Select the week and day to view day-by-day itineraries for this voyage.
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.
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 on board, 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 on board.
Included Excursion
A two-night Halong Bay cruise on the elegant Au Co cruise ship
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.
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 Hoàn 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.
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Dinner at KOTO Restaurant
Included Excursion
Visit Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Included Excursion
A traditional water puppet show
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.
Depart Hanoi and transfer to the airport for your included flight to Da Nang (Hoi An). Upon arrival in Hoi An, transfer to your resort for your included three-night stay. Tonight you can join a DiscoverMORE excursion.
DiscoverMORE
Hoi An Memories Show (extra expense)
Included Excursion
Hanoi’s City Tour, including the Temple of Literature
Today, start with our EmeraldPLUS visit to the Reaching Out Project. Reaching Out is an NGO (non-governmental organisation) 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. After, 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
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 our 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)
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.
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 on board, 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 on board.
Included Excursion
A two-night Halong Bay cruise on the elegant Au Co cruise ship
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.
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 Hoàn 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
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.
Depart Hanoi and transfer to the airport for your included flight to Da Nang (Hoi An). Upon arrival in Hoi An, transfer to your resort for your included three-night stay. Tonight you can join a DiscoverMORE excursion.
DiscoverMORE
Hoi An Memories Show (extra expense)
Included Excursion
Hanoi’s City Tour, including the Temple of Literature
Today, start with our EmeraldPLUS visit to the Reaching Out Project. Reaching Out is an NGO (non-governmental organisation) 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. After, 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
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 our 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)
Leave Hoi An for Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. You will drive through Danang before crossing the H?i Vân Pass, known as the Ocean Clouds Pass before dropping down to the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co. In Hue, 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 where the emperors used to go to relax. Then later, join a boat trip to visit Thien Mu Pagoda before checking into your hotel for the night. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, savour a traditional Vietnamese royal dinner menu.
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A traditional Vietnamese royal dinner at a local restaurant
Included Excursion
Cyclo ride from Dai Noi ‘Old City’ to Tinh Tam Lake
Included Excursion
A visit to the Imperial Citadel
Included Excursion
A boat tour on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
Today, transfer to Hue airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. After checking into your hotel, you will be free to explore the city.
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 our DiscoverMORE excursions.
Included Excursion
Cu Chi Tunnels
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An evening Saigon Street Food walking tour (extra expense)
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Saigon After Dark by Vintage Jeep (extra expense)
After checkout, 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 on board 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 on board with your fellow travellers. 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
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 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 sail onwards to Sa Ðéc, a Mekong Delta hidden gem.
Included Excursion
Visit the Thoi Binh hamlet and its farming and fishing communities, untouched by tourism
Chef Chanthy Yen Exclusive
Join Chef Chanthy Yen for an intimate evening cocktail reception on board your cruise.
After a short sampan ride to Sa Ðéc, 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 sail on to My An Hung Island. Recognised as a cultural and historical destination, this small rural village specialises in cultivating red-hot chilli and peppers. As part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, listen to local folk singing during your visit.
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Listen to some local folk singing in My An Hung
Included Excursion
A visit to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le and the bustling Sa Dec Markets
Included Excursion
A visit to My An Hung village
Known as ‘Mango Island,’ Cu Lao Gieng is a small, scenic 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, different types of boat building and a factory making incense sticks for temples.
The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure on board. As part of our EmeraldPLUS experience, you’ll delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance on board.
EmeraldPLUS
A Lion Dance performance on board
Included Excursion
See the local industries in Gieng Island
Leave Hoi An for Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. You will drive through Danang before crossing the H?i Vân Pass, known as the Ocean Clouds Pass before dropping down to the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co. In Hue, 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 where the emperors used to go to relax. Then later, join a boat trip to visit Thien Mu Pagoda before checking into your hotel for the night. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, savour a traditional Vietnamese royal dinner menu.
EmeraldPLUS
A traditional Vietnamese royal dinner at a local restaurant
Included Excursion
Cyclo ride from Dai Noi ‘Old City’ to Tinh Tam Lake
Included Excursion
A visit to the Imperial Citadel
Included Excursion
A boat tour on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
Today, transfer to Hue airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. After checking into your hotel, you will be free to explore the city.
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 our 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)
After checkout, 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 on board 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 on board with your fellow travellers. 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
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 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 sail onwards to Sa Ðéc, a Mekong Delta hidden gem.
Included Excursion
Visit the Thoi Binh hamlet and its farming and fishing communities, untouched by tourism
Chef Chanthy Yen Exclusive
Join Chef Chanthy Yen for an intimate evening cocktail reception on board your cruise.
After a short sampan ride to Sa Ðéc, 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 sail on to My An Hung Island. Recognised as a cultural and historical destination, this small rural village specialises in cultivating red-hot chilli and peppers. As part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, listen to local folk singing during your visit.
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Listen to some local folk singing in My An Hung
Included Excursion
A visit to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le and the bustling Sa Dec Markets
Included Excursion
A visit to My An Hung village
Known as ‘Mango Island,’ Cu Lao Gieng is a small, scenic 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, different types of boat building and a factory making incense sticks for temples.
The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure on board. As part of our EmeraldPLUS experience, you’ll delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance on board.
EmeraldPLUS
A Lion Dance performance on board
Included Excursion
See the local industries in Gieng Island
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 as part of our EmeraldPLUS experience, visit the 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) back to your sampan before returning to Emerald Harmony. Back on board your Star-Ship, you’ll sail to the border between Vietnam and Cambodia.
EmeraldPLUS
A visit to a local Cao Dai Temple and Xe Loi ride, unique to the Mekong Delta
Included Excursion
A visit to Evergreen Island
Chef Chanthy Yen Exclusive
A Taste of Cambodia with Chef Chanthy Yen - Spend an afternoon with Chef Yen as he hosts a cooking demonstration. Chef Yen will share his personal story and introduce you to traditional Cambodian ingredients. Learn about the flavours, techniques, and traditions behind his cuisine.
This morning, 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, 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’), 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, 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.
EmeraldPLUS
Phnom Penh by night on a remork (Tuk-Tuk) tour
Included Excursion
Killing Fields at Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
DiscoverMORE
A silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei (extra expense)
DiscoverMORE
Craft Beer Adventure by remork (extra expense)
DiscoverMORE
Samai Distillery (extra expense)
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 artefacts 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, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organisation. Afterwards set sail, gliding past the illuminated Phnom Penh at night, to Rokar Koang, a small town located further up along the up the Mekong River.
EmeraldPLUS
A traditional Buddhist Monk blessing
EmeraldPLUS
Cultural Performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organisation
Included Excursion
A visit to the Royal Palace
Chef Chanthy Yen Exclusive
Celebrate your final evening on board with a special farewell dinner crafted by Chef Chanthy Yen, inspired by the authentic flavours of his Cambodian heritage.
Disembark Emerald Harmony in the morning and continue by road to Siem Reap for your included three-night stay. Stay at the beautiful Shinta Mani, a deluxe boutique property of world-class design that takes great care in honouring the environment and paying homage to the traditional and local aesthetics. This evening as part of your EmeraldPLUS programme, attend Phare, The Cambodian Circus, where a combination of acrobatics, music and dance tell a uniquely Cambodian story. Take advantage of our DiscoverMORE dinner at the circus to further support Phare’s work.
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Phare Cambodian Circus performance.
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Evening – Local Fare at Phare Circus (extra expense)
Today, start with a visit to Angkor Thom, not a single temple such as the historic sites it neighbours, 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
Evening – Gondola Boat ride at Banyon with drinks (extra expense)
DiscoverMORE
Evening - Cambodian Street Food Discovery Tour (extra expense)
Witness a mesmerising 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
Cultural night dinner show with Apsara dance performance
DiscoverMORE
Siem Reap Countryside by Vespa (extra expense)
DiscoverMORE
Banteay Srei Temple and APOPO (extra expense)
DiscoverMORE
Tonlé Sap and Lotus Workshop (extra expense, operating Aug-Feb only)
DiscoverMORE
Khmer Cooking Class (extra expense)
DiscoverMORE
Senteurs d’Angkor Workshop (extra expense)
After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to the Siem Reap airport to catch your onward or homebound flight.
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.
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 as part of our EmeraldPLUS experience, visit the 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) back to your sampan before returning to Emerald Harmony. Back on board your Star-Ship, you’ll sail to the border between Vietnam and Cambodia.
EmeraldPLUS
A visit to a local Cao Dai Temple and Xe Loi ride, unique to the Mekong Delta
Included Excursion
A visit to Evergreen Island
Chef Chanthy Yen Exclusive
A Taste of Cambodia with Chef Chanthy Yen - Spend an afternoon with Chef Yen as he hosts a cooking demonstration. Chef Yen will share his personal story and introduce you to traditional Cambodian ingredients. Learn about the flavours, techniques, and traditions behind his cuisine.
This morning, 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, 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’), 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, 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.
EmeraldPLUS
Phnom Penh by night on a remork (Tuk-Tuk) tour
Included Excursion
Killing Fields at Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
DiscoverMORE
A silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei (extra expense)
DiscoverMORE
Craft Beer Adventure by remork (extra expense)
DiscoverMORE
Samai Distillery (extra expense)
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 artefacts 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, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organisation. Afterwards set sail, gliding past the illuminated Phnom Penh at night, to Rokar Koang, a small town located further up along the up the Mekong River.
EmeraldPLUS
A traditional Buddhist Monk blessing
EmeraldPLUS
Cultural Performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organisation
Included Excursion
A visit to the Royal Palace
Chef Chanthy Yen Exclusive
Celebrate your final evening on board with a special farewell dinner crafted by Chef Chanthy Yen, inspired by the authentic flavours of his Cambodian heritage.
Disembark Emerald Harmony in the morning and continue by road to Siem Reap for your included three-night stay. Stay at the beautiful Shinta Mani, a deluxe boutique property of world-class design that takes great care in honouring the environment and paying homage to the traditional and local aesthetics. This evening as part of your EmeraldPLUS programme, attend Phare, The Cambodian Circus, where a combination of acrobatics, music and dance tell a uniquely Cambodian story. Take advantage of our DiscoverMORE dinner at the circus to further support Phare’s work.
EmeraldPLUS
Phare Cambodian Circus performance.
DiscoverMORE
Evening – Local Fare at Phare Circus (extra expense)
Today, start with a visit to Angkor Thom, not a single temple such as the historic sites it neighbours, 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
Evening – Gondola Boat ride at Banyon with drinks (extra expense)
DiscoverMORE
Evening - Cambodian Street Food Discovery Tour (extra expense)
Witness a mesmerising 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
Cultural night dinner show with Apsara dance performance
DiscoverMORE
Siem Reap Countryside by Vespa (extra expense)
DiscoverMORE
Banteay Srei Temple and APOPO (extra expense)
DiscoverMORE
Tonlé Sap and Lotus Workshop (extra expense, operating Aug-Feb only)
DiscoverMORE
Khmer Cooking Class (extra expense)
DiscoverMORE
Senteurs d’Angkor Workshop (extra expense)
After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to the Siem Reap airport to catch your onward or homebound flight.
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.
The suites and staterooms on board Emerald Harmony are modern sanctuaries blending Asian décor with contemporary design. Enjoy all the amenities you’d expect from a world-class hotel including luxury ESPA toiletries, Wi-Fi, and a queen or twin-sized bed.
Delectable dishes inspired by traditional Southeast Asian cuisine awaits you in the opulent surrounds of the Reflections Restaurant. Let the tastes of Vietnam and Cambodia tantalise your palate and enjoy complimentary beverages with each meal.
At over 2,700 miles long, the mighty Mekong river is most definitely king, and its people have developed ingenious ways to live in harmony with this beautiful landscape.
Our superb itineraries allow you to get up close and discover a new and fascinating way of life, reaching remote and less-visited areas. Sample exotic cuisine and learn of a culture based on intensive agriculture and a warm community spirit.
Journey with us through the wonderful maze that is the Mekong Delta, where life is simple and traditional yet fascinating and captivating. Visit villages for fruit workshops, stop off at historic residences, which once inspired award-winning novels and immerse yourself in local life during perusals of bustling markets. Travel by Tuk-Tuk to learn about local arts, like that of scarf weaving, visit family-owned factories and observe truly spectacular places of worship.
Spend time in Phnom Penh, the regal capital of Cambodia and a city of contrasts, giving you the opportunity to experience the elaborate Royal Palace complex. Visit a local monastery and receive a traditional Buddhist blessing, or take an ox cart ride to Kampong Tralach.
From the Asian-inspired interior design style of the Lotus Lounge to the open-air surrounds of the Sun Deck, you’ll find plenty of places on board to enjoy the company of new-found friends
Relax in unparalleled comfort on board our Star-Ship. Our suite-grade cabins come with an all-weather balcony system, so you can always enjoy the picturesque views, and you’ll have full use of our Sun Deck and Pool Deck.
Please note there are no children's facilities on board.
The suites and staterooms on board Emerald Harmony are modern sanctuaries blending Asian décor with contemporary design. Enjoy all the amenities you’d expect from a world-class hotel including luxury ESPA toiletries, Wi-Fi, and a queen or twin-sized bed.
Delectable dishes inspired by traditional Southeast Asian cuisine awaits you in the opulent surrounds of the Reflections Restaurant. Let the tastes of Vietnam and Cambodia tantalise your palate and enjoy complimentary beverages with each meal.
At over 2,700 miles long, the mighty Mekong river is most definitely king, and its people have developed ingenious ways to live in harmony with this beautiful landscape.
Our superb itineraries allow you to get up close and discover a new and fascinating way of life, reaching remote and less-visited areas. Sample exotic cuisine and learn of a culture based on intensive agriculture and a warm community spirit.
Journey with us through the wonderful maze that is the Mekong Delta, where life is simple and traditional yet fascinating and captivating. Visit villages for fruit workshops, stop off at historic residences, which once inspired award-winning novels and immerse yourself in local life during perusals of bustling markets. Travel by Tuk-Tuk to learn about local arts, like that of scarf weaving, visit family-owned factories and observe truly spectacular places of worship.
Spend time in Phnom Penh, the regal capital of Cambodia and a city of contrasts, giving you the opportunity to experience the elaborate Royal Palace complex. Visit a local monastery and receive a traditional Buddhist blessing, or take an ox cart ride to Kampong Tralach.
From the Asian-inspired interior design style of the Lotus Lounge to the open-air surrounds of the Sun Deck, you’ll find plenty of places on board to enjoy the company of new-found friends
Relax in unparalleled comfort on board our Star-Ship. Our suite-grade cabins come with an all-weather balcony system, so you can always enjoy the picturesque views, and you’ll have full use of our Sun Deck and Pool Deck.
Please note there are no children's facilities on board.
Welcome to the Owner's One-bedroom Suite aboard the Emerald Harmony from Emerald Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort. The thoughtfully presented suite provides a wonderful space to relax after another fulfilling day exploring the world's waterways. Discover the full details and specifications below.
Welcome to the Grand Balcony Suite aboard the Emerald Harmony from Emerald Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort. The thoughtfully presented suite provides a wonderful space to relax after another fulfilling day exploring the world's waterways. Discover the full details and specifications below.
Welcome to the Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite aboard the Emerald Harmony from Emerald Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort. The thoughtfully presented suite provides a wonderful space to relax after another fulfilling day exploring the world's waterways. Discover the full details and specifications below.
Welcome to the Emerald Stateroom aboard the Emerald Harmony from Emerald Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort. The thoughtfully presented suite provides a wonderful space to relax after another fulfilling day exploring the world's waterways. Discover the full details and specifications below.
