak up the everchanging passing scenery, enjoy a dip in the infinity pool, or indulge in a spa treatment (at additional cost). 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. ... Read More
After disembarkation, drive away from Ho Chi Minh City port 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, enjoy a traditional pho (noodle soup) lunch, then check into your hotel for your included two-night stay. 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
Enjoy a guided tour of Ho Chi Minh City, starting with a visit to the city's most iconic building, the Reunification, or Independence, Palace. Formerly the South Vietnamese Presidential Palace, images of the building were seen around the world on 30 April 1975 when tanks stormed the gates as Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese. Then, stroll through Ho Chi Minh City's colonial quarter, walking past scenes of everyday life on the way. Admire the beautiful architecture of the Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the old Saigon Post Office and listen to the stories about the glory days of French Indochina and how that era continues to influence aspects of modern Vietnamese culture. Tonight, enjoy your farewell dinner with your fellow guests. Included Excursion: An orientation tour of Ho Chi Minh City ... Read More
After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to the Ho Chi Minh City Airport to catch your onward or homebound flight. 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. Please note: Preview itinerary subject to change. ... Read More
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