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21 Night Essence of Vietnam Cambodia and Luxury Mekong and Land Tour

From Hanoi to Siem Reap
  • Scenic Spirit
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Scenic Spirit

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  • Cruise #: 14263980
  • Departs: Fri, Dec 17, 2027
  • Returns: Fri, Jan 7, 2028
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Dec 17, 2027
    Day
    1
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
    Welcome to vibrant Vietnam, a world of color, culture, and food. Enjoy the day at leisure and settle into a two-night Special Stay at your iconic hotel. This colonial 'grand old lady' of Hanoi boasts luxury rooms and amenities with an exceptional staff to cater your needs and comforts.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Dec 18, 2027
    Day
    2
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
    Rise and shine to a day of exploration in this nostalgic city with your first Scenic Freechoice. Scenic Freechoice: Choose to visit the Imperial Citadel and Hoa Lo Prison. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that represents Hanoi's political and cultural center for over 1,000 years. The site features extensive archaeological remains, royal foundations, ancient artifacts, and exhibition spaces illustrating Vietnam's history from the imperial era through to the colonial period. Continue to Hoa Lo Prison, which was used by the French for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for prisoners during the Vietnam War. Alternatively, visit Ho Chi Minh Quarter and his Mausoleum, the resting place of Ho Chi Minh himself, before visiting the Temple of Literature, originally built in 1070 as a university dedicated to Confucius, scholars, and sages. Then, discover the charm of the Old Quarter with its narrow alleys and stop at a local coffee shop to savor one of the local favorites, an egg coffee. Thirdly, visit the ancient village of Bat Trang, a traditional porcelain and pottery community. Interactively learn the intricate steps involved in making these ceramic works of art. Afterwards, at a house where locals worship their ancestors, a local elder explains the unique aspects of Vietnamese culture and its spiritual beliefs. Conclude the trip by learning all about banh cuon or rice pancakes, a dish of northern Vietnam that you'll enjoy as part of a tasty self-made lunch of local specialties. Enjoy a "green" electric car tour through Hanoi's old quarter to tonight's Enrich activity. Scenic Enrich: For your Enrich Activity, attend a customary performance of Hanoi's famous water puppets. As a VIP ticket holder, you will have premium seating as well as the opportunity to learn the secrets behind this illusionary show thanks to your special backstage pass. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Dec 19, 2027
    Day
    3
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Ha Long, Vietnam
    After breakfast, check out of your luxury accommodation and begin your four-hour journey to Halong Bay. Along the way you will drive through the prosperous farmlands of the Red River Delta before joining a two-night cruise onboard the new luxury Bhaya Soul for an awe-inspiring trip through the picturesque waters of this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed icon. This stunning vessel provides a first-class experience from beginning to end. The luxurious features and suites allow a comfortable and exquisite way to explore Halong Bay reaching areas of the bay far beyond the day trippers and overnight cruises. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Dec 20, 2027
    Day
    4
    Ha Long, Vietnam
    • Ha Long, Vietnam
    After breakfast, enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on the Sun Deck as the ship sails deeper into the National Park. Take control and jump into a kayak to paddle your way through a limestone cave system and later take a bike ride on Cat Ba Island. Cat Ba Island has to be one of the hidden beauties of the region. Twined with jungle and wildlife, the island remains mainly untouched from large development. After your adventure ashore head back to the ship to enjoy an exclusive to Scenic guests Sundowners activity while at anchor. Soak up the aromas in a wine tasting set against the backdrop of the karst islands at sunset. Later, after enjoying the fine local cuisine in the onboard restaurant, try your hand at some squid fishing from the boat. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Dec 21, 2027
    Day
    5
    Ha Long, Vietnam
    • Ha Long, Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
    Relax during your morning cruise back to the harbor. After stopping for lunch and shopping en route back to Hanoi, arrive back for another night at tyour hotel. Later join a historical bunker tour at the hotel to learn about its place in the history of this capital city, a history that spans over 1,000 years. Scenic Freechoice Dining: Tonight, you have a choice of venues for your dinner through Scenic's Freechoice. Inspired by Parisian cafes, enjoy a taste of France right in the heart of Hanoi's bustling street life at Angelina Restaurant at your hotel. Or indulge in Vietnamese dishes with a meal with a Hanoian family. Experience Hanoi the local way. Spend an evening in a family home, sharing stories and learning about their life in the capital. Dine on traditional dishes prepared by the hosts and savor the authentic flavors of a home cooked meal. For the more adventurous, ride tandem on the back on a Vespa with a guide for a foodie tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter, stopping at local food haunts for authentic Hanoi street food with free flow drinks enabling you get a feel of the nightlife and vibe of the local Hanoi culture. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Dec 22, 2027
    Day
    6
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Air Travel
    • Da Nang, Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Hoi An, Vietnam
    After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, continue south past Marble mountains to the ancient trading port town of Hoi An. Here, enjoy a three-night stay, within walking distance to Hoi An markets. After you have settled into your little slice of heaven, take the opportunity to enjoy a range of carefully selected dining venues for your Scenic Freechoice dining. Scenic Freechoice Dining: Dine on Vietnamese street food style dishes at Morning Glory Signature Restaurant. Or choose Mango Mango Restaurant nestled in the heart of Hoi An's Ancient Town. Alternatively, nestled amongst the surrounding farmland, dine in the middle of rice paddies in a cozy and romantic setting while enjoying traditional Vietnamese and fusion cuisine at The Field Hoi An Restaurant and Bar. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Dec 23, 2027
    Day
    7
    Hoi An, Vietnam
    • Hoi An, Vietnam
    Step back in time as you take a walking tour of Hoi An's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Quarter, visiting the Japanese Bridge and central market where you can experience its incredible sights and aromas. Afterwards, try some local street food specialties of Hoi An such as com ga, cao lau, and banh mi at a local restaurant. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure, perhaps to get a massage using your included spa treatment, swim in the hotel's large resort style pool, or continuing shopping in the old town, visiting the many tailors the town is known for. Scenic Sunset Drinks: Before dinner attend your Scenic Sunset Drinks, a time to relax at Ember & Sip Bar with included beer and wine. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Dec 24, 2027
    Day
    8
    Hoi An, Vietnam
    • Hoi An, Vietnam
    Start the day refreshed and ready to join your Scenic Freechoice activity. Scenic Freechoice: The option of a half-day trip to My Son provides a glimpse into the area's ancient history and a truly cultural highlight of Central Vietnam. The remaining structures of the Tower Temples provide an atmospheric image of the majesty of the Champa Kingdom. Stroll through the ruins and visit the small museum at the entrance to My Son before a local lunch. The second option is to ride a bicycle to a local village to learn about the local lives of Hoi An's fishermen. Climb into a small, round bamboo fishing basket and learn to cast a fishing net in the traditional way. Then continue to an area filled with water palms and coconut trees and learn about the history of this part of Hoi An. Round off the adventure with a scenic boat trip back to Hoi An, savoring lunch onboard. Thirdly, meet with the representative of Reaching Out, an NGO established in 2000 and gain an insight into their efforts in providing opportunities for people with disability to learn skills and gain meaningful employment. Undertake a Lantern Making Class at their workshop located at an old merchant house and get a glimpse into how this NGO helps the disabled to integrate fully with their communities and lead independent and fulfilling lives. Alternatively, you have the choice of participating in a Vietnamese cooking class at Red Bridge Cooking School, located along the banks of the Thu Bon River, just 3 kilometers from central Hoi An. After your morning of adventures, arrive back at the Moire Hoi An where you are then free to head back into town to explore on your own. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Dec 25, 2027
    Day
    9
    Hoi An, Vietnam
    • Hoi An, Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Hue, Vietnam
    This morning travel via the breath-taking Hai Van Pass to Hue, the former imperial capital. During an inspiring visit to Duc Son Pagoda, talk with the nuns and learn how they are supporting their orphanage through different initiatives, including the proceeds from your Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant. In the afternoon, wander through the grandeur of Hue's Imperial Citadel ruins before enjoying a cyclo ride back to the hotel. Afterwards check into your hotel, your home for the night. Scenic Enrich: Traditional Vietnamese cuisine is served family style at the private Garden House accompanied by Royal Hue court music and a glass of wine. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Dec 26, 2027
    Day
    10
    Hue, Vietnam
    • Hue, Vietnam
    • Air Travel
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    Your final day in the center of Vietnam starts with breakfast before checking out and setting off on a morning excursion to the Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc, the last independent emperor of Imperial Vietnam before French colonization. After exploring the grounds, head to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, transfer to your hotel for the next two nights. Before dinner take a leisurely walk around Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House, and Central Post Office. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Dec 27, 2027
    Day
    11
    Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    Tuesday - Dec 28, 2027
    Day
    12
    Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 12 - Tuesday - Dec 28, 2027
    Day
    12
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • My Tho, Vietnam
    • Cai Be, Vietnam
    After breakfast and check-out, visit the War Museum and Reunification Palace. The former Presidential House of South Vietnam become famous in 1975 with images of tanks crashing through its gates leading to the South's surrender and end of the War of Independence. After lunch, a motorcoach will transfer you to Mt Tho where the breathtaking Scenic Spirit awaits. Start with a cocktail reception hosted by your cruise director. Take a stroll around the decks to orientate yourself as to where all the amenities are. After your welcome dinner, settling into your private suite does not mean you settle for service. At any time, your dedicated personal butler is free to swing by with a nightcap and delivery of your preferred pillows. A calm 4-hour sail brings you to halt off Cai Be where the ship will anchor overnight. ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 29, 2027
    Day
    13
    Cai Be, Vietnam
    • Cai Be, Vietnam
    • Sa Dec, Vietnam
    Thursday - Dec 30, 2027
    Day
    14
    • Tan Chau, Vietnam
    • Vietnam-Cambodia Border Crossing, Vietnam
    You may want to start with some exercise in the onboard gym, try stretching at the early morning yoga class, or relax in the sauna. Then set off to discover the areas surrounding Tan Chau. Scenic Freechoice: You could leave the city life behind at Tra Su Bird Sanctuary in Tra Su Forest. Travel by sampan through endless tranquil waterways, flanked by mangroves and lush greenery. This eco reserve spans 850 hectares and is an ecological haven for fauna and flora, home to more than 100 species of waterbirds. Or, experience a traditional way of life on Evergreen Island, joining local farmers for a morning of discovery. Back in Tan Chau, ride in a xe loi, a three-wheeled bicycle rickshaw that was introduced by the French in the 19th century and is a common form of transportation in rural Vietnam. Visit the recently renovated, brightly colored Cao Dai Temple. Caodaism is a new religion, established in 1926 in the southern Vietnamese city of Tay Ninh, and brings together beliefs and practices from Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, and Confucianism. Here, you will learn more about the mix of ideas that form the basis of this fascinating religion. For your third choice, board a speedboat to visit Chau Doc, a major city in the Mekong Delta, and Tay An Temple. Set at the foot of Sam Mountain, this elaborate temple is a mixture of Indian and Islamic architecture. Afterwards, board another sampan to visit Vinh Te Canal and view life along the riverfront of Chau Doc, before making your way back to Scenic Spirit. After lunch upon your arrival back onboard, enjoy sailing to the Vietnamese and Cambodian border. Some down time is a great way to relax and what better way to do that than heading to the Wellness Centre or Beauty Salon for a bit of pampering. After the ship clears immigration into Cambodia at the border, settle in for an overnight sail towards Phnom Penh, bidding farewell to Vietnam. ...
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    Friday - Dec 31, 2027
    Day
    15
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    Saturday - Jan 1, 2028
    Day
    16
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Oudong, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    Board a bus this morning for the short drive to the ancient capital of Cambodia, Oudong. Here, experience the life of the monks and nuns who reside at the peaceful monastery. If you are lucky, you may be able to partake in one of the many festivals and traditional rituals often held here. After you return to the city, discover the opulence of Phnom Penh's Royal Palace and the famous Silver Pagoda within. Set on the riverfront, this dazzling palace was built in the 1860s and still serves as the official residence of the King of Cambodia. After returning to the ship and before setting sail, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation. Get ready for an evening of style with a Sundowner cocktail reception on the sundeck against the backdrop of Phnom Penh's lights and stunning scenery as the ships sets sail towards Oknha Tey, commonly known as Silk Island. ...
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    Sunday - Jan 2, 2028
    Day
    17
    Koh Oknha Tey, Cambodia, Cambodia
    • Koh Oknha Tey, Cambodia, Cambodia
    • Angkor Ban, Cambodia
    This morning, you will explore the island of Oknha Tey, dedicated to the art of silk weaving. Travel by traditional tuk tuk to the farm, meet the workers, and learn about silk production. Return to Scenic Spirit for lunch and some free time. This could be the perfect opportunity to escape the heat of a Southeast Asian afternoon with a swim in the pool and a refreshing cocktail. After lunch, you will call at Angkor Ban, a small settlement where time stands still. Explore its historic wooden houses, which date back over 100 years and survived the destruction of the Khmer Rouge. Back onboard, learn the many ways to wear a krama, the traditional Cambodian scarf, as the ship sails towards Kampong Cham. ...
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    Monday - Jan 3, 2028
    Day
    18
    • Wat Hanchey, Cambodia
    • Kampong Cham, Cambodia
    Tuesday - Jan 4, 2028
    Day
    19
    Kampong Cham, Cambodia
    • Kampong Cham, Cambodia
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 19 - Tuesday - Jan 4, 2028
    Day
    19
    • Bus Travel
    • Kampong Thom, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Kampong Kdei, Cambodia, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    Today, we journey to Siem Reap via stops at Kampong Thom and the Angkorian bridge in Kampong Kdei. Siem Reap is a split in time with ancient and traditional architecture weaved between the modern developments. Step back in time at your hotel, a definition of luxury and your historical home for the next three nights in Siem Reap. This brilliantly appointed accommodation is styled with a mix of French inspired architecture, local interior furnishings, the attentive staff providing a service beyond expectations, and brilliant amenities fit for royalty. This evening, head to the colorful Cambodian Phare Circus where your VIP premium reserved seating awaits you. Beautifully dressed performers style a stunning show that is more than just a circus. The performers use theater, music, dance, and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories; historical, folk, and modern. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Jan 5, 2028
    Day
    20
    Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    Thursday - Jan 6, 2028
    Day
    21
    Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Ta Prohm, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Angkor Thom, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Prasat Kravan, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    Begin the day with an early morning Scenic Enrich, marvelling at the sunrise over the magnificent Angkor Wat before moving to a special location near a temple for a scrumptious champagne breakfast with food prepared by a Scenic-sponsored, NGO-supported local bakery school. After breakfast, visit the atmospheric, jungle covered Ta Prohm Temple, before stopping at Angkor Thom and the multi-faced Bayon Temple. Fortunately, you have the remainder of the afternoon to discover more of the Siem Reap markets or relax at your luxury hotel after your early morning start. The final Scenic Enrich is truly a special and exclusive one, one that is best experienced first-hand to fully appreciate its scale. Your tour directors and Scenic team will leave you in awe as you enter a private magical gala themed dinner at Prasat Kravan, a small 10th-century temple consisting of five reddish brick towers on a common terrace. Including free flow drinks and a show featuring Apsara dancers in front of the candle lit temple ruins, this evening brings a most incredible end to what is a remarkable trip. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Jan 7, 2028
    Day
    22
    Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    It is time to bid farewell to your fellow travelers and Scenic team as you get ready to depart Cambodia for your homeland or extended travels. Transfer to the airport and leave with a full camera and stunning memories to treasure. Rivers and waterways are subject to variations in water levels. While every effort is made to adhere to the planned itinerary, changes in river conditions, ad hoc local government regulations, or local festivities may require journey modifications. These will be made based on the advice of local authorities or for safety reasons. Hotels are indicative and are subject to change. Please note: Preview itinerary subject to change. ...
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