Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Siem Reap
You'll arrive in Siem Reap and check into your luxury hotel for a three-night stay. The afternoon and early evening are yours to settle in and relax at your own pace. Later, you'll meet your tour director and other travelers at a welcome briefing followed by dinner together.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome briefing with Scenic Tour Director
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2
Siem Reap
Start with a champagne buffet breakfast at the hotel. You can choose your own activity for the morning: explore Banteay Srei Temple from the 10th century, visit the Landmine Museum, try hands-on crafts at Senteurs d'Angkor, or sail on Tonle Sap Lake to a floating village. This afternoon you'll head to Angkor Wat for photography during the ideal light. Tonight you'll have VIP seating at Phare Circus to see Cambodian performers tell stories through theatre, music, dance and circus.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel
- Visit Angkor Wat
- VIP premium reserved seating at Phare Circus performance
Optional Activities
- Explore 10th-century Banteay Srei Temple (Scenic Freechoice)
- Visit Landmine Museum (Scenic Freechoice)
- Hands-on workshop at Senteurs d'Angkor - soap, cosmetics, candles, spices production (Scenic Freechoice)
- Sail on Tonle Sap Lake and visit floating village - July to February (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Banteay Srei Temple Landmine Museum Senteurs d'Angkor Tonle Sap Lake Angkor Wat Phare Circus - Day 3
Siem Reap
Rise early for a sunrise viewing over Angkor Wat, then enjoy champagne breakfast from a local bakery school supported by Scenic. From there you'll visit Ta Prohm Temple with its jungle atmosphere, then explore Angkor Thom and the multi-faced Bayon Temple. The afternoon is free to wander Siem Reap markets or relax at your hotel. Tonight you'll attend an exclusive private gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with free-flow drinks and Apsara dancers performing under candlelit ruins.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast at temple location with food prepared by Scenic-sponsored NGO-supported local bakery school), Dinner (Private gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers performance under candlelit temple ruins and free-flow drinks)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - sunrise viewing over Angkor Wat
- Champagne breakfast at temple location prepared by NGO-supported local bakery school
- Visit Ta Prohm Temple
- Visit Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Scenic Enrich - private gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple
- Apsara dancers performance
- Free-flow drinks at gala dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap markets in afternoon
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Temple Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Prasat Kravan - Day 4
Siem Reap to Kampong Cham
After a coach transfer to Kampong Cham, you'll pass through rural Cambodia visiting the Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei and stopping at a stone cutters village. Then you'll board the Scenic Spirit and enjoy a cocktail reception with the cruise director. You can explore the ship's amenities and settle into your suite. Your personal butler begins service tonight along with the welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner aboard Scenic Spirit)
Included Activities
- Visit Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei
- Visit Kampong Thom
- Visit stone cutters village
- Cocktail reception with Cruise Director
- Welcome dinner aboard Scenic Spirit
Landmarks Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei Kampong Thom - Day 5
Kampong Cham
You'll wake as the ship approaches Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda with Mekong River views. After learning about novice monk life from locals, you'll sail back to Kampong Cham. This afternoon pick from several freechoice options: visit Phnom Pros pagoda with its Buddha Garden and local monkeys, check out Wat Nokor Bachey's unique blend of temple styles, explore Kampong Cham's history including French colonial buildings and markets, visit a rubber plantation and betel nut village, or head to remote Koh Penh Village by local transport. Or simply relax in your suite with sunset views over the Mekong as you sail to Angkor Ban.
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Hanchey hilltop pagoda and monastery
- Learn about novice monk life from locals
Optional Activities
- Visit Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda with Buddha Garden and monkey troop (Scenic Freechoice)
- Visit Wat Nokor Bachey blending Angkorian and modern temple architecture (Scenic Freechoice)
- Explore Kampong Cham history and industry including French colonial shop houses, Central Market, rubber plantation and betel nut village (Scenic Freechoice)
- Visit remote Koh Penh Village on Bamboo Island by local remork, bamboo bridge or ferry (Scenic Freechoice)
- Private dining in suite or on balcony
Landmarks Wat Hanchey Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Koh Penh Village - Day 6
Angkor Ban - Oknha Tey - Phnom Penh
Start the morning by walking through Angkor Ban to see the historical wooden houses, then stop at a local home to get a sense of how people actually live there. You'll head to a pagoda where you'll receive a Buddhist blessing and take part in an alms ceremony. After that, the boat sails downstream to Oknha Tey island so you can watch artisans at work with traditional silk weaving. Once back on board, there's free time to either learn how to wear a Cambodian scarf or spend time at the Wellness Centre if you want to relax. The evening wraps up with Sundowners cocktails on the sundeck, a cultural performance, and dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch aboard Scenic Spirit), Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Angkor Ban's historical rural wooden houses
- Visit to local home and meeting with homeowner to learn about culture and daily life
- Visit to local Buddhist pagoda with segregated excursion
- Traditional blessing from a monk
- Learning how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda
- Participation in alms ceremony contributing to monks' daily meal
- Sailing downstream to Oknha Tey island
- Tuk tuk travel to silk weaving farm
- Learning about silk production process
- Scenic Sundowners cocktail reception on sundeck
- Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation
Optional Activities
- Learning how to make and wear the Cambodian scarf
- Wellness Centre pampering
- Beauty Salon treatments
Landmarks Angkor Ban Oknha Tey Phnom Penh 
- Day 7
Phnom Penh
After breakfast, you'll choose your Phnom Penh activity: journey to the Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum for insight into Khmer Rouge history, take a hands-on cooking class shopping at a local market and cooking your own lunch, explore French colonial architecture by tuk tuk and visit Central Market, or combine activities. Return to the ship for lunch with the afternoon free. Tonight you'll do the exclusive Phnom Penh by City Lights tour exploring the capital's nightlife, then visit a local rum distillery for a private tour and tasting with drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch aboard Scenic Spirit)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch aboard Scenic Spirit
- Scenic Enrich - Phnom Penh by City Lights nighttime tour
- Visit local rum distillery with private tour and tasting
Optional Activities
- Journey to Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (Scenic Freechoice)
- Hands-on cooking class with local chef at bustling market, cook own lunch (Scenic Freechoice)
- Explore French colonial architecture and history by remork, shop at Art Deco Central Market (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market - Day 8
Phnom Penh to Vietnam Border
This morning you'll visit the Royal Palace with the Silver Pagoda, built in the 1860s and still the official residence of Cambodia's King. Back on the Scenic Spirit, you'll sail away from Phnom Penh toward the Vietnamese border. The afternoon is relaxing with access to the ship's library, lounge with wine, pool, or your private suite and balcony. After immigration clearance at the border, you'll enjoy a themed dinner on the sundeck with a lion dance performed by locals.
- Meals
- Dinner (Fantastically themed dinner with lion dance performance by locals)
Included Activities
- Included visit to Royal Palace with Silver Pagoda
- Scenic Spirit departure from Phnom Penh
- Dinner aboard Scenic Spirit
- Lion dance performance by locals on Sundeck
Optional Activities
- Relax in Scenic Spirit library
- Unwind in Scenic Spirit lounge with wine
- Swim in ship's pool
- Relax in private suite and balcony
Landmarks Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 9
Tan Chau, Vietnam
Start with optional gym, yoga or sauna, then explore around Tan Chau with freechoice options: travel by sampan through Tra Su Bird Sanctuary with its mangroves and over 100 waterbird species, experience rural life on Evergreen Island visiting a Cao Dai temple by three-wheeled rickshaw, or take a speedboat to Chau Doc city and Tay An temple then sampan through Vinh Te canal to a fish farm. End the day with a cocktail by the pool on the ship overlooking the Mekong as you sail to Sa Dec.
Optional Activities
- On-board gym session
- Early morning yoga class
- Visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary in Tra Su Forest by sampan (Scenic Freechoice)
- Visit Evergreen Island with local farmers and ride xe loi bicycle rickshaw (Scenic Freechoice)
- Visit brightly colored Cao Dai temple (Scenic Freechoice)
- Board speedboat to Chau Doc city (Scenic Freechoice)
- Visit Tay An temple at foot of Sam Mountain (Scenic Freechoice)
- Sampan cruise on Vinh Te canal (Scenic Freechoice)
- Visit family-operated fish farm (Scenic Freechoice)
- Sauna session
- Cocktail by pool
Landmarks Tra Su Bird Sanctuary Tra Su Forest Evergreen Island Cao Dai temple Chau Doc Tay An temple Sam Mountain Vinh Te canal 
- Day 10
Sa Dec to Cai Be
In Sa Dec, you'll board a sampan to explore the wet market meeting sellers and viewing local goods. Visit the grand home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, a Chinese merchant who inspired Marguerite Duras' novel, with your guide explaining this tragic love story. After lunch on the ship sailing downstream to Cai Be, you can choose your afternoon activity: take a sampan to Tan Phong island with tropical fruit orchards and water hyacinth weaving, ride a motorized buggy through orchards sampling fruits, enjoy afternoon tea at a French colonial house with live music, or join a hands-on cocktail making class aboard. Watch the sunset before your farewell dinner as you sail to My Tho.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch aboard Scenic Spirit), Dinner (Farewell dinner with crew aboard Scenic Spirit)
Included Activities
- Explore Sa Dec wet market by sampan
- Visit home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le
- Expert guide tour of L'Amant inspiration site
- Lunch aboard Scenic Spirit
- Farewell dinner with crew aboard Scenic Spirit
Optional Activities
- Sampan to Tan Phong island with tropical fruit orchards, water hyacinth weaving workshop, motorized buggy tour through fruit orchards, cruise to Cai Be town cottage industry (Scenic Freechoice)
- Afternoon tea at Le Longanier French colonial restaurant with local band performance (Scenic Freechoice)
- Hands-on cocktail/mocktail making class aboard with fresh local ingredients (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Sa Dec wet market Home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le Tan Phong island Cai Be Le Longanier - Day 11
My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
You'll bid farewell to the Scenic Spirit and drive 90 minutes to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you'll visit the War Museum for historical context. Then check into your historic hotel in District One near the Opera House for a two-night stay. Tonight choose your dining: ride a Vespa with a driver stopping at local spots for street food and drinks, dine at Mandarine Restaurant in Hue imperial court style, eat at Noir Dining in the Dark supporting the blind community, tour Saigon's street food and bars by vintage Jeep, or enjoy the buffet at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Scenic Freechoice Dining - multiple options)
Included Activities
- Visit War Museum
- Orientation tour of hotel and District One
Optional Activities
- Vespa ride at night through Saigon traffic with stops at best local spots for authentic street food and unlimited drinks (Scenic Freechoice Dining)
- Dine at Mandarine Restaurant in Hue imperial court style (Scenic Freechoice Dining)
- Dine at Noir Dining in the Dark - closed Mondays (Scenic Freechoice Dining)
- Street food and bars of Saigon on Vintage Jeep (Scenic Freechoice Dining)
- Buffet 19 at hotel (Scenic Freechoice Dining)
Landmarks War Museum Opera House 
- Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you'll travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and spend the morning learning about the hidden network where Viet Cong soldiers hid during the war. Return to the city for a Pho lunch with the afternoon free to explore on your own. Later you'll visit the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential House famous for the 1975 tank images that marked the war's end. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pho lunch), Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travelers)
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Learn about tunnel network and Viet Cong history
- Pho lunch
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Farewell dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Reunification Palace - Day 13
Departure
After checkout, head to the airport to depart Vietnam for your home or next adventure. You'll leave with plenty of photos and memories from Cambodia and Vietnam.
