NEW YEAR SALE! 8 day Mekong River Cruise & Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

Day 1 - Arrive Ho Chi Minh City - Embarkation - My Tho (D)

Xin Chao and welcome to Ho Chi Minh City! Today, you'll embark on your Emerald Waterways award-winning river cruise Star-Ship and be welcomed by your Captain and crew. Set sail to My Tho in the Mekong Delta, and this evening, enjoy your first dinner on board with your fellow travellers. Your Tour Director will also conduct a port talk to review the activities and itinerary for the days ahead. Please arrive by 9.30am.

Day 2 - My Tho – Sa Dec (B, L, D)

This morning you will be taken to the village of Ðat Dua, where you will watch a coconut candy and other fruits workshop. Then, visit the Tan Long Pagoda. Return to the star-ship and sail to Sa Dec.

Day 3 - Sa Dec – My An Hung - Hong Ngu (B, L, D)

Start your day with a visit to the Chinese congregational house in Kien An Cung. Afterwards, visit the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel, L’Amant, and take a walk through the central market in town. Return to the star-ship and sail to My An Hung village. In the afternoon, as part of You’re Invited, you will have a chance to visit this lovely and unspoiled place.

You’re Invited: Visit to My An Hung village

Day 4 - Hong Ngu – An Long – Long Khanh (B, L, D)

This morning is at leisure for you to relax onboard the ship or if you prefer, to take part on the DiscoverMORE - optional tour (at additional expense) of the Ramsar Bird Sanctuary. In the afternoon, embark on a visit to the Long Khanh Island. There, you will visit a local family and learn about scarf weaving. Then, visit the Hoa Hao Buddhist pagoda and a grapefruit garden. Return to the star-ship and this evening be delighted by a Lion Dance performance on-board.

You’re Invited: Lion Dance performance on-board

Discover More: Visit to Ramsar Bird Sanctuary (extra expense)

Day 5 - Hong Ngu – Vietnam / Cambodia Border Crossing - Phnom Penh (B, L, D)

As part of You’re Invited, visit a unique family-owned Lanh My A silk producing factory. The silk product is created with dyes made from the mac nua fruit, a kind of wood tree, which originally came from Tan Chau silk village about 100 years ago. Here, you will learn more about the long-complicated silk making process and have a chance to touch the real Lanh My A silk. Continue the visit, embark one of our sampans to Evergreen island for a walk through a local village to get a glimpse into the lives of the local farming community. Re-board your luxury star-ship and cruise to the border between Vietnam and Cambodia.

You’re Invited: Visit to family-owned Lanh My A silk producing factory

Day 6 - Phnom Penh (B, L, D)

Wake up in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. The city was once known as the “Pearl of Asia”, but it was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge in 1975. This morning, we learn more about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of Cambodian history. A short drive will take you to the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek. Where you will have the opportunity to walk through the fields, visit the small museum and learn about this sad chapter in history. 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. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to visit the majestic Royal Palace with its gardens and Central Market located in the heart of the city. In the evening, you will have a chance to experience an evening tuk-tuk ride through Phnom Penh ending on a rooftop terrace, where you will enjoy a beverage and take in the great views of the city as part of You’re Invited.

You’re Invited: Phnom Penh tuk-tuk drive by Night

Discover More: Champey Academy of Arts Visit (extra expense)

Day 7 - Phnom Penh – Prek’kdam (B, L, D)

Start your day with an ox cart ride before visiting the Wat Kampong Tralach and the Oudong Temples. Located North of Phnom Penh, Oudong is the former royal capital of Cambodia up until it moved to Phnom Penh in the 1800s. Important remnants on the temple sight include the burial sites of Khmer kings as well as religious artefacts dating back more than a hundred years. In one of the Oudong Temple there was a known large Buddha statue which was damaged during skirmishes with the Khmer Rouge which had the hill as one of their last strongholds. Receive a traditional Buddhist Blessing from the temple resident monks as part of your You’re Invited. The afternoon is yours to continue exploring or simply relax on board of your Star-Ship.

You’re Invited: Ox cart ride & traditional Buddhist Monk blessing

Discover More: Silk Farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei (extra expense) or Visit to Koh Chen Silversmith village (extra expense)

Day 8 - Prek’kdam Disembarkation – Siem Reap (B)

Bid farewell to your luxury Star-Ship in the morning and be transferred to the airport to catch your onward or homebound flight. Please book a flight departing after 6:00pm.

Please note prices are subject to availability at time of booking or until sold out and may change without notice. Please note availability is limited.

The following prices are inclusive of the following discounts:

• EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL AT 60 DISCOUNT of $200 pp when booked by 17 Jan 2020
• Dollar Discount of $500 pp applies to land only bookings
• Early Payment Discount of $150 pp when full payment is made by 03 Feb 2020 based on the 01 Aug 2020 departure (ie only applies when final payment is made 6-8 months prior to departure)

Pricing is based on 01 August 2020 departure in an Emerald Stateroom (Category D). Multiple departure dates are available Jul 2020-May 2021

• Twin share - WAS from $3125 per person - NOW from $2275 per person
• Solo Traveller - WAS from $5800 - NOW from $4950

Call our local travel team on 1300 414 198 for more details or to book your holiday NOW. Why not extend your holiday? We can assist with airfares, additional accommodation and travel insurance.

Soft downy pillows, Egyptian cotton sheets, fleecy bathrobes and complimentary shoeshine enhance the ambience of our opulent 5-star hotel.

Please note there is no elevator onboard the Emerald Harmony

Flights: Arrival - Please book flights to arrive by 9:30am. Departure - Please book flights to depart after 6:00pm.

Mekong cruise sailings: The Mekong River is subject to extreme variations in water levels throughout the year. Every effort is made to adhere to the brochured itinerary. In rare circumstances there may be a need to deviate from the original itinerary as a result of high or low water. Your Cruise Director and crew on-board Emerald Harmony will keep you updated of any necessary changes.

Please note embarkation and disembarkation at certain ports will be over rough uneven ground and involve a number of unsealed stairs.

South East Asia Important Information

Touring Itinerary: You may find touring and attractions will, on occasion, operate at differing times and days from your itinerary. These changes are to enhance your touring experience and will be communicated by our dedicated Evergreen team in South East Asia.

Visas: As Visa regulations are subject to change at short notice, It is recommended that you contact the relevant consulates for the latest information on visa and entry requirements. The following is correct at the time of printing.

Vietnam: Australian and New Zealand passport holders require a visa to enter Vietnam. You must obtain a visa prior to arrival in Vietnam. Australian and New Zealand passport holders are able to apply for a single entry electronic visa (e-visa). If you plan to leave Vietnam and then return on the same trip, you will need to apply for a multiple entry visa prior to travel.

Vietnam Entry Point for Upstream Sailings: International Airport
Vietnam Exit Point for Upstream Sailings: Song Tien Landport

Please note entry/exit points are subject to change at short notice, please use the above as a guide only.

Cambodia: Australian and New Zealand passport holders require a visa to enter Cambodia. Australian and New Zealand passport holders are able to apply for a visa upon entry into Siem Reap International Airport or guests are able to apply for a single entry electronic visa (e-visa) if arriving into Cambodia via Siem Reap International Airport. Alternatively, guests sailing on upstream itineraries only (Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap) are able to apply for a visa on board the Emerald Harmony. Please carry 2 passport size photos with you and USD40pp to arrange your visa.