Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Fukuoka
Fukuoka - Day 2
Fukuoka
FukuokaIncluded Activities
- Visit Shofukuji Temple, Japan's first Zen Temple
- Visit Kushida Shrine
- Visit Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
Optional Activities
- Kawakudari boat ride and Yanagawa Ohana visit - explore 930km of canals and the Tachibana family villa
- Visit Fukuoka Tower observation deck (234m tall, 360-degree views)
- Explore Edo Period ruins of Fukuoka Castle in Maizuru Park
- Yakitori, Oden or Hakata Ramen dinner at Yatai open air food stalls
Landmarks Shofukuji Temple Kushida Shrine Hakata Machiya Folk Museum Fukuoka Tower Fukuoka Castle Yanagawa - Day 3
Fukuoka - Kitakyushu - Hiroshima
Fukuoka - Kitakyushu - Hiroshima- Meals
- Dinner (Okonomiyaki, a delicious savoury Japanese-style pancake and specialty of the region)
Included Activities
- Visit Moji Port District
- Visit TOTO Museum
- Travel via Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima
- Visit Peace Park and Museum
- Visit Orizuru Tower and create origami donation
Landmarks Moji Port District TOTO Museum Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Orizuru Tower - Day 4
Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
Hiroshima - Miyajima IslandIncluded Activities
- Sail by ferry to Miyajima Island
- Visit Daisho-in Temple
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine and floating Torii Gate
Optional Activities
- Attend Kagura performance, a type of Shinto ritual ceremonial dance (April-December)
Landmarks Daisho-in Temple Itsukushima Shrine - Day 5
Hiroshima - Okayama
Hiroshima - OkayamaIncluded Activities
- Travel via Shinkansen to Okayama
- Visit Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens
- Learn about sake brewing and sample local sake
Landmarks Korakuen Garden - Day 6
Okayama - Naoshima Island
Okayama - Naoshima Island- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Benesse House)
Included Activities
- Take ferry from Uno Port to Naoshima Island
- Visit Art House Project, a collection of abandoned houses, workshops, temples and shrines converted into art installations
- Lunch at Benesse House
- Visit Lee Ufan Museum
- Visit Chichu Art Museum
Optional Activities
- Yayoi Kusama's giant pumpkin sculpture
Landmarks Naoshima Island Art House Project Benesse House Lee Ufan Museum Chichu Art Museum - Day 7
Okayama - Himeji - Osaka
Okayama - Himeji - OsakaIncluded Activities
- Stop at Himeji Castle, Japan's most spectacular feudal castle and national treasure
- Travel via Shinkansen to Osaka
Landmarks Himeji Castle 
- Day 8
Osaka
OsakaIncluded Activities
- Wander through Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
- Explore Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Private visit to Sumo Museum in Kehayaza with welcome ceremony
- Watch sumo wrestler demonstration and Jinku traditional folkloric songs performance
- Watch wrestlers in action in the dohyo
Optional Activities
- Explore Dotonbori entertainment area via Osaka Metro
- Explore Hozenji Yokocho food alley
Landmarks Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street Kuromon Ichiba Market Dotonbori Hozenji Yokocho - Day 9
Osaka - Nara - Kyoto
Osaka - Nara - KyotoIncluded Activities
- Visit Todaiji Temple, World Heritage site constructed in 752
- See Japan's largest bronze Buddha statue (15-metre tall)
- See curious deer in Nara Park
- Participate in Japanese tea ceremony while dressed in traditional kimono
- Check into Kyoto hotel with executive lounge access
Optional Activities
- Ryokan overnight stay instead of hotel - traditional Japanese Inn with tatami mat flooring, futon beds, shoji paper doors, private bath, dinner and breakfast included (additional cost, pre-booking required)
Landmarks Todaiji Temple Nara Park - Day 10
Kyoto
KyotoIncluded Activities
- Explore gardens of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Glide through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove by traditional rickshaw
Optional Activities
- Samurai & Ninja Museum - 30-minute guided tour with local guide, wear authentic samurai armor, hold sword, learn to throw ninja stars and shuriken
- Nijo Castle - UNESCO World Heritage site, built in 1603 as first shogun residence, explore palace buildings from Edo Period feudal era
Landmarks Kinkaku-ji Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Samurai & Ninja Museum Nijo Castle - Day 11
Kyoto - 5 Lakes District
Kyoto - 5 Lakes District- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Travel by Shinkansen to Hakone
- Study art works and sculptures at Chokokuno Mori (Hakone Open Air Museum)
- Drive to Fuji Five Lake district (Fujigoko)
Optional Activities
- Early morning optional visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine - famous for corridor of thousands of vermilion torii gates featured in 'Memoirs of a Geisha'
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Chokokuno Mori - Day 12
5 Lakes District - Tokyo
5 Lakes District - Tokyo- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
- Visit teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum
Optional Activities
- Ninja Akasaka dinner - ninja-themed restaurant
- Nobu Tokyo dinner - fusion cuisine blending Japanese and Peruvian ingredients
- Izakaya Nightlife - Yaki-tori and Kushiyaki dinner with drinks at local bars
Landmarks Itchiku Kubota Art Museum teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum Hie Jinja Shrine 
- Day 13
Tokyo
TokyoIncluded Activities
- Visit Asakusa district
- Pay respects at Sensoji Temple, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple built in 645
Optional Activities
- Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing - explore evergreen forest complex, walk across world's busiest pedestrian crossing, see Hachiko dog statue
- Cultural Shinjuku and Gyoen Gardens - stroll through Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens with cherry blossoms, explore Shinjuku shopping and entertainment districts
Landmarks Asakusa District Sensoji Temple Meiji Shrine Shibuya Crossing Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens - Day 14
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Tokyo Sky Tree (634m, world's tallest tower)
- Interactive, private group Taiko drum demonstration and lesson with renowned Taiko masters
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
Landmarks Tokyo Sky Tree - Day 15
Tokyo - Ho Chi Minh City
Tokyo - Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Meet Tour Director and fellow guests at welcome dinner
- Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pho lunch)
Included Activities
- Travel to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Learn about development and hidden tunnel network used by Viet Cong soldiers
Optional Activities
- Vespa ride at night through hectic traffic with stops at local spots for Vietnamese street food and unlimited drinks
- Dinner at Mandarine Restaurant - imperial Vietnamese court style dishes
- Noir Dining in the Dark - restaurant supporting blind and visually impaired community (closed Mondays)
- Street food and bars of Saigon via Vintage Jeep
- Buffet 19 at hotel
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 17
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Cruise
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit War Museum
- Visit Reunification Palace, former Presidential House of South Vietnam
- Cocktail reception hosted by Cruise Director
- Board Scenic Spirit river cruise ship
- 4-hour sail to Cai Be
Landmarks War Museum Reunification Palace - Day 18
Cai Be - Sa Dec
Cai Be - Sa Dec- Meals
- Breakfast (Gourmet breakfast with champagne), Lunch, Dinner (Themed dinner onboard with lion dance performance)
Included Activities
- Gourmet breakfast with champagne
- Sail to Sa Dec
- Explore Sa Dec wet market
- Visit home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Chinese merchant who inspired Marguerite Duras' novel L'Amant
- Evening pool time overlooking Mekong at sunset
- Themed dinner onboard with lion dance performance by locals on Sundeck
- 6-hour sail to Tan Chau
Optional Activities
- Tan Phong island via sampan - water hyacinth weaving workshop, motorised buggy through fruit orchards, rice-paper and sweets cottage industry in Cai Be town
- Le Longanier - French colonial house restaurant with afternoon tea, coffee, local fruit and snacks, live band with traditional Vietnamese songs
- Hands-on cocktail/mocktail making class on ship featuring fresh local ingredients
Landmarks Tan Phong Island Sa Dec Sa Dec Wet Market - Day 19
Tan Chau - Border Crossing
Tan Chau - Border Crossing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Border crossing into Cambodia
- Overnight sail towards Phnom Penh
Optional Activities
- Tra Su Bird Sanctuary - sampan through mangroves and lush greenery, 850-hectare eco reserve with 100+ waterbird species
- Evergreen Island - morning with local farmers, xe loi three-wheeled bicycle rickshaw ride, visit renovated Cao Dai temple (established 1926, blends Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, Confucianism)
- Speedboat to Chau Doc - visit Tay An temple at Sam Mountain with Indian and Islamic architecture, sampan to Vinh Te canal and Chau Doc riverfront
Landmarks Tra Su Bird Sanctuary Cao Dai Temple Chau Doc Tay An Temple Vinh Te Canal - Day 20
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Phnom Penh by City Lights tour
- Local rum distillery private tour and tasting
Optional Activities
- Journey to Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - former prison with tour insight into Khmer Rouge regime terrors
- Hands-on cooking class - trip to bustling market with local chef to purchase ingredients, cook own lunch, learn Cambodian cuisine styles and flavours
- Remork tour of French architecture, backstreets and history of Phnom Penh, shopping at Central Market with Art Deco design and bright yellow facade
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market - Day 21
Phnom Penh - Oudong
Phnom Penh - Oudong- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit peaceful monastery in Oudong
- Experience life of monks and nuns
- Visit Phnom Penh's Royal Palace
- Visit Silver Pagoda
- Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation
- Sundowner cocktail reception on sundeck
Optional Activities
- Participate in festivals and traditional rituals at monastery (if available)
Landmarks Oudong Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 22
Silk Island - Angkor Ban
Silk Island - Angkor Ban- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Oknha Tey (Silk Island)
- Travel by traditional tuk tuk to silk farm
- Meet silk farm workers
- Learn about silk production
- Visit Angkor Ban settlement
- Explore historic wooden houses (100+ years old)
- Learn to wear krama (traditional Cambodian scarf)
Optional Activities
- Pool time and refreshing cocktail at Scenic Spirit
Landmarks Oknha Tey Angkor Ban - Day 23
Wat Hanchey - Kampong Cham
Wat Hanchey - Kampong Cham- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with crew)
Included Activities
- Meet novice monks at Wat Hanchey
- Walk to hilltop pagoda top
- Receive traditional blessing from monk
- Learn Buddhist prayer practices in pagoda
- Participate in alms ceremony
- Evening sunset view
- Farewell dinner with crew
Optional Activities
- Phnom Pros - mountaintop pagoda with traditional legend history, Buddha Garden, local monkey troop
- Wat Nokor Bachey - unique blend of Angkorian era temple with new temple built inside
- Kho Penh Village on Bamboo Island - accessible by local remork after bamboo bridge or ferry, insight into simple rural farmer lifestyle
Landmarks Wat Hanchey Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Kho Penh Village - Day 24
Mekong Cruise - Siem Reap
Mekong Cruise - Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Phare Circus performance evening)
Included Activities
- Stop at Kampong Tom
- Stop at Angkorian bridge in Kampong Kdei
- VIP premium reserved seating at Cambodian Phare Circus
Landmarks Kampong Tom Kampong Kdei - Day 25
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
- Explore Banteay Srei Temple (Ladies Temple) and Landmine Museum
- Hands-on workshop at Senteurs d'Angkor to produce local souvenirs (soap, cosmetics, candles, spices)
- Village walk through Ta Brak Village
- Sailing on Tonle Sap UNESCO biosphere reserve and floating village experience (July to February)
- Angkor Wildlife Aquarium with behind-the-scenes marine biologist tour, animal feeding sessions, and animal meet-and-greet
- Ta Brak Village visit to explore market, share meal with locals, learn about fish smoking, and participate in traditional Buddhist ceremony
- 1-hour massage at hotel followed by set-menu lunch
- Shopping at Siem Reap night markets
- Visit to Pub Street
Landmarks Banteay Srei Temple Landmine Museum Senteurs d'Angkor Ta Brak Village Tonle Sap Angkor Wildlife Aquarium Angkor Wat - Day 26
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast at Angkor temple prepared by Scenic-sponsored NGO-supported local bakery school), Dinner (Private magical gala-themed dinner at Prasat Kravan with Apsara dancers and free-flow drinks)
Included Activities
- Early morning Scenic Enrich - Angkor Wat sunrise
- Champagne breakfast at Angkor temple by NGO-supported bakery school
- Visit Ta Prohm Temple
- Visit Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Private magical gala themed dinner at Prasat Kravan
- Apsara dancer performance by candlelit temple ruins
- Free-flow drinks at gala dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap markets
- Relax at luxury hotel
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Prasat Kravan - Day 27
Depart Siem Reap
Depart Siem ReapIncluded Activities
- Transfer to airport
