Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi - Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Self-made lunch of local specialties including Bánh Cuon (rice pancakes)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activities: Imperial Citadel and Hoa Lo Prison visit OR Ho Chi Minh Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior viewing), Temple of Literature, Old Quarter exploration, and local egg coffee OR Bat Trang ancient pottery village with interactive ceramic-making and ancestor worship explanation, and self-made Bánh Cuon lunch
- Green electric car tour through Hanoi's Old Quarter
- Water Puppet performance with VIP premium seating and backstage pass
Landmarks Imperial Citadel of Thang Long Hoa Lo Prison Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Temple of Literature Hanoi Old Quarter Bat Trang Village - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer through Red River Delta farmlands
- Boarding of luxury cruise ship Bhaya Soul
Landmarks Halong Bay Red River Delta 
- Day 4
Halong Bay
Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, 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 Sunset Drinks with wine tasting at anchor
- Squid fishing from the boat
Landmarks Cat Ba Island Halong Bay Limestone Caves - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Scenic Freechoice Dining: Angelina Restaurant (Mediterranean cuisine with sidewalk terrace and bar) OR Traditional Vietnamese meal with a Hanoian family in their home OR Vespa tandem food tour of Old Quarter with authentic street food and free-flow drinks)
Included Activities
- Cruise back to Hanoi with lunch and shopping stops
- Historical bunker tour at hotel
- Day 6
Hanoi to Siem Reap
Hanoi to Siem ReapIncluded Activities
- Flight to Siem Reap
- Day 7
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast
- Scenic Freechoice: Banteay Srei Temple and Landmine Museum OR Senteurs d'Angkor workshop with hands-on soap and cosmetic making OR Ta Brak Village walk OR Tonle Sap floating village sail (July-February only) OR Angkor Wildlife Aquarium with marine biologist guide and behind-the-scenes animal care
- Angkor Wat afternoon visit
- Phare Circus performance with VIP premium reserved seating
Landmarks Banteay Srei Temple Landmine Museum Ta Brak Village Tonle Sap Lake Angkor Wildlife Aquarium Angkor Wat Phare Circus - Day 8
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast at Angkor temple supporting NGO bakery school), Lunch, Dinner (Private gala themed dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with free-flow drinks and Apsara dancers performing in front of candlelit temple ruins)
Included Activities
- Early morning sunrise viewing over Angkor Wat
- Champagne breakfast at Angkor temple supporting NGO bakery school
- Ta Prohm Temple visit
- Bayon Temple and Angkor Thom visit
- Private gala dinner at Prasat Kravan with free-flow drinks and Apsara dance performance
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Siem Reap markets
- Afternoon relaxation at luxury hotel
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Temple Bayon Temple Angkor Thom Prasat Kravan - Day 9
Siem Reap to Kampong Cham
Siem Reap to Kampong Cham- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner onboard Scenic Spirit)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Kampong Cham
- Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei visit
- Kampong Thom visit
- Stone cutters village visit
- Cocktail reception with Cruise Director aboard Scenic Spirit
Landmarks Kampong Kdei Bridge Kampong Thom - Day 10
Kampong Cham - Wat Hanchey
Kampong Cham - Wat Hanchey- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wat Hanchey visit with novice monk meeting
- Scenic Freechoice: Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda, Buddha Garden and local monkey troop, then Wat Nokor Bachey temple visit OR Kampong Cham historical French colonial exploration, Central Market, rubber plantation, and betel nut village visit OR Kho Penh Village and Bamboo Island visit for rural farmer life experience
Optional Activities
- Private dining in suite arranged by butler
Landmarks Wat Hanchey Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Kho Penh Village - Day 11
Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh - Silk Island
Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh - Silk Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Angkor Ban historical wooden houses exploration
- Buddhist pagoda visit with traditional monk blessing
- Buddhist prayer learning
- Alms ceremony with resident monks
- Lunch aboard Scenic Spirit
- Oknha Tey (Silk Island) silk weaving farm visit
- Scenic Sunset Drinks cocktail reception on sundeck
- Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation cultural performance
Optional Activities
- Tuk tuk rides to learn Cambodian scarf making and wearing
- Wellness Centre spa treatments
- Beauty Salon treatments
Landmarks Angkor Ban Oknha Tey - Day 12
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum tour (former prison) OR Hands-on cooking class with local chef including market visit and lunch preparation OR French colonial architecture remork (tuk tuk) tour with Central Market visit
- Return transfer to Scenic Spirit
- Lunch aboard Scenic Spirit
- Phnom Penh by City Lights nightlife tour
- Local rum distillery tour and exclusive Scenic Sunset Drinks tasting
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market - Day 13
Phnom Penh to Tan Chau - Border Crossing
Phnom Penh to Tan Chau - Border Crossing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Fantastically themed dinner onboard Scenic Spirit)
Included Activities
- Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda included visit
- Sailing from Phnom Penh to Cambodian-Vietnamese border
- Immigration clearance at border
- Themed dinner onboard Scenic Spirit
- Lion dance performance by locals on Sundeck
Optional Activities
- Library reading
- Scenic Spirit lounge unwind with wine
- Swimming pool use
- Private suite relaxation
Landmarks Royal Palace of Cambodia Silver Pagoda - Day 14
Tan Chau
Tan Chau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Tra Su Bird Sanctuary and Tra Su Forest sampan tour (850 hectares, 100+ waterbird species) OR Evergreen Island local farmer morning visit and xe loi (three-wheeled bicycle rickshaw) ride to Cao Dai temple OR Speedboat to Chau Doc city and Tay An temple, then sampan to Vinh Te canal
- Scenic Sunset Drinks cocktail reception by pool
Optional Activities
- On-board gym use
- Early morning yoga class
- Sauna use
Landmarks Tra Su Bird Sanctuary Tra Su Forest Evergreen Island Cao Dai Temple Chau Doc Tay An Temple Sam Mountain Vinh Te Canal - Day 15
Sa Dec to Cai Be
Sa Dec to Cai Be- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sa Dec lively wet market exploration via sampan (two-hour tour)
- Grand home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le viewing (inspiration for L'Amant novel)
- Transfer to Scenic Spirit for lunch
- Scenic Freechoice: Tan Phong Island water hyacinth weaving workshop and motorised buggy fruit orchard tour, then Cai Be cottage industry visit (rice-paper and sweet-making) OR Afternoon tea at Le Longanier French colonial house restaurant with local band and traditional Vietnamese songs OR Hands-on cocktail/mocktail making class aboard ship with fresh local ingredients
Landmarks Sa Dec Sa Dec Wet Market Tan Phong Island Cai Be - Day 16
Mekong Cruise to Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Cruise to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Scenic Freechoice Dining: Vespa night ride with authentic street food and unlimited drinks OR Mandarine Restaurant imperial Hue court-style Vietnamese dishes OR Noir Dining in the Dark OR Vintage Jeep tour with street food and bars OR Buffet 19 at hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
- War Museum visit
- Hotel orientation tour
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Vespa night ride with local street food and unlimited drinks OR Mandarine Restaurant imperial Hue court-style Vietnamese dining OR Noir Dining in the Dark OR Vintage Jeep tour with street food and bars OR Buffet 19 at hotel
Landmarks War Museum Opera House - Day 17
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pho lunch), Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travelers)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels visit and tour
- Transfer to city for lunch
- Reunification Palace visit
- Farewell dinner with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Reunification Palace - Day 18
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Transfer to airport
