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EmeraldDISCOVERY
Our river cruises in Southeast Asia are the perfect platform for new experiences, opening you up to more than just the ports of beautiful destinations and, instead, welcoming you into the heart of local life. Each of our itineraries offers a collection of included excursions and specially selected EmeraldPLUS experiences, designed to immerse you further in some of the longest-standing cultures in the world, to ensure you see the very best of what Vietnam, Cambodia and the majestic Mekong River have to offer, all at no extra cost.
EmeraldPLUS
We’ll take you into the heart of local culture in small groups, encouraging you to understand authentic customs and traditions during exclusive social events with locals and tours of significant landmarks, as well as on board performances and workshops.
Dine at Hanoi’s KOTO not-for-profit restaurant, pay a visit to the locals of My An Hung, a beautiful village which produces fruit and vegetables, and is particularly known for its red-hot chilli peppers. Witness daily life as it unfolds before you in this peaceful Vietnamese countryside community. Navigate Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk, receive a blessing from a Buddhist monk and take your seat at Cambodia’s famous circus, Phare.
Experience the local way of life
Included Excursions
Every one of our incredible itineraries features an array of excursions, conducted in small groups and handpicked by our Journey Planners to offer insightful and diverse experiences at every point along the way. At no extra cost, they are something you can expect almost every day.
Spend the day exploring Hanoi on a guided city tour and attend a performance by the famous water puppets. Embark on a Halong Bay cruise, explore the historic underground network of the Cu Chi Tunnels and join an orientation tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Experience the somber atmosphere of Phnom Penh’s Killing Fields, as well as the Royal Palace and the Central Market, and witness Siem Reap’s Angkor Thom before a sunrise visit to Angkor Wat.
DiscoverMORE
We offer a selection of special DiscoverMORE optional excursions designed to enable you to see and do even more. These immersive experiences present opportunities to acquaint yourself with an area’s natural beauty, history and culture.
Available at an additional cost, take a flight over Halong Bay, attend a Vietnamese cooking class in Hoi An and indulge in an exciting street food tour of Saigon. Visit Ramsar Bird Sanctuary, uncover the secrets of Khmer cuisine with a hands on cooking class, or tour a family-owned silk-producing factory. Cruise around town like a local via Vespa or discover the Tonlé Sap, home to one of the world’s most vibrant ecosystems.
