Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiLandmarks Sofitel Legend Metropole - Day 2
Hanoi
HanoiIncluded Activities
- VIP performance of Hanoi's water puppet theatre with backstage access
Optional Activities
- Visit Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and Hoa Lo Prison
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Temple of Literature with Old Quarter egg coffee
- Ancient village of Bat Trang with traditional porcelain and pottery and hands-on Bánh Cuon rice pancake lunch
Landmarks Imperial Citadel of Thang Long Hoa Lo Prison Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Temple of Literature Bat Trang Old Quarter Hanoi Water Puppet Theatre - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board luxury Bhaya Soul for two-night Halong Bay cruise
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 4
Halong Bay
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 the 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 shared with a local Hanoian family
- Vespa foodie tour through Old Quarter lantern-lit streets with complimentary drinks
Landmarks Sofitel Legend Metropole - Day 6
Hanoi to Hue
Hanoi to Hue- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Vietnamese cuisine served family-style in private garden house with Royal Hue court music performance)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Traditional Vietnamese family-style dinner in private garden house with Royal Hue court music performance and welcome glass of wine
Landmarks Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel - Day 7
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant at Duc Son Pagoda supporting the nuns' orphanage)
Included Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
- Visit Imperial Citadel ruins
- Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant at Duc Son Pagoda supporting nuns' orphanage
Landmarks Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc Imperial Citadel Hai Van Pass Marble Mountains - Day 8
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch featuring the town's signature dishes: Cao Lau, Com Gà and Bánh Mì)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of World Heritage-listed Old Quarter with 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
- Explore tailors' quarter
- Vietnamese street food at Morning Glory Signature Restaurant
- Dinner at Mango Mango in Ancient Town
- Dinner at The Field with tables among rice paddies blending Vietnamese tradition with contemporary cuisine
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Central Market - Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional 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 banks
Landmarks My Son Red Bridge Cooking School - Day 10
Hoi An - Danang to Siem Reap
Hoi An - Danang to Siem ReapLandmarks Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor - Day 11
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel
- Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat
- VIP reserved seats at Phare Circus with Cambodian performers
Optional Activities
- Visit Banteay Srei Temple (Ladies Temple) and Landmine Museum
- Visit Senteurs d'Angkor workshop with hand production of soaps, balms, candles and spices
- Village walk through Ta Brak
- Cruise on Tonle Sap (available July to February) vast inland biosphere reserve with floating communities
- Behind the scenes tour of Angkor Wildlife Aquarium with feeding sessions and close encounters
- Tethered balloon flight over Angkor landscape
Landmarks Banteay Srei Temple Landmine Museum Senteurs d'Angkor Ta Brak Tonle Sap Angkor Wildlife Aquarium Angkor Wat Phare Circus 
- Day 12
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast at private location with food prepared by Scenic-supported NGO bakery school), Dinner (Private gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers by candlelight and complimentary drinks)
Included Activities
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat before crowds
- Champagne breakfast at private location with food from Scenic-supported NGO bakery school
- Visit Ta Prohm Temple
- Visit Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple
- Scenic Enrich: Private gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers by candlelight and complimentary drinks
Optional Activities
- Rest after early start
- Revisit markets
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Temple Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Prasat Kravan - Day 13
Siem Reap to Mekong Cruise
Siem Reap to Mekong CruiseIncluded Activities
- Welcome cocktail reception on Scenic Spirit
- Orientation to Scenic Spirit and private balcony suite
Optional Activities
- Stop at ancient Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei
- Stop at Kampong Thom
- Stop at traditional stone cutters village
Landmarks Kampong Kdei Kampong Thom - Day 14
Wat Hanchey to Kampong Cham
Wat Hanchey to Kampong ChamIncluded Activities
- Visit Wat Hanchey ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery with monastic life learning
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda with Khmer Rouge killing field history and Wat Nokor Bachey with Angkorian stonework and modern temple
- Drive through Kampong Cham colonial era shop houses to French-established rubber plantation and betel nut cultivation village
- Visit Kho Penh Village on Pen Island accessible only by local remork
- Private dinner in suite or on balcony
Landmarks Wat Hanchey Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Kho Penh Village - Day 15
Angkor Ban to Silk Island to Phnom Penh
Angkor Ban to Silk Island to Phnom Penh- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Angkor Ban with local guide
- Visit Buddhist pagoda near Angkor Ban
- Scenic Enrich: Traditional blessing from resident monk, prayer offering learning, and alms ceremony participation
- Tuk tuk ride to Silk Island farm revealing silk weaving process
- Learn traditional Cambodian scarf (krama) wearing
- Scenic Sundowners cocktail reception on Sun Deck as ship approaches Phnom Penh
- Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation
Optional Activities
- Visit wellness centre and beauty salon
- Use complimentary laundry facilities
Landmarks Angkor Ban Oknha Tey (Silk Island) - Day 16
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Return to Scenic Spirit for lunch
- Scenic Sundowners: City lights tour of Phnom Penh after dark with private visit and tasting at local rum distillery
Optional Activities
- Visit Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Hands-on Cambodian cooking class at city's bustling market with ingredient selection and traditional lunch preparation
- Remork tour through Phnom Penh's French colonial quarter finishing at Art Deco Central Market
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market - Day 17
Phnom Penh to Border Crossing to Tan Chau
Phnom Penh to Border Crossing to Tan Chau- Meals
- Dinner (Festive themed dinner on Sun Deck with lion dance performance by local artists)
Included Activities
- Included visit to Phnom Penh's Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
- Festive themed dinner on Sun Deck with lion dance performance by local artists
Landmarks Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 18
Tan Chau
Tan ChauOptional Activities
- Sampan glide through Tra Su Bird Sanctuary's 850 hectares of protected wetland with over 100 waterbird species
- Visit Evergreen Island with local farmers and xe loi three-wheeled bicycle rickshaw ride through town
- Visit Cao Dai Temple with Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism and Confucianism influences
- Speedboat to Chau Doc for Tay An Temple at Sam Mountain foot with Indian and Islamic architectural influences
- Sampan journey along Vinh Te Canal for riverfront city perspective
Landmarks Tra Su Bird Sanctuary Evergreen Island Cao Dai Temple Chau Doc Tay An Temple Sam Mountain Vinh Te Canal - Day 19
Sa Dec to Cai Be
Sa Dec to Cai Be- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Sampan through Sa Dec wet market with two-hour local trade immersion
- Pass ornate home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le from L'Amant story
Optional Activities
- Sampan journey to Tan Phong Island's tropical fruit orchards over 1,000 lush hectares with water hyacinth weaving workshop and motorised buggy ride through groves to discover Cai Be cottage industries for rice paper and coconut-based sweets
- Afternoon tea at Le Longanier French colonial restaurant with live traditional music
- Cocktail and mocktail making class with Scenic Spirit bar team using freshest local ingredients
Landmarks Sa Dec Tan Phong Island - Day 20
My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow guests and crew)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner sharing journey stories with fellow guests and crew
Landmarks Cho Gao Canal - Day 21
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- City tour of Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit Reunification Palace
Optional Activities
- Vespa ride through exhilarating streets stopping at best local food haunts with complimentary drinks
- Dine at elegant Mandarine Restaurant styled on imperial courts of Hue with refined individual Vietnamese dishes
- Noir Dining in the Dark dedicated to supporting blind and visually impaired community
- Vintage Jeep street food experience around Saigon streets
- Dine at Buffet 19 within the hotel
Landmarks Reunification Palace Caravelle Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Opera House - Day 22
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Phở lunch), Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travelers)
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels with learning about hidden Viet Cong network
- Phở lunch
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Farewell dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Reunification Palace - Day 23
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
