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Essence of Cambodia, Vietnam & Luxury Mekong 2027 - 22 Days

22 days
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Landmarks
    Sofitel Legend Metropole
  2. Day 2

    Hanoi

    Included Activities

    • VIP performance of Hanoi water puppet theatre with backstage pass

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and Hoa Lo Prison
    • Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Temple of Literature with egg coffee in Old Quarter
    • Visit ancient village of Bat Trang with hands-on lunch of Bánh Cuon rice pancakes and discussion with local elder about spiritual beliefs
    Landmarks
    Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
    Hoa Lo Prison
    Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
    Temple of Literature
    Bat Trang
    Hanoi Old Quarter
    Hanoi Water Puppet Theatre
  3. Day 3

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Board luxury Bhaya Soul cruise ship for Halong Bay
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
  4. Day 4

    Halong Bay

    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
  5. Day 5

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Included Activities

    • Historical bunker tour beneath Sofitel Legend Metropole

    Optional Activities

    • French-inspired dinner at Angelina Restaurant at Metropole
    • Home-cooked meal shared with local Hanoian family
    • Vespa foodie tour through lantern-lit Old Quarter streets with complimentary drinks
    Landmarks
    Sofitel Legend Metropole
  6. Day 6

    Hanoi to Hue

    Included Activities

    • Royal Dinner with traditional Vietnamese cuisine family-style in private garden house with Royal Hue court music and complimentary wine
  7. Day 7

    Hue to Hoi An

    Meals
    Lunch (Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant at Duc Son Pagoda)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
    • Visit Imperial Citadel ruins
    • Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant at Duc Son Pagoda
    Landmarks
    Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
    Imperial Citadel of Hue
    Marble Mountains
  8. Day 8

    Hoi An

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch featuring Hoi An signature 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 with signature Hoi An dishes: 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
    • Visit tailors' quarter
    • Vietnamese street food at Morning Glory Signature Restaurant
    • Dine at Mango Mango in Ancient Town
    • Dine at The Field with tables among rice paddies, blending Vietnamese tradition with contemporary cuisine
    Landmarks
    Japanese Covered Bridge
    Hoi An Central Market
  9. Day 9

    Hoi An

    Optional Activities

    • Visit ancient Cham ruins of My Son with 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
    Landmarks
    My Son
  10. Day 10

    Hoi An to Siem Reap

    Meals
    Breakfast
  11. Day 11

    Siem Reap

    Meals
    Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel
    • Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat
    • VIP reserved seats at Phare Circus

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Banteay Srei Temple and Landmine Museum
    • Visit Senteurs d'Angkor workshop for traditional soap, balm, candle and spice production
    • Village walk through Ta Brak
    • Tonle Sap cruise to see floating communities (available July to February only)
    • Behind-the-scenes tour of Angkor Wildlife Aquarium with feeding sessions
    • Tethered balloon flight over Angkor landscape
    Landmarks
    Banteay Srei Temple
    Landmine Museum
    Angkor Wat
    Tonle Sap
    Angkor Wildlife Aquarium
    Phare Circus
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Siem Reap

    Meals
    Breakfast (Champagne breakfast at private location near temple prepared by Scenic-supported NGO bakery school), Dinner (Private gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers performing by candlelight and complimentary drinks)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise at Angkor Wat
    • Champagne breakfast at private location near temple prepared by Scenic-supported NGO bakery school
    • Visit Ta Prohm Temple
    • Visit Angkor Thom
    • Visit Bayon Temple
    • Private gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers and complimentary drinks

    Optional Activities

    • Revisit markets in afternoon
    Landmarks
    Angkor Wat
    Ta Prohm Temple
    Angkor Thom
    Bayon Temple
    Prasat Kravan
  13. Day 13

    Siem Reap to Kampong Cham

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei
    • Visit stone cutters village
    • Board Scenic Spirit cruise ship with cocktail reception
    • Butler service for suite
    Landmarks
    Kampong Kdei
  14. Day 14

    Wat Hanchey - Kampong Cham

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Hanchey ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery
    • Learn about novice monk life from local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda with Buddha Garden and local monkey troop, then Wat Nokor Bachey temple
    • Explore Kampong Cham's colonial history, French colonial shop houses, Central market, local rubber plantation, and betel nut village
    • Visit Kho Penh Village on Bamboo Island via local remork, bamboo bridge and ferry
    • Private dining in suite or balcony with butler service arrangement
    Landmarks
    Wat Hanchey
    Phnom Pros
    Wat Nokor Bachey
    Kho Penh Village
  15. Day 15

    Angkor Ban - Silk Island - Phnom Penh

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Explore historical rural wooden houses in Angkor Ban
    • Visit local Buddhist pagoda
    • Receive traditional blessing from monk
    • Participate in alms ceremony with resident monks
    • Travel by tuk tuk to silk farm on Oknha Tey (Silk Island)
    • Learn about silk production process
    • Scenic Sunset Drinks cocktail reception on sundeck
    • Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation

    Optional Activities

    • Learn how to make and wear Cambodian scarf
    • Visit Wellness Centre or Beauty Salon
    Landmarks
    Angkor Ban
    Oknha Tey
  16. Day 16

    Phnom Penh

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Royal Palace with Silver Pagoda

    Optional Activities

    • Journey to Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
    • Hands-on cooking class with market shopping and lunch preparation
    • Explore French colonial architecture by remork tour and Central Market shopping
    • Phnom Penh by City Lights tour with local rum distillery visit and Scenic Sunset Drinks with private tour and tasting
    Landmarks
    Killing Fields
    Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
    Royal Palace
    Silver Pagoda
    Central Market
  17. Day 17

    Phnom Penh to Tan Chau

    Meals
    Dinner (Fantastically themed dinner on board with lion dance performance by locals on Sundeck)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Royal Palace with Silver Pagoda

    Optional Activities

    • On-board gym
    • Scenic Spirit library
    • Scenic Spirit lounge
    • Swimming pool
    • Private suite and balcony
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
  18. Day 18

    Tan Chau

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Sunset Drinks cocktail by pool

    Optional Activities

    • On-board gym
    • Early morning yoga class
    • Sauna
    • Sampan through Tra Su Bird Sanctuary in Tra Su Forest with mangroves and 100+ waterbird species
    • Morning discovery on Evergreen Island with local farmers, xe loi ride to Cao Dai temple
    • Speedboat to Chau Doc and Tay An temple at Sam Mountain foot, sampan through Vinh Te canal
    Landmarks
    Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
    Tra Su Forest
    Evergreen Island
    Cao Dai Temple
    Chau Doc
    Tay An Temple
  19. Day 19

    Sa Dec to Cai Be

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Sampan exploration of Sa Dec wet market

    Optional Activities

    • Visit grand home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le
    • Sampan to Tan Phong island for water hyacinth weaving workshops and motorized buggy through fruit orchards
    • Afternoon tea at Le Longanier colonial house restaurant with local music performance
    • Hands-on cocktail/mocktail making class on Scenic Spirit
    Landmarks
    Sa Dec
    Tan Phong Island
    Cai Be
  20. Day 20

    Cai Be to Ho Chi Minh City

    Included Activities

    • Visit War Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Vespa night ride through Ho Chi Minh City stopping at best local spots for authentic Vietnamese cuisine with unlimited drinks
    • Dine at Mandarine Restaurant in Hue imperial court style
    • Dine at Noir Dining in the Dark supporting blind and visually impaired community
    • Street food and bars tour on Vintage Jeep
    • Buffet 19 at hotel
    Landmarks
    War Museum
  21. Day 21

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Pho lunch), Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travelers)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
    • Pho lunch
    • Visit Reunification Palace
    • Farewell dinner with fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
    Reunification Palace
  22. Day 22

    Ho Chi Minh City

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