Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiLandmarks Sofitel Legend Metropole - Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- VIP performance of Hanoi's water puppet theatre with backstage pass
- Green electric car tour of the Old Quarter
Optional Activities
- Visit Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and Hoa Lo Prison
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Temple of Literature (founded 1070), then egg coffee in Old Quarter
- Visit ancient village of Bat Trang for traditional porcelain and pottery with hands-on lunch of Bánh Cuon rice pancakes
Landmarks Imperial Citadel of Thang Long Hoa Lo Prison Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Temple of Literature Bat Trang Old Quarter, Hanoi - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Luxury cruise on Bhaya Soul for two nights among Halong Bay limestone karsts
Landmarks Halong Bay Red River Delta - Day 4
Halong Bay
Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson on the Sun Deck
- Kayak through limestone cave system
- Bike ride on Cat Ba Island through jungle and quiet shoreline
- Scenic Sundowners wine tasting at anchor at sunset
- Squid fishing from the deck (local tradition)
Landmarks Cat Ba Island Halong Bay limestone caves - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Historical bunker tour beneath Sofitel Legend Metropole
- Leisurely morning cruise back to harbour
Optional Activities
- French-inspired dinner at Metropole's Angelina Restaurant
- Home-cooked meal shared with a local Hanoian family
- Vespa foodie tour through lantern-lit Old Quarter streets with complimentary drinks
Landmarks Sofitel Legend Metropole - Day 6
Hanoi to Hoi An
Hanoi to Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Flight from Hanoi to Danang
- Transfer past Marble Mountains to Hoi An
Optional Activities
- Vietnamese street food at Morning Glory Signature Restaurant
- Dinner at Mango Mango in the heart of Ancient Town
- Dinner at The Field with tables set among rice paddies blending Vietnamese tradition with contemporary cuisine
Landmarks Marble Mountains Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Signature dishes including Cao Lau, Com Gà and Bánh Mì)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of World Heritage-listed 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 (renowned since 16th century)
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Central Market - Day 8
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit ancient Cham ruins of My Son with glimpse into Champa Kingdom majesty, including local lunch
- Bicycle ride to fishing village, 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 banks of Thu Bon River
Landmarks My Son Red Bridge Cooking School Thu Bon River - Day 9
Hoi An to Hue
Hoi An to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vegetarian meal at Tinh Tam Restaurant at Duc Son Pagoda), Dinner (Traditional Vietnamese cuisine served family-style in private garden house with Royal Hue court music performance and welcome glass of wine)
Included Activities
- Travel via Hai Van Pass
- Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant at Duc Son Pagoda (supports nuns' orphanage)
- Wander through Imperial Citadel ruins
- Cyclo ride through Hue city streets
- Scenic Enrich: Traditional Vietnamese cuisine family-style in private garden house with Royal Hue court music performance and welcome glass of wine
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Imperial Citadel of Hue Duc Son Pagoda - Day 10
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
- Flight from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Optional Activities
- Walk to Notre Dame Cathedral
- Walk to Central Post Office
- Walk to Opera House
Landmarks Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc Notre Dame Cathedral, Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Opera House - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pho lunch)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels visit exploring 250+ kilometres of hand-dug underground passages
- Pho lunch upon return to city
Optional Activities
- Vespa night tour stopping at city's finest street food haunts with complimentary drinks
- Refined dinner at Mandarine Restaurant styled on imperial courts of Hue
- Dinner at Noir Dining in the Dark, dedicated to 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 as ship departs down Saigon River), Dinner
Included Activities
- War Museum visit
- Reunification Palace visit
- Transfer to Saigon Port
- Departure from Saigon on Scenic Spirit down Saigon River
- Lunch on board as ship departs
Landmarks War Museum, Ho Chi Minh City Reunification Palace Saigon River Cho Gao Canal - Day 13
Cho Gao Canal to Cai Be
Cho Gao Canal to Cai Be- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast during Cho Gao Canal transit), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Champagne breakfast during transit of 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 Cho Gao Canal Mekong River Tan Phong Island Cai Be - Day 14
Sa Dec
Sa Dec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sampan into Sa Dec's wet market (two hours)
- Visit to Mr Huynh Thuy Le's grand home (inspiration for L'Amant novel)
- Six-hour sail toward Tan Chau
- Festive themed evening on Sun Deck with lion dance performed by local artists
Landmarks Sa Dec Sa Dec wet market Tan Chau - Day 15
Tan Chau and the Border Crossing
Tan Chau and the Border Crossing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Yoga class, gym, or sauna access
- Lunch on board
- Vietnamese-Cambodian border crossing
Optional Activities
- Sampan through 850-hectare Tra Su Bird Sanctuary (more than 100 waterbird species) through protected wetland
- Morning with local farmers on Evergreen Island and xe loi rickshaw ride to Cao Dai temple (fusion of Buddhist, Christian, Taoist and Confucian belief)
- Speedboat to Chau Doc and visit to elaborate 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 16
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Sundowners experience at local rum distillery with private tasting after city lights tour
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
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market, Phnom Penh French colonial quarter, Phnom Penh - Day 17
Phnom Penh to Oudong
Phnom Penh to Oudong- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Oudong
- Experience working monastery with resident monks and courtyards
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Silver Pagoda
- Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation on board
- Sundowner cocktail reception on Sun Deck as ship sails toward Silk Island
Optional Activities
- Experience traditional festival in Oudong (if timing allows)
Landmarks Oudong Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 18
Silk Island to Angkor Ban
Silk Island to Angkor Ban- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tuk tuk ride to silk weaving farm on Oknha Tey
- Tour of silk weaving stages
- Visit Angkor Ban
- Learn to wear traditional krama (Cambodian scarf) on board
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 ancient hilltop pagoda with elevated river views
- Traditional blessing from resident monk
- Prayer instruction within pagoda
- Alms ceremony participation
- Farewell dinner with Scenic Spirit crew
Optional Activities
- Visit mountaintop pagoda of Phnom Pros (blend of legend and difficult history)
- Visit layered temples of Wat Nokor Bachey
- Drive through colonial shop houses, French-established rubber plantation, and betel nut village
- Cross to remote Kho Penh Village on Pen Island by bamboo bridge
Landmarks Wat Hanchey Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Pen Island Kho Penh Village - Day 20
Kampong Cham to Siem Reap
Kampong Cham to Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Spirit disembarkation
- Travel via Kampong Thom
- Visit to traditional stone cutters' village
- Pass ancient Angkorian bridge at Kampong Kdei
- VIP seating at Phare Circus with storytelling, music, dance and acrobatics
Landmarks Kampong Thom Kampong Kdei Phare Circus - Day 21
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel
- Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat
Optional Activities
- Rose-pink sandstone of Banteay Srei temple and Landmine Museum visit
- 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 with Angkor Wat visible below
Landmarks Banteay Srei Landmine Museum Senteurs d'Angkor Ta Brak Tonle Sap floating villages Angkor Wildlife Aquarium Angkor Wat 
- Day 22
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast prepared by Scenic-supported NGO bakery school near temples), Lunch, Dinner (Private gala dinner within Prasat Kravan temple grounds with Apsara dancers performing by candlelight and complimentary drinks throughout)
Included Activities
- Sunrise view across Angkor Wat's moat
- Scenic Enrich: Champagne breakfast prepared by NGO bakery school near temples
- Visit to Ta Prohm temple through jungle
- Visit to Bayon at Angkor Thom
- Scenic Enrich: Private gala dinner within Prasat Kravan temple grounds with Apsara dancers performing by candlelight and complimentary drinks
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Bayon Angkor Thom Prasat Kravan - Day 23
Depart Siem Reap
Depart Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
