Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiLandmarks Sofitel Legend Metropole 
- Day 2
Hanoi
HanoiIncluded Activities
- Scenic Enrich: VIP performance of Hanoi's water puppet theatre with backstage pass
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Visit Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and Hoa Lo Prison
- Scenic Freechoice: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Temple of Literature, plus egg coffee in Old Quarter
- Scenic Freechoice: Ancient village of Bat Trang with traditional pottery workshop and hands-on lunch of Bánh Cuon rice pancakes
Landmarks Imperial Citadel of Thang Long Hoa Lo Prison Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Temple of Literature Old Quarter Bat Trang - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise on luxury Bhaya Soul through Halong Bay karsts
Landmarks Halong Bay Red River Delta 
- Day 4
Halong Bay
Halong BayIncluded Activities
- Tai Chi lesson on Sun Deck
- Kayaking through limestone cave system
- Bike ride on Cat Ba Island
- Scenic Sundowners wine tasting at anchor at sunset
- Local squid fishing tradition from deck
Landmarks Cat Ba Island - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to HanoiIncluded Activities
- Historical bunker tour beneath Sofitel Legend Metropole
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: French-inspired dinner at Angelina Restaurant at the Metropole
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Home-cooked meal shared with local Hanoian family
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Vespa foodie tour through lantern-lit Old Quarter streets with complimentary drinks
- Day 6
Hanoi to Hoi An
Hanoi to Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Vietnamese street food at Morning Glory Signature Restaurant
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Dinner at Mango Mango in the heart of the Ancient Town
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Dinner at The Field with tables set among rice paddies
Landmarks Marble Mountains 
- Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Signature Hoi An dishes: Cao Lau, Com Gà and Bánh Mì)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of World Heritage-listed Old Quarter
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
- Visit central market
- Lunch featuring signature dishes: Cao Lau, Com Gà and Bánh Mì
- 60-minute spa treatment (included for every guest)
- Scenic Sundowners at Ember & Sip Bar with included beer and wine
Optional Activities
- Hotel pool
- Explore tailors' quarter
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Old Quarter - Day 8
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Visit ancient Cham ruins of My Son with local lunch
- Scenic Freechoice: Bicycle ride to fishing village with bamboo basket boat experience and sampan return through water palms
- Scenic Freechoice: Lantern-making class with Reaching Out NGO at historic merchant house
- Scenic Freechoice: Vietnamese cooking class at Red Bridge Cooking School on Thu Bon River
Landmarks My Son Red Bridge Cooking School - Day 9
Hoi An to Hue
Hoi An to Hue- Meals
- Lunch (Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant at Duc Son Pagoda), Dinner (Traditional Vietnamese family-style cuisine in private garden house with Royal Hue court music and welcome glass of wine)
Included Activities
- Travel through Hai Van Pass
- Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant at Duc Son Pagoda
- Wander through Imperial Citadel ruins
- Cyclo ride through city streets
- Scenic Enrich: Traditional Vietnamese family-style cuisine in private garden house with Royal Hue court music and welcome glass of wine
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Imperial Citadel of Hue Duc Son Pagoda - Day 10
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City- 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 Ho Chi Minh City Saigon Opera House Central Post Office Ho Chi Minh City - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Lunch (Pho lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Vespa night tour with stops at city's finest street food haunts with complimentary drinks
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Refined dinner at Mandarine Restaurant styled on imperial courts of Hue
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Table at Noir Dining in the Dark supporting visually impaired community
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Vintage jeep street food experience
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Buffet 19 at the hotel
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong River
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong River- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit War Museum
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Board Scenic Spirit cruise ship
- Cocktail reception hosted by Cruise Director
- Welcome dinner on board
Landmarks War Museum Ho Chi Minh City Reunification Palace - Day 13
Cai Be to Sa Dec
Cai Be to Sa Dec- Meals
- Breakfast (Full gourmet breakfast with champagne), Lunch, Dinner (Themed dinner on board with lion dance performance by locals)
Included Activities
- Full gourmet breakfast with champagne
- Lunch on ship while sailing to Sa Dec
- Explore Sa Dec lively wet market
- Visit historic home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le (inspiration for L'Amant novel)
- Evening pool dip overlooking Mekong at sunset
- Themed dinner on board with lion dance performance
- Evening sail to Tan Chau (approximately 6-hour journey)
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Sampan to Tan Phong Island - water hyacinth weaving workshop, motorised buggy through fruit orchards with tropical fruit tasting and farm owner interaction, sampan to Cái Bè town for local rice-paper and sweets workshop
- Scenic Freechoice: Sampan to Le Longanier French colonial house restaurant - afternoon tea with welcome tea/coffee and local fruit snacks with live band and traditional Vietnamese songs
- Scenic Freechoice: On-board cocktail/mocktail making class with fresh local ingredients
Landmarks Tan Phong Island Cái Bè Sa Dec - Day 14
Tan Chau - Border Crossing
Tan Chau - Border Crossing- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Lunch on board after morning activities
- Sail to Vietnamese and Cambodian border
- Ship immigration clearance into Cambodia
- Overnight sail toward Phnom Penh
Optional Activities
- On-board gym
- Early morning yoga class
- Sauna
- Scenic Freechoice: Sampan through Tra Su Bird Sanctuary in Tra Su Forest - 850-hectare eco reserve with more than 100 species of waterbirds
- Scenic Freechoice: Evergreen Island - join local farmers for morning discovery, xe loi rickshaw ride to recently renovated Cao Dai temple
- Scenic Freechoice: Speedboat to Chau Doc - visit Tay An temple at foot of Sam Mountain, sampan through Vinh Te canal viewing riverfront life
- Wellness Centre or Beauty Salon pampering
Landmarks Tra Su Bird Sanctuary Evergreen Island Cao Dai Temple Tan Chau Chau Doc Tay An Temple Sam Mountain - Day 15
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic Sunset Drinks: Phnom Penh by City Lights tour with exclusive visit to local rum distillery, private tour and tasting
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Journey to Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum tour (former prison)
- Scenic Freechoice: Hands-on cooking class - market trip with local chef to purchase ingredients, then cook and test Cambodian cuisine
- Scenic Freechoice: Remork (tuk tuk) exploration of French architecture, backstreets and history of Phnom Penh, finishing at Central Market with unique Art Deco design
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market Phnom Penh - Day 16
Phnom Penh to Oudong
Phnom Penh to Oudong- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bus journey to Oudong
- Experience at peaceful monastery with monks and nuns
- Visit Royal Palace of Phnom Penh
- Visit Silver Pagoda
- Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation cultural performance
- Sundowner cocktail reception on sundeck against Phnom Penh's lights as ship sets sail to Silk Island
Optional Activities
- Participate in festivals and traditional rituals at monastery (if available)
Landmarks Oudong Royal Palace of Phnom Penh Silver Pagoda - Day 17
Silk Island to Angkor Ban
Silk Island to Angkor Ban- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Oknha Tey (Silk Island) by traditional tuk tuk
- Meet silk workers and learn production
- Explore historic wooden houses at Angkor Ban dating back over 100 years
- Learn traditional krama Cambodian scarf wearing
Optional Activities
- Swimming in ship pool
- Refreshing cocktail at pool bar
Landmarks Oknha Tey (Silk Island) Angkor Ban - Day 18
Wat Hanchey to Kampong Cham
Wat Hanchey to Kampong Cham- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with crew)
Included Activities
- Meet novice monks at Wat Hanchey
- Scenic Enrich: Traditional blessing from monk
- Scenic Enrich: Learn to pray in Buddhist pagoda
- Scenic Enrich: Participate in alms ceremony supporting monks' daily meal
- Elevated views from Wat Hanchey hilltop
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Visit Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda learning local folklore - now featuring Buddha Garden and monkey troop (site was used as Killing Field by Khmer Rouge), then visit Wat Nokor Bachey blending Angkorian era temple with new temple built inside
- Scenic Freechoice: Explore Kampong Cham history and industry - drive past French colonial shop houses and Central market, visit French-established rubber plantation, visit village known for betel nut growing
- Scenic Freechoice: Visit Kho Penh Village on Pen (Bamboo) Island - accessible only by local remork after crossing by bamboo bridge or ferry from Kampong Cham, offering insights into simple rural farmers' lifestyle
Landmarks Wat Hanchey Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Kampong Cham Kho Penh Village - Day 19
Mekong Cruise to Siem Reap
Mekong Cruise to Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Kampong Tom
- Stop at Angkorian bridge in Kampong Kdei
- VIP premium reserved seating at Cambodian Phare Circus performance
Landmarks Kampong Tom Angkorian Bridge Kampong Kdei Phare Circus - Day 20
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel
- Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Rose-pink sandstone Banteay Srei temple and Landmine Museum
- Scenic Freechoice: Artisan workshops at Senteurs d'Angkor
- Scenic Freechoice: Village walk through Ta Brak
- Scenic Freechoice: Life on Tonle Sap floating villages (July to February)
- Scenic Freechoice: Behind-the-scenes tour of Angkor Wildlife Aquarium
- Scenic Freechoice: Tethered balloon flight over temple complex with Angkor Wat visible below
- Evening exploration of night markets
- Evening visit to Pub Street (walking distance or short tuk tuk ride)
Landmarks Angkor Wat Banteay Srei Landmine Museum Senteurs d'Angkor Ta Brak Tonle Sap Angkor Wildlife Aquarium - Day 21
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast prepared by Scenic-supported NGO bakery school near temples), Dinner (Private gala dinner at 10th-century Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers performing by candlelight among ruins, complimentary drinks throughout)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Sunrise at Angkor Wat
- Scenic Enrich: Champagne breakfast from Scenic-supported NGO bakery school
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
- Visit Bayon at Angkor Thom
- Scenic Enrich: Private gala dinner at 10th-century Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers performing by candlelight, complimentary drinks throughout
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Bayon Angkor Thom Prasat Kravan - Day 22
Siem Reap to Luang Prabang
Siem Reap to Luang PrabangLandmarks Nam Khan River Mekong River 
- Day 23
Luang Prabang
Luang PrabangIncluded Activities
- Visit Wat Xieng Thong temple
- Visit Wat Mai temple
- Visit former Royal Palace, now National Museum
- Boat cruise along Mekong River
- Stop at rice wine village
- Visit Pak Ou Caves
- Pétanque lesson with locals
Optional Activities
- Explore night market
Landmarks Wat Xieng Thong Wat Mai Royal Palace Pak Ou Caves - Day 24
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Hands-on rice farming experience at Living Land farm through every stage of growing and harvesting
- Scenic Freechoice: Tuk tuk and ferry to Ban Chan - village with centuries-old pottery tradition for Laotian royal household, traditional lunch with local ingredients
Landmarks Living Land Farm Ban Chan - Day 25
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on balcony)
Included Activities
- Visit Kuang Si tiered waterfalls
- Kuang Si turquoise swimming holes
- Stop at local ethnic minority village
- High-speed train journey to Vang Vieng
- Long-tail boat ride at sunset
- Dinner on balcony as light fades from peaks
Landmarks Kuang Si Waterfalls Nam Song River - Day 26
Vang Vieng to Vientiane
Vang Vieng to Vientiane- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Chang Caves
- Drive to Vientiane
- Visit COPE (Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise)
- Farewell dinner with reflection on journey
Landmarks Chang Caves - Day 27
Vientiane to Bangkok
Vientiane to Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pha That Luang
- Visit Patuxay Monument
Landmarks Pha That Luang Patuxay Monument
