Itinerary
- Day 1
Siem Reap to Kampong Cham
You'll arrive in Siem Reap by 7:30 AM, then head to your tour briefing at 8:30 AM. From there, the journey takes you through rural Cambodia toward Kampong Cham, with stops at the Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei in Kampong Thom and a stone cutters village along the way. Once you board the Scenic Spirit, there's a cocktail reception and welcome dinner waiting, and then you'll settle into your private suite for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei
- Visit stone cutters village
- Cocktail reception on Scenic Spirit
- Welcome dinner on board
Landmarks/POIs Kampong Kdei Bridge - Day 2
Kampong Cham
This morning you'll wake as the ship approaches Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda. You can walk or drive to the top for views of the cruise from above. The afternoon involves sailing upstream along the Mekong River before returning to Kampong Cham, where you'll explore the riverfront boulevard lined with Chinese shopfronts, restaurants, and colonial buildings. Later, you can check out the night market before heading back to the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Hanchey ancient pagoda and monastery
- Meet resident novice monks at Wat Hanchey
- Mekong River cruise upstream
Optional Activities
- Explore Kampong Cham riverfront boulevard
- Visit Kampong Cham night market
Landmarks/POIs Wat Hanchey Mekong River - Day 3
Kampong Cham to Angkor Ban
Today you'll choose from three freechoice options. One route takes you to Phnom Pros pagoda to learn about local folklore and see the Buddha Garden and monkeys, followed by Wat Nokor Bachey which blends Angkorian and modern temple styles. Another option focuses on colonial history through French shophouses, the Central Market, a rubber plantation, and a betel nut village. Or you can head to remote Kho Penh Village on Bamboo Island by remork and bamboo bridge. Back on the Scenic Spirit, you'll have afternoon time to relax before sailing to Angkor Ban.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mekong River cruise to Angkor Ban
- Ship facilities and relaxation time on Scenic Spirit
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice Option 1: Visit Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda and learn about local folklore and Killing Field history
- Scenic Freechoice Option 1: Visit Wat Nokor Bachey temple blending Angkorian and modern architecture
- Scenic Freechoice Option 2: Explore Kampong Cham colonial history with drive past shop houses
- Scenic Freechoice Option 2: Visit Central Market of French colonial era
- Scenic Freechoice Option 2: Visit local rubber plantation established by the French
- Scenic Freechoice Option 2: Visit village known for growing betel nut
- Scenic Freechoice Option 3: Visit Kho Penh Village on Bamboo Island (Pen Island) accessible by remork and bamboo bridge or ferry
Landmarks/POIs Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Kho Penh Village - Day 4
Angkor Ban to Phnom Penh
You'll explore Angkor Ban's historical wooden houses and visit a local school teaching English, plus experience a Buddhist pagoda. During a special enrich activity, you'll receive a traditional monk blessing and learn Buddhist prayer before an alms ceremony. After lunch on the ship, you'll travel by tuk tuk to Oknha Tey island to see silk weaving production and optionally learn to make and wear the Cambodian scarf. The evening includes relaxation at the Wellness Centre or Beauty Salon, followed by Scenic Sunset Drinks on the sundeck and a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Themed dinner on board with lion dance performance by locals on the Sundeck)
Included Activities
- Explore Angkor Ban historical wooden houses
- Visit local school teaching English
- Visit local Buddhist pagoda
- Scenic Enrich: Traditional monk blessing and Buddhist prayer lesson
- Scenic Enrich: Alms ceremony with resident monks
- Travel to Oknha Tey island by tuk tuk
- Learn about silk production and weaving at Oknha Tey
- Scenic Sunset Drinks cocktail reception on sundeck
- Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation
Optional Activities
- Learn how to make and wear the Cambodian scarf
- Visit Wellness Centre for spa treatments
- Visit Beauty Salon
Landmarks/POIs Oknha Tey Island - Day 5
Phnom Penh
After breakfast, you've got three freechoice options in Phnom Penh. Visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum to learn about the Khmer Rouge era, or take a hands-on cooking class with a local chef at the market where you'll prepare your own lunch. A third option lets you explore the city's French architecture by remok and shop at the Central Market, famous for its Art Deco design. You'll return to the ship for lunch and leisure time. In the evening, an enrich tour takes you through Phnom Penh by City Lights before a private rum distillery tour and tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Scenic Spirit
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice Option 1: Visit Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Scenic Freechoice Option 2: Hands-on cooking class with local chef including market trip and lunch preparation
- Scenic Freechoice Option 3: Remok (tuk tuk) tour exploring French colonial architecture of Phnom Penh
- Scenic Freechoice Option 3: Shopping at Central Market with Art Deco design
- Scenic Enrich: Phnom Penh by City Lights tour
- Scenic Enrich: Private rum distillery tour and tasting with exclusive Scenic Sundowners experience
Landmarks/POIs Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market - Day 6
Phnom Penh to Cambodia-Vietnam Border
You'll visit the Royal Palace with the famous Silver Pagoda in an included tour. Built in the 1860s on the riverfront, it still serves as the official residence of the King of Cambodia. Back on the Scenic Spirit, the ship sails toward the Cambodia-Vietnam border as you enjoy a relaxing afternoon with access to the library, lounge, pool, and your suite. After clearing immigration into Vietnam at the border, there's a themed dinner on board with a lion dance performed by locals on the sundeck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Themed dinner on board with lion dance performance by locals)
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace in Phnom Penh (included entrance)
- Visit Silver Pagoda (included as part of Royal Palace tour)
- Mekong River cruise to Cambodia-Vietnam border
- Themed dinner on board with lion dance performance
Optional Activities
- Relax in Scenic Spirit library
- Visit Scenic Spirit lounge
- Swim in ship pool
- Enjoy cocktails on deck
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 7
Tan Chau
Start your day with optional onboard activities like the gym, early morning yoga, or sauna. You'll choose from three freechoice options including Tra Su Bird Sanctuary by sampan through mangroves, or traditional rural farming on Evergreen Island with a xe loi ride to a colorful Cao Dai temple. Another option takes you by speedboat to Chau Doc to visit the Tay An temple at Sam Mountain's foot, then by sampan through Vinh Te canal and a family fish farm. End the day with cocktails by the pool as the ship sails toward Sa Dec.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mekong River cruise to Sa Dec
- Cocktails by the pool on board
Optional Activities
- On-board gym session
- Early morning yoga class
- Sauna session
- Scenic Freechoice Option 1: Sampan tour of Tra Su Bird Sanctuary in Tra Su Forest
- Scenic Freechoice Option 2: Experience traditional farming on Evergreen Island
- Scenic Freechoice Option 2: Xe loi (three-wheeled rickshaw) ride in Tan Chau
- Scenic Freechoice Option 2: Visit Cao Dai temple in Tan Chau
- Scenic Freechoice Option 3: Speedboat tour to Chau Doc
- Scenic Freechoice Option 3: Visit Tay An temple at foot of Sam Mountain
- Scenic Freechoice Option 3: Sampan tour of Vinh Te canal and family fish farm
Landmarks/POIs Tra Su Bird Sanctuary Evergreen Island Cao Dai Temple Chau Doc Tay An Temple Sam Mountain Vinh Te Canal - Day 8
Sa Dec
You'll board a sampan to explore Sa Dec's wet market over two hours, meeting sellers and seeing live fish, frogs, and snakes. Your expert guide takes you through the grand home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, a Chinese merchant who inspired Marguerite Duras' novel L'Amant, revealing the story behind this tale of tragic love. Back on the ship for lunch, you'll spend a relaxing afternoon sailing downstream to Cai Be.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sampan tour of Sa Dec wet market
- Visit home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le
- Mekong River cruise to Cai Be
Landmarks/POIs Sa Dec - Day 9
Cai Be to My Tho
Start with a full gourmet breakfast and champagne. Choose from three freechoice options: explore Tan Phong island by sampan and motorised buggy through tropical fruit orchards, try water hyacinth weaving, and visit Cai Be's cottage industries. Or relax at Le Longanier French colonial house restaurant with morning tea and traditional Vietnamese songs. A third option offers a hands-on cocktail and mocktail making class onboard using fresh local ingredients. After lunch on the ship, you'll have a relaxing afternoon on the Mekong River, watch the sunset, and enjoy your farewell dinner with the crew.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full gourmet breakfast complete with champagne), Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with crew on board)
Included Activities
- Full gourmet breakfast with champagne
- Mekong River cruise to My Tho
- Sunset viewing from Scenic Spirit
- Farewell dinner with crew on board
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice Option 1: Sampan tour to Tan Phong island with motorised buggy through fruit orchards
- Scenic Freechoice Option 1: Water hyacinth weaving workshop at Tan Phong
- Scenic Freechoice Option 1: Tropical fruit tasting and interaction with farm owner
- Scenic Freechoice Option 1: Visit Cai Be town cottage industries for rice-paper and sweets
- Scenic Freechoice Option 2: Morning tea at Le Longanier French colonial house restaurant
- Scenic Freechoice Option 2: Listen to local band playing traditional Vietnamese songs
- Scenic Freechoice Option 3: Hands-on cocktail/mocktail making class on board with fresh local ingredients
Landmarks/POIs Tan Phong Island Le Longanier Cai Be - Day 10
My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
You'll bid farewell to the Scenic Spirit and crew before a 90-minute drive to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you can be dropped at the Caravelle Saigon hotel or head directly to the airport for your departure from Vietnam. You'll leave with full camera and memories from your Mekong River journey.
Included Activities
- 90-minute transfer from My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
- Drop-off at Caravelle Saigon or airport
Landmarks/POIs Caravelle Saigon
