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12 Night Wonders of Vietnam Cambodia and the Mekong Cruise and Land Tour from Siem Reap

Ship: Emerald Harmony
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Sailed:  Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023 from Siem Reap, Cambodia
Ended: Monday, Aug 28, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023 departure of the Emerald Harmony. If Emerald Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Wednesday - Aug 16, 2023
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia      
Sous sdei and welcome to Cambodia. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for your included three-night stay in Siem Reap. In the evening, you'll meet your Cambodian tour director to learn more about the days ahead, before enjoying a welcome dinner show with Apsara dancers.
Day 2 - Thursday - Aug 17, 2023
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia      
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Angkor Thom, Cambodia      
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Ta Prohm, Cambodia      
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Siem Reap, Cambodia      
Today, start with a visit to Angkor Thom, 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. The city was established in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII and covers an area of 9 square kilometers. After the tour, visit the sacred temple of Ta Prohm, overgrown by jungle trees. This afternoon and evening is at your leisure or undertake a DiscoverMORE option. This evening, witness the incredible Phare Cambodian Circus, a spectacle of acrobatics, theater, and music. Phare is an NGO founded by Cambodian refugees to assist disadvantaged young people by teaching them performing arts.
Day 3 - Friday - Aug 18, 2023
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia      
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Angkor Wat, Cambodia      
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Siem Reap, Cambodia      
Rise early and witness the sunrise over Angkor Wat. Afterwards, walk through this UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its elaborate decorations and intricate carvings throughout. Return to the hotel and enjoy the day at leisure or continue touring with DiscoverMORE. Later, you may also choose a DiscoverMORE evening option.
Day 4 - Saturday - Aug 19, 2023
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia      
Bus Travel      
Kampong Kdei, Cambodia, Cambodia      
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Skon, Cambodia      
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Cruise Begins      
Prek Dam, Cambodia      
Today, leave Siem Reap and venture to the town of Prek Kdam to embark your Emerald Cruises award-winning Star-Ship. En route, stop in Kampong Kdei to see the impressive Angkor Bridge, before having lunch at a local restaurant and a further stop in the spider village of Skuon. On arrival in Prek Kdam, you'll be welcomed by your captain and crew. Later, set sail while you enjoy your first dinner onboard with your fellow travelers.
Day 5 - Sunday - Aug 20, 2023
Prek Dam, Cambodia
Prek Dam, Cambodia      
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Oudong, Cambodia      
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Prek Dam, Cambodia      
Phnom Penh, Cambodia      
Start your day with a visit to the Oudong monastery and temples. Located north of Phnom Penh, Oudong was the former royal capital of Cambodia up until it moved to Phnom Penh in 1866. Important remnants include the burial sites of Khmer kings as well as religious artefacts dating back more than a hundred years. Receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the temple's resident monks as part of EmeraldPLUS. Spend the afternoon as you please, exploring with DiscoverMORE options or simply relaxing onboard Emerald Harmony as you sail to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. The city known as the "Pearl of Asia" was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge in 1975. After dinner, enjoy a Phnom Penh by City Lights remork (tuk tuk) tour. Savor High Tea and cocktail at the Raffles Hotel Le Royal (extra expense).
Day 6 - Monday - Aug 21, 2023
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia      
Vietnam-Cambodia Border Crossing      
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. Then, you will 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. Back onboard Emerald Harmony, enjoy a Cambodian Street Fair lunch, before visiting the majestic Royal Palace with its French-inspired gardens, followed by a shopping stop at the central market located in the heart of the city. This evening, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organization, before setting sail to the border. Celebrate crossing the border with a Cambodian-style family dinner.
Day 7 - Tuesday - Aug 22, 2023
Tan Chau, Vietnam      
Long Khanh Island, Vietnam      
An Long, Vietnam      
This morning, cross the border into Vietnam and continue sailing to Tan Chau. 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 Tay 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 a sampan 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 en route back to the ship. This afternoon, sail to Long Khanh Island, known for its scarf weaving and visit the Hoa Hao Buddhist pagoda. After anchoring for the night near An Long, you'll be delighted by a traditional Lion Dance performance onboard.
Day 8 - Wednesday - Aug 23, 2023
An Long, Vietnam
An Long, Vietnam      
My An Hung, Vietnam      
Relax onboard this morning or join a DiscoverMORE tour of Tram Chim National Park, home to 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. This afternoon, enjoy a visit to My An Hung village as part of an EmeraldPLUS programme. Recognized as a cultural and historical destination, this small village in rural Vietnam specializes in red-hot chilli and peppers. Enjoy some local folk singing during the visit, wander through coconut farms, meet the locals, and learn about life in the village. Tonight, enjoy a Vietnamese family-style dinner as you sail to Sa Dec.
Day 9 - Thursday - Aug 24, 2023
Sa Dec, Vietnam      
Cai Be, Vietnam      
Visit Sa Dec on a walking tour, with stops at the Chinese Congregational House in Kien An Cung. Sa Dec is also home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras to write novel L'Amant, and enjoy a walk through the central market to peruse its varied produce. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan and, after lunch onboard, you'll arrive in Cai Be. Travelling via sampan, visit a coconut candy workshop and learn how coconut candy and other local sweets are made, then visit a local French colonial heritage villa. Continue sailing to My Tho this evening.
Day 10 - Friday - Aug 25, 2023
My Tho, Vietnam
My Tho, Vietnam      
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam      
Sit back, relax, and take in a full day of sailing the magnificent Mekong River and canals. Watch as life in the Mekong Delta, known as the "rice bowl" of Vietnam, awakens for another day as the ship departs early this morning to begin transiting the Cho Gao Canal. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the ever-changing vistas from the pool, to enjoy a treatment in the Wellness Area (additional expense), or to read a book and chat with new friends. Cruise past mangroves, narrow canals, fish farms, busy cargo barges, and local fishing boats alike. Tonight, dock in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City with views of the city lights.
Day 11 - Saturday - Aug 26, 2023
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam      
Cruise Ends      
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Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam      
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Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam      
Bid farewell to your luxury Star-Ship in the morning and 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, check into your hotel for your included two-night stay, and enjoy a free afternoon. This evening, choose between two DiscoverMORE options to experience the night life of HCMC.
Day 12 - Sunday - Aug 27, 2023
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam      
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, City Hall, 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.
Day 13 - Monday - Aug 28, 2023
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam      
After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to HCMC 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.