Itinerary
- Day 1
Siem Reap
You'll arrive in Siem Reap and check into your hotel with French-inspired architecture mixed with local furnishings. The afternoon and evening are yours to settle in and explore at your own pace. Before dinner, you'll meet your tour director and other travelers at a welcome briefing.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome briefing with Scenic Tour Director
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2
Siem Reap
After a champagne buffet breakfast, you'll choose from several activities: visit Banteay Srei Temple from the 10th century, check out the Landmine Museum, try crafts at Senteurs d'Angkor workshop, or sail on Tonle Sap Lake to see floating villages. In the afternoon, head to Angkor Wat during good light. Later that evening, you'll watch Phare Circus with Cambodian performances from VIP seating.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Dinner at Phare Circus)
Included Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast at hotel
- Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat
- VIP premium reserved seating at Phare Circus
Optional Activities
- Explore 10th-century Banteay Srei Temple (Freechoice option)
- Visit Landmine Museum (Freechoice option)
- Hands-on craft workshop at Senteurs d'Angkor - soap, cosmetics, candles and spices making (Freechoice option)
- Sail on Tonle Sap Lake and visit floating village (July to February) (Freechoice option)
Landmarks/POIs Banteay Srei Temple Landmine Museum Tonle Sap Lake Angkor Wat Phare Circus - Day 3
Siem Reap
You'll wake early for sunrise over Angkor Wat followed by champagne breakfast near a temple made by an NGO bakery school. Then walk through Ta Prohm Temple in the jungle and the multi-faced Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom. The afternoon is free to explore Siem Reap markets or rest at your hotel. By evening, you'll head to an exclusive gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers performing by candlelight and free-flow drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast at temple location prepared by NGO-supported local bakery school), Dinner (Scenic Enrich gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers, candle-lit temple ruins, and free-flow drinks)
Included Activities
- Early morning Scenic Enrich sunrise viewing at Angkor Wat
- Champagne breakfast at temple location from NGO-supported bakery school
- Visit Ta Prohm Temple
- Visit Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple
- Scenic Enrich gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers
- Free-flow drinks at Prasat Kravan gala dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap markets (afternoon)
- Relax at luxury hotel (afternoon)
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Temple Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Prasat Kravan - Day 4
Siem Reap to Kampong Cham
Travel by coach through rural Cambodia to Kampong Cham, stopping at the Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei, Kampong Thom, and a stone cutters village along the way. You'll board the Scenic Spirit for a cocktail reception, explore the ship's areas, then settle into your suite where a personal butler is at your service. Dinner and overnight happen on board.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on Scenic Spirit)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Kampong Cham
- Visit Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei
- Visit Kampong Thom
- Visit stone cutters village
- Cocktail reception with Cruise Director on boarding
- Welcome dinner on Scenic Spirit
Landmarks/POIs Khmer Bridge at Kampong Kdei - Day 5
Kampong Cham
Wake as you arrive at Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda where you'll learn from local monks about their daily life. Sail back to Kampong Cham and choose afternoon activities: visit Phnom Pros pagoda with Buddha Garden and local monkeys, explore Wat Nokor Bachey, see colonial shophouses at the Central Market, or take a bamboo bridge or ferry to Koh Penh Village. Later, you can dine in your suite with sunset views as the ship sails to Angkor Ban.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Hanchey pagoda and monastery
- Learn about novice monk life from locals
- Sail back to Kampong Cham
Optional Activities
- Visit Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda with Buddha Garden and local monkey troop (Freechoice option)
- Visit Wat Nokor Bachey blending Angkorian and modern temple (Freechoice option)
- Explore Kampong Cham history - colonial shop houses and Central Market (Freechoice option)
- Visit local rubber plantation established by the French (Freechoice option)
- Visit village known for growing betel nut, important part of Cambodian culture (Freechoice option)
- Visit Koh Penh Village on Pen Island via local remork and bamboo bridge or ferry - rural farmers lifestyle (Freechoice option)
- In-suite or balcony dining with meal service during sunset sailing
Landmarks/POIs Wat Hanchey Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Koh Penh Village - Day 6
Angkor Ban to Phnom Penh
You'll explore Angkor Ban's historical wooden houses that survived the Khmer Rouge era, visit a school teaching English, and participate in a Buddhist pagoda blessing and alms ceremony for monks. After lunch on the ship, travel by tuk tuk to Oknha Tey Island to see silk farming and learn traditional production methods. Back on board, try making and wearing a Cambodian scarf, relax at the wellness center, then enjoy sunset drinks on the sundeck before a cultural performance by Cambodian students and children.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on Scenic Spirit), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore historical rural wooden houses in Angkor Ban
- Visit local school teaching English
- Visit Buddhist pagoda
- Scenic Enrich traditional blessing from monk
- Learn Buddhist prayer
- Participate in alms ceremony
- Lunch on Scenic Spirit
- Tuk tuk transfer to silk weaving farm on Oknha Tey Island
- Learn about silk production at farm
- Scenic Sunset Drinks cocktail reception on sundeck
- Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation
Optional Activities
- Learn how to make and wear Cambodian scarf
- Visit Wellness Centre for spa treatments
- Visit Beauty Salon
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Ban Oknha Tey Island - Day 7
Phnom Penh
After breakfast, explore Phnom Penh by choosing activities: visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum for historical insight, join a cooking class at the market to buy ingredients and prepare lunch, or tour French architecture by local tuk tuk ending at the Art Deco Central Market. Return to the ship for lunch and a relaxing afternoon. That evening, take the city lights tour through Phnom Penh's nightlife and visit a local rum distillery for tasting and drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on Scenic Spirit), Dinner (Dinner on Scenic Spirit)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on Scenic Spirit
- Lunch on Scenic Spirit
- Scenic Enrich Phnom Penh by City Lights tour
- Private tour and tasting at local rum distillery
- Scenic Sundowners experience at rum distillery
Optional Activities
- Tour Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (Freechoice option)
- Hands-on cooking class with market visit and lunch preparation (Freechoice option)
- Explore French architecture and history by remok with Central Market shopping (Freechoice option)
Landmarks/POIs Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Killing Fields Central Market - Day 8
Phnom Penh to Vietnam Border
This morning visit the Royal Palace and famous Silver Pagoda on the riverfront, built in the 1860s and still the King's official residence. Head back to the ship and sail toward the Vietnamese border. Spend the afternoon relaxing with the ship's facilities: library, lounge, pool, or your private suite. After crossing into Vietnam, you'll watch a lion dance on the sundeck before a themed dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Themed dinner on board with lion dance performance)
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace with Silver Pagoda
- Cruise from Phnom Penh toward Vietnam border
- Themed dinner on board
- Lion dance performance by locals on sundeck
Optional Activities
- Use Scenic Spirit library
- Unwind in Scenic Spirit lounge
- Swim in ship's pool
- Enjoy cocktail reception
- Relax in private suite and balcony
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 9
Tan Chau
Start with optional gym, yoga, or sauna before exploring around Tan Chau in Vietnam. Choose activities: sampan through Tra Su Bird Sanctuary with mangroves and over 100 waterbird species, visit Evergreen Island with local farmers then ride a xe loi to the Cao Dai temple, or speedboat to Chau Doc and Tay An temple with Indian and Islamic architecture then sampan to family fish farms. End the day with poolside cocktails and Mekong views as the ship sails to Sa Dec.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise from Tan Chau to Sa Dec
Optional Activities
- On-board gym exercise
- Early morning yoga class
- Sauna relaxation
- Sampan tour through Tra Su Bird Sanctuary in Tra Su Forest with 100+ waterbird species (Freechoice option)
- Evergreen Island morning with local farmers (Freechoice option)
- Xe loi rickshaw ride to recently renovated Cao Dai temple (Freechoice option)
- Speedboat to Chau Doc and Tay An temple (Freechoice option)
- Sampan to Vinh Te canal and family-operated fish farm (Freechoice option)
- Cocktail by the pool with Mekong views
Landmarks/POIs Tra Su Bird Sanctuary Tra Su Forest Evergreen Island Cao Dai Temple Chau Doc Tay An Temple Sam Mountain Vinh Te Canal - Day 10
Sa Dec to Cai Be
Arrive in Sa Dec and take a two-hour sampan through the wet market seeing live fish, frogs, and snakes. Visit the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le that inspired Marguerite Duras' novel. After lunch on board, choose activities: sampan to Tan Phong Island's fruit orchards with water hyacinth weaving, motorized buggy through orchards seeing rice paper and coconut sweet factories, afternoon tea at a French colonial house with live music, or cocktail making class on board. Watch the sunset over the Mekong and enjoy a farewell dinner sailing to My Tho.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on Scenic Spirit), Dinner (Engaging farewell dinner with crew)
Included Activities
- Sampan exploration of Sa Dec wet market
- Visit home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le (inspiration for L'Amant novel)
- Lunch on Scenic Spirit while sailing to Cai Be
Optional Activities
- Sampan to Tan Phong Island with tropical fruit orchards (Freechoice option)
- Hands-on water hyacinth weaving craft workshop (Freechoice option)
- Motorized buggy ride through fruit orchards with farm owner interaction (Freechoice option)
- Sampan cruise to Cai Be town to see cottage industries making rice paper and coconut sweets (Freechoice option)
- Afternoon tea at Le Longanier French colonial house with live traditional Vietnamese music and local fruit tastings (Freechoice option)
- Hands-on cocktail and mocktail making class on board with fresh local ingredients (Freechoice option)
- Relax and overlook Mekong River sunset
Landmarks/POIs Sa Dec Wet Market Tan Phong Island Cai Be Le Longanier - Day 11
My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
Say goodbye to the Scenic Spirit and crew, then drive approximately 90 minutes to Ho Chi Minh City. You'll be dropped at the Caravelle Hotel Saigon or the airport for your departure, leaving with full cameras and memories from Cambodia and Vietnam.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
