Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and check into your luxury colonial hotel for a two-night stay. After settling in, take some time to get oriented to the city and relax from your journey.
- Day 2
Hanoi
This morning you'll choose from three options: visit the History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison, explore Ho Chi Minh Quarter and the Temple of Literature while trying local egg coffee, or head to the ancient porcelain village of Bat Trang to make traditional rice pancakes. In the evening, you'll ride in a green electric car and attend a VIP water puppet performance with backstage access.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison
- Scenic Freechoice: Ho Chi Minh Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Temple of Literature with local egg coffee
- Scenic Freechoice: Ancient village of Bat Trang with pottery and porcelain-making workshop, ancestor worship experience, and self-made Bánh Cuon rice pancake lunch
- Green electric car tour through Hanoi's Old Quarter
- Water Puppets VIP performance with premium seating and backstage pass
Landmarks National Museum of Vietnamese History Hoa Lo Prison Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Temple of Literature Hanoi Old Quarter Bat Trang - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
After breakfast, you'll drive four hours through Red River Delta farmlands to reach Halong Bay. Then you'll board the luxury Bhaya Soul cruise ship for a two-night exploration of this World Heritage-listed bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Four-hour journey to Halong Bay through Red River Delta
Landmarks Halong Bay Red River Delta 
- Day 4
Halong Bay
Starting on the Sun Deck, you'll take a Tai Chi lesson as the ship moves deeper into Halong Bay National Park. Later you'll kayak through a limestone cave system, then bike on Cat Ba Island. Back on the ship by evening, you'll have a wine tasting at sunset followed by dinner and squid fishing from the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fine local cuisine in the onboard restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson on Sun Deck
- Kayaking through limestone cave system
- Bicycle ride on Cat Ba Island
- Wine tasting at sunset (Scenic Sundowners)
- Squid fishing from the boat
Landmarks Cat Ba Island - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hanoi
You'll cruise back to harbour in the morning with stops for lunch and shopping. Returning to Hanoi, you'll tour the hotel's historical bunker to learn about the city's 1000-year history. For dinner, you'll pick from three options: European comfort food at Angelina, a home-cooked meal with a Hanoian family, or a Vespa foodie tour of the Old Quarter.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Morning cruise back to Hanoi harbour
- Shopping stop en-route to Hanoi
- Historical bunker tour at hotel
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Dinner at Angelina restaurant within hotel
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Traditional home-cooked dinner with Hanoian family
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Vespa foodie tour of Old Quarter with authentic street food and free flow drinks
- Day 6
Hanoi to Hoi An
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Danang. From there, you'll drive south past Marble Mountains to Hoi An for a three-night stay with daily spa sessions included. For dinner, you'll choose from three restaurants: Morning Glory, Mango Mango, or The Field with rice paddy views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Hanoi to Danang
- Transfer to Hoi An
- Daily 60-minute spa session (included as part of stay)
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Vietnamese street food at Morning Glory Signature Restaurant
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Dinner at Mango Mango Restaurant in Hoi An's Ancient Town
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Traditional Vietnamese and fusion cuisine at The Field Hoi An Restaurant and Bar overlooking rice paddies
Landmarks Marble Mountains Hoi An 
- Day 7
Hoi An
You'll walk through Hoi An's World Heritage Old Quarter, seeing the Japanese Bridge and central market. Later at a local restaurant, you'll try street specialties like Com Ga, Cao Lau, and Banh Mi. The afternoon gives you time for a spa treatment, swimming, or shopping with local tailors. By evening, you'll go to Scenic Sundowners at the Blue Bar for complimentary beer and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An Old Quarter
- Visit to Japanese Bridge
- Visit to central market
- Local street food experience (Com Gà, Cao Lau, Bánh Mì)
- Scenic Sundowners at Blue Bar with included beer and wine
Optional Activities
- Included spa treatment (60-minute session)
- Hotel pool swimming
- Shopping and visiting local tailors in Old Town
Landmarks Hoi An Old Quarter Japanese Bridge Hoi An Central Market - Day 8
Hoi An
Choose from four activities: a half-day trip to My Son ruins with a museum visit and local lunch, a bicycle adventure to a fishing village with bamboo basket fishing, a Lantern Making Class supporting people with disabilities, or biking to Tra Que Village farm to participate in vegetable farming and prepare Banh Xeo pancakes. You'll return to the hotel for afternoon leisure and exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch at choice of activity destination)
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Half-day trip to My Son ruins with museum visit and local lunch
- Scenic Freechoice: Bicycle ride to local fishing village with traditional bamboo basket fishing, learning to cast nets, and scenic boat trip lunch through water palms and coconut trees
- Scenic Freechoice: Lantern Making Class at Reaching Out workshop in old merchant house, supporting NGO for people with disabilities
- Scenic Freechoice: Bicycle ride to Tra Que Village farm to participate in vegetable garden preparation and seaweed fertilizing with local farmers, prepare Tam Hu'u delicacy, and home-cooked meal including Bánh Xeo specialty pancake
Landmarks My Son Tra Que Village - Day 9
Hoi An to Hue
You'll travel via Hai Van Pass to Hue, the former imperial capital. At Duc Son Pagoda, you'll meet nuns supporting their orphanage, then have vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant. In the afternoon, you'll walk through Hue's Imperial Citadel ruins before a cyclo ride back to your hotel. This evening brings traditional Vietnamese cuisine served family style at the Garden House with Royal Hue court music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant), Dinner (Traditional Vietnamese cuisine served family style at private Garden House with Royal Hue court music and glass of wine)
Included Activities
- Visit Duc Son Pagoda and speak with nuns about orphanage
- Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant (proceeds support orphanage)
- Exploration of Hue Imperial Citadel ruins
- Cyclo ride back to hotel
- 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
After breakfast and checkout, you'll visit the Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc, the last independent emperor before French colonisation. You'll explore the grounds, then head to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After arriving and checking into your historic hotel for two nights, you'll take a leisurely walk around Notre Dame Cathedral, the Opera House, and the Central Post Office.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc with grounds exploration
Landmarks Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon Opera House Central Post Office - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and spend the morning learning about this hidden network where Viet Cong soldiers hid during the war. Back in the city, you'll have Pho for lunch with the afternoon free. For dinner, you'll select from five options: a night-time Vespa foodie tour, Mandarine Restaurant with Hue imperial court styling, Noir Dining in the Dark, a Vintage Jeep street food experience, or Buffet 19 at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Phó lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels with morning exploration and learning
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Vespa night tour through hectic traffic stopping at best local spots for authentic Vietnamese street food with unlimited drinks
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Dinner at Mandarine Restaurant with Hue imperial court styling and individual Vietnamese dishes
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Dinner at Noir Dining in the Dark, restaurant supporting blind and visually impaired community
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Vintage Jeep street food and bars experience of Saigon
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Buffet 19 at hotel
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho
After breakfast and checkout, you'll visit the War Museum and Reunification Palace, famous for its 1975 tank images. Following lunch, you'll travel to My Tho and board the luxury Scenic Spirit cruise ship. You'll attend a cocktail reception, ship orientation, and welcome dinner. A personal butler becomes available for your entire stay. The ship then sails four hours to an anchorage off Cai Be.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit to War Museum
- Visit to Reunification Palace
- Transfer to My Tho
- Cocktail reception on Scenic Spirit
- Ship orientation
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks War Museum Reunification Palace 
- Day 13
Cai Be
You'll start with a gourmet breakfast featuring champagne before exploring Cai Be. Choose from three activities: a sampan journey to Tan Phong Island with water hyacinth weaving and orchards, afternoon tea at Le Longanier French colonial house with traditional music, or a hands-on cocktail or mocktail class on the ship using fresh local ingredients. After lunch, you'll sail to Sa Dec.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full gourmet breakfast with champagne), Lunch
Included Activities
- Gourmet breakfast with champagne
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Sampan journey to Tan Phong Island with water hyacinth weaving workshop, motorised buggy ride through tropical fruit orchards, interaction with farm owner, and exploration of local rice-paper and sweet-making cottage industry
- Scenic Freechoice: Afternoon tea at Le Longanier French colonial house restaurant with traditional Vietnamese music performance and local fruit and snack tasting
- Scenic Freechoice: Hands-on cocktail or mocktail making class on ship with fresh local ingredients
Landmarks Tan Phong Island Cai Be Sa Dec - Day 14
Sa Dec
You'll board a sampan to explore the lively local wet market, seeing live fish, frogs, and snakes during a two-hour experience. Later you'll visit the grand home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, a Chinese merchant who inspired Marguerite Duras' novel L'Amant. Returning to the ship, you'll swim in the evening pool overlooking the Mekong at sunset. After a themed dinner with lion dance performers, the ship sails six hours to Tan Chau.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Fantastically themed dinner on board with lion dance performance)
Included Activities
- Sampan exploration of local wet market with two-hour experience
- Visit to home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le (inspiration for L'Amant novel)
- Evening pool swim overlooking Mekong at sunset
- Themed dinner on board with local lion dance performance on Sundeck
Landmarks Sa Dec wet market Mr. Huynh Thuy Le House - Day 15
Tan Chau
You'll start your morning with optional onboard gym, yoga, or sauna before exploring Tan Chau. Choose from three activities: a sampan journey through Tra Su Bird Sanctuary with mangroves and over 100 waterbird species, a traditional life experience on Evergreen Island with local farmers and a temple visit, or a speedboat to Chau Doc and Tay An temple. After lunch on board, you'll relax at the Wellness Centre or Beauty Salon before sailing towards the Vietnamese-Cambodian border.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Sampan journey through Tra Su Bird Sanctuary in Tra Su Forest with mangrove waterways and observation of over 100 species of waterbirds (850-hectare eco reserve)
- Scenic Freechoice: Traditional life experience on Evergreen Island with local farmers, xe loi three-wheeled bicycle rickshaw ride in Tan Chau, and visit to renovated colourful Cao Dai temple with teachings on this 1926-established religion blending Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism and Confucianism
- Scenic Freechoice: Speedboat to Chau Doc city and Tay An temple at Sam Mountain foot (Indian and Islamic architecture mix), sampan to Vinh Te canal to view Chau Doc riverfront life, and visit to family-operated fish farm
Landmarks Tra Su Bird Sanctuary Tra Su Forest Evergreen Island Cao Dai Temple Chau Doc Tay An Temple Vinh Te Canal 
- Day 16
Tan Chau to Phnom Penh
After border procedures, your morning is at leisure to attend onboard demonstrations, use the library, or relax on your private balcony while sailing upstream to Phnom Penh. This afternoon, you'll visit the Royal Palace with its famous Silver Pagoda on your included tour. This evening, you'll experience Phnom Penh by City Lights, witnessing the capital's nightlife before stopping at a local rum distillery for exclusive Scenic Sunset Drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Border crossing from Vietnam to Cambodia
- Cruise upstream to Phnom Penh
- Visit to Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
- Scenic Sunset Drinks: Phnom Penh by City Lights tour with rum distillery visit, private tour, and tasting
Optional Activities
- Onboard demonstration attendance
- Library and observation lounge time
- Private balcony relaxation
Landmarks Royal Palace Silver Pagoda 
- Day 17
Phnom Penh
After breakfast, you'll choose from three options: visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum for Khmer Rouge history, join a hands-on cooking class at the bustling market before cooking your own Cambodian lunch, or explore French architecture by tuk tuk and shop at the Central Market with its unique Art Deco design. You'll return to the ship for lunch, then enjoy afternoon leisure and a cultural performance before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation cultural performance
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum tour with history of Khmer Rouge regime
- Scenic Freechoice: Hands-on cooking class with local chef - market visit and lunch preparation of Cambodian cuisine
- Scenic Freechoice: Remok (tuk tuk) exploration of French architecture and history of Phnom Penh with Central Market shopping (Art Deco design and bright yellow façade)
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market - Day 18
Phnom Penh to Angkor Ban
You'll take a short bus drive to Oudong, Cambodia's ancient capital, to experience monastic life with monks and nuns. Returning to the ship for lunch, you'll then travel by tuk tuk to a silk farm to learn about silk production. You'll finish with a Scenic Sunset Drinks reception on the Sundeck as the ship departs towards Angkor Ban.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bus drive to Oudong ancient capital
- Monastic life experience at peaceful monastery
- Tuk tuk journey to Oknha Tey silk farm
- Silk production learning experience
- Scenic Sunset Drinks: Cocktail reception on Sundeck
Optional Activities
- Participation in festivals and traditional rituals at monastery
Landmarks Oudong Oknha Tey Angkor Ban - Day 19
Angkor Ban
You'll enjoy a morning sail towards Angkor Ban with fresh cocktails and pool time. You'll learn the many ways to wear a krama, the traditional Cambodian scarf. After lunch, you'll arrive at Angkor Ban and explore its historic wooden houses from over 100 years ago that survived Khmer Rouge destruction. You'll visit a local school before returning to the ship to continue learning about the krama as you sail towards Kampong Cham and Wat Hanchey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning pool and cocktails on Scenic Spirit
- Krama (traditional Cambodian scarf) wearing lesson
- Exploration of Angkor Ban historic wooden houses
- Visit to local English-teaching school
Landmarks Angkor Ban Kampong Cham Wat Hanchey - Day 20
Kampong Cham
You'll meet novice monks at Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda. Walking or driving to the top offers some of the best elevated cruise views. You'll receive a traditional blessing from a monk and learn Buddhist pagoda prayers. After an alms ceremony contributing to monks' meals, you'll sail back to Kampong Cham. Choose from four afternoon activities: visit Phnom Pros pagoda with Buddha Garden, see Wat Nokor Bachey's unique temple blend, explore French colonial shop houses and markets, or visit Kho Penh Village by remork. You'll watch the sunset before your farewell dinner with the crew.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with crew)
Included Activities
- Meet novice monks at Wat Hanchey
- Walk/drive to hilltop pagoda for elevated views
- Scenic Enrich: Traditional monk blessing and Buddhist prayer lesson
- Scenic Enrich: Alms ceremony for monks' daily meal
- Sailback to Kampong Cham
- Cambodian sunset viewing on board
- Farewell dinner with crew
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda visit with Buddha Garden, monkey troop, and Killing Field connection with traditional legend
- Scenic Freechoice: Wat Nokor Bachey visit combining Angkorian-era and new temple architecture
- Scenic Freechoice: Kampong Cham exploration of French colonial era shop houses, Central market, French rubber plantation, and betel nut-growing village
- Scenic Freechoice: Kho Penh Village on Pen Island visit via remork, bamboo bridge, or ferry for insight into rural Cambodian farming lifestyle
Landmarks Wat Hanchey Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Kampong Cham Central Market Kho Penh Village Pen Island (Bamboo Island) - Day 21
Kampong Cham to Siem Reap
You'll journey to Siem Reap via Kampong Tom and the Angkorian bridge in Kampong Kdei. Arriving in Siem Reap, you'll check into the Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, a luxurious 5-star property with French-inspired architecture for your three-night stay. This evening, you'll attend the colorful Cambodian Phare Circus with VIP reserved seating, watching performers tell uniquely Cambodian stories through theatre, music, dance, and modern circus arts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Journey to Siem Reap via Kampong Tom
- Angkorian bridge visit at Kampong Kdei
- VIP seating at Cambodian Phare Circus performance
Landmarks Kampong Tom Angkorian bridge, Kampong Kdei - Day 22
Siem Reap
After a champagne buffet breakfast, you'll choose from four activities: visit Banteay Srei Temple and the Landmine Museum, try hands-on production at Senteurs d'Angkor workshop, sail on Tonle Sap Lake to experience floating village life, or take a tethered balloon flight for aerial views before visiting a Lotus Flower workshop. This afternoon, you'll explore Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument, originally a Hindu temple gradually transformed into a Buddhist one. Tonight is free to shop at night markets or visit Pub Street, both walkable from your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel
- Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Banteay Srei Temple (10th-century Ladies Temple) and Landmine Museum visit
- Scenic Freechoice: Hands-on production experience at Senteurs d'Angkor workshop - soap with coconut oil, natural cosmetics, scented balms, aromatic candles, and local spices
- Scenic Freechoice: Tonle Sap Lake sailing (July-February) on UNESCO biosphere reserve with floating village experience
- Scenic Freechoice: Tethered balloon flight over Siem Reap and Angkor Wat with aerial photography opportunity, followed by Lotus Flower workshop visit
- Night market shopping in Siem Reap
- Pub Street exploration and dining
Landmarks Banteay Srei Temple Landmine Museum Senteurs d'Angkor Tonle Sap Lake Angkor Wat Lotus Flower workshop 
- Day 23
Siem Reap
You'll begin early to see the sunrise over Angkor Wat, then move to a special temple location for champagne breakfast prepared by a Scenic-sponsored local bakery school. After breakfast, you'll visit the jungle-covered Ta Prohm Temple, then explore Angkor Thom and its multi-faced Bayon Temple. The afternoon is yours to explore markets or relax at your hotel. This evening brings a private magical gala-themed dinner at Prasat Kravan, a 10th-century temple, with free flow drinks and an Apsara dancer show in the candlelit ruins.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast at temple location prepared by Scenic-sponsored NGO-supported local bakery school), Dinner (Private gala-themed dinner at Prasat Kravan (10th-century temple with five reddish brick towers) with free flow drinks and Apsara dancers performance in front of candle-lit temple ruins)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Sunrise viewing over Angkor Wat
- Scenic Enrich: Champagne breakfast at temple location prepared by NGO-supported local bakery school
- Visit to Ta Prohm Temple (jungle-covered)
- Visit to Angkor Thom
- Visit to Bayon Temple with multi-faced Buddha heads
- Scenic Enrich: Private gala-themed dinner at Prasat Kravan (10th-century temple with five reddish brick towers) with free flow drinks and Apsara dancers performance in front of candle-lit temple ruins
Optional Activities
- Siem Reap market exploration
- Hotel relaxation time
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Temple Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Prasat Kravan - Day 24
Siem Reap Departure
It's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers and the Scenic team as you prepare to leave Cambodia. You'll transfer to the airport with a full camera and memories to treasure from your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
