Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi
- Day 2
Hanoi
HanoiIncluded Activities
- Water Puppets performance with VIP seating and backstage pass
- Green electric car tour through Hanoi's old quarter
Optional Activities
- Visit Imperial Citadel of Thang Long (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Quarter and Mausoleum (viewed from outside)
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Explore Old Quarter and local coffee shop for egg coffee
- Visit Bat Trang ancient pottery village with interactive ceramic learning
- Learn about Vietnamese culture and spiritual beliefs from local elder
- Learn to make Bánh Cuon (rice pancakes) and enjoy self-made lunch
Landmarks Imperial Citadel of Thang Long Hoa Lo Prison Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Temple of Literature Hanoi Old Quarter Bat Trang - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Two-night Halong Bay cruise on Bhaya Soul
Landmarks Halong Bay Red River Delta 
- Day 4
Halong Bay
Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fine local cuisine in onboard restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson on sun deck
- Kayaking through limestone cave system
- Bike ride on Cat Ba Island
- Wine tasting at sunset (Scenic Sundowners)
- Squid fishing from the boat
Landmarks Cat Ba Island - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Historical bunker tour at hotel
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Angelina Restaurant (Mediterranean cuisine on hotel terrace)
- Dinner with a Hanoian family (traditional Vietnamese home-cooked meal)
- Vespa foodie tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter with guide (tandem ride, multiple local food stops, free flow drinks)
- Day 6
Hanoi to Hue
Hanoi to Hue- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Vietnamese cuisine served family style at private Garden House with Royal Hue court music and glass of wine)
Included Activities
- Traditional Vietnamese dinner at Garden House with Royal Hue court music and wine (Scenic Enrich)
- Day 7
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
- Cyclo ride to Imperial Citadel
- Visit to Duc Son Pagoda with nun meeting
- Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant supporting orphanage
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Morning Glory Signature Restaurant (Vietnamese street food style)
- Dinner at Mango Mango Restaurant (Hoi An's Ancient Town)
- Dinner at The Field Hoi An Restaurant and Bar (rice paddies setting with traditional Vietnamese and fusion cuisine)
Landmarks Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc Imperial Citadel of Hue Duc Son Pagoda Hai Van Pass - Day 8
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Local street food specialties: Com Gà, Cao Lau, Bánh Mì at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An's Old Quarter (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Visit Japanese Bridge
- Visit central market
- Local street food lunch (Com Gà, Cao Lau, Bánh Mì)
- Scenic Sunset Drinks at Ember & Sip Bar with included beer and wine
Optional Activities
- Swimming in hotel's large resort style pool
- Shopping in old town and visiting tailors
Landmarks Hoi An Old Quarter Japanese Bridge Hoi An Central Market - Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Half-day trip to My Son ruins (ancient Champa Kingdom temple towers, museum visit, local lunch)
- Bicycle ride to local fisherman's village with traditional net casting in bamboo fishing baskets, water palms and coconut tree area, scenic boat trip back to Hoi An with lunch
- Lantern making class at Reaching Out NGO workshop (meeting with NGO representative, insight into disability employment programs)
- Vietnamese cooking class at Red Bridge Cooking School on Thu Bon River (3km from central Hoi An)
Landmarks My Son Cat Ba Island fishing village Red Bridge Cooking School - Day 10
Hoi An to Siem Reap
Hoi An to Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast at the hotel
- Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat with guided exploration
- VIP premium reserved seating at Phare Circus performance
Optional Activities
- Explore 10th-century Banteay Srei Temple (Ladies Temple)
- Visit Landmine Museum (founded 1997)
- Hands-on workshop at Senteurs d'Angkor to produce local souvenirs (soap with coconut oil, natural cosmetics, scented balms, aromatic candles, local spices)
- Village walk through Ta Brak Village with market exploration and meal with locals
- Sail on Tonle Sap (July to February) UNESCO biosphere reserve to experience floating village life
- Visit Angkor Wildlife Aquarium with behind-the-scenes tour, animal care observation, feeding sessions, and meet park animals
- Marine biologist-guided tour at Angkor Wildlife Aquarium to learn about Tonle Sap Lake's aquatic ecosystem and conservation efforts
- Experience traditional Buddhist ceremony blessing in Ta Brak Village
- Learn about fish smoking techniques in Ta Brak Village
Landmarks Banteay Srei Temple Landmine Museum Senteurs d'Angkor Ta Brak Village Tonle Sap Angkor Wildlife Aquarium Angkor Wat Phare Circus 
- Day 12
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast at special location near temple, food prepared by Scenic-sponsored NGO supported local bakery school), Dinner (Private magical gala themed dinner at Prasat Kravan 10th-century temple with candle-lit ruins, free flow drinks, and Apsara dancers performance)
Included Activities
- Sunrise over Angkor Wat with champagne breakfast from NGO bakery school (Scenic Enrich)
- Visit Ta Prohm Temple (jungle-covered)
- Visit Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple (multi-faced)
- Private gala dinner at Prasat Kravan 10th-century temple with free flow drinks and Apsara dancers (Scenic Enrich)
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap markets
- Relax at luxury hotel
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Temple Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Prasat Kravan - Day 13
Siem Reap to Kampong Cham
Siem Reap to Kampong Cham- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei
- Visit Kampong Thom
- Visit stone cutters village
- Cocktail reception with Cruise Director
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks Kampong Kdei Kampong Thom - Day 14
Wat Hanchey to Kampong Cham
Wat Hanchey to Kampong Cham- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Hanchey pagoda and monastery
- Meet resident novice monks
- Walk or drive to hilltop for elevated river views
Optional Activities
- Explore Kampong Cham riverfront boulevard with Chinese shopfronts, restaurants, colonial buildings
- Visit night market
Landmarks Wat Hanchey Kampong Cham - Day 15
Kampong Cham to Angkor Ban
Kampong Cham to Angkor Ban- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda (traditional legend site, Khmer Rouge killing field history, Buddha Garden, local monkey troop)
- Visit Wat Nokor Bachey (Angkorian era temple with new temple built inside, unique architectural blend)
- Kampong Cham history and industry drive: shop houses, French colonial era remnants, central market
- Visit local rubber plantation (established by French)
- Visit betel nut growing village (important aspect of Cambodian culture)
- Visit Kho Penh Village on Pen (Bamboo) Island: accessible by local remork via bamboo bridge or ferry, insight into rural farming lifestyle
Landmarks Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Kho Penh Village - Day 16
Angkor Ban to Silk Island to Phnom Penh
Angkor Ban to Silk Island to Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Ban historical wooden houses and local pagoda
- Traditional Buddhist monk blessing and prayer teaching
- Alms ceremony contributing to monks' daily meal (Scenic Enrich)
- Silk Island (Oknha Tey) tuk tuk visit and silk production learning
- Scenic Sunset Drinks cocktail reception on sundeck
- Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation on sun deck
Optional Activities
- Learn to make and wear Cambodian scarf
- Visit Wellness Centre
- Visit Beauty Salon
Landmarks Angkor Ban Oknha Tey (Silk Island) Phnom Penh - Day 17
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Sunset Drinks: Phnom Penh by City Lights tour with rum distillery visit, private tour and tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (former prison, Khmer Rouge history tour)
- Hands-on cooking class: market shopping with local chef, kitchen cooking session, lunch
- Remork (tuk tuk) tour exploring French colonial architecture, backstreets, and history, concluding at Central Market (Art Deco design, yellow façade)
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Phnom Penh Central Market - Day 18
Phnom Penh to Tan Chau
Phnom Penh to Tan Chau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Fantastically themed dinner with lion dance performance by locals on sun deck)
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace with Silver Pagoda (included)
- Lion dance performance by locals on sun deck
Optional Activities
- On-board gym workout
- On-board yoga class
- Sauna
- Reading in Scenic Spirit library
- Relaxing in Scenic Spirit lounge with wine
- Swimming in pool
- Relaxing in private suite with private balcony
Landmarks Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 19
Tan Chau
Tan Chau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- On-board gym workout
- Early morning yoga class
- Sauna
- Tra Su Bird Sanctuary: sampan through mangroves and lush greenery, 850-hectare eco reserve, 100+ waterbird species
- Evergreen Island: morning with local farmers experiencing traditional farming
- Xe loi (three-wheeled bicycle rickshaw) ride in Tan Chau
- Visit renovated bright-coloured Cao Dai temple (religion established 1926, blends Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, Confucianism)
- Speedboat to Chau Doc (major Mekong Delta city)
- Visit Tay An temple at Sam Mountain (Indian and Islamic architectural mixture)
- Sampan to Vinh Te canal to view Chau Doc riverfront life
Landmarks Tra Su Bird Sanctuary Cao Dai temple Chau Doc Tay An temple Vinh Te canal - Day 20
Sa Dec
Sa Dec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sampan exploration of Sa Dec wet market (two hours, meeting sellers, viewing live fish, frogs, snakes)
- Visit home of Huynh Thuy Le (Chinese merchant, inspiration for Marguerite Duras' novel L'Amant)
Landmarks Sa Dec Sa Dec wet market - Day 21
Cai Be
Cai Be- Meals
- Breakfast (Full gourmet breakfast with champagne), Dinner (Farewell dinner with crew)
Included Activities
- Gourmet breakfast with champagne
- Farewell dinner with crew
Optional Activities
- Sampan to Tan Phong Island: 1000+ hectares tropical fruit orchards, water hyacinth weaving workshop, motorised buggy through orchards with tropical fruit tasting and farm owner interaction, sampan to Cai Be town, rice-paper and sweets cottage industries
- Le Longanier French colonial house: morning tea, local band, traditional Vietnamese songs
- On-board cocktail/mocktail making class with fresh local ingredients
Landmarks Tan Phong Island Cai Be Le Longanier My Tho - Day 22
Mekong Cruise to Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Cruise to Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Visit War Museum
Optional Activities
- Vespa ride at night through streets with multiple local food stops, unlimited drinks
- Dinner at Mandarine Restaurant (Hue imperial court style Vietnamese dishes)
- Dinner at Noir Dining in the Dark (supporting blind and visually impaired community)
- Vintage Jeep tour of Saigon street food and bars
- Buffet 19 at hotel
Landmarks War Museum Ho Chi Minh City Opera House - Day 23
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pho lunch), Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travellers)
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels with morning exploration of hidden Viet Cong tunnel network
- Pho lunch
- Visit Reunification Palace (former Presidential House of South Vietnam)
- Farewell dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Reunification Palace - Day 24
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
