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Treasures & Temples of and February 13 - March 3, 2020 Tours Dates: Treasures & Temples of Vietnam and Cambodia

20 DAYS • 41 MEALS E Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours E 7 nights on-board the luxurious Emerald Harmony E Deluxe hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage included E 41 meals: 16 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 12 dinners E Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks to accompany lunch and dinner while on-board Emerald Harmony E Complimentary tea and coffee on-board E Complimentary bottled water provided on every excursion E 17 Shore excursions E 9 EmeraldPLUS activities including a Buddhist Monk blessing Halong Bay and a lion dance performance on-board A variety of on-board evening entertainment E DAY 1 – Today begins our travels as we make our way towards the Pacific. Possible hotel E Complimentary Wi-Fi on-board stay over-night for outbound flights. E First-class service from an English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides DAY 2 – Depart The USA: Today you’ll depart the USA on your transpacific overnight flight to Hanoi, Vietnam. E $95 in Mayflower Money E All port charges, airport taxes and transfers DAY 3 – Arrival Hanoi: Xin Chao and welcome to Hanoi! On arrival you will be met by an E All gratuities included Emerald Waterway’s representative and transferred to your hotel situated in downtown E ABTA and ATOL protected Hanoi. Relax at the hotel or explore the city, strolling along the tree-lined avenues or wander Hanoi's romantic . This evening, meet your Tour Manager for your welcome briefing. Meals: D CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Days 3 & 4: Silk Path Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam DAY 4 – Hanoi: Today you will enjoy a full-day city tour of Hanoi. The tour includes the Days 5 & 6: Bhaya Classic Junk or similar, Halong Bay, Vietnam main sights of the city including the outside view of by the , Days 7 & 8: Grand Hotel Saigon, , Vietnam which is the historic figure and father of modern Vietnam. Continue to the small but Days 9–15: Aboard Emerald Harmony iconic One Pillar and to the Temple of Literature. The Temple of Literature was Days 16–18: Shinto Mani, Siem Reap, Cambodia Vietnam’s first university and was established to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins Accommodations subject to change. 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 Vietnam’s past. As part of your EmeraldPLUS, you will enjoy lunch at KOTO (Know One Teach One), a VIETNAM unique restaurant set up to train and educate disadvantaged street children. After Hanoi lunch, continue with a visit to Hanoi’s Old Quarter also known as the ‘36 streets’. Take a 2 walking tour through charming Hang Be Market and around Hoan Kiem Lake, as well as 2 Halong Bay a stop at Ngoc Son temple. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to lit- erally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It is a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities. Meals: B, L

DAY 5 – Hanoi – Halong Bay: This morning after breakfast, leave Hanoi and travel to Ha- long Bay, where you will board your luxurious traditional style junk. Cruise through the bays and islets enjoying the stunning scenery of this magnificent region. Enjoy the tours offered onboard and learn more about the main livelihood of the locals in the area or Siem Reap relax on board. Towards the end of the day the sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served onboard. Meals: B, L, D 3 CAMBODIA DAY 6 – Halong Bay: Today, you will be transferred to your day trip boat tour with private Prek’kdam crew and cruise to the bay’s most untouched areas. Enjoy swimming on quiet beaches, Hong Ngu visiting water tunnels, fishing villages or kayaking. Lunch is served onboard by your pri- River 7 vate chef. Return in the evening hours after a full day of exploration to your traditional 2 Ho Chi Minh City Long Khanh junk boat. Meals: B, L, D An Long My Tho Sa Dec My An Hung DAY 7 – Halong Bay – Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City: Enjoy the fresh morning in the middle bodian history. A short drive will take you to the at . Where of the bay while having breakfast and cruising through the magnificent rock formations you will have the opportunity to walk through the fields, visit the small and and back towards port. Bid farewell to the traditional style junk boat on Halong Bay and learn about this sad chapter in history. Then, you will visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Mu- transfer to Hanoi airport, with a stop en-route for a light lunch at a local restaurant. At seum (also known as S-21). This is a former school that was converted to the main prison the airport in Hanoi, board your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Included is a two-night stay and torture headquarters of the . In the afternoon, you will have the op- in Ho Chi Minh City. Meals: B, L, D portunity to visit the majestic Royal Palace with its gardens and central market located in the heart of the city. In the evening, experience an evening tuk-tuk ride through DAY 8 – Ho Chi Minh City: Drive away from Ho Chi Minh City, watching the city skyline Phnom Penh ending on a rooftop terrace, offering great views of the city as part of Emer- fade into the distance as the road winds through rice paddies, villages and other scenes aldPLUS. Meals: B, L, D typical to southern Vietnam. Spend a couple of hours walking around Cu Chi’s rugged grounds with a local guide. Hear how the residents constructed an intricate, under- DAY 15 – Phnom Penh – Prek’kdam: Start your day with an ox cart ride to Kampong ground network of tunnels during the French and American Wars. Hear incredible tales Tralach to visit the Temples. Located North of Phnom Penh, Oudong is the for- about the unusual foods the residents ate to survive and much more. Once above mer royal capital of Cambodia up until it moved to Phnom Penh in the 1800s. Important ground, see other ingenious items used by the residents to defend themselves such as remnants on the temple sight include the burial sites of Khmer kings as well as reli- bamboo traps and camouflaged pits. In the afternoon, you will have a guided tour of Ho gious artefacts dating back more than a hundred years. In one of the Oudong Temples Chi Minh City, starting with a visit to the city’s most iconic building; the Reunification there was a known large Buddha statue which was damaged during skirmishes with the Hall. Formerly called the Presidential Palace, images of the building were seen around Khmer Rouge which had the hill as one of their last strongholds. Receive a traditional the world on April 30, 1975 when tanks stormed the gates as Saigon fell to the North Buddhist Blessing from the temple resident monks as part of EmeraldPLUS. Vietnamese. Then, stroll through the Ho Chi Minh City’s colonial quarter, walking past Meals: B, L, D scenes of everyday life on the way. Admire the beautiful architecture of the Opera House, City Hall, the old Saigon Post Office. Listen to the stories about the glory days of DAY 16 – Prek’kdam Disembarkation – Siem Reap: Bid farewell to your luxury Star-Ship and how that era continues to influence aspects of modern Viet- this morning and continue by road to Siem Reap, your home for the next three nights. namese culture. Meals: B On route to the city, you will have a chance to view and walk over the impressive Bridge in Kampong Kdei. Continue to Siem Reap, where you will enjoy lunch in a local DAY 9 – Ho Chi Minh City – Embarkation – My Tho: Today, transfer from your hotel and restaurant. Siem Reap is known as the gateway to the magnificent temples of Angkor, embark on your Emerald Waterways award-winning river cruise ship and be welcomed and this vibrant city has a lot to offer. This evening, witness the incredible Phare Cambo- by your Captain and crew. Set sail to My Tho in the Mekong Delta, and this evening, dian Circus, a spectacle of acrobatics, theatre and music. Phare is an NGO founded by enjoy your first dinner on board with your fellow travellers. Meals: B, L, D Cambodian refugees to assist disadvantaged young people by teaching them perform- ing arts. Meals: B, L DAY 10 – My Tho – Sa Dec: This morning you will be taken to the village of Đat Dua, where you will visit a coconut and other fruits candy workshop. Then, visit the Tan Long DAY 17 – Siem Reap: Today, start with a visit to the , the last capital of the Pagoda. Return to the star-ship and sail to Sa Dec. Meals: B, L, D . The fortified city enclosing residences of priest, officials of the palace and military, as well as buildings for administering the kingdom. The city of Angkor DAY 11 – Sa Dec – My An Hung – Hong Ngu: Thom consists of a square of 1.9 miles long on each side, a laterite wall 26 feet in height Start your day with a visit to the Chinese congregational house in Kien An Cung. After- around the city encloses an area 360 acres. After the tour, visit the sacred temple of Ta wards, visit the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel, L’A- Prohm, which is overgrown by jungle trees. Meals: B, L mant, 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 EmeraldPLUS, you will have a DAY 18 – Departs Siem Reap: Rise early and embark on a fascinating journey to Angkor chance to visit this lovely and unspoiled place. Meals: B, L, D Wat. This UNESCO Heritage Site is known for its elaborate decorations and intricate carv- ings throughout. Enjoy a sun rise views and take the opportunity to capture quintessen- DAY 12 – Hong Ngu – An Long – Long Khanh: tial pictures of Angkor Wat. Return to the hotel and enjoy the day at leisure. This This morning is at leisure for you to explore on your own or take part on the Discover- evening, enjoy a farewell dinner together with a performance. Meals: B, D MORE - optional tour (at additional expense) of the Ramsar Bird Sanctuary. In the after- noon, embark on a visit to the Long Khanh Island. There, you will visit a local family and DAYS 19 & 20 – Siem Reap Farewell: After breakfast, you will be transferred to the air- learn about scarf weaving. Then, visit the Hoa Hao Buddhist pagoda and a grapefruit port and return home with memories of light enrichening experiences of your amazing garden. Return to the star-ship and this evening be delighted by a Lion Dance perform- adventure. Meals: B ance onboard. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 13 – Hong Ngu – Vietnam / Cambodia Border Crossing – Phnom Penh: As part of EmeraldPLUS, visit a unique family-owned Lanh My A silk producing factory. The silk 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 as you embark one on a 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 Cambo- dia. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 14 – Phnom Penh: Wake up in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. The city was once known as the “Pearl of ”, but it was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge in 1975. This morning, learn more about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of Cam-

Phnom Penh, Cambodia Seven nights accommodations aboard an

EmeraldBuilt: 2019 Speed: 15.5 mphHarmony Cabins: 42 Length: 239 ft. Crew: 40

Sun Deck Public Areas and Ship Amenities

1 Sun Deck with Deck Chairs* 8 Horizon Bar & Lounge 1 2 Retractable Sun Shade Roof 9 Lotus Lounge 2 3 3 Games Area 10 Reflections Restaurant 4 4 Walking Track 11 Fitness Area Daytime Pool & Bar Guist Self-service Laundry Pool Deck 5 12 410 408 406 404 402 6 Wheel House 13 Wellness Area 410 408 406 404 402 7 Reception 14 Hairdresser

410 408 406 404 402 5 409 407 405 403 401 Floor-to-ceiling window Floor-to-ceiling glass with open-air system

409 407 405 403 401 Bedside table 410 408 406 404 402 BalconyBalcony Floor-to-ceiling glass Queen BalconyBalcony TVTV size bed Sliding glass door 409410407408 405406 403404 401402 Bedside table 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 TVTV TVTV Queen size bed Horizon Deck Bedside table LoungeLounge Sliding glass door 409 407 405 403 401 Sliding door 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 room partition

LoungeLounge Bedside table BathroomBathroom 409 407 405 403 401 WardrobeWardrobe 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 Lounge 313 311 309 307 305 303 301 JacuzziJacuzzi bed BathroomBathroom ShowerShower

ShowerShower WardrobeWardrobe 313 314311 312309 310307 308305 306303 304301 302 8 7 6 313314311312309310307308305306303304301302 Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite Grand Balcony Suite 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 452ft2 398ft2 214 313212 311210 309208 320607 305204 320203 301 CAT SA CAT S Vista Deck 313 311 309 307 305 303 301 213 211214 209212 207210 205208 203206 201204 202

213 211 209 207 205 203 201 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 Sliding window PortholesPortholes

213 211 209 207 205 203 201 Bedside table Bedside table 10 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 TVTV TVTV Twin bedsTwin beds 104 102 9 Twin bedsTwin beds 213 211 209 207 205 203 201 104 102 Bedside table Bedside table

BathroomBathroom 103 101 213 211 209 207 205 203 201 BathroomBathroom WardrobeWardrobe 104 102 ShowerShower ShowerShower WardrobeWardrobe Riviera Deck 103 101 104 102 103 101 Panorama Balcony Suite Emerald Stateroom 12 11 104 102 273ft2 256ft2 103 101 CAT AP CAT A CAT B CAT D 103 101 14 *Due to safety, the Sun Deck will be closed when travelling under low bridges. Please note: The cabin and deck plans, sizes and photographs are an indication only and are subject to variation.

Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River Cruises - Included Riviera Vista Horizon Pool Deck This nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel your Deck Deck Deck trip. The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have to CAT D CAT B CAT A CAT AP CAT S CAT SA be notified at least one day prior to departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness or the illness or death of an immediate family member, TPP will provide a refund for any unused services Emerald Emerald Emerald Emerald Grand Owner’s after the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emer- Stateroom Panorama Panorama Panorama Balcony One-bedroom gency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation Balcony Suite Balcony Suite Balcony Suite Suite Suite is included ONLY if your air tickets are purchased through Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Please review the Plan for details on coverage. 2020 DEPART USA FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP) February 13 $6,269 $7,119 $7169 $7,719 $8,369 $9,269 • 91 days or more ...... Deposit Amount • 90 days to day of departure ...... 100% of the total tour Terms and conditions: All prices per person sharing a twin Stateroom or Suite. • No refund on unused portions of the tour Guaranteed Share Program is only available on Riviera and Vista Deck Plan and benefits offered and administered by Trip Mate, Inc.

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