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20 Night Grand Tour of Vietnam and Cambodia and Land Tour

From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon)
  • Emerald Harmony
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Emerald Harmony

Emerald Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13964817
  • Departs: Tue, Oct 27, 2026
  • Returns: Mon, Nov 16, 2026
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    Riverview $8,620
    Suite $9,120
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Oct 27, 2026
    Day
    1
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
    Xin chao and welcome to Hanoi. On arrival, you'll be transferred to downtown Hanoi 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

    Wednesday - Oct 28, 2026
    Day
    2
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • 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. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Oct 29, 2026
    Day
    3
    Ha Long, Vietnam
    • 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. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Oct 30, 2026
    Day
    4
    Ha Long, Vietnam
    • 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. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Oct 31, 2026
    Day
    5
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Air Travel
    • Hue, Vietnam
    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 into your hotel, Indochine Palace, for the night. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, savor a traditional Vietnamese royal dinner menu. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Nov 1, 2026
    Day
    6
    Hue, Vietnam
    • Hue, Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Lang Co, Vietnam, Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Hai Van Pass, Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Da Nang, Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Hoi An, Vietnam
    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 Cloud 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. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Nov 2, 2026
    Day
    7
    Hoi An, Vietnam
    • 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. Afterwards, enjoy a walking tour of Hoi An and see the old merchants' 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. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Nov 3, 2026
    Day
    8
    Hoi An, Vietnam
    • 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. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Nov 4, 2026
    Day
    9
    Hoi An, Vietnam
    • 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. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for your included three-night stay in Siem Reap. Today, meet your Cambodian local guide to learn more about the days ahead.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Nov 5, 2026
    Day
    10
    Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Angkor Thom, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Ta Prohm, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • 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. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Nov 6, 2026
    Day
    11
    Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Angkor Wat, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • 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. 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 and farewell dinner at Satcha Handicraft Centre, accompanied by an Apsara dance performance. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Nov 7, 2026
    Day
    12
    Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Kampong Kdei, Cambodia, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 12 - Saturday - Nov 7, 2026
    Day
    12
    Cruise Begins
    • 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 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, set sail up the Tonle Sap River to Kampong Tralach while you enjoy your first dinner onboard with your fellow guests. ...
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    Sunday - Nov 8, 2026
    Day
    13
    • Kampong Tralach
    • Bus Travel
    • Oudong, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Prek Dam, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    Begin the day with an ox cart ride in Kampong Tralach to a local temple before driving to Oudong. Oudong was Cambodia's former royal capital until it relocated to Phnom Penh in 1866. In Oudong Monastery's main temple, receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the resident monks, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience. Return to Emerald Harmony and sail to Phnom Penh. Spend the afternoon at leisure, either experiencing one of the DiscoverMORE excursions, visiting the Central Market, or relaxing onboard. After dinner, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy Phnom Penh by night on a remork (local tuk-tuk) tour. ...
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    Monday - Nov 9, 2026
    Day
    14
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    This morning, learn more 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 be able to stroll through the fields, visit the memorial, and understand more about the country's sombre chapter. Afterwards, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (known as 'S-21'), a former school converted to the Khmer Rouge's main prison and torture headquarters. Back onboard, savor a Cambodian Street Fair lunch, before visiting the majestic Royal Palace, with its French-inspired gardens. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation, before sailing for the border. ...
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    Tuesday - Nov 10, 2026
    Day
    15
    • Vietnam-Cambodia Border Crossing, Vietnam
    • Tan Chau, Vietnam
    Today, you'll cross the border into Vietnam and sail on to Tan Chau. Relax onboard, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion to Tra Su Bird Sanctuary, before returning for a late lunch onboard. This afternoon, embark on a sampan to Evergreen Island for a stroll through a local village, revealing the lives of the local farming community. Reboard your sampan to travel back to Tan Chau and as part of an EmeraldPLUS program, 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. Afterwards, ride in a xe loi (local form of cyclo) from the temple back to your sampan before returning to Emerald Harmony where, later this evening as part of an EmeraldPLUS program, you'll be delighted by a traditional Lion Dance performance onboard. ...
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    Wednesday - Nov 11, 2026
    Day
    16
    • Cu Lao Gien, Vietnam
    • My An Hung, Vietnam, Vietnam
    Known as 'Mango Island', Cu Lao Gieng is a small, scenic island that is 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, boat construction, and temple incense sticks. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan and sail to My An Hung Island. Recognized as a cultural and historical destination, this small rural village specializes in cultivating red-hot chili and peppers. As part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, listen to local folk singing, wander through coconut farms, and immerse yourself in traditional village life. ...
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    Thursday - Nov 12, 2026
    Day
    17
    • Sa Dec, Vietnam
    • Cai Be, Vietnam
    Take a short ride on a sampan to Sa Dec, a Mekong Delta hidden gem. Enjoy a walking tour around town with a stop at the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras to write celebrated novel, L'Amant, and a stroll through Sa Dec's bustling central market. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan for lunch, while cruising to Cai Be. Upon arrival, travel via sampan to Tan Phong, a small island located nearby, rich in alluvial soil suitable for cultivating tropical fruit orchards year-round. At this established ecotourism destination, try a hands-on experience at a workshop specializing in weaving water hyacinth into artistic crafts. Board a motorized buggy for a ride through fruit orchards, stopping to sample tropical fruits. Reboard the sampan and cruise back to Cai Be, discovering local cottage industries where families produce rice-paper and sweets from pop-corn, pop-rice, and coconuts. Return to Emerald Harmony. ...
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    Friday - Nov 13, 2026
    Day
    18
    My Tho, Vietnam
    • My Tho, Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    After sailing from My Tho, you'll leave the Mekong Delta and enter the Cho Gao canal, considered one of Vietnam's major arterial canals that connects Tien Giang Province with Ho Chi Minh City. Today, you'll be fascinated watching the heavy commercial traffic navigating this important waterway, where upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. Relax onboard, taking in the everchanging vistas of mangroves, cargo barges, and local fishing boats. 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. ...
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    Saturday - Nov 14, 2026
    Day
    19
    Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 19 - Saturday - Nov 14, 2026
    Day
    19
    • Bus Travel
    • Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    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. Tonight join a DiscoverMORE excursion. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Nov 15, 2026
    Day
    20
    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, 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. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Nov 16, 2026
    Day
    21
    Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to the Ho Chi Minh City airport to catch your onward or homebound flight.
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