Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Vietnam and check into your luxury colonial hotel for a two-night stay. Settle in at your own pace and explore the immediate surroundings without a set itinerary.
- Day 2
Hanoi
This morning you can choose between three options: visit the History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison, tour Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Temple of Literature followed by egg coffee in the Old Quarter, or head to the traditional pottery village of Bat Trang to learn about Vietnamese culture. Later, an electric car takes you through the Old Quarter before you enjoy a water puppet performance with VIP seating and backstage access.
Included Activities
- Hanoi water puppet performance with VIP seating and backstage pass
- Electric car tour through Hanoi's Old Quarter
Optional Activities
- Visit History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison
- Tour Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Temple of Literature
- Explore Old Quarter and enjoy egg coffee at local coffee shop
- Visit ancient village of Bat Trang pottery and porcelain workshops
- Learn about Vietnamese ancestor worship and culture from local elder
- Participate in Bánh Cuon rice pancake cooking and lunch
Landmarks/POIs National Museum of Vietnamese History Hoa Lo Prison Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Temple of Literature Hanoi Old Quarter Bat Trang Village - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
After breakfast, you'll travel four hours through the Red River Delta farmlands to reach Halong Bay. Then you board the luxury Bhaya Soul cruise ship for a two-night voyage exploring this World Heritage-listed bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Four-hour drive through Red River Delta
- Halong Bay cruise on Bhaya Soul (two nights)
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay Red River Delta - Day 4
Halong Bay
The morning starts with a Tai Chi lesson on the Sun Deck as the ship sails deeper into the National Park. You'll kayak through limestone cave systems, then bike across Cat Ba Island to see its untouched jungle landscape. Later, return to the ship for wine tasting at sunset, fine dining, and try squid fishing from the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Fine local cuisine)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson on Sun Deck
- Kayaking through limestone cave system
- Bicycle ride on Cat Ba Island
- Wine tasting at sunset (Scenic Sundowners)
- Squid fishing from the boat
Landmarks/POIs Cat Ba Island - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Enjoy a relaxing morning cruise back to harbour with stops for lunch and shopping. You'll arrive back in Hanoi for an overnight stay and can tour a historical bunker to learn about the city's 1000-year history. Choose your dinner from three options: Angelina restaurant at the hotel, a family dinner with locals, or a Vespa food tour through the Old Quarter.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning cruise back to harbour
- Historical bunker tour at hotel
Optional Activities
- Stop for lunch en-route
- Shopping stop
- Dinner at Angelina restaurant (hotel)
- Family dinner with Hanoian family
- Vespa foodie tour of Hanoi Old Quarter with guide
Landmarks/POIs Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 6
Hanoi to Hoi An
After breakfast, transfer to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Danang. You'll continue south past Marble Mountains to Hoi An for a three-night stay at your resort, which includes daily 60-minute spa treatments. Pick your dinner from three restaurants: Morning Glory Signature Restaurant, Mango Mango in the Ancient Town, or The Field with traditional Vietnamese cuisine in the rice paddies.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Danang
- Daily 60-minute spa treatment (included for duration of stay)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Morning Glory Signature Restaurant
- Dinner at Mango Mango Restaurant
- Dinner at The Field Hoi An Restaurant and Bar
Landmarks/POIs Marble Mountains - Day 7
Hoi An
Walk through Hoi An's Old Quarter visiting the Japanese Bridge and central market to see local sights and experience the aromas. Try street food like Com Ga, Cao Lau, and Banh Mi at a local restaurant. The afternoon is free to relax at the resort pool, enjoy your spa treatment, or shop at local tailors. That evening there's a Scenic Sunset Drinks reception with complimentary beer and wine at the Blue Bar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local street food specialties (Com Gà, Cao Lau, Bánh Mì))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An Old Quarter
- Visit Japanese Bridge
- Visit central market
- Try local street food specialties at restaurant
- Scenic Sunset Drinks reception with included beer and wine
Optional Activities
- Massage using included spa treatment
- Swimming at resort pool
- Shopping at local tailors
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Old Quarter Japanese Bridge Hoi An Central Market - Day 8
Hoi An
Pick from four options: a half-day trip to My Son ruins exploring Champa Kingdom temples with local lunch, bike to a fishing village to learn traditional net casting and get a boat ride back with lunch, take a Lantern Making Class at Reaching Out workshop, or bike to Tra Que Village farm to participate in vegetable gardening and prepare a home-cooked meal. The afternoon is free to explore town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Half-day trip to My Son ruins with local lunch
- Bicycle ride to fishing village with traditional net casting and boat ride lunch
- Lantern Making Class at Reaching Out workshop
- Bicycle ride to Tra Que Village farm with vegetable gardening and home-cooked meal
Landmarks/POIs My Son Tra Que Village - Day 9
Hoi An to Hue
Travel via the Hai Van Pass to Hue, the former imperial capital. You'll visit Duc Son Pagoda where nuns share their work supporting an orphanage, then enjoy a vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant with proceeds supporting the orphanage. In the afternoon, see Hue's Imperial Citadel and wander through its grand ruins. Later there's a traditional Vietnamese family-style dinner at the private Garden House with Royal Hue court music and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vegetarian meal at Tinh Tam Restaurant), Dinner (Traditional Vietnamese family-style dinner at private Garden House with Royal Hue court music and wine)
Included Activities
- Travel via Hai Van Pass
- Visit Duc Son Pagoda and meet with nuns
- Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant
- Visit Hue Imperial Citadel
- Traditional Vietnamese dinner at Garden House with Royal Hue court music and wine
Landmarks/POIs Hai Van Pass Duc Son Pagoda Imperial Citadel of Hue - Day 10
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, visit the Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc, the last independent emperor before French colonisation. Explore the grounds then head to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. You'll transfer to your historic hotel for two nights and take a leisurely walk around Notre Dame Cathedral, the Opera House, and Central Post Office.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
- Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
- Leisurely walk around Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House, and Central Post Office
Landmarks/POIs Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon Saigon Opera House Central Post Office of Ho Chi Minh City - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels for a morning exploration of the hidden network used by Viet Cong soldiers during the war and learn about its significance. Return to the city for a Pho lunch, with the afternoon at leisure. Choose your dinner from four options: a Vespa night tour with local food stops and unlimited drinks, Mandarine Restaurant serving individual Vietnamese dishes in Hue imperial court style, Noir Dining in the Dark supporting the blind and visually impaired community, or Buffet 19 at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Phó)
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Phó lunch
Optional Activities
- Vespa night foodie tour with local food stops and unlimited drinks
- Dinner at Mandarine Restaurant
- Dinner at Noir Dining in the Dark
- Dinner at Buffet 19
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
After breakfast and checkout, visit the War Museum and Reunification Palace, the former Presidential House famous for tank images from 1975. After lunch, transfer by coach to My Tho where you board the Scenic Spirit cruise ship. There's a cocktail reception, ship exploration, and you'll settle into your suite with butler service. A calm four-hour sail brings you to an anchorage off Cai Be for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner aboard ship)
Included Activities
- Visit War Museum
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Cocktail reception aboard Scenic Spirit
- Welcome dinner aboard ship
Landmarks/POIs War Remnants Museum Reunification Palace - Day 13
Cai Be
Start with a gourmet breakfast with champagne before exploring Cai Be. Choose from three options: a sampan trip to Tan Phong Island to try water hyacinth weaving and tour fruit orchards by buggy, enjoy afternoon tea at the colonial French house restaurant Le Longanier with local band and traditional music, or join a cocktail and mocktail making class aboard the ship using fresh local ingredients. Return for lunch and sail to Sa Dec for a relaxing afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full gourmet breakfast with champagne), Lunch
Included Activities
- Full gourmet breakfast with champagne
Optional Activities
- Sampan trip to Tan Phong Island with water hyacinth weaving workshop
- Motorised buggy tour through fruit orchards
- Learn about rice-paper and sweets cottage industry
- Afternoon tea at Le Longanier French colonial house with local band
- Hands-on cocktail/mocktail making class aboard ship
Landmarks/POIs Tan Phong Island Cai Be Sa Dec - Day 14
Sa Dec
Board a sampan to check out the lively wet market, meeting sellers and viewing their wares including live fish, frogs, and snakes. Visit the grand home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, a Chinese merchant who inspired Marguerite Duras' novel L'Amant. Return to the ship for an evening swim in the pool overlooking the Mekong at sunset. Before dinner, a lion dance is performed by locals on the Sundeck. The ship departs for a six-hour sail to Tan Chau.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Themed dinner aboard ship with lion dance performance)
Included Activities
- Sampan exploration of wet market
- Visit home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le
- Evening swim in pool overlooking Mekong
- Themed dinner with lion dance performance
Landmarks/POIs Sa Dec Wet Market - Day 15
Tan Chau
Start with optional exercise: gym, early morning yoga, or sauna. Choose from three excursions: visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary travelling by sampan through mangroves to see over 100 bird species, experience traditional village life on Evergreen Island with a ride in a xe loi rickshaw visiting the colourful Cao Dai temple, or take a speedboat to Chau Doc to visit Tay An temple and explore Vinh Te canal and a fish farm. Return for lunch and then relax with optional Wellness Centre or Beauty Salon visits.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- On-board gym session
- Early morning yoga class
- Sauna session
- Visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary by sampan
- Experience Evergreen Island and traditional village life
- Xe loi rickshaw ride to Cao Dai temple
- Speedboat trip to Chau Doc
- Visit Tay An temple at Sam Mountain
- Sampan exploration of Vinh Te canal
- Family-operated fish farm visit
- Wellness Centre treatment
- Beauty Salon treatment
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 16
Vietnamese-Cambodian Border to Phnom Penh
After clearing the border crossing procedure, you'll have a leisurely morning with options to attend an on-board demonstration, relax in the library and observation lounge, or watch the scenery from your private balcony while sailing upstream to Phnom Penh. Visit the Royal Palace with the famous Silver Pagoda on your included tour. Later, experience the city by night tour witnessing the capital's nightlife and enjoy a private tour and tasting at a local rum distillery with included Scenic Sunset Drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail upstream to Phnom Penh
- Visit Royal Palace with Silver Pagoda
- Phnom Penh by City Lights tour
- Private rum distillery tour and tasting (Scenic Sunset Drinks)
Optional Activities
- Attend on-board demonstration
- Relax in ship library and observation lounge
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace of Cambodia Silver Pagoda - Day 17
Phnom Penh
After breakfast, pick from three excursions: tour the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum for a sobering look at Khmer Rouge history, take a hands-on cooking class with a local chef at a market and cook your own Cambodian lunch, or explore Phnom Penh's French colonial architecture by remok tuk tuk and shop at the Central Market. Return to the ship for lunch. The afternoon is free to relax. That evening there's a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation
Optional Activities
- Tour Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Hands-on cooking class with market trip and lunch preparation
- Remok tour of French colonial architecture
- Shopping at Central Market
Landmarks/POIs Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market of Phnom Penh - Day 18
Phnom Penh to Angkor Ban
Board a bus for a short drive to Oudong, the ancient capital of Cambodia. Experience the life of monks and nuns at the peaceful monastery and potentially participate in festivals or traditional rituals if available. Return to the ship for lunch, then travel by tuk tuk to Oknha Tey to learn about silk weaving and the art of silk production. Enjoy a Scenic Sunset Drinks reception on the Sundeck as the ship departs for Angkor Ban.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Oudong monastery
- Experience monastic life with monks and nuns
- Tuk tuk trip to Oknha Tey silk weaving farm
- Learn about silk production process
- Scenic Sunset Drinks cocktail reception on Sundeck
Optional Activities
- Participate in festivals or traditional rituals at monastery
Landmarks/POIs Oudong Oknha Tey Angkor Ban - Day 19
Angkor Ban to Kampong Cham
Spend the morning sailing to Angkor Ban with a fresh cocktail and pool time. After lunch, explore Angkor Ban, a small settlement where time seems frozen. Visit historic wooden houses over 100 years old that survived Khmer Rouge destruction and tour the local school teaching English. Back on board, learn traditional ways to wear a krama, the Cambodian scarf, as the ship sails towards Kampong Cham and Wat Hanchey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning pool and cocktail socializing
- Visit Angkor Ban settlement
- Explore historic wooden houses
- Tour local school
- Learn to wear krama (traditional Cambodian scarf)
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Ban Kampong Cham Wat Hanchey - Day 20
Kampong Cham
Meet novice monks at Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery. Walk or drive to the top for elevated views of the region. Receive a traditional blessing from a monk and learn Buddhist prayer in the pagoda before participating in an alms ceremony. Sail back to Kampong Cham. Choose from three afternoon options: explore Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda with Buddha Garden and monkeys, visit Wat Nokor Bachey blending Angkorian and new temple architecture, or travel to remote Koh Penh Village on Bamboo Island. There's a farewell dinner with the crew overlooking the sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with crew)
Included Activities
- Meet novice monks at Wat Hanchey
- Walk or drive to pagoda top for elevated views
- Traditional blessing from monk
- Buddhist prayer lesson in pagoda
- Alms ceremony contributing to monks' meal
- Farewell dinner with crew
Optional Activities
- Learn about folklore at Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda
- Visit Buddha Garden with local monkeys
- Tour Wat Nokor Bachey temple
- Visit Koh Penh Village on Bamboo Island
- Remork trip from Kampong Cham
Landmarks/POIs Wat Hanchey Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Koh Penh Village - Day 21
Kampong Cham to Siem Reap
Journey to Siem Reap via stops at Kampong Tom and the Angkorian bridge in Kampong Kdei. Arrive at the Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, a French-inspired luxury accommodation for a three-night stay. This evening, enjoy VIP premium reserved seating at the colourful Cambodian Phare Circus where performers tell uniquely Cambodian stories through theatre, music, dance, and modern circus arts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Kampong Tom
- Visit Angkorian bridge in Kampong Kdei
- VIP premium seating at Cambodian Phare Circus
Landmarks/POIs Kampong Tom Kampong Kdei Bridge - Day 22
Siem Reap
Start with a champagne buffet breakfast at the hotel. Choose from four options: explore the 10th-century Banteay Srei Temple with pinkish sandstone and visit the Landmine Museum, create local souvenirs at Senteurs d'Angkor workshop making soap and cosmetics, sail on Tonle Sap Lake (July-February) to visit a floating village in the UNESCO biosphere reserve, or take a tethered balloon flight with views of Siem Reap and Angkor Wat before visiting a Lotus Flower workshop (not available July-October 2025). The afternoon visit to Angkor Wat follows. Evening is free to explore night markets and Pub Street.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast
- Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat
Optional Activities
- Explore Banteay Srei Temple
- Visit Landmine Museum
- Hands-on workshop at Senteurs d'Angkor
- Sail Tonle Sap Lake and floating village (July-February)
- Tethered balloon flight over Siem Reap
- Visit Lotus Flower workshop
- Evening shopping at night markets
- Visit Pub Street
Landmarks/POIs Banteay Srei Temple Landmine Museum Senteurs d'Angkor Tonle Sap Lake Angkor Wat - Day 23
Siem Reap
Early in the morning, watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat and enjoy a champagne breakfast prepared by a Scenic-sponsored NGO-supported local bakery school. Visit the atmospheric, jungle-covered Ta Prohm Temple, then stop at Angkor Thom and the multi-faced Bayon Temple. The afternoon is free to explore Siem Reap markets or relax at your luxury hotel. That evening there's a private gala themed dinner at Prasat Kravan, a 10th-century temple, with free flow drinks and an Apsara dancer show in front of candle-lit temple ruins.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast prepared by Scenic-sponsored NGO-supported local bakery school at Angkor temple), Dinner (Private gala themed dinner at Prasat Kravan with Apsara dancer show and free flow drinks)
Included Activities
- Early morning sunrise viewing at Angkor Wat
- Champagne breakfast at Angkor temple
- Visit Ta Prohm Temple
- Visit Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Private gala themed dinner at Prasat Kravan
- Apsara dancer performance
- Free flow drinks at gala dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap markets
- Relax at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Temple Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Prasat Kravan - Day 24
Siem Reap Departure
Say farewell to your fellow travellers and the Scenic team. Transfer to the airport and depart Cambodia with full camera and memories to treasure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
