Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi - Day 2
Hanoi
HanoiIncluded Activities
- VIP performance of Hanoi's water puppet theatre with backstage pass
Optional Activities
- Visit the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and Hoa Lo Prison
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070, then discover the charm of the Old Quarter over egg coffee
- Visit the ancient village of Bat Trang for traditional porcelain and pottery with a 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
- Luxury 2-night cruise on Bhaya Soul through Halong Bay World Heritage site
Landmarks Halong Bay Red River Delta - Day 4
Halong Bay
Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson on Sun Deck
- Kayak through limestone cave system
- Bike ride on Cat Ba Island
- Scenic Sundowners wine tasting at anchor at sunset
- Squid fishing from deck
Landmarks Cat Ba Island - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Historical bunker tour beneath Sofitel Legend Metropole
Optional Activities
- French-inspired dinner at Angelina Restaurant at the Metropole
- Home-cooked meal shared with a local Hanoian family
- Vespa foodie tour through lantern-lit streets of the Old Quarter with complimentary drinks
- Day 6
Hanoi to Hoi An
Hanoi to Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Vietnamese street food at Morning Glory Signature Restaurant
- Dinner at Mango Mango in the heart of the Ancient Town
- Dinner at The Field with tables set among rice paddies
Landmarks Marble Mountains - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Signature dishes: Cao Lau, Com Gà and Bánh Mì)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of World Heritage Old Quarter visiting Japanese Covered Bridge and central market
- Lunch featuring Cao Lau, Com Gà and Bánh Mì
- 60-minute spa treatment
- Scenic Sundowners at Ember & Sip Bar with included beer and wine
Optional Activities
- Hotel pool
- Explore the tailors' quarter
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Old Quarter - Day 8
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Visit ancient Cham ruins of My Son for a glimpse into the Champa Kingdom, including local lunch
- Bicycle ride to a fishing village, bamboo basket boat experience, and sampan return through water palms
- Lantern-making class with Reaching Out NGO at a historic merchant house
- Vietnamese cooking class at Red Bridge Cooking School on the banks of the Thu Bon River
Landmarks My Son Thu Bon River - 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 cuisine served family-style in a private garden house with Royal Hue court music and complimentary wine)
Included Activities
- Travel via Hai Van Pass
- Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant at Duc Son Pagoda
- Exploration of Imperial Citadel ruins
- Cyclo ride through city streets
- Traditional Vietnamese cuisine family-style in private garden house with Royal Hue court music and complimentary wine
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Imperial Citadel Duc Son Pagoda - Day 10
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to 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
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Lunch (Pho lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Pho lunch
Optional Activities
- Vespa night tour stopping at the city's finest street food haunts with complimentary drinks
- Refined dinner at Mandarine Restaurant styled on imperial courts of Hue
- Dinner at Noir Dining in the Dark, dedicated to supporting the visually impaired community
- Vintage jeep street food experience
- 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)
Included Activities
- Visit to War Museum
- Visit to Reunification Palace
- Cocktail reception hosted by Cruise Director
- Welcome dinner aboard Scenic Spirit
Landmarks War Museum Reunification Palace - Day 13
Cai Be
Cai Be- Meals
- Breakfast (Full gourmet breakfast with champagne), Lunch
Included Activities
- Gourmet breakfast with champagne
Optional Activities
- Sampan travel to Tan Phong Island with water hyacinth weaving workshop, motorised buggy ride through fruit orchards, and visit to Cái Bè town for rice-paper and sweet cottage industry
- Afternoon tea at Le Longanier French colonial house restaurant with local band performing traditional Vietnamese songs
- Hands-on cocktail/mocktail making class on ship with fresh local ingredients
Landmarks Tan Phong Island Cái Bè - Day 14
Sa Dec
Sa Dec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Themed dinner on board with lion dance performance by locals)
Included Activities
- Sampan exploration of Sa Dec wet market
- Visit to home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le
- Evening swim in pool overlooking the Mekong
- Themed dinner on board with lion dance performance by locals on Sundeck
Landmarks Sa Dec wet market Mr. Huynh Thuy Le's home - Day 15
Tan Chau
Tan Chau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Morning yoga class on board
- Exercise in on-board gym
- Sauna experience on board
- Sampan travel through Tra Su Bird Sanctuary in Tra Su Forest with 100+ waterbird species
- Traditional farming experience on Evergreen Island with local farmers
- Xe loi (three-wheeled bicycle rickshaw) ride in Tan Chau
- Visit to Cao Dai temple
- Speedboat to Chau Doc and Tay An temple at foot of Sam Mountain
- Sampan visit to Vinh Te canal and Chau Doc riverfront
Landmarks Tra Su Bird Sanctuary Tra Su Forest Evergreen Island Cao Dai temple Chau Doc Tay An temple Sam Mountain Vinh Te canal - Day 16
Border Crossing to Phnom Penh
Border Crossing to Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Palace with famous Silver Pagoda
- Phnom Penh by City Lights tour
- Scenic Sunset Drinks at local rum distillery with private tour and tasting
Optional Activities
- On-board demonstration
- Library and observation lounge time
Landmarks Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 17
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation
Optional Activities
- Tour of Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Hands-on cooking class with trip to bustling market to purchase ingredients
- Remork exploration of French architecture, backstreets, history of Phnom Penh, and Central Market shopping
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market - Day 18
Phnom Penh to Oknha Tey to Angkor Ban
Phnom Penh to Oknha Tey to Angkor Ban- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience at Oudong monastery with monks and nuns
- Visit to silk weaving farm at Oknha Tey with learning about silk production process
- Sundowner cocktail reception on sundeck
Landmarks Oudong Oknha Tey Angkor Ban - Day 19
Angkor Ban
Angkor Ban- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Learn to wear a krama (traditional Cambodian scarf)
- Exploration of Angkor Ban's historic wooden houses
Optional Activities
- Cocktail and pool time during morning sail
Landmarks Angkor Ban - Day 20
Wat Hanchey to Kampong Cham
Wat Hanchey to Kampong Cham- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Meeting novice monks at Wat Hanchey
- Walk or drive to hilltop pagoda for elevated views
- Traditional blessing from a monk
- Learning Buddhist prayer in pagoda
- Alms ceremony contributing to monks' daily meal
Optional Activities
- Visit to Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda with Killing Field site and Buddha Garden with local monkey troop
- Visit to Wat Nokor Bachey blending Angkorian era temple with new temple built inside
- Drive past shop houses and French colonial remnants, visit Central market, local rubber plantation, and betel nut village
- Visit to Kho Penh Village on Bamboo Island accessible by local remork after crossing by bamboo bridge or ferry
Landmarks Wat Hanchey Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Kampong Cham Central Market Kho Penh Village - Day 21
Mekong River to Siem Reap
Mekong River to Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Phare Circus performance with VIP premium reserved seating
Landmarks Angkorian bridge Kampong Tom Phare Circus - Day 22
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast at the hotel
- Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice morning activity: Banteay Srei temple and Landmine Museum
- Scenic Freechoice morning activity: Artisan workshops at Senteurs d'Angkor
- Scenic Freechoice morning activity: Village walk through Ta Brak
- Scenic Freechoice morning activity: Life on the Tonle Sap floating villages (July to February)
- Scenic Freechoice morning activity: Behind-the-scenes tour of the Angkor Wildlife Aquarium
- Shopping at night markets of Siem Reap
- Visit to Pub Street
Landmarks Banteay Srei Landmine Museum Senteurs d'Angkor Ta Brak Tonle Sap Angkor Wildlife Aquarium Angkor Wat Pub Street 
- Day 23
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast prepared by Scenic-supported NGO bakery school near temples), Dinner (Private gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers performing by candlelight among ruins and complimentary drinks)
Included Activities
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat
- Champagne breakfast prepared by Scenic-supported NGO bakery school
- Exploration of Ta Prohm through jungle
- Visit to Bayon at Angkor Thom
- Private gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers performing by candlelight and complimentary drinks
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Bayon Angkor Thom Prasat Kravan - Day 24
Depart Siem Reap
Depart Siem ReapIncluded Activities
- Airport transfer
