Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and settle into your luxury colonial hotel for two nights. The rest of your day is open, so take time to rest from travel and explore the city on your own terms. It's a good chance to get acclimated to local time and wander around at your own pace to get a feel for the area.
- Day 2
Hanoi
Pick one of three morning experiences: tour the History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison, check out Ho Chi Minh Quarter and Temple of Literature with a stop for egg coffee, or head to the pottery village of Bat Trang to learn about Vietnamese crafts. Later that afternoon, you'll take an electric car tour through the old quarter. The evening wraps up with a water puppet performance featuring VIP seating and backstage access.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Visit National Museum of Vietnamese History and Hoa Lo Prison, OR Ho Chi Minh Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature and local coffee shop experience, OR Ancient village of Bat Trang with pottery workshop, ancestor worship explanation and rice pancake lunch preparation
- Electric car tour through Hanoi's old quarter
- Scenic Enrich: Hanoi water puppet performance with VIP seating and backstage pass
Landmarks National Museum of Vietnamese History Hoa Lo Prison Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Temple of Literature Old Quarter - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
After breakfast you'll check out and travel four hours through farmland in the Red River Delta to reach Halong Bay. Once there, you'll board the luxury Bhaya Soul cruise ship for a two-night voyage through this UNESCO World Heritage site. The ship accesses remote areas that day-trip visitors can't reach.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Four-hour transfer through Red River Delta to Halong Bay
- Check-in to luxury cruise ship Bhaya Soul
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 4
Halong Bay
Start your morning with a Tai Chi lesson on the sun deck as the ship sails deeper. Then you'll kayak through limestone cave systems and bike around Cat Ba Island. Back on board, there's sunset wine tasting and fine dining, plus you can try squid fishing from the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fine local cuisine in onboard restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson on Sun Deck
- Kayaking through limestone cave system
- Bike ride on Cat Ba Island
- Scenic Sundowners: Wine tasting at sunset
- Squid fishing from the boat
Landmarks Cat Ba Island - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hanoi
The morning brings a relaxing cruise back with lunch and shopping stops along the way. You'll return to Hanoi for an overnight stay and tour the historic bunker at your hotel. For dinner, pick from three options: European comfort food at Angelina in your hotel, a family dinner with a local Hanoian family, or a Vespa foodie tour through the old quarter.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Choice of European comfort food at Angelina, OR traditional family meal with local Hanoian family, OR authentic street food on Vespa foodie tour)
Included Activities
- Morning cruise back to harbour
- Historical bunker tour at hotel
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Angelina restaurant in hotel, OR family dinner with Hanoian family, OR Vespa foodie tour of Old Quarter with authentic street food
- Day 6
Hanoi to Hoi An
After breakfast, head to Hanoi Airport and fly to Danang. You'll drive south past the Marble Mountains to Hoi An, a former trading port, where you'll stay three nights at a resort that includes daily spa sessions. Dinner options include Vietnamese street food, Mango Mango restaurant, or the romantic Field Restaurant set among rice paddies.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Daily included 60-minute spa session (throughout three-night stay)
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Vietnamese street food at Morning Glory Signature Restaurant, OR Mango Mango Restaurant in Ancient Town, OR traditional Vietnamese and fusion cuisine at The Field Hoi An Restaurant and Bar
Landmarks Marble Mountains 
- Day 7
Hoi An
You'll take a walking tour of Hoi An's UNESCO World Heritage Old Quarter, visiting the Japanese Bridge and the central market to experience local life and smells. Lunch features local street food specialties. The afternoon is yours to relax with a spa treatment, swim in the resort pool, or shop at the famous tailors. Evening brings a reception in the Blue Bar with complimentary beer and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local street food specialties including Com Gà, Cao Lau, and Bánh Mì)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An Old Quarter, Japanese Bridge and central market
- Local street food lunch (Com Gà, Cao Lau, Bánh Mì)
- Scenic Sundowners: Drinks reception in Blue Bar with included beer and wine
Optional Activities
- Included spa treatment
- Swimming in resort pool
- Shopping at local tailors
Landmarks Hoi An Old Quarter Japanese Bridge - Day 8
Hoi An
Choose one of four morning activities: explore Champa Kingdom ruins at My Son with a museum visit and lunch, bike to a fishing village to learn net casting in bamboo baskets with a boat trip back, visit the Reaching Out NGO workshop to make traditional lanterns, or cycle to Tra Que Village to help farmers and enjoy a home-cooked meal. The afternoon is free for exploring town on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included with selected Freechoice activity (My Son local lunch, fishing village lunch, or Tra Que home-cooked meal with Bánh Xeo))
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Half-day trip to My Son ancient temple ruins with museum and local lunch, OR bicycle to fishing village with traditional net casting, bamboo basket boat ride and lunch, OR Lantern Making Class at Reaching Out NGO workshop, OR bicycle to Tra Que Village farm with farmers' activities and home-cooked meal
Landmarks My Son Tra Que Village - Day 9
Hoi An to Hue
You'll travel over the scenic Hai Van Pass to Hue, the former imperial capital. Stop at Duc Son Pagoda to meet the nuns and enjoy a vegetarian lunch that supports their orphanage. In the afternoon, explore the Imperial Citadel and its ruins. After checking in, you'll have traditional Vietnamese cuisine served family-style at a private Garden House with Royal Hue court music and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant supporting Duc Son Pagoda orphanage), Dinner (Traditional Vietnamese cuisine served family-style at private Garden House with Royal Hue court music and wine)
Included Activities
- Travel via Hai Van Pass to Hue
- Visit Duc Son Pagoda with nuns
- Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant supporting orphanage
- Visit Hue's Imperial Citadel
- Scenic Enrich: Traditional Vietnamese family-style dinner at private Garden House with Royal Hue court music and wine
Landmarks Duc Son Pagoda Hue Imperial Citadel 
- Day 10
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Following breakfast, you'll visit the Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc, the last independent emperor before French colonization, and explore the grounds. Then you'll head to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After transferring to your hotel, take a leisurely walk around Notre Dame Cathedral, the Opera House, and the Central Post Office.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk around Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House, and Central Post Office
Landmarks Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc Notre Dame Cathedral Opera House Central Post Office - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
In the morning you'll spend time at the Cu Chi Tunnels learning about the hidden network used by Viet Cong soldiers. Return to the city for Pho lunch with the afternoon free. Evening offers four dining choices: a Vespa foodie night tour through Hanoi's Old Quarter, dinner at Mandarine Restaurant, Noir Dining in the Dark to support the blind community, or street food and bars on a Vintage Jeep tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Phó)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels visit and tour
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Vespa night tour with street food and unlimited drinks, OR Mandarine Restaurant featuring individual Vietnamese dishes in Hue imperial court style, OR Noir Dining in the Dark supporting blind and visually impaired community (closed Mondays), OR vintage Jeep street food and bars tour of Saigon, OR Buffet 19 at hotel
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
After breakfast and checkout, you'll visit the War Museum and Reunification Palace, the former South Vietnamese Presidential House. Following lunch, you'll transfer to My Tho to board the luxury Scenic Spirit cruise ship. The evening features a cocktail reception and welcome dinner with complimentary cocktails before settling into your suite for a four-hour sail to Cai Be.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit War Museum
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Cocktail reception and orientation with Cruise Director
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks War Museum Reunification Palace - Day 13
Cai Be to Sa Dec
You'll start with a gourmet champagne buffet breakfast, then choose a morning activity: sampan to Tan Phong Island for water hyacinth weaving and cottage industries, visit Le Longanier French colonial house, or join the onboard bar team for a mixology class. Lunch comes while sailing to Sa Dec, where you'll explore the wet market and the grand home from Marguerite Duras' novel. Watch a lion dance on deck before a six-hour sail to Tan Chau.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Gourmet champagne buffet breakfast), Lunch
Included Activities
- Gourmet champagne buffet breakfast
- Scenic Freechoice: Sampan to Tan Phong Island with water hyacinth weaving workshop, motorised buggy through fruit orchards, and Cái Bè cottage industries, OR morning tea at Le Longanier French colonial house with traditional Vietnamese music performance, OR onboard cocktail/mocktail making class
- Sampan exploration of Sa Dec wet market with local sellers
- Visit to Huynh Thuy Le grand home (inspired Marguerite Duras' L'Amant)
- Lion dance performance on Sundeck
Landmarks Tan Phong Island Sa Dec wet market - Day 14
Tan Chau
Start with optional onboard gym, yoga, or sauna. Pick one of three activities: sampan through Tra Su Bird Sanctuary's mangrove waterways with over 100 waterbird species, traditional farming on Evergreen Island with a visit to a Cao Dai temple, or speedboat to Chau Doc through temples and canals with a fish farm visit. After lunch, relax with spa or beauty services before sailing to the Vietnamese-Cambodian border for an overnight stay. There's downtime before your farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with crew)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Sampan through Tra Su Bird Sanctuary with mangroves and 100+ waterbird species, OR traditional farming on Evergreen Island with xe loi rickshaw and Cao Dai temple visit, OR speedboat to Chau Doc with Tay An temple, Vinh Te canal cruise and fish farm visit
- Wellness Centre or Beauty Salon pampering
Optional Activities
- Optional onboard gym
- Optional yoga class
- Optional sauna
Landmarks Tra Su Bird Sanctuary Evergreen Island Cao Dai temple Chau Doc Tay An temple - Day 15
Cambodian Border to Phnom Penh
You'll clear immigration and arrive in Phnom Penh early morning, then have breakfast before choosing one of three activities: tour the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, take a hands-on cooking class at a market, or explore French architecture and the Art Deco Central Market by tuk tuk. Return to the ship for lunch and free time in the afternoon. Later you'll take the Phnom Penh by City Lights tour followed by an exclusive rum distillery visit with private tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included with cooking class activity (if selected))
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum tour, OR hands-on Cambodian cooking class with market visit and lunch preparation, OR remok (local tuk tuk) tour of French architecture and Central Market
- Scenic Enrich: Phnom Penh by City Lights nighttime tour with exclusive rum distillery private tour and tasting
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market - Day 16
Phnom Penh to Silk Island
You'll take a morning bus to Oudong, Cambodia's ancient capital, to experience monastic life and participate in traditional rituals. After lunch, visit the opulent Royal Palace and famous Silver Pagoda, built in the 1860s and still the official residence of the Cambodian King. Back on the ship you'll watch a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation, then enjoy a Sundowners cocktail reception on the sundeck as the ship sails toward Silk Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bus travel to Oudong, ancient capital
- Monastic experience at peaceful monastery
- Visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
- Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation
- Scenic Sunset Drinks: Sundowner cocktail reception on sundeck
Optional Activities
- Participate in traditional rituals and festivals (if available during visit)
Landmarks Oudong Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 17
Silk Island to Angkor Ban
You'll explore Oknha Tey, known for silk weaving. Travel by traditional tuk tuk to the farm, meet workers, and learn how silk is produced. Return for lunch and free afternoon time to enjoy the pool and cocktails. Later you'll visit Angkor Ban, a small settlement with historic wooden houses over 100 years old that survived Khmer Rouge destruction. Check out a local English teaching school, learn to wear the krama traditional scarf, and sail to Kampong Cham.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Silk farm visit by traditional tuk tuk with worker interaction
- Learn silk production
- Visit Angkor Ban settlement with historic wooden houses
- Visit local English-teaching school
- Learn to wear traditional krama (Cambodian scarf)
Optional Activities
- Swimming in ship pool
- Refreshing cocktails at ship bar
Landmarks Oknha Tey (Silk Island) Angkor Ban - Day 18
Kampong Cham
You'll meet novice monks at Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda, and walk or drive to the top for views during the cruise. Receive a traditional blessing, learn Buddhist prayer practices, and participate in an alms ceremony supporting the monks' meals. Back in Kampong Cham, choose from three afternoon activities: visit mountaintop Phnom Pros pagoda with Buddha Garden, explore Wat Nokor Bachey's blend of Angkorian and new temple architecture, or visit Koh Penh Village on Bamboo Island. Watch the sunset and enjoy a farewell dinner with the crew.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with crew)
Included Activities
- Meet novice monks at Wat Hanchey
- Scenic Enrich: Traditional monk blessing, Buddhist prayer learning, and alms ceremony
- Scenic Freechoice: Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda with Buddha Garden and monkeys, OR Wat Nokor Bachey temple exploration, OR Koh Penh Village on Bamboo Island (accessible by local remork after crossing bamboo bridge or ferry)
Landmarks Wat Hanchey Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Koh Penh Village - Day 19
Kampong Cham to Siem Reap
You'll journey to Siem Reap via stops at Kampong Tom and the Angkorian bridge in Kampong Kdei. Check into your luxury three-night hotel, which blends French-inspired architecture with local interior furnishings. This evening you'll have VIP reserved seating at the Phare Circus, where performers tell uniquely Cambodian stories through theatre, music, dance, and modern circus arts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Journey to Siem Reap via Kampong Tom and Angkorian bridge in Kampong Kdei
- VIP premium reserved seating at Cambodian Phare Circus with Cambodian story performances
Landmarks Kampong Tom Angkorian bridge in Kampong Kdei - Day 20
Siem Reap
After a champagne buffet breakfast, pick one of four activities: explore the 10th-century Banteay Srei Temple and the Landmine Museum, try hands-on workshops at Senteurs d'Angkor making soap and cosmetics, sail Tonle Sap Lake's UNESCO biosphere to visit floating villages (seasonal), or take a tethered balloon flight with views followed by a lotus flower workshop. Later you'll visit Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument. Evening is free for night markets or Pub Street.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast
- Scenic Freechoice: Banteay Srei Temple (10th century) and Landmine Museum, OR Senteurs d'Angkor hands-on workshop (soap, cosmetics, candles), OR Tonle Sap Lake sailing and floating village (July-February), OR tethered balloon flight with Angkor Wat views and lotus flower workshop (not available July-October 2025)
- Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat
Optional Activities
- Evening shopping at night markets
- Evening visit to Pub Street
Landmarks Banteay Srei Temple Landmine Museum Tonle Sap Lake Angkor Wat - Day 21
Siem Reap
Begin early with a Scenic Enrich sunrise over Angkor Wat followed by champagne breakfast at a temple location featuring food from a Scenic-sponsored local bakery school. You'll visit the jungle-covered Ta Prohm Temple, then explore Angkor Thom and its multi-faced Bayon Temple. The afternoon is free to explore markets or relax at your hotel. Your final Scenic Enrich brings an exclusive private gala-themed dinner at Prasat Kravan, a 10th-century temple, with free-flow drinks and an Apsara dancer show by candlelight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast at temple with food from NGO-supported local bakery school), Dinner (Gala-themed dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with free flow drinks and Apsara dancer performance by candlelight)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Early morning sunrise over Angkor Wat with champagne breakfast at temple from NGO-supported local bakery school
- Visit Ta Prohm Temple (jungle covered)
- Visit Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple
- Scenic Enrich: Private gala-themed dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with free flow drinks and Apsara dancer performance
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Siem Reap markets
- Afternoon relaxation at luxury hotel
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Temple Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Prasat Kravan - Day 22
Siem Reap to Luang Prabang
Check out and transfer to Siem Reap Airport, then fly to Luang Prabang, the spiritual capital of Laos. You'll stay three nights at a luxury colonial-style property in a UNESCO heritage city location with lush greenery and island-like decor.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 23
Luang Prabang
You'll visit the city's main temples including Wat Xieng Thong, one of the most important and oldest temples in Laos, and Wat Mai, the city's largest temple. Then explore the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum. A two-hour Mekong River cruise takes you to the Pak Ou Caves, filled with thousands of gold Buddha statues in a limestone cliff. Tonight is yours to shop at the well-known night market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Xieng Thong
- Visit Wat Mai
- Visit National Museum (former Royal Palace)
- Two-hour cruise along Mekong River
- Explore Pak Ou Caves (Tam Ting)
Optional Activities
- Shopping at night market
Landmarks Wat Xieng Thong Wat Mai National Museum Pak Ou Caves - Day 24
Luang Prabang
You'll attend the morning ritual of local monks collecting their daily alms on the streets, then return to the hotel for breakfast. Head to Kuang Si waterfalls, a set of tiered cascades and swimming holes in dense jungle. Stop at a small village to learn about local ethnic minority traditions. Participate in a Scenic Enrich Baci ceremony, a traditional Lao ritual with individual blessings and cotton thread bracelets. Enjoy your farewell dinner this evening while recalling memories from the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Attend morning monk alms ritual
- Journey to Kuang Si waterfalls with swimming holes
- Visit ethnic minority village to learn traditions and culture
- Scenic Enrich: Traditional Baci ceremony with individual blessings and cotton thread bracelets
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks Kuang Si waterfalls - Day 25
Luang Prabang to Bangkok
You'll take in surrounding views from Mt Phousi, a 100-meter hill in the old town peninsula bordered by the Mekong River and Nam Khan River. Say farewell to Laos and fly to Bangkok, where your journey ends on arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mt Phousi for surrounding views
Landmarks Mt Phousi 
