Tour Treasures & Temples Of Vietnam & Cambodia - Arrive Hanoi (St

Accommodation

7 nights in centrally located hotels 2 nights on board of the Bhaya classic junk (or similar) 7 nights on board Emerald Harmony

Transport

Airport transfers outside Australia are included

Meals

16 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 11 dinners

Guide

The services of an Emerald Cruises Cruise & Tour Director The services of local tour guides

Others

Full day city tour of Hanoi and water puppets performance Halong Bay cruise with various tours Cu Chi Tunnels tour and orientation drive of Ho Chi Minh City Visit to a workshop in Ðat Dua and visit to Tan Long Pagoda Visit to the Chinese Congregational House and the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le Visit to a local scarf-weaving workshop and Hoa Hao Buddhist Pagoda on Long Khanh Island Visit to Evergreen Island Visit to the Killing Fields & Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and Visit to the Royal Palace and Central Market Visit to Oudong Temples Visit to Angkor Thom Visit to Ta Prohm Temple Sunrise visit to Angkor Wat Port taxes and charges All tipping and gratuities

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included

Optional

A one-way scenic flight over Halong Bay (extra expense) An evening Saigon street food tour (extra expense) A visit to Tam Nong Ramsar Bird Sanctuary in Tram China National Park (extra expense) A silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei (extra expense) A Vespa tour of Siem Reap (extra expense) A visit to Banteay Srei (extra expense) A visit to Tonlé Sap (extra expense) A culinary tour of Cambodia (extra expense)

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Hanoi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi

Xin Chao and welcome to Hanoi! On arrival, you will be met by your Emerald Cruises representative and transferred to your hotel, situated in downtown Hanoi, for your two-night stay.Relax at the hotel, explore the city or wander Hanoi’s romantic West Lake, before meeting your tour director for your welcome briefing this evening.
Day 2 Day 2: Hanoi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Hanoi

Today you will enjoy a full-day city tour of Hanoi. The tour includes the main sights of the city including the outside view of ‘Uncle Ho’s’ mausoleum, considered the father of modern Vietnam. Continue to the small but iconic One Pillar Pagoda and to the Temple of Literature. The Temple of Literature was Vietnam’s first university and it was established to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite.As part of EmeraldPLUS, you will enjoy lunch at KOTO (Know One Teach One), a unique restaurant set up to train and educate disadvantaged children. After lunch, continue with a visit to Hanoi’s Old Quarter also known as the ‘36 streets’. Take a walking tour through charming Hang Be Market and around Hoan Kiem Lake, and stop at Ngoc Son temple. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It is a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities. Later, attend a traditional performance from the famous water puppets, a unique North Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of historical significance.EmeraldPLUSEnjoy lunch at KOTOIncluded ExcursionA full-day city tour of HanoiIncluded ExcursionA traditional water puppets show
Day 3 Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay

After breakfast, leave Hanoi and travel to Halong Bay where you will board your traditional-style junk boat. Cruise through the bays and islets enjoying the breath-taking scenery of this magnificent region. Learn more about the main livelihood of the locals in the area or relax on board. Towards the end of the day the boat anchors for the night in the Trinh Nu area among the karst formations and dinner will be served on board.Included ExcursionA Halong Bay cruise
Day 4 Day 4: Halong Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Halong Bay

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. Return to your traditional junk boat after full day of exploration. Tonight, try squid fishing.Included ExcursionA private boat tour to local beaches and activities on Halong Bay
Day 5 Day 5: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City

Enjoy the sunrise and breakfast before beginning your cruise back through the magnificent rock formations, visiting Sung Sot Cave and arriving back at port. Bid farewell as you transfer to Hanoi airport, with a stop en-route for lunch at a local restaurant.Fly to Ho Chi Minh City where upon arrival you’ll check into your hotel for the next two nights.
Day 6 Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City

Drive away from Ho Chi Minh City, watching the city skyline fade into the distance as the road winds through rice paddies, villages and other scenes typical to southern Vietnam. Spend a couple of hours walking around Cu Chi’s rugged grounds with a local guide. Hear how the residents constructed an intricate underground network of tunnels during the French and American wars. Hear incredible tales about the unusual foods the residents ate to survive and much more. Once above ground, see other ingenious items used by the residents to defend themselves such as bamboo traps and camouflaged pits.Upon your return to Ho Chi Minh City, the afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure.This evening choose between two DiscoverMORE options to experience the night life of HCMC.Included ExcursionA tour of the Cu Chi TunnelsDiscoverMOREEvening - Saigon street food tour (extra expense)DiscoverMOREEvening – One night in Saigon (extra expense)
Day 7 Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City - Embarkation
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City - Embarkation

After checkout, enjoy a tour of the city, 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. On arrival, you will be welcomed on board by your captain and crew before setting sail towards My Tho, the gateway to the Mekong Delta, with its floating markets and homes.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 ExcursionAn orientation tour of Ho Chi Minh City
Day 8 Day 8: Ben Tre - Thoi Binh Hamlet
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Ben Tre - Thoi Binh Hamlet

This morning you will be taken to the Thoi Binh hamlet, a peaceful island on the Mekong Delta near Ben Tre. The Mekong Delta has always been known for its natural beauty of rice paddies, fruit orchards, coconut palm trees, the mangroves along the riverbanks, tiny creeks meandering around the wetland delta and especially the hospitality of locals in remote villages away from the hustle and bustle of big cities.Thoi Binh hamlet has been untouched by tourism over the past decades and this excursion would introduce to you the lifestyle of the locals’ fruit plantations and farms of the Mekong Delta.Return to Emerald Harmony and sail onwards to Sa Dec, a hidden gem along the river.
Day 9 Day 9: Sa Dec - My An Hung
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Sa Dec - My An Hung

Visit Sa Dec on a walking tour, with stops at the Chinese Congregational House in Kien An Cung, the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant, and enjoy a walk through the central market to peruse its varied produce. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan and sail to My An Hung Island. Recognised as a cultural and historical destination, this small village in rural Vietnam specialises in red-hot chilli and peppers. Enjoy some local folk singing during the visit.EmeraldPLUSA visit to My Ang Hung village
Day 10 Day 10: An Long - Long Khanh Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: An Long - Long Khanh Island

The morning is yours to enjoy your free time on board or, if you prefer, partake in a DiscoverMORE optional excursion to the Tam Nong Ramsar Bird Sanctuary. Covering a total area of 7,313 hectares, Tram Chim National Park, located in Tam Nong, is currently one of Vietnam’s eight most important bird sanctuaries. With a system of swamps, grass plots and natural canals, the park is an ideal habitat for 191 species of plants, 150 species of freshwater fish, and nearly 231 species of water birds. Some of these are listed in Vietnam’s Red Book of rare and threatened species.In the afternoon, embark on a journey to Long Khanh Island, visit a local family to learn about scarf-weaving and visit the Hoa Hao Buddhist Pagoda.Return to Emerald Harmony where, later this evening, you’ll be delighted by a traditional Lion Dance performance on board.EmeraldPLUSA Lion Dance performance on boardDiscoverMOREA visit to Tam Nong Ramsar Bird Sanctuary in Tram Chim National Park (extra expense)Included ExcursionA visit to a local scarf-weaving workshop and Hoa Hao Buddhist Pagoda on Long Khanh Island
Day 11 Day 11: Tan Chau - Vietnam / Cambodia Border Crossing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Tan Chau - Vietnam / Cambodia Border Crossing

In Tan Chau, as part of EmeraldPLUS, visit the recently renovated Cao Dai temple. The religion of Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in southern Vietnam in the city of Tây Ninh in 1926. Here, you will learn more about the mix of ideas that form the basis of this fascinating religion. After a Xe Loi ride, embark one of our sampans to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local village to get a glimpse into the lives of the local farming community. Stop at a local fish farm enroute back to the ship.Back on board your luxury Star-Ship, cruise to the border between Vietnam and Cambodia.Tonight, celebrate crossing the border with a Cambodian-style family dinner.EmeraldPLUSA visit to Cao Dai temple, a religion unique to the Mekong DeltaIncluded ExcursionA visit to Evergreen Island and Tan Chau
Day 12 Day 12: Phnom Penh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Phnom Penh

Wake up in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. The city, known as the “Pearl of Asia”, was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge in 1975. This morning, you will learn more about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of the country’s history. A short drive will take you to the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek. Here you will have the opportunity to walk through the fields, visit the small museum and learn about this sad historic chapter. Afterwards visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as S-21). This is a former school that was converted to the main prison and torture headquarters of the Khmer Rouge. The afternoon is yours to continue exploring, experience one of two DiscoverMORE options or to simply relax on board your Star-Ship. In the evening, you will have a chance to experience an evening remork (or Tuk-Tuk) ride through Phnom Penh to enjoy the city lights.EmeraldPLUSPhnom Penh by night on a remork (Tuk-Tuk) tourIncluded ExcursionA visit to the Killing Fields & Toul Sleng Genocide MuseumDiscoverMOREA silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei (extra expense)DiscoverMOREEnjoy a craft beer adventure by remork in Phnom Penh (extra expense)
Day 13 Day 13: Phnom Penh - Oudong – Koh Khsach Krao
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Phnom Penh - Oudong – Koh Khsach Krao

Located north of Phnom Penh, Oudong was the former royal capital of Cambodia up until it moved to Phnom Penh in 1866. Important remnants on the temple sight include the burial sites of Khmer kings as well as religious artefacts dating back more than a hundred years. In the main temple of the Oudong Monastery, receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the temple’s resident monks as part of your EmeraldPLUS excursion. In the afternoon, you will visit the majestic Royal Palace with its gardens and the central market located in the heart of the city.This evening, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organisation before setting sail past the lights of Phnom Penh to Koh Khsach Krao.EmeraldPLUSA traditional Buddhist Monk blessingEmeraldPLUSA cultural Performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s OrganisationIncluded ExcursionA visit to Oudong MonasteryIncluded ExcursionA visit to the Royal Palace and central market
Day 14 Day 14: Koh Khsach Krao Disembarkation – Siem Reap
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Koh Khsach Krao Disembarkation – Siem Reap

Bid farewell to your Emerald Harmony Star-Ship in the morning and continue by road to Siem Reap for your included three-night hotel stay. En-route to Siem Reap, stop in the spider village of Skol, Kampong Kdei and see the impressive Angkor Bridge.This evening, witness the incredible Cambodian Circus, Phare, a spectacle of acrobatics, theatre and music. Phare is an NGO founded by Cambodian refugees to assist disadvantaged young people by teaching them performing arts.EmeraldPLUSThe Cambodian Circus, Phare
Day 15 Day 15: Siem Reap
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Siem Reap

Today, start with a visit to Angkor Thom. As the last capital of the Khmer Empire, it was a fortified city, home to priests, officials of the palace and military, as well as buildings for administering the kingdom.Afterwards, visit the sacred Temple of Ta Prohm, still overgrown by jungle trees, it has been the backdrop for many Hollywood movies.This afternoon and evening is at your leisure or undertake a DiscoverMORE option.Included ExcursionA visit to Angkor ThomIncluded ExcursionA visit to Ta Prohm TempleDiscoverMOREAfternoon - A Vespa tour of Siem Reap (extra expense)DiscoverMOREEvening – Drinks and Canapes in the Rice Field (extra expense)DiscoverMOREEvening - Sunset Gondola Boat Ride at Bayan (extra expense)DiscoverMOREEvening - Cambodian Street Food Discovery Tour (extra expense)
Day 16 Day 16: Siem Reap
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Siem Reap

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 is free for you to explore more, to go shopping or to relax at your hotel. And, in the evening, you’ll enjoy your farewell dinner at Satcha Cambodian Handicraft Incubation Center, accompanied by an Apsara dance performance.Included ExcursionA sunrise visit to Angkor WatDiscoverMOREA visit to Banteay Srei (extra expense)DiscoverMOREA visit to Tonlé Sap (extra expense)DiscoverMOREA culinary tour of Cambodia (extra expense)
Day 17 Day 17: Depart Siem Reap
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Depart Siem Reap

After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your onward or homebound flight.This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.

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Itinerary of your trip Treasures & Temples Of Vietnam & Cambodia - Arrive Hanoi (St

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay

Day 4: Halong Bay

Day 5: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City

Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City - Embarkation

Day 8: Ben Tre - Thoi Binh Hamlet

Day 9: Sa Dec - My An Hung

Day 10: An Long - Long Khanh Island

Day 11: Tan Chau - Vietnam / Cambodia Border Crossing

Day 12: Phnom Penh

Day 13: Phnom Penh - Oudong – Koh Khsach Krao

Day 14: Koh Khsach Krao Disembarkation – Siem Reap

Day 15: Siem Reap

Day 16: Siem Reap

Day 17: Depart Siem Reap

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