11 EmeraldPLUS The EmeraldPLUS programme provides a rare insight into what makes each wondrous destination tick, and is sure to be a highlight of your time aboard Emerald Harmony. Once-in-a-lifetime events, guided tours, and in-depth interactions with local communities are just some of the activities you can look forward to. Experience first-hand ancient Buddhist traditions, enjoy exclusive cultural performances on board your luxury Star-Ship, or savour the region’s culinary highlights with a sumptuous royal dinner menu, and much more. These extra-special excursions and activities help you uncover rare sights and authentic, hidden gems that you might not have otherwise discovered. As you explore the majestic Mekong River and beyond, you’ll discover a selection of unforgettable EmeraldPLUS experiences and excursions. While navigating through Vietnam, savour dinner at KOTO (Know One, Teach One), a unique vocational restaurant in Hanoi, established to train and educate local disadvantaged children. Amid the Mekong Delta, visit a local Cao Dai temple to learn more about this little-known southern Vietnamese religion, and ride a Xe Loi, a unique form of transport in the Mekong Delta. While anchored in Tan Chau, enjoy a traditional Lion Dance, performed exclusively on board. As you discover Cambodia, you’ll thrill to an evening remork (local Tuk-Tuk) ride through Phnom Penh, taking in the capital’s magical city lights or, in Siem Reap, witness the Phare Cambodian Circus, where a heady mix of acrobatics, music and dance present a uniquely Cambodian story. You can also relish an immersive experience and dinner at a renowned Cambodian Handicraft Centre, accompanied by a traditional Apsara dance performance. And as you explore Laos, you’ll have a rare opportunity to embrace the local spirituality and timeless traditions of this captivating country. Experience a sacred Baci, or ‘Spirit Calling’ ceremony in Luang Prabang, the spiritual heart of Laos, and receive a personal blessing from a Buddhist monk. Top: Apsara dance performance, Cambodia Left: Reaching Out project in Hoi An, Vietnam Right: Phare Circus performance, Siem Reap, Cambodia BACK TO CONTENTS CLICK HERE to book online, call 0161 768 6954 or contact your local travel agent
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