Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi - Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board luxury Bhaya Soul cruise ship
- Cruise among limestone karsts of Halong Bay
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 3
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 4
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to HanoiIncluded Activities
- Leisurely morning cruise to harbour
- Historical bunker tour beneath Sofitel Legend Metropole
Optional Activities
- French-inspired dinner at Angelina Restaurant
- Home-cooked meal with local Hanoian family
- Vespa foodie tour through Old Quarter with complimentary drinks
- Day 5
Hanoi
HanoiIncluded Activities
- VIP water puppet theatre performance 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, then Old Quarter egg coffee
- Visit ancient village of Bat Trang with hands-on lunch of Bánh Cuốn rice pancakes with local elder
- Green electric car ride through Old Quarter
Landmarks Imperial Citadel of Thang Long Hoa Lo Prison Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Temple of Literature Bat Trang - 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 among rice paddies
Landmarks Marble Mountains - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Hoi An signature dishes: Cao Lầu, Cơm 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
- Hotel pool
- Explore tailors' quarter
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Old Quarter - 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
- 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 - Day 9
Hoi An to Hue
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 wine)
Included Activities
- Travel via Hai Van Pass
- Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant at Duc Son Pagoda
- Visit Imperial Citadel
- Cyclo ride around Dai Noi and Tinh Tam Lake
- Traditional Vietnamese cuisine with Royal Hue court music and wine
Landmarks Imperial Citadel of Hue Hai Van Pass - Day 10
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Hue to Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and Opera House
Landmarks Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office 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 experienced driver through hectic traffic stopping at local spots for Vietnamese cuisine with unlimited drinks
- Dinner at Mandarine Restaurant in Hue imperial court style
- Dinner at Noir Dining in the Dark (closed Mondays)
- Vintage Jeep tour of street food and bars
- Buffet 19 at hotel
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Cruise
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Cruise- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit War Museum
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Board Scenic Spirit cruise ship
Landmarks War Museum Reunification Palace - Day 13
Cho Gao Canal - Ben Tre
Cho Gao Canal - Ben TreIncluded Activities
- Cruise through Cho Gao Canal
- Visit Tan My Floating community and Thoi Binh hamlet
- Electric buggy tour through local plantations
- Visit mushroom farm
- Visit fruit farm with sampling
- Visit honey farm with local sweets
Landmarks Cho Gao Canal Tan My Floating community Thoi Binh hamlet - Day 14
Sa Dec - Tan Chau
Sa Dec - Tan Chau- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Sampan exploration of Sa Dec wet market
- Visit home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le
- Cruise to Tân Châu
- Lion dance performance by local troupe
Landmarks Sa Dec Wet Market - Day 15
Tan Chau and the Border Crossing
Tan Chau and the Border CrossingOptional Activities
- Onboard gym
- Early morning Tai Chi class
- Sauna
- Sampan journey through Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
- Evergreen Island visit with local farmers and xe loi bicycle rickshaw through Tân Châu and Cao Dai temple
- Chau Doc exploration with Tay An temple and sampan to Vinh Te Canal
Landmarks Tra Su Bird Sanctuary Evergreen Island Cao Dai temple Tay An temple Vinh Te Canal - Day 16
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic Sundowners rum distillery tour and tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit Killing Fields
- Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Hands-on cooking class with market visit for lunch
- Remork tour of French architecture and Central Market
- Phnom Penh by City Lights tour
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market - Day 17
Phnom Penh - Oudong
Phnom Penh - OudongIncluded Activities
- Ox cart ride to local temple
- Visit ancient capital Oudong and monastery
- Visit Phnom Penh's Royal Palace
- Visit Silver Pagoda
- Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation
- Scenic Sundowners cocktail reception on Sun Deck
Landmarks Oudong Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 18
Silk Island - Angkor Ban
Silk Island - Angkor Ban- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Traditional tuk tuk tour of silk farm on Oknha Tey island
- Visit Angkor Ban historic wooden houses
- Learn to wear traditional krama scarf
Optional Activities
- Pool swim with refreshing cocktail
Landmarks Oknha Tey Angkor Ban - Day 19
Wat Hanchey - Kampong Cham
Wat Hanchey - Kampong Cham- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with crew)
Included Activities
- Meet novice monks at Wat Hanchey
- Alms ceremony contributing to monks' daily meal
- Traditional Buddhist blessing from monk
- Learn Buddhist prayer in pagoda
- Farewell dinner with crew
Optional Activities
- Explore Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda and Wat Nokor Bachey Angkorian complex
- Explore Kampong Cham heritage and industry with rubber plantation and betel nut-growing village
- Visit Koh Pen Village and Bamboo Island by bridge or ferry, local remork tour of farming community
Landmarks Wat Hanchey Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Koh Pen Village Bamboo Island - Day 20
Kampong Cham to Siem Reap
Kampong Cham to Siem ReapIncluded Activities
- Visit ancient Angkorian bridge at Kampong Kdei
- Visit traditional stone cutters' village
- Premium seating at Cambodian Circus Phare
Landmarks Kampong Kdei bridge - Day 21
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel
- Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat
Optional Activities
- Explore 10th century Banteay Srei Temple
- Visit Landmine Museum
- Senteurs d'Angkor workshop to produce souvenir with local artisans
- Village walk through Ta Brak Village
- Cruise on Tonlé Sap Lake (July to February)
- Visit Angkor Wildlife Aquarium with behind-the-scenes tour and animal feeding sessions
- One-hour spa treatment at Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
- Leisurely lunch at Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
- Shopping at night markets of Siem Reap
- Visit Pub Street
Landmarks Banteay Srei Temple Angkor Wat Tonlé Sap Lake Angkor Wildlife Aquarium Ta Brak Village Senteurs d'Angkor Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor - Day 22
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast prepared by Scenic sponsored NGO-backed local bakery school), Dinner (Private gala themed dinner at Prasat Kravan with free flow drinks and Apsara dancers performance)
Included Activities
- Sunrise over Angkor Wat
- Champagne breakfast by NGO-backed local bakery school
- Visit Ta Prohm Temple
- Visit Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Private gala themed dinner at Prasat Kravan with Apsara dancers and free flow drinks
Optional Activities
- Siem Reap market exploration
- Hotel relaxation
Landmarks Ta Prohm Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Prasat Kravan - Day 23
Siem Reap to Luang Prabang
Siem Reap to Luang PrabangIncluded Activities
- Visit tiered waterfalls at Kuang Si
- Swim in turquoise holes at Kuang Si
- Boat cruise along Mekong
- Visit rice wine village
- Visit Pak Ou Caves
- Pétanque lesson with locals
Optional Activities
- Night market exploration
Landmarks Kuang Si Waterfall Pak Ou Caves - Day 24
Luang Prabang
Luang PrabangIncluded Activities
- Visit tiered waterfalls at Kuang Si
- Swim in turquoise holes at Kuang Si
- Boat cruise along Mekong
- Visit rice wine village
- Visit Pak Ou Caves
- Pétanque lesson with locals
Optional Activities
- Night market exploration
Landmarks Kuang Si Waterfall Pak Ou Caves - Day 25
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning alms ceremony with monks
Optional Activities
- Living Land farm with hands-on rice growing and harvesting
- Prepare traditional lunch with local family using time-honoured cooking techniques
- Travel to Ban Chan pottery village and shape your own piece
Landmarks Living Land farm Ban Chan - Day 26
Luang Prabang to Bangkok
Luang Prabang to BangkokIncluded Activities
- Visit Wat Xieng Thong
- Visit Wat Mai
- Visit National Museum (former Royal Palace)
Landmarks Wat Xieng Thong Wat Mai National Museum
