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22 Night Indochina Mekong Journey Cruise and Land Tour

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22 Night Indochina Mekong Journey Cruise and Land Tour

From Hanoi, (Vietnam) to Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), (Vietnam)

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Emerald Harmony
Emerald Cruises
4 Stars

Cruise #: 13964833

Sail Date: Sunday, Apr 5, 2026

Return Date: Monday, Apr 27, 2026

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22 Night Indochina Mekong Journey Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Apr 5, 2026

Day
1

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, for a 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. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Monday - Apr 6, 2026

Day
2

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 boat anchors for the night in the Trinh Nu area among the karst formations where dinner will be served onboard. ...
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Tuesday - Apr 7, 2026

Day
3

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 a full day of exploration. Tonight, try squid fishing after dinner. ...
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Wednesday - Apr 8, 2026

Day
4

Ha Long, Vietnam

Bus Travel

Hanoi, Vietnam

Enjoy the sunrise and breakfast before beginning your cruise back through the magnificent rock formations, visiting Sung Sot Cave before arriving back at port. Transfer to Hanoi where the day is yours to spend at leisure. As part of EmeraldPLUS back in Hanoi, you will enjoy dinner tonight 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

Thursday - Apr 9, 2026

Day
5

Hanoi, Vietnam

Enjoy a morning city tour and learn about Ho Chi Minh, known as 'Uncle Ho' and the father of modern Vietnam, by seeing his mausoleum from outside. Admire the exterior of his imposing mausoleum, his humble stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda before moving to the nearby 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. The university functioned for an incredible 700 years and its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into the country's past. After lunch, 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 is 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. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Friday - Apr 10, 2026

Day
6

Hanoi, Vietnam

Air Travel

Vientiane, Laos

After a morning at leisure, bid farewell to Hanoi and transfer to Hanoi Airport to board your flight to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Upon arrival, visit The Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise (COPE). COPE's mission is to help people with mobility-related disabilities move on by supporting access to physical rehabilitation services in the Lao PDR. Check into your hotel for your included stay. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Apr 11, 2026

Day
7

Vientiane, Laos

Bus Travel

Vang Vieng, Laos

After your breakfast, commence a morning tour of the capital with visits to Pha That Luang, a national symbol that is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the center of the city, and Patuxay Monument, a war monument built between 1957 and 1968 that is dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France. After lunch, drive to Vang Vieng and check into your boutique resort located alongside the Mekong River. For the remainder of the day take in the dramatic vista of the surrounding mountains and countryside from the pool lounge or your balcony. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Apr 12, 2026

Day
8

Vang Vieng, Laos

High-Speed Train Travel

Luang Prabang, Laos

Vang Vieng is home to some amazing natural formations and beautiful landscapes. Take in this natural beauty of the region with visits to the beautiful turquoise 'Blue Lagoon' and Chang Cave, discovered by villagers seeking refuge deep in the forest during the wars. After lunch, transfer to the local train station to experience traveling on the new high-speed train to Luang Prabang, the spiritual capital of Laos. In this UNESCO World Heritage-listed town, enjoy a three-night stay. Later, take in the surrounding views from Mt Phousi, a 100-meter-high hill which lies in the heart of the old town peninsula and is bordered on one side by the Mekong River and on the other side by the Nam Khan River. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Monday - Apr 13, 2026

Day
9

Luang Prabang, Laos

Day Boat Travel

Pak Ou Caves, Laos, Laos

Bus Travel

Luang Prabang, Laos

Today visit the city's main sites including Wat Xieng Thong, one of the most important and oldest temples in Laos, Wat Mai, the city's largest temple, and the former Royal Palace, now converted into the National Museum. Later, enjoy a 2-hour cruise along the Mekong River to explore the Pak Ou Caves (locally called Tam Ting) flooded with thousands of gold Buddha statue buried within a limestone cliff. This well-known attraction is a must-see in Laos. When returning by road, stop at a village to partake in a local game with the villagers. Tonight is yours at leisure leaving you with free time to shop in the well-known night market for those gifts to take back home. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Apr 14, 2026

Day
10

Luang Prabang, Laos

Bus Travel

Kuang Si Falls, Laos, Laos

Bus Travel

Luang Prabang, Laos

A truly beautiful and empowering moment awaits upon the streets of Luang Prabang. Rise early to attend the morning ritual and admire the silent movements of the local monks as they collect their daily alms. Afterwards, return to the hotel for breakfast before heading out for the day. Travel to Kuang Si waterfalls, a set of picturesque, tiered waterfalls and swimming holes set amongst the dense jungle before returning to Luang Prabang for lunch. Later this afternoon as part of your EmeraldPLUS program immerse yourself in local spirituality during a traditional Baci ceremony and pay respects to ancient traditions of Laos. The Baci is performed in celebration of an important event such as weddings, births, or for welcoming guests and expresses good will and good luck to others. The Lao believe that each person has 32 spirits which constitute their spiritual essence and the Baci is the ritual used to call back any escaped spirits into the body. During the Baci, special flower trays and food treats are prepared which you then touch while a Buddhist mantra is chanted. After the chanting is completed, cotton threads are tied around your wrist while you receive an individual blessing. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Apr 15, 2026

Day
11

Luang Prabang, Laos

Air Travel

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Say farewell to Laos and fly 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 - Apr 16, 2026

Day
12

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 - Apr 17, 2026

Day
13

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 - Apr 18, 2026

Day
14

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Kampong Kdei, Cambodia, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 14 - Saturday - Apr 18, 2026

Day
14

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 - Apr 19, 2026

Day
15

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 - Apr 20, 2026

Day
16

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 - Apr 21, 2026

Day
17

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 - Apr 22, 2026

Day
18

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 - Apr 23, 2026

Day
19

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 - Apr 24, 2026

Day
20

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 - Apr 25, 2026

Day
21

Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 21 - Saturday - Apr 25, 2026

Day
21

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 the Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers for your included two-night stay. Tonight, join a DiscoverMORE excursion. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Apr 26, 2026

Day
22

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 - Apr 27, 2026

Day
23

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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