DiscoverMORE
Designed to deepen your experience, Emerald DiscoverMORE experiences are small group excursions that complement your included tours. With limited group numbers, pre-booking is highly recommended to secure your place and ensure a seamless journey where you can simply relax and enjoy.
Please note, that while some reservations can be made on board, availability and pricing may vary. Each DiscoverMORE excursion is thoughtfully arranged for you, with coach transfers, a local guide and entrance fees included, plus tastings where applicable. For more information, detailed inclusions, and to add DiscoverMORE excursions to your journey, please contact Emerald Reservations or your local Travel Advisor.
Hoi An, Vietnam
Vietnam
Hoi An
EWHH: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia
EWUL: Grand Tour of Indochina
Hoi An Memories Show – from $127 per person
Travel through the history of Hoi An at the Hoi An Memories Show. Featuring more than 500 actors and dancers performing 400 years of history on a 25,000 square metre outdoor stage you’ll be mesmerised at the scale and theatrics of the 75–minute show.
Includes: Local guide • Transfers
Duration: 2.5 hours Activity Level: Moderate
EWHH: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia
EWUL: Grand Tour of Indochina
NEW Red Bridge Cooking Class – from $139 per person
Indulge in the wonderful flavours of Vietnamese cooking with a handson class at the Red Bridge Cooking School. Begin at Hoi An’s morning market, selecting fresh ingredients alongside your chef, before boarding the school’s boat along the Thu Bon River. Explore the herb garden, then enjoy a hands-on cooking class crowned with a delicious self-made lunch.
Includes: Local guide • Transfers • Lunch
Duration: 3.5 hours Activity Level: Moderate
EWHH: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia
EWUL: Grand Tour of Indochina
Hoi An Rural Life – from $116 per person
Head into the tranquil countryside for an unforgettable cycling tour of Hoi An’s hidden regions. Explore ancient temples and water coconut forests, meander through communal organic gardens — even lending a hand with the local work! Paddle to lunch in a traditional basket boat before being rewarded with a delicious local feast.
Includes: Cycling tour • Local guide • Transfers • Lunch
Duration: 6.5 hours Activity Level: Active
EWHH: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia
EWUL: Grand Tour of Indochina
NEW Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise – from $125 per person
Your evening experience begins at 4pm as you board a motorised boat for a relaxing river cruise along the Thu Bon. Cast off from the town centre and watch the World Heritage-listed trading houses fade from view. The boat cruises towards the sea, passing smaller estuaries surrounded by leafy palm trees and dotted with local houses. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot local fishermen gracefully casting their massive nets for the evening’s catch. For a closer look, climb into a bamboo basket boat known as a thung chai for an entertaining paddle. The cruise draws to a close in the last light of day. Watch the sky turn brilliant shades of purple and orange as the sun sets over the river, before returning to shore for the evening.
Includes: Sunset drinks • River cruise • Transfer Duration: 3 hours Activity Level: Easy
EWHH: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia
EWUL: Grand Tour of Indochina
My Son Historic Kingdom – from $72 per person
Visit the World Heritage-listed ruins of My Son, where you’ll discover the fascinating Cham culture, its rulers and their impressive reign. Take a moment to soak up the atmosphere and imagine what My Son was like in its heyday.
Includes: Local guide • Transfers
Duration: 3.5 hours Activity Level: Moderate
Ho Chi Minh City
All Itineraries excluding EWCS and EWVC/EWVL (Cruise only)
Saigon Street Food Tour – from $111 per person
Get ready for an unforgettable night out in Ho Chi Minh City. This evening, join your guide on an incredible food discovery walking tour through the streets of Saigon, sampling a variety of delicious local foods from different restaurants and food stands featuring some of the city’s best dishes.
Includes: Local guide • Food tasting
Duration: 4.5 hours Activity Level: Moderate
All Itineraries excluding EWCS and EWVC/EWVL (Cruise only)
Saigon After Dark by Vintage Jeep – from $212 per person
Ho Chi Minh City shines at night and there’s no better way to experience its vibrant street food scene than from a vintage US Army Jeep. Stop at local restaurants for food and drinks, browse the night flower market and conclude the evening at a rooftop bar, taking in a panoramic view of the city over a final nightcap.
Includes: Local guide • Food tasting Duration: 4 hours Activity Level: Moderate
Tan Chau or An Long
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Tam Nong Or Tra Su Bird Sanctuary – from $129 per person
Vietnam’s magical 1500-hectare Tam Nong Bird Sanctuary
This Ramsar bird sanctuary sits within the Tram Chim National Park, home to an astounding number of wading birds believed to represent a quarter of Vietnam’s entire bird population.
Tra Su Bird Sanctuary in Tra Su Forest
Travel by sampan through endless tranquil waterways, flanked by mangroves and lush greenery. Spanning 850 hectares, this ecological haven is home to more than 100 species of water birds and a remarkable variety of fauna and flora. A local guide will lead you along narrow channels by paddle boat, weaving through the gnarled, sunken forest in search of its most extraordinary wildlife.
Includes: Local guide
Duration: 3.5 hours Activity Level: Active
Please note: Not recommended for guests with limited mobility
With limited places available, secure your spot on your chosen DiscoverMORE activities before you travel.
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
All Itineraries
Koh Oknha Tei and Silk Farm Discovery – from $55 per person
Board a ferry and cross the Mekong River to Koh Oknha Tei Island. Travel by tuk-tuk through local villages, learning about farmers’ lives with a stop at a villager’s home for local fruit tasting. Continue to Chamka Snae Silk Craft to witness the entire silk creation process –from the life cycle of the silk worm and harvesting of cocoons, to the creation of beautiful weavings on wooden hand looms. Best of all, you may find a handmade souvenir of what you watched being made.
Includes: Local guide • Transfers
Duration: 2.5 hours Activity Level: Moderate
All Itineraries
NEW Samai Distillery – from $139 per person
Embark on an immersive journey through the art of rum-making at Samai, Cambodia’s first premium rum distillery. Discover the meticulous process behind handcrafted local rums, each a testament to the unique flavour profiles and character drawn from Cambodia’s rich terroir and natural resources. Explore the raw materials, savour signature rum tastings and uncover the secrets of creative rum cocktails. Then put your skills to the test in a hands-on bartending session led by an expert mixologist, where you’ll craft your own cocktails. Finally, soak up the vibrant atmosphere of the free-flow bar, accompanied by Latin music and a selection of cold cuts, before returning to Emerald Harmony.
Includes: Local guide • Transfers • Food and Drink Tasting
Duration: 2.5 hours Activity Level: Moderate
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Craft Beer Adventure by Remork – from $180 per person
Travel around Phnom Penh by local remork, visiting multiple breweries to tour their facilities and sample their craft beers alongside some delicious local pub grub. Try tasting boards of Cambodia’s best-selling craft beers from across the city to determine your favourite. The tour includes lively visits to an underground brewery, cosy beer gardens and personal brewery tours with the brewers themselves when available, giving you the perfect opportunity to mix with locals and expats at their favourite neighbourhood hangouts.
Includes: Local guide • Transfers • Food and Drink Tasting
Duration: 2.5 hours Activity Level: Moderate
Siem Reap
All Itineraries excluding Cruise only (EWVC/EWVL)
NEW Local Fare At Phare Circus – from $90 per person
Nestled between Phare Boutique and the big top, Phare Café serves drinks, snacks and delicious Asian-inspired meals. Begin your evening at the Cambodian Street Food Festival, where your voucher grants you a table to enjoy dinner and drinks from a selection of Cambodian and other Asian specialties, all whilst soaking up the preshow performances. Dining here means you are further supporting the wonderful work and mission of Phare’s social enterprise.
Includes: Local guide • Transfers • Dinner
Duration: 1.5 hours Activity level: Easy
Please note: This excursion is only available in the evening
All Itineraries excluding Cruise only (EWVC/EWVL)
Gondola Boat ride at Banyon with drinks – from $169 per person
Cruise the moat of Angkor Thom in a private gondola paddle boat, gliding along the tranquil waters that embrace the ancient city wall. Sip sparkling wine and savour delicious canapés as you take in the stunning scenery on a leisurely 40-minute paddle out to the southwest corner of the wall. Watch the sun sink below the horizon from your gondola before returning to the South Gate of the city.
Includes: Gondola boat tour • Local guide • Transfers
Duration: 2.5 hours Activity Level: Moderate
Please note: This excursion is only available in the evening
All Itineraries excluding Cruise only (EWVC/EWVL)
Siem Reap Countryside by Vespa – from $235 per person
Riding on the back of an iconic Vespa scooter, this is a tour like no other. Travelling in style, you’ll be whisked to the most authentic and fun experiences that Siem Reap has to offer. Leave the tourists behind as you venture into the Cambodian countryside, where the splendour of the striking surroundings and its warm and welcoming local people reveal a fascinating new side to Cambodia beyond the temples. Exotic foods, drinks and experiences invite you to discover Khmer life just as the Khmer people live it every day.
Includes: Local guide • Vespa ride
Duration: 3 hours Activity Level: Active
Mobility note: Not recommended for guests with limited mobility
All Itineraries excluding Cruise only (EWVC/EWVL)
Banteay Srei Temple and Apopo – from $65 per person
This afternoon, travel to the “gem” of the Angkor area – the enchanting and beautifully preserved temple of Banteay Srei. The so-called “Citadel of the Women” was built between the 11th and 13th centuries and remains the best preserved temple in Cambodia, displaying some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art. This small yet extraordinary temple is noted for its truly remarkable basreliefs depicting the Hindu god Shiva, and is unique in all of Angkor in being constructed of distinctive pink sandstone. Continue to the APOPO visitor centre for an exclusive tour of this fascinating and life-saving organisation. Spend up to an hour learning about the devastating impact of explosives buried throughout the Cambodian countryside and gain first-hand experience of this ingenious and lifechanging creative solution.
Includes: Local guide • Transfers
Duration: 3 hours Activity Level: Active
* Please note – Prices are quoted in New Zealand. Local pricing is subject to currency conversion and fluctuations. Emerald DiscoverMORE tours and excursions are available on select itineraries and departures, as communicated. Full details and pricing will be released at least 3 months prior to departure and can be booked via your local Travel Advisor or Emerald Cruises & Tours reservations. Some excursions must be pre-booked prior to departure while others can be booked on board your cruise, subject to availability. All excursions are subject to availability and minimum guest participation requirements. Emerald Cruises & Tours reserves the right to change or cancel DiscoverMORE excursions at any time. Refunds are not available for change of mind, illness, or other personal circumstances once on board. All other terms as per standard published brochure/website conditions.
Samai rum distillery, Cambodia
All Itineraries excluding Cruise only (EWVC/EWVL)
Khmer Village Cooking Class – from $166 person
Uncover the secrets of Khmer cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in the heart of Siem Reap. Join a local chef to prepare a traditional meal step by step, from selecting the freshest ingredients at a bustling local market to cooking them in an authentic traditional village kitchen. Savour your delicious creations and fully embrace the warmth and richness of Khmer culture throughout the experience.
Includes: Local guide • Transfers • Food tasting Duration: 3 hours Activity Level: Moderate
All Itineraries excluding Cruise only (EWVC/EWVL)
Tonle Sap and Lotus Textiles – from $55 per person
The Tonle Sap is the largest lake in South East Asia and a World Heritage-listed Biosphere site, celebrated for its remarkable ecology and endangered flora and fauna. Of vital importance to the Cambodians who live and fish on its waters, this extraordinary lake is fed by rivers that reverse direction twice a year, bottoming out during the dry season before swelling by over 10 metres in the wet season. You’ll have a wonderful opportunity to visit the local floating villages on the lake and experience the fascinating lifestyle of their inhabitants. Before returning to your hotel, stop in at local Cambodian handicraft factory Samato Lotus Textiles to discover the remarkable range of products crafted from the lotus flower.
Includes: Local guide • Transfers
Duration: 3.5 hours Activity Level: Active
Please note: This tour is seasonal and is only offered August through to early March depending on water levels.
All Itineraries excluding Cruise only (EWVC/EWVL)
Cambodian Street Food Discovery – from $143 per person
Tonight, sample the incredible offerings of Siem Reap’s famous street food hawkers. Begin at the Street 60 night market on the outskirts of town, before heading to the Sombai rice wine workshop to sample a wonderful selection of spirits crafted from fermented rice. Continue the culinary adventure around Wat Damnak, where bustling eateries serve some of Siem Reap’s most popular and flavoursome BBQ meat street food. Explore the many food stalls lining the streets around Psar Chas (Old Market), before rounding off the evening at one of Pub Street’s best loved ice cream shops.
Includes: Local guide • Transfers • Tasting Duration: 3 hours Activity Level: Moderate Please note: This excursion is only available in the evening
All Itineraries excluding Cruise only (EWVC/EWVL)
Senteurs D’ Angkor Workshop – from $120 per person
Visit this beautiful botanical garden to discover Cambodia’s herbs, spices and fruits, and watch locals at work in workshops dedicated to preserving the traditional arts and crafts of Cambodia. Guided by the enticing scents and flavours of Cambodia, explore the different workshop stations where local artisans handcraft coconut oil soap, natural cosmetics, subtly scented balms, aromatic candles and their distinctive packaging – the “smok” and “krebei riel” boxes. Try your hand at making your own lip balm and packaging to take home as a cherished keepsake.
Includes: Local guide • Transfers • Small gift
Duration: 3.5 hours Activity Level: Easy Laos
Luang Prabang
EWHL: Wonders of Indochina & the Mekong
EWUL: Grand Tour of Indochina
EWHS: Indochina Mekong Journey
Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center Natural Dyeing Class
– from $194 per person
Set in lush tropical gardens on the banks of the Mekong, the Living Crafts Centre is the perfect place to discover the fascinating world of Lao textiles and handicrafts. Breathing life into the concept of “East Meets West”, the Centre brings together skilled Master Weavers and experienced teachers to share the rich textile traditions and beautifully preserved traditional crafts of Laos. Try your hand at natural cloth dyeing using traditional techniques and bring home a truly unique and one-of-a-kind souvenir to treasure.
Includes: Local guide • Transfers
Duration: 3.5 hours Activity Level: Moderate
EWHL: Wonders of Indochina & the Mekong
EWUL: Grand Tour of Indochina
EWHS: Indochina Mekong Journey
Ban Chan (Lao Pottery House) Pottery lesson including lunch – from $166 per person
Travel by local tuk-tuk and ferry to the small village of Ban Chan Nua. After a short tour of the village exploring its rich history in pottery production – including the pottery centre, a traditional kiln and the brick factory – try your hand at creating a unique clay souvenir using traditional Lao pottery techniques. As the firing process takes at least two weeks, you’ll be invited to select a beautifully finished piece from a prepared selection to take home.
Includes: Local guide • Transfers • Small gift
Duration: 3.5 hours Activity Level: Moderate
Vang Vieng
EWHS: Indochina Mekong Journey
Long Tail Boat Cruise – from $28 per person
Enjoy a 30-minute long-tail boat cruise along the Nam Song River, gliding past the township of Vang Vieng and out into the countryside, taking in the spectacular scenery from a completely different angle.
Includes: Transfers • Boat ride
Duration: 45 minutes Activity Level: Moderate
Laos
Ban Chan (Lao Pottery House)
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Emerald DiscoverMORE excursions are subject to availability and may not take place if the minimum number of attendees is not met. Emerald Cruises & Tours reserves the right to change or cancel DiscoverMORE excursions at any time.