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16 Night Treasures and Temples of Vietnam and Cambodia Cruise and Land Tour from Hanoi

Ship: Emerald Harmony

Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises

Sailed: Saturday, Dec 31, 2022 from Hanoi, Vietnam

Ended: Monday, Jan 16, 2023

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Saturday, Dec 31, 2022 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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Itinerary

Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Saturday - Dec 31, 2022

Hanoi, Vietnam

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. Relax at the hotel, explore the city, or wander Hanoi's romantic West Lake. This evening, meet your tour director for your welcome briefing.

Day 2 - Sunday - Jan 1, 2023

Hanoi, Vietnam

Today, you will enjoy a full-day city tour of Hanoi. The tour includes the main sights of the city including the mausoleum of 'Uncle Ho', 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.

Day 3 - Monday - Jan 2, 2023

Hanoi, Vietnam

Bus Travel

Ha Long, Vietnam

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 onboard. 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 onboard.

Day 4 - Tuesday - Jan 3, 2023

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. Return to your traditional junk boat after full day of exploration. Tonight, try squid fishing.

Day 5 - Wednesday - Jan 4, 2023

Ha Long, Vietnam

Bus Travel

Hanoi, Vietnam

Air Travel

Siem Reap, Cambodia

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 a light lunch at a local restaurant, 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 three-night included 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 6 - Thursday - Jan 5, 2023

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bus Travel

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 7 - Friday - Jan 6, 2023

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. 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 8 - Saturday - Jan 7, 2023

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Kampong Kdei, Cambodia

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Skon, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Cruise Begins

Prek Dam, Cambodia

Today, leave Siem Reap and venture to the town of Prek Kdam to board your Emerald Harmony 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. Arrive in Prek Kdam where you'll be welcomed by your captain and crew. Later, we'll set sail while you enjoy your first dinner onboard with your fellow travelers.

Day 9 - Sunday - Jan 8, 2023

Prek Dam, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Oudong, Cambodia

Bus Travel

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 10 - Monday - Jan 9, 2023

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 11 - Tuesday - Jan 10, 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 12 - Wednesday - Jan 11, 2023

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 13 - Thursday - Jan 12, 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 14 - Friday - Jan 13, 2023