Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi - Day 2
Hanoi
HanoiIncluded Activities
- VIP performance of Hanoi's water puppet theatre with backstage access
Optional Activities
- Visit the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and Hoa Lo Prison
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature
- Discover the Old Quarter over celebrated egg coffee
- Visit ancient village of Bat Trang to learn about traditional porcelain and pottery with a local elder
- Hands-on lunch of Bánh Cuon rice pancakes at Bat Trang
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 among limestone karsts of Halong Bay World Heritage site
Landmarks Halong Bay Red River Delta - Day 4
Halong Bay
Halong BayIncluded Activities
- Tai Chi lesson on Sun Deck
- Kayak through limestone cave system
- Bike ride on Cat Ba Island
- Scenic Sundowners wine tasting at anchor
- Squid fishing 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
- French-inspired dinner at Metropole's Angelina Restaurant
- Home-cooked meal with local Hanoian family
- Vespa foodie tour through lantern-lit Old Quarter streets with complimentary drinks
- Day 6
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh CityOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office and Opera House
Landmarks Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office Opera House - Day 7
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Lunch (Pho lunch)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels tour
Optional Activities
- Pho lunch
- Vespa night tour of street food haunts with complimentary drinks
- Refined dinner at Mandarine Restaurant
- Dinner at Noir Dining in the Dark
- Vintage jeep street food experience
- Buffet 19 at the hotel
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Cruise
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Cruise- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Visit War Museum
- Visit Reunification Palace
Landmarks War Museum Reunification Palace Saigon River Cho Gao Canal - Day 9
Cho Gao Canal to Cai Be
Cho Gao Canal to Cai Be- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast as the Scenic Spirit transits the Cho Gao Canal)
Optional Activities
- Sampan journey to Tan Phong Island through fruit orchards and cottage industries producing rice paper and coconut sweets
- Afternoon tea at colonial Le Longanier restaurant with live traditional music
- Cocktail and mocktail masterclass on board using fresh local ingredients
Landmarks Tan Phong Island Mekong River - Day 10
Sa Dec
Sa DecIncluded Activities
- Sampan tour into Sa Dec's wet market
- Visit grand home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le
- Lion dance performance by local artists on Sun Deck
Landmarks Sa Dec - Day 11
Tan Chau and the Border Crossing
Tan Chau and the Border Crossing- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board)
Optional Activities
- Yoga class
- Gym session
- Sauna
- Sampan through 850-hectare Tra Su Bird Sanctuary with over 100 waterbird species
- Morning with local farmers on Evergreen Island
- Xe loi rickshaw ride to Cao Dai temple
- Speedboat to Chau Doc and Tay An Temple at foot of Sam Mountain
Landmarks Tra Su Bird Sanctuary Evergreen Island Cao Dai temple Chau Doc Tay An Temple Sam Mountain - Day 12
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Scenic Sundowners experience at local rum distillery with private tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Hands-on Cambodian cooking class starting at local market
- Remork tour through French colonial quarter and Art Deco Central Market
- City lights tour
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market French colonial quarter - Day 13
Phnom Penh to Oudong
Phnom Penh to OudongIncluded Activities
- Visit working monastery in Oudong with traditional festival (if timing allows)
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Silver Pagoda
- Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation on board
- Scenic Sundowners cocktail reception on Sun Deck
Landmarks Oudong Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 14
Silk Island to Angkor Ban
Silk Island to Angkor Ban- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Tuk tuk ride to silk weaving farm on Oknha Tey
- Learn traditional krama (Cambodian scarf) wearing styles on board
Landmarks Oknha Tey Angkor Ban - Day 15
Wat Hanchey and Kampong Cham
Wat Hanchey and Kampong ChamIncluded Activities
- Visit Wat Hanchey ancient hilltop pagoda
- Traditional blessing from resident monk
- Buddhist alms ceremony
- Farewell dinner with Scenic Spirit crew
Optional Activities
- Visit mountaintop pagoda of Phnom Pros
- Visit layered temples of Wat Nokor Bachey
- Drive through colonial shop houses, French-established rubber plantation and betel nut village
- Bamboo bridge crossing to remote Kho Penh Village on Pen Island
Landmarks Wat Hanchey Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Kho Penh Village Pen Island - Day 16
Kampong Cham to Siem Reap
Kampong Cham to Siem ReapIncluded Activities
- VIP seats at Phare Circus with Cambodian performers
Optional Activities
- Stop at traditional stone cutters' village
Landmarks Kampong Thom Kampong Kdei - Day 17
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Wat temple in afternoon
Optional Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel
- Visit Banteay Srei temple and Landmine Museum
- Artisan workshops at Senteurs d'Angkor
- Village walk through Ta Brak
- Life on Tonle Sap floating villages (July to February)
- Behind-the-scenes tour of Angkor Wildlife Aquarium
- Shop at night markets of Siem Reap
- Visit Pub Street
Landmarks Banteay Srei Landmine Museum Senteurs d'Angkor Ta Brak Tonle Sap Angkor Wildlife Aquarium Angkor Wat - Day 18
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast prepared by Scenic-supported NGO bakery school near the temples)
Included Activities
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat
- Champagne breakfast by NGO-supported bakery school
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
- Visit Bayon at Angkor Thom
- Private gala dinner within grounds of Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers and complimentary drinks
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Bayon Angkor Thom Prasat Kravan - Day 19
Siem Reap
Siem Reap
