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

From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon)
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Scenic Spirit

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  • Cruise #: 14284536
  • Departs: Sun, Mar 12, 2028
  • Returns: Mon, Apr 3, 2028
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Mar 12, 2028
    Day
    1
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
    Welcome to vibrant Vietnam, a world of color, culture, and extraordinary food. Today is yours to settle in at your leisure, adjusting to the rhythms of this compelling city before your journey begins in earnest. Check into your two-night Scenic Special Stay at the iconic Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi's most celebrated address. This beautifully preserved colonial grand dame has welcomed dignitaries and travelers since 1901, and its refined amenities and attentive service set the tone for the days ahead. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Mar 13, 2028
    Day
    2
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
    A full day to explore this nostalgic city, beginning with your first Scenic Freechoice. Scenic Freechoice: Visit the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and Hoa Lo Prison, a journey through the nation's past across two very different chapters of history. Alternatively, spend the morning at Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070, then discover the charm of the Old Quarter over a celebrated egg coffee. Those wanting a deeper cultural immersion can head to the ancient village of Bat Trang, a community devoted to traditional porcelain and pottery, where a local elder shares the spiritual beliefs of his community before a hands-on lunch of banh cuon rice pancakes. Scenic Enrich: This evening, a green electric car winds through the Old Quarter to your Scenic Enrich: a VIP performance of Hanoi's world-famous water puppet theater, with a special backstage pass to follow. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Mar 14, 2028
    Day
    3
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Ha Long, Vietnam
    After breakfast and check-out, the journey heads northeast through the fertile farmlands of the Red River Delta toward Halong Bay. Board the luxury Bhaya Soul for a two-night cruise among the iconic limestone karsts of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed seascape, reaching areas of the bay that remain well beyond the reach of day cruises. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Mar 15, 2028
    Day
    4
    Ha Long, Vietnam
    • Ha Long, Vietnam
    A Tai Chi lesson on the Sun Deck opens the morning as the ship sails deeper into the national park. Take to a kayak and paddle through a limestone cave system before a bike ride on Cat Ba Island, a landscape of dense jungle and quiet shoreline largely untouched by development. In the afternoon, gather on deck for an exclusive Scenic Sundowners wine tasting at anchor, set against the silhouette of the karst islands at sunset. After dinner, round out the evening with the local tradition of squid fishing from the deck. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Mar 16, 2028
    Day
    5
    Ha Long, Vietnam
    • Ha Long, Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
    A leisurely morning cruise back to harbor before returning to Hanoi and a second stay at the Sofitel Legend Metropole. Take part in a fascinating historical bunker tour beneath the hotel, a rarely seen chapter in the story of a city with more than 1,000 years of history. Scenic Freechoice Dining: This evening, Scenic Freechoice dining offers a French-inspired dinner at the Metropole's own Angelina Restaurant, a home-cooked meal shared with a local Hanoian family, or a Vespa foodie tour through the lantern-lit streets of the Old Quarter with complimentary drinks throughout. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Mar 17, 2028
    Day
    6
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Air Travel
    • Hue, Vietnam
    Spend the morning at leisure before flying south to Hue, the former imperial capital. Check into the Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel for the evening. Scenic Enrich: This evening, traditional Vietnamese cuisine is served family-style in a private garden house, accompanied by Royal Hue court music performed as it has been for centuries and a welcoming glass of wine. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Mar 18, 2028
    Day
    7
    Hue, Vietnam
    • Hue, Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Hoi An, Vietnam
    The morning begins at the Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc, the last independent emperor of Imperial Vietnam, before wandering through the grandeur of the Imperial Citadel ruins and enjoying a vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant at Duc Son Pagoda, which supports the nuns' orphanage. Afterwards, travel via the breathtaking Hai Van Pass past the Marble Mountains to the ancient trading town of Hoi An, where three nights await at the Moire Hoi An, Vignette Collection by IHG, within easy walking distance of the old town markets. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Mar 19, 2028
    Day
    8
    Hoi An, Vietnam
    • Hoi An, Vietnam
    A walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Quarter visits the Japanese Covered Bridge and central market, followed by lunch featuring the town's signature dishes: cao lau, com ga, and banh mi. The afternoon is yours - a 60-minute spa treatment (included for every guest), the hotel pool, or the tailors' quarter the town has been renowned for since the 16th century. Scenic Sunset Drinks: Scenic Sundowners at Ember & Sip Bar with included beer and wine ease the day toward evening. Scenic Freechoice Dining: Tonight, Scenic Freechoice dining sets the tone: Vietnamese street food at Morning Glory Signature Restaurant, the warmly lit Mango Mango in the heart of the Ancient Town, or The Field, where tables are set among rice paddies and the cuisine blends Vietnamese tradition with a contemporary hand. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Mar 20, 2028
    Day
    9
    Hoi An, Vietnam
    • Hoi An, Vietnam
    This morning choose from a range of Scenic Freechoice activities. Scenic Freechoice: Head to the ancient Cham ruins of My Son for a glimpse into the majesty of the Champa Kingdom, including a local lunch. Alternatively, a bicycle ride to a fishing village leads to a bamboo basket boat experience and a sampan return through the water palms. Those drawn to community may choose a lantern-making class with the Reaching Out NGO at a historic merchant house, or a Vietnamese cooking class at Red Bridge Cooking School on the banks of the Thu Bon River. The afternoon is yours to spend as you please. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Mar 21, 2028
    Day
    10
    Hoi An, Vietnam
    • Hoi An, Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Da Nang, Vietnam
    • Air Travel
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    Transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Siem Reap in Cambodia, where ancient and contemporary worlds exist side by side. Check into the Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, a legendary address that has defined Siem Reap's sense of colonial grandeur since the 1930s. French-inspired architecture, richly appointed interiors, and service of the highest standard make this a true highlight of the journey. The remainder of the day is yours to settle in and explore the surrounds. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Mar 22, 2028
    Day
    11
    Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    Thursday - Mar 23, 2028
    Day
    12
    Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    Friday - Mar 24, 2028
    Day
    13
    Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Kampong Kdei, Cambodia, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Kampong Thom, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 13 - Friday - Mar 24, 2028
    Day
    13
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Kampong Cham, Cambodia
    This morning, depart Siem Reap for the journey to Kampong Cham, passing through the Cambodian countryside and calling at the ancient Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei and Kampong Thom, with a stop at a traditional stone cutters' village along the way. In Kampong Cham, the Scenic Spirit awaits, your five-star floating home for the Mekong River cruise ahead. A welcome cocktail reception hosted by your cruise director marks the start of life onboard. Take time to familiarize yourself with the ship's beautifully appointed spaces, then settle into your private balcony suite knowing your dedicated butler is on hand whenever needed, day or night. ...
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    Saturday - Mar 25, 2028
    Day
    14
    • Wat Hanchey, Cambodia
    • Kampong Cham, Cambodia
    Rise as the Scenic Spirit approaches Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery perched above the Mekong. Step ashore to learn about monastic life from those who live it, then take in the sweeping views across the river and surrounding countryside before cruising back to Kampong Cham. Scenic Freechoice: This afternoon, choose your Scenic Freechoice experience. Join a guided visit to Phnom Pros, a mountaintop pagoda steeped in local legend and, more recently, the site of a Khmer Rouge killing field, a visit that carries both history and quiet reflection. Continue to Wat Nokor Bachey, a fascinating architectural layering of Angkorian era stonework and a working modern temple built within. Alternatively, take a drive through Kampong Cham's colonial era shop houses to a French-established rubber plantation, and on to a village known for its betel nut cultivation, an enduring part of Cambodian rural culture. For those seeking a more remote encounter, Koh Pen Village on Pen Island is accessible only by local remork across a bridge, offering a glimpse into a way of life unchanged by the pace of the wider world. Should you prefer a quieter afternoon, your butler is delighted to arrange dinner served privately in your suite or on your balcony as the Scenic Spirit makes her way toward Angkor Ban beneath the Cambodian sky. ...
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    Sunday - Mar 26, 2028
    Day
    15
    • Angkor Ban, Cambodia
    • Koh Oknha Tey, Cambodia, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    Arrive in the riverside settlement of Angkor Ban, where wooden houses more than a century old stand as quiet survivors of the Khmer Rouge era. Explore their history with a local guide before visiting a nearby Buddhist pagoda. Scenic Enrich: Receive a traditional blessing from a resident monk, learn how to offer prayers within the pagoda, and participate in an alms ceremony, a contribution to the daily sustenance of the monks and a deeply respectful cultural exchange. Re-board the Scenic Spirit for lunch before cruising to the island of Oknha Tey, known locally as Silk Island and dedicated to the ancient art of silk weaving. A tuk tuk ride to the farm reveals the full process from silkworm to loom. Back onboard, learn the many ways to drape and wear the krama, the traditional Cambodian scarf. The wellness center and beauty salon are available for those seeking some quiet restoration, and complimentary laundry facilities are on hand ahead of a Scenic Sundowners cocktail reception on the Sun Deck as the Scenic Spirit approaches the illuminated skyline of Phnom Penh. This evening, a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation provides a warm and uplifting close to the day. ...
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    Monday - Mar 27, 2028
    Day
    16
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    Tuesday - Mar 28, 2028
    Day
    17
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    Begin the morning with an included visit to Phnom Penh's Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda within. Set magnificently on the riverfront, this gilded complex has served as the official royal residence since the 1860s and remains one of Cambodia's most impressive landmarks. Return to the Scenic Spirit and set course for the Vietnamese border. The afternoon passage invites you to settle into the rhythm of river life. The Scenic Spirit library is a peaceful retreat, the lounge a convivial space for conversation over a glass of wine, and the pool a welcome respite from the warmth of the afternoon. As the ship clears immigration into Vietnam, the evening takes an unexpected turn - a festive themed dinner on the Sun Deck, complete with a lion dance performed by local artists as the Mekong carries you deeper into Vietnam. ...
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    Wednesday - Mar 29, 2028
    Day
    18
    • Tan Chau, Vietnam
    Thursday - Mar 30, 2028
    Day
    19
    • Sa Dec, Vietnam
    • Cai Be, Vietnam
    Friday - Mar 31, 2028
    Day
    20
    My Tho, Vietnam
    • My Tho, Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    Saturday - Apr 1, 2028
    Day
    21
    Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    Sunday - Apr 2, 2028
    Day
    22
    Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    After breakfast, travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and spend the morning learning about the development and establishment of this hidden covered tunnel network that the Viet Cong soldiers hid in for months on end. Return to the city for a Pho lunch with the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Later explore the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential House of South Vietnam, which 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. Enjoy tonight's farewell dinner with your fellow travelers. ...
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    Monday - Apr 3, 2028
    Day
    23
    Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    After check out, head to the airport as you get ready to depart Vietnam for your homeland or extended travels. Leave with a full camera and stunning memories to treasure. Please note: 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. ...
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