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7 Night Majestic Mekong

From Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon)

Emerald Harmony

Emerald Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13915564
  • Departs: Sat, Dec 7, 2024
  • Returns: Sat, Dec 14, 2024
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    Riverview $4,445
    Suite $4,895
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Dec 7, 2024
    Day
    1
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 1 - Saturday - Dec 7, 2024
    Day
    1
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Koh Khsach Krao, Cambodia
    Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh. Later, you will be transferred to Koh Khsach Krao to embark your Emerald Cruises award-winning Star-Ship. On arrival, you'll be welcomed by your captain and crew. Later, set sail to Phnom Penh while you enjoy your first dinner onboard with your fellow guests. Please book your flight to arrive into Phnom Penh prior to 3 PM. ...
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    Sunday - Dec 8, 2024
    Day
    2
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Oudong, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    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. 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 in the temple area 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 program. Spend the afternoon as you please exploring a DiscoverMORE excursions or simply relaxing onboard Emerald Harmony. After dinner, as part of your EmeraldPLUS program, enjoy Phnom Penh by night on a remork (tuk-tuk) tour. ...
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    Monday - Dec 9, 2024
    Day
    3
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    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 memorial, 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. 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 trip at the Central Market located in the heart of the city. This evening, as part of your EmeraldPLUS program, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organization, before setting sail to the border. ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 10, 2024
    Day
    4
    • Vietnam-Cambodia Border Crossing, Vietnam
    • Tan Chau, Vietnam
    • An Long, Vietnam
    Cross the border then sail to Tan Chau. Relax onboard this morning or join a DiscoverMORE tour of Tram Chim National Park, home to Tam Nong Ramsar Bird Sanctuary. This afternoon, embark on a sampan to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local village to get a glimpse into 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. This evening as part of an EmeraldPLUS program, you'll be delighted by a traditional Lion Dance performance onboard. ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 11, 2024
    Day
    5
    • Cu Lao Gien, Vietnam
    • My An Hung, Vietnam, Vietnam
    On Gieng Island, you can travel through the island's villages to visit families who work in a variety of local industries including boat building of different types and creating incense sticks for temples. Also visit Vietnam's oldest church. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan and sail to My An Hung Island. Recognized as a cultural and historical destination, this small village in rural Vietnam specializes in red-hot chili and peppers. As part of an EmeraldPLUS excursion enjoy some local folk singing during the visit, wander through coconut farms, meet the locals, and learn about life in the village. ...
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    Thursday - Dec 12, 2024
    Day
    6
    • Sa Dec, Vietnam
    • Cai Be, Vietnam
    After a short ride on a sampan to Sa Dec, enjoy a walking tour around town. Stops include the 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 to learn how coconut candy and other local sweets are made, then visit a local French colonial heritage villa. ...
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    Friday - Dec 13, 2024
    Day
    7
    My Tho, Vietnam
    • My Tho, Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    After sailing from My Tho leave the Mekong Delta and enter the Cho Gao Canal. This canal is considered one of Vietnam's major arterial canals that connects Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City. Today is a fascinating day watching the heavy commercial traffic navigate this important waterway which can see upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. 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. (Due to customs regulations, you will not be able to go ashore this evening.) ...
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    Saturday - Dec 14, 2024
    Day
    8
    Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to Ho Chi Minh City Airport to catch your onward or homebound flight.


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