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
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
- Visit the Temple of Literature (founded 1070)
- Explore the Old Quarter and enjoy egg coffee
- Visit the ancient village of Bat Trang for traditional pottery and porcelain
- 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, Hanoi Bat Trang village - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Two-night cruise on luxury Bhaya Soul in Halong Bay
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 4
Halong Bay
Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson on the Sun Deck
- Kayaking through limestone cave system
- Bike ride on Cat Ba Island
- Scenic Sundowners wine tasting at anchor
- Squid fishing from the deck
Landmarks Cat Ba Island - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included 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
- Day 6
Hanoi to Hoi An
Hanoi to Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Vietnamese street food at Morning Glory Signature Restaurant
- Dinner at Mango Mango in the Ancient Town
- Dinner at The Field with tables set among rice paddies
Landmarks Marble Mountains Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Featuring the town's signature dishes: Cao Lau, Com Gà and Bánh Mì)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of World Heritage Old Quarter
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
- Visit central market
- 60-minute spa treatment
- Scenic Sundowners at Ember & Sip Bar with included beer and wine
Optional Activities
- Visit the tailors' quarter
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge - Day 8
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 the Thu Bon River
Landmarks My Son - Day 9
Hoi An to Hue
Hoi An to Hue- Meals
- Lunch (Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant at Duc Son Pagoda), Dinner (Royal Hue court music with family-style traditional Vietnamese cuisine in private garden house and glass of wine)
Included Activities
- Visit Imperial Citadel ruins
- Cyclo ride through Hue city streets
- Royal Hue court music performance with family-style traditional Vietnamese cuisine in private garden house
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Imperial Citadel of Hue Duc Son Pagoda - Day 10
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Hue to Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
Landmarks Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office Saigon Opera House - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Lunch (Pho lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
Optional Activities
- Vespa night tour with street food and 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
- Buffet 19 at the hotel
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Cruise
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (On board Scenic Spirit), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit War Museum
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Board Scenic Spirit cruise ship
Landmarks War Museum Reunification Palace - Day 13
Cho Gao Canal to Cai Be
Cho Gao Canal to Cai Be- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast during transit through Cho Gao Canal), Lunch, Dinner
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 Cho Gao Canal Tan Phong Island - Day 14
Sa Dec
Sa Dec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sampan tour of Sa Dec wet market
- Visit home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le
- Lion dance performance by local artists on Sun Deck
Landmarks Sa Dec - Day 15
Tan Chau and Border Crossing
Tan Chau and Border Crossing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (On board), Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sampan through 850-hectare Tra Su Bird Sanctuary with 100+ waterbird species
- Morning discovery with local farmers on Evergreen Island
- Xe loi rickshaw ride to Cao Dai temple
- Speedboat to Chau Doc and elaborate Tay An Temple at Sam Mountain
Landmarks Tra Su Bird Sanctuary Evergreen Island Cao Dai Temple Chau Doc Tay An Temple Sam Mountain - Day 16
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (On board), Dinner
Included Activities
- City lights tour
- Scenic Sundowners at local rum distillery with private tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit Killing Fields
- Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Cambodian cooking class starting at local market
- Remork tour through French colonial quarter and Central Market
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market - Day 17
Phnom Penh to Oudong
Phnom Penh to Oudong- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit working monastery in Oudong
- Visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
- Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation
- Scenic Sundowners cocktail reception on Sun Deck
Landmarks Oudong Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda - Day 18
Silk Island to Angkor Ban
Silk Island to Angkor Ban- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit silk weaving farm on Oknha Tey
- Visit Angkor Ban
- Learn to wear traditional Cambodian krama scarf
Landmarks Oknha Tey Angkor Ban - Day 19
Wat Hanchey and Kampong Cham
Wat Hanchey and Kampong Cham- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with Scenic Spirit crew)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Hanchey pagoda
- Traditional blessing from resident monk
- Learn to pray within pagoda
- Alms ceremony with monks
- 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 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 - Day 20
Kampong Cham to Siem Reap
Kampong Cham to Siem ReapIncluded Activities
- Visit traditional stone cutters' village
- VIP reserved seating at Phare Circus
Landmarks Kampong Thom Kampong Kdei Bridge - Day 21
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel
- Visit Angkor Wat in afternoon
Optional Activities
- 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
- Tethered balloon flight over temple complex
Landmarks Banteay Srei Landmine Museum Senteurs d'Angkor Ta Brak village Tonle Sap Lake Angkor Wildlife Aquarium Angkor Wat - Day 22
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast from Scenic-supported NGO bakery school near temples), Dinner (Private gala dinner within grounds of Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers performing by candlelight and complimentary drinks)
Included Activities
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat
- Champagne breakfast from NGO-backed bakery school
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
- Visit Bayon temple at Angkor Thom
- Private gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers and complimentary drinks
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Bayon Angkor Thom Prasat Kravan - Day 23
Siem Reap to Luang Prabang
Siem Reap to Luang PrabangLandmarks Luang Prabang - Day 24
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Xieng Thong temple
- Visit Wat Mai temple
- Visit former Royal Palace, now National Museum
- Mekong boat cruise to rice wine village and Pak Ou Caves
- Pétanque lesson with locals
Landmarks Wat Xieng Thong Wat Mai Royal Palace Pak Ou Caves - Day 25
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Monk alms-gathering ceremony at dawn
Optional Activities
- Hands-on rice farming experience at Living Land farm
- Tuk tuk and ferry journey to Ban Chan pottery village with traditional lunch using local ingredients
Landmarks Living Land farm Ban Chan - Day 26
Luang Prabang to Bangkok
Luang Prabang to Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
