Itinerary for October 01, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Thursday, 10/01/2026Depart from Xin Chao and welcome to Ho Chi Minh City! On arrival, you will be met by your Emerald Cruises representative and transferred to your hotel, situated iHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2Friday, 10/02/2026Drive away from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels, watching the city skyline fade into the distance as the road winds through rice paddies, villages Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
3Saturday, 10/03/2026After checkout, enjoy a guided city tour, visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House and Town Hall. Then, visit the Reunification Palace before tr 
4Sunday, 10/04/2026This morning, you'll cruise through the bustling Cho Gao canal, one of the major arterial canals of Vietnam connecting Tien Giang Province in the Meko 
5Monday, 10/05/2026After a short sampan ride to Sa Ðéc, enjoy a walking tour with a visit to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras' celebrated nov 
6Tuesday, 10/06/2026Known as 'Mango Island,' Cu Lao Gieng is a small, scenic island untouched by tourism, located along the upper Mekong River. Travel by local motorcycle 
7Wednesday, 10/07/2026Embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local village, giving you a glimpse into the lives of the local farming community. Re 
8Thursday, 10/08/2026This morning, you'll awake in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. Known as the 'Pearl of Asia,' the city was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge Phnom Penh, Cambodia
9Friday, 10/09/2026Located north of Phnom Penh, Oudong was the former royal capital of Cambodia until it relocated to Phnom Penh in 1866. Start your day with a visit to  
10Saturday, 10/10/2026Disembark Emerald Harmony in the morning and continue by road to Siem Reap for your included three-night stay, a deluxe boutique property of world-cla 
11Sunday, 10/11/2026Today, start with a visit to Angkor Thom, not a single temple such as the historic sites it neighbours, but rather one of the most remarkable royal ciSiem Reap, Cambodia
12Monday, 10/12/2026Witness a mesmerising sunrise over Angkor Wat. Afterwards, walk through this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, renowned for its intricateSiem Reap, Cambodia
13Tuesday, 10/13/2026After a morning at leisure in Siem Reap, join your included flight to Laos and Luang Prabang, a former royal capital and the heart of Laotian culture  
14Wednesday, 10/14/2026Discover key landmarks within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, including the exquisite, 16th century temple, Wat Xieng Thong and former Roya 
15Thursday, 10/15/2026Rise early to witness the incredible sight of Buddhist monks move silently through the atmospheric streets as they collect alms. Later, travel to Kuan 
16Friday, 10/16/2026Arrive at This morning after breakfast, bid farewell to Laos and transfer to the airport for your included flight to Thailand and its vibrant capital, Bangkok,  
 

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Departing from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Departure Date 10/01/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 10/01/2026
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