Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
Included Activities
- Welcome reception and dinner
Landmarks Imperial Palace Hie Jinja Shrine 
- Day 2
Tokyo
Included Activities
- View from Tokyo Sky Tree
- Interactive Taiko drum demonstration and lesson with Taiko Masters
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Ninja Akasaka - ninja-themed restaurant with memorable dining experience
- Dinner at Nobu Tokyo - fusion cuisine blending traditional Japanese with Peruvian ingredients
- Izakaya Nightlife - sample Yaki-tori and Kushiyaki dinner at small local bars
Landmarks Tokyo Sky Tree - Day 3
Tokyo
Included Activities
- Visit Asakusa district
- Visit Sensoji Temple
Optional Activities
- Explore Meiji Shrine evergreen forest complex
- Walk across Shibuya Crossing - world's busiest pedestrian crossing
- See the famous Hachiko dog statue in Shibuya
- Stroll through Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens
- Visit Shinjuku's shopping and entertainment districts
- Explore Shinjuku nightlife
Landmarks Sensoji Temple Nakamise shopping area Meiji Shrine Shibuya Crossing Hachiko statue Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens Shinjuku district - Day 4
Five Lakes
Included Activities
- Cruise on Lake Ashinoko on pirate ship First-class deck
- Cable car ride to Owakudani geothermal area
- Visit Hakone Open Air Museum
Landmarks Lake Ashinoko Owakudani Hakone Open Air Museum Mt. Fuji - Day 5
Hakone to Nagoya to Inuyama
Included Activities
- Travel via Shinkansen in Green Class seats
- Visit Shinkansen Train Museum at SCMaglev and Railway Park
Landmarks SCMaglev and Railway Park 
- Day 6
Inuyama
Included Activities
- Visit Shiro-to-Machi Museum
- Visit Inuyama Castle
Optional Activities
- Explore Meiji Mura outdoor museum - see reconstructed Meiji period architecture
- Visit Seki Traditional Swordsmith and Museum - view 700+ years of blade-making history
- Watch possible demonstration by master swordsmith in action
Landmarks Inuyama Castle Meiji Mura Seki City 
- Day 7
Inuyama to Tsumago Juku to Hirayu Onsen
Included Activities
- Visit Tsumago Juku - fully restored Edo Period post town
- Try on Yukata in Sansho Lounge
- Relax in private onsen bath in room
Landmarks Tsumago Juku - Day 8
Takayama to Gokayama to Toyama
Included Activities
- View Yatai festival floats in Takayama
- Visit Gokayama historical farmhouses - World Heritage site
- Visit Ainokura village
- Washi paper making workshop
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Japan Sea Blessings Unkai at Hotel - authentic Japanese kaiseki service overlooking Japanese garden and Toyama Castle Park
- Dinner at Robatayaki Tramaru - robata style grilled seafood, vegetables and meat over charcoal grill
- Dinner at Kakizato Teppanyaki - Teppanyaki style cooking with ingredients cooked in front of you
Landmarks Gokayama Ainokura - Day 9
Toyama to Takaoka to Kanazawa
Included Activities
- Cruise through Shogawa Gorge
- Create souvenir at local copper/tinware workshop in Takaoka
- Visit Zuiryuji Temple - Soto Zen Buddhist temple and national treasure
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to Ryokan accommodation for the night - traditional Japanese inn with tatami mats, futon beds, private facilities, dinner and breakfast (at additional cost, must be pre-booked)
Landmarks Shogawa Gorge Zuiryuji Temple 
- Day 10
Kanazawa
Included Activities
- Visit Kenroku-en Garden - one of Japan's three great gardens
- Visit Higashi-Chaya District tea house district
- Kanazawa Gold Leaf craft shop
- Visit former Kaga Clan Samurai houses in Nagamachi district
Landmarks Kenroku-en Garden Kanazawa Castle Park Higashi-Chaya District Nagamachi district - Day 11
Kanazawa to Kyoto
- Meals
- Lunch (Vegetarian meal at Tenryu-ji Temple)
Included Activities
- Travel by train to Kyoto
- Rickshaw ride through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Visit Tenryu-ji Temple - World Heritage listed
- Vegetarian meal at Tenryu-ji Temple
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Landmarks Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Tenryu-ji Temple Kinkaku-ji - Day 12
Kyoto
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with Geiko and Maiko presentation and interaction)
Included Activities
- Japanese tea ceremony in traditional kimono
- Dinner with Geiko and Maiko hosts
Optional Activities
- Ancient Kyoto - stroll through Ishibei Koji, Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka lanes in southern Higashiyama preservation districts
- Philosopher's Walk - visit Silver Pavilion and stroll Philosopher's Walk, known for cherry trees
- Explore Nishiki Market - Kyoto's kitchen with over 100 stalls and shops
- Stroll through Gion area - Kyoto's famous Geisha District
Landmarks Higashiyama district Ishibei Koji lane Sannen-zaka lane Ninen-zaka lane Silver Pavilion Philosopher's Walk Nishiki Market Gion - Day 13
Kyoto to Nara
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Todaiji Temple
- See deer in Nara Park
- Visit Nijo Castle
Optional Activities
- Early morning visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine - famous for thousands of vermilion torii gates
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Todaiji Temple Nara Park Nijo Castle - Day 14
Kyoto to Himeji to Hiroshima
- Meals
- Dinner (Okonomiyaki - Japanese-style pancake specialty of the region)
Included Activities
- Travel by Shinkansen
- Visit Himeji Castle
- Sample Okonomiyaki - Japanese-style pancake specialty
Landmarks Himeji Castle - Day 15
Hiroshima to Miyajima Island
Included Activities
- Ferry to Miyajima Island
- Visit Daisho-in Temple
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine with famous floating Torii Gate
- Visit Peace Park and Museum
- Origami crane making at Orizuru Tower
Landmarks Miyajima Island Daisho-in Temple Itsukushima Shrine Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Orizuru Tower - Day 16
Hiroshima to Kobe to Osaka
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Kirin Beer Factory)
Included Activities
- Travel by Shinkansen to Kobe
- Kirin Beer Factory lunch, tasting and tour
- Explore Dotonbori entertainment area
- Explore Hozenji Yokocho food alley
Landmarks Kirin Beer Factory Dotonbori Hozenji Yokocho 
- Day 17
Osaka to Tondabayashi to Kehayaza
- Meals
- Dinner (Teppanyaki dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit restored Edo era Merchant House in Tondabayashi
- Visit Sumo Museum in Kehayaza
- Private visit and interaction with sumo wrestlers
- Watch sumo wrestling demonstration and Jinku
- Teppanyaki dinner
Landmarks Kehayaza - Day 18
Osaka
- Meals
- Dinner (Private group farewell Japanese feast with a view at Restaurant ZK)
Included Activities
- Private group farewell Japanese feast at Restaurant ZK
Optional Activities
- Visit Museum of History and Osaka Castle - originally built late 16th century
- Walk Shinsaibashisuji shopping avenue - 600 metre roofed arcade
- Visit Kuromon Ichiba Market - Osaka's kitchen for fresh market foods
Landmarks Museum of History Osaka Castle Shinsaibashisuji Kuromon Ichiba Market - Day 19
Osaka to Hanoi
- Day 20
Hanoi
Included Activities
- Water puppet theatre VIP performance with backstage pass
Optional Activities
- Visit Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and Hoa Lo Prison
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
- Visit Temple of Literature - founded 1070
- Discover Old Quarter over celebrated egg coffee
- Visit Bat Trang ancient village - traditional porcelain and pottery community
- Hands-on lunch of Bánh Cuon rice pancakes with local elder
Landmarks Imperial Citadel of Thang Long Hoa Lo Prison Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Temple of Literature Old Quarter, Hanoi Bat Trang village - Day 21
Hanoi to Halong Bay
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast before checkout
- Board luxury Bhaya Soul for two-night cruise
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 22
Halong Bay
- Meals
- 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 23
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Included Activities
- Leisurely morning cruise back to harbor
- Historical bunker tour beneath hotel
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Metropole's Angelina Restaurant - French-inspired
- Home-cooked meal shared with local Hanoian family
- Vespa foodie tour through lantern-lit Old Quarter streets with complimentary drinks
- Day 24
Hanoi to Hoi An
Included Activities
- Fly to Danang
- Drive past Marble Mountains
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Morning Glory Signature Restaurant - Vietnamese street food
- Dinner at Mango Mango - in the heart of Ancient Town
- Dinner at The Field - tables set among rice paddies with contemporary Vietnamese cuisine
Landmarks Marble Mountains Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 25
Hoi An
- Meals
- Lunch (Signature Hoi An dishes - Cao Lau, Com Gà and Bánh Mì)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of World Heritage Old Quarter
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
- Visit central market
- Lunch featuring signature dishes - Cao Lau, Com Gà, Bánh Mì
- 60-minute spa treatment included
- Scenic Sundowners at Ember & Sip Bar with included beer and wine
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel pool
- Explore tailors' quarter - renowned since 16th century
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Covered Bridge - Day 26
Hoi An
Optional Activities
- Visit ancient Cham ruins at My Son including local lunch
- Bicycle ride to fishing village with bamboo basket boat experience and sampan return through water palms
- Lantern-making class with Reaching Out NGO at historic merchant house
- Vietnamese cooking class at Red Bridge Cooking School on Thu Bon River banks
Landmarks My Son Thu Bon River - Day 27
Hoi An to Hue
- Meals
- Lunch (Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant at Duc Son Pagoda), Dinner (Traditional Vietnamese cuisine family-style in 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
- Wander through Imperial Citadel ruins
- Cyclo ride through city streets
- Traditional Vietnamese dinner family-style in private garden house
- Royal Hue court music performance
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Duc Son Pagoda Imperial Citadel, Hue - Day 28
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
- Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon Opera House Central Post Office - Day 29
Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Lunch (Pho lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Pho lunch
Optional Activities
- Vespa night tour to 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 - supporting visually impaired community
- Vintage jeep street food experience
- Dinner at Buffet 19 at the hotel
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 30
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Cruise
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner aboard Scenic Spirit)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit War Museum
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Lunch
- Cocktail reception with Cruise Director
- Welcome dinner aboard Scenic Spirit
Landmarks War Museum Reunification Palace - Day 31
Cai Be to Sa Dec
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full gourmet breakfast with champagne), Lunch, Dinner (Themed dinner on Sundeck with local lion dance)
Included Activities
- Gourmet breakfast with champagne
- Explore Cai Be
- Lunch aboard ship while sailing to Sa Dec
- Explore Sa Dec wet market
- Visit home of Huynh Thuy Le
- Evening swim in pool
- Themed dinner with local lion dance on Sundeck
Optional Activities
- Sampan to Tan Phong island - water hyacinth weaving workshop, motorised buggy through fruit orchards, visit Cái Bè town rice-paper and sweet making
- Afternoon tea at Le Longanier French colonial house restaurant with band performance of traditional Vietnamese songs
- Hands-on cocktail/mocktail making class with ship's bar team
Landmarks Tan Phong Island Cai Be Sa Dec - Day 32
Tan Chau - Border Crossing
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Tan Chau
- Overnight sail to Cambodian border
Optional Activities
- Tra Su Bird Sanctuary - sampan through waterways flanked by mangroves, 850 hectare eco reserve with 100+ waterbird species
- Evergreen Island - morning with local farmers, xe loi three-wheeled rickshaw ride in Tan Chau, visit renovated Cao Dai temple
- Speedboat to Chau Doc and Tay An temple - sampan on Vinh Te canal to view Chau Doc riverfront life
Landmarks Tra Su Bird Sanctuary Evergreen Island Cao Dai temple Chau Doc Tay An temple Vinh Te canal - Day 33
Phnom Penh
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Return to Scenic Spirit for lunch
- Phnom Penh by City Lights tour
- Scenic Sunset Drinks at rum distillery with private tour and tasting
Optional Activities
- Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - tour of sites from Khmer Rouge regime
- Hands-on cooking class - trip to bustling market with local chef, cook lunch testing Cambodian cuisine
- Remork exploration - French colonial architecture, backstreets and history, shopping at Central Market with Art Deco design
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market - Day 34
Phnom Penh to Oudong
Included Activities
- Bus to Oudong - ancient capital
- Visit monastery and experience monks' life
- Visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
- Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation
- Sundowner cocktail reception on sundeck
Optional Activities
- Participate in monastery festivals and traditional rituals (if available)
Landmarks Oudong Royal Palace of Cambodia Silver Pagoda - Day 35
Silk Island to Angkor Ban
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Travel by traditional tuk tuk to silk farm
- Meet silk workers and learn about silk production
- Return to ship for lunch
- Visit Angkor Ban historic wooden houses
- Learn to wear krama - traditional Cambodian scarf
Optional Activities
- Swim in pool and enjoy refreshing cocktail during afternoon free time
Landmarks Oknha Tey Island Angkor Ban - Day 36
Wat Hanchey to Kampong Cham
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with crew)
Included Activities
- Meet novice monks at Wat Hanchey
- Walk/drive to hilltop pagoda for elevated views
- Traditional blessing from monk
- Learn to pray in Buddhist pagoda
- Participate in alms ceremony
- Sail back to Kampong Cham
- Farewell dinner with crew
Optional Activities
- Visit Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda - local folklore, Buddha Garden, local monkey troop
- Visit Wat Nokor Bachey - unique architectural blend of Angkorian and new temple
- Explore Kampong Cham's French colonial shop houses, central market, rubber plantation
- Visit Kho Penh Village on Pen Island - accessible by remork via bamboo bridge or ferry, rural farmer lifestyle
Landmarks Wat Hanchey Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Kho Penh Village - Day 37
Mekong Cruise to Siem Reap
Included Activities
- Journey to Siem Reap via Kampong Tom and Kampong Kdei
- VIP Phare Circus performance with premium reserved seating
Landmarks Kampong Tom Angkorian bridge - Day 38
Siem Reap
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel
- Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat
Optional Activities
- Banteay Srei temple - rose-pink sandstone, and Landmine Museum
- Artisan workshops at Senteurs d'Angkor
- Village walk through Ta Brak
- Floating villages on Tonle Sap (July to February)
- Behind-the-scenes tour of Angkor Wildlife Aquarium
- Tethered balloon flight over temple complex with Angkor Wat visible below
- Shop at night markets of Siem Reap
- Venture to Pub Street
Landmarks Banteay Srei Senteurs d'Angkor Ta Brak village Tonle Sap Angkor Wildlife Aquarium Angkor Wat Pub Street - Day 39
Siem Reap
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast prepared by Scenic-supported NGO bakery school near temples), Dinner (Private gala dinner within Prasat Kravan temple grounds with Apsara dancers performance by candlelight and complimentary drinks)
Included Activities
- Early sunrise at Angkor Wat
- Champagne breakfast by Scenic-supported NGO bakery school
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
- Visit Bayon at Angkor Thom
- Private gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple
- Apsara dancers performance by candlelight
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Bayon Angkor Thom Prasat Kravan - Day 40
Depart Siem Reap
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
- Day 41
Siem Reap
