Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and settle into your luxury colonial hotel for two nights. The rest of the day is yours to relax, adjust to the time zone, and start getting a feel for the city at your own pace.
- Day 2
Hanoi
After breakfast, you have three Scenic Freechoice options: visit the History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison, explore Ho Chi Minh Quarter and Temple of Literature, or head out to the ancient pottery village of Bat Trang. Later you'll take an electric car tour through the old quarter, then settle in for an exclusive water puppet show with VIP seating and backstage access.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity - Choose between: History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison visit, Ho Chi Minh Quarter and Temple of Literature, or Bat Trang pottery village with rice pancake lunch
- Electric car tour through Hanoi's old quarter
- Water puppet show with VIP seating and backstage pass
Landmarks/POIs National Museum of Vietnamese History Hoa Lo Prison Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Temple of Literature Bat Trang - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Following breakfast, you'll drive through Red River Delta farmlands for about four hours to reach Halong Bay. Once there, you'll board the luxury Bhaya Soul cruise ship and begin your two-night journey through this UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise on Bhaya Soul for two nights through Halong Bay
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 4
Halong Bay
Your morning starts with a Tai Chi lesson on the Sun Deck while the ship sails deeper into the National Park. After that, you'll kayak through limestone cave systems and bike across Cat Ba Island to see its untouched jungle. Back onboard you'll have wine tasting at sunset, fine dining, and the chance to try squid fishing from the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Fine local cuisine in onboard restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson on Sun Deck
- Kayaking through limestone cave system
- Bike ride on Cat Ba Island
- Wine tasting at sunset (Scenic Sundowners activity)
- Squid fishing from boat
Landmarks/POIs Cat Ba Island - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hanoi
The morning cruise back to Hanoi gives you time to relax. You'll stop for lunch and shopping along the way, then return to the city for one more night. Later, explore your hotel's historical bunker tour to learn about Hanoi's 1000-year history. Tonight you'll choose from three dining options through Scenic Freechoice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cruise back to Hanoi
- Historical bunker tour at hotel
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Angelina restaurant (European comfort food)
- Family dinner in a local Hanoian home
- Vespa foodie tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter with local food stops and free flow drinks
- Day 6
Hanoi to Hoi An
After breakfast you'll check out and head to Hanoi Airport for a flight to Danang. From there, you'll drive south past Marble Mountains to Hoi An, an ancient trading port, where you'll stay three nights. Your resort includes daily spa sessions, and you can pick from three dining venues.
Included Activities
- Daily 60-minute spa sessions during Hoi An stay
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Morning Glory Signature Restaurant (Vietnamese street food)
- Dinner at Mango Mango Restaurant (heart of Ancient Town)
- Dinner at The Field Hoi An Restaurant and Bar (rice paddy setting with traditional Vietnamese and fusion cuisine)
Landmarks/POIs Marble Mountains - Day 7
Hoi An
You'll take a walking tour of Hoi An's Old Quarter, visiting the Japanese Bridge and central market to see local sights and aromas. Try authentic street food like Com Ga and Banh Mi for lunch. The afternoon is yours to shop, visit tailors, or enjoy your included spa treatment. End the day with drinks at the Blue Bar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An Old Quarter
- Visit to Japanese Bridge
- Visit to central market
- Local street food tasting
- Scenic Sundowners reception at Blue Bar with included beer and wine
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment using included daily spa allowance
- Swimming in resort pool
- Shopping in Old Town and visiting tailors
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Old Quarter Japanese Bridge - Day 8
Hoi An
Pick from four Scenic Freechoice activities: explore ancient Champa Kingdom ruins at My Son, learn traditional fishing in a local village by bamboo basket, visit the Reaching Out NGO and take a lantern-making class, or bike to Tra Que Village to work on a local farm and have a home-cooked meal. The afternoon back at the hotel is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included with selected Freechoice activities)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity - Choose between: My Son temple ruins and museum visit with lunch, traditional fishing village experience with boat trip back to Hoi An, Lantern-making class at Reaching Out NGO, or Tra Que Village farm experience with home-cooked lunch
Landmarks/POIs My Son Tra Que Village - Day 9
Hoi An to Hue
You'll travel via Hai Van Pass to Hue, the former imperial capital. Visit Duc Son Pagoda and share a vegetarian lunch at an orphanage. Afterward, explore Hue's Imperial Citadel and its grand ruins. Tonight you'll attend a Royal Hue court dinner with traditional music at a private garden house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant), Dinner (Royal Hue court dinner with traditional music)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich activity - Royal Hue court dinner at private Garden House with traditional music and wine
Optional Activities
- Visit Duc Son Pagoda and orphanage support lunch
- Imperial Citadel exploration
Landmarks/POIs Hue Imperial Citadel - Day 10
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you'll explore the Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc, the last independent emperor before French colonisation. Then head to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City and check into your hotel for two nights. Before dinner, 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
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk around Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Opera House
- Visit Central Post Office
Landmarks/POIs Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon Opera House Central Post Office - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you'll travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about this hidden tunnel network used by Viet Cong soldiers during the war. Back in the city you'll have Pho for lunch, then the afternoon is yours. Tonight you'll choose from four dining options through Scenic Freechoice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pho lunch)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels tour
Optional Activities
- Vespa night foodie tour with authentic street food and unlimited drinks
- Dinner at Mandarine Restaurant (Hue imperial court style)
- Dinner at Noir Dining in the Dark (restaurant supporting blind and visually impaired community)
- Dinner at Vintage Jeep street food and bars tour
- Buffet 19 at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
After breakfast, visit the War Museum and Reunification Palace, where tanks crashed through gates in 1975. After lunch, head to My Tho and board the luxury Scenic Spirit cruise ship. You'll get a cocktail reception and settle into your suite with butler service available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- War Museum visit
- Reunification Palace visit
- Scenic Spirit cruise ship embarkation and welcome dinner
Landmarks/POIs War Remnants Museum Reunification Palace - Day 13
Cai Be to Sa Dec
Start with a gourmet breakfast with champagne before exploring Cai Be. Choose from three morning activities: a sampan tour to Tan Phong Island for fruit orchards and weaving, French colonial Le Longanier for tea and music, or an onboard cocktail-making class. You'll have lunch while sailing to Sa Dec, explore the wet market and Mr. Huynh Thuy Le's home, see a lion dance on deck, then sail to Tan Chau.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Gourmet breakfast with champagne), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity - Choose between: Sampan tour to Tan Phong Island with water hyacinth weaving workshop and motorised buggy through fruit orchards, tea and traditional music at Le Longanier French colonial restaurant, or onboard cocktail/mocktail making class
Optional Activities
- Sampan exploration of Sa Dec wet market
- Visit to home of Huynh Thuy Le (inspiration for Marguerite Duras novel)
Landmarks/POIs Tan Phong Island Cai Be Sa Dec - Day 14
Tan Chau
Start with optional gym, yoga or sauna. Pick from three Scenic Freechoice activities in Tan Chau: a sampan tour through Tra Su Bird Sanctuary with mangroves and 100+ waterbird species, traditional farming on Evergreen Island with temple visits, or a speedboat to Chau Doc for temple and fish farm visits. After lunch and free time, the ship sails to the Vietnam-Cambodia border for an overnight journey to Phnom Penh.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity - Choose between: Sampan tour through Tra Su Bird Sanctuary and mangroves, Evergreen Island farming experience with xe loi and Cao Dai temple, or speedboat to Chau Doc with Tay An temple and fish farm visits
Optional Activities
- Onboard gym
- Early morning yoga class
- Sauna and spa treatments at Wellness Centre and Beauty Salon
Landmarks/POIs Tra Su Bird Sanctuary Evergreen Island Cao Dai Temple Chau Doc Tay An Temple Vinh Te Canal - Day 15
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
You'll arrive in Phnom Penh early morning. After breakfast, choose from three Scenic Freechoice activities: visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, take a cooking class at the market, or explore French colonial architecture via remok. Back on the ship for lunch, then join the evening City Lights tour and visit a local rum distillery with tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity - Choose between: Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum tour, cooking class with market visit, or French colonial architecture tour and Central Market
- Scenic Enrich evening - Phnom Penh by City Lights tour with rum distillery visit and private tasting
Landmarks/POIs Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market Phnom Penh - Day 16
Phnom Penh
You'll take a short bus drive to Oudong, the ancient capital, and visit a peaceful monastery where you might see traditional festivals and rituals. After lunch, explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda set on the riverfront, built in the 1860s and still the official royal residence. Back on the ship you'll watch a cultural performance, then enjoy Scenic Sundowners cocktails on deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Oudong monastery experience
- Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda visit
- Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation
- Scenic Sundowners cocktail reception on sundeck
Landmarks/POIs Oudong Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 17
Silk Island and Angkor Ban
Explore Oknha Tey (Silk Island) dedicated to silk weaving by traditional tuk tuk. You'll meet workers and learn about silk production, then return to the ship for lunch and pool time. Later visit Angkor Ban, a historic settlement with wooden houses over 100 years old, and visit a local English-teaching school. Learn to wear a traditional krama as the ship sails to Kampong Cham.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Silk Island farm tour and silk production learning
- Visit to Angkor Ban and historic wooden houses
- Local school visit
- Traditional krama (Cambodian scarf) wearing lesson
Optional Activities
- Swimming in ship pool
- Refreshing cocktails
Landmarks/POIs Oknha Tey (Silk Island) Angkor Ban - Day 18
Kampong Cham
You'll meet novice monks at Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda, and walk or drive to the top for elevated views of the cruise. Receive a traditional blessing and learn to pray before participating in an alms ceremony supporting the monks' meals. After sailing back to Kampong Cham, pick from three afternoon activities. End with a sunset view and farewell dinner with the crew.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with crew)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Meeting novice monks at Wat Hanchey
- Traditional blessing from monk
- Buddhist prayer instruction
- Alms ceremony
- Scenic Freechoice activity - Choose between: Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda and Buddha Garden with monkeys, Wat Nokor Bachey temple, or Koh Penh Village accessible by bamboo bridge or ferry
Landmarks/POIs Wat Hanchey Phnom Pros Wat Nokor Bachey Koh Penh Village - Day 19
Kampong Cham to Siem Reap
You'll journey to Siem Reap with stops at Kampong Tom and the Angkorian bridge at Kampong Kdei. Check into your luxury three-night stay with French-inspired architecture. Tonight you'll enjoy VIP seating at the Cambodian Phare Circus for a show combining theatre, music, dance and circus arts telling Cambodian stories.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Phare Circus VIP premium seating with live performance
Landmarks/POIs Kampong Kdei Bridge - Day 20
Siem Reap
Start with a champagne buffet breakfast. Choose from four Scenic Freechoice activities: explore 10th-century Banteay Srei temple and the Landmine Museum, create souvenirs at Senteurs d'Angkor workshop, sail Tonle Sap Lake to a floating village, or take a tethered balloon flight over Siem Reap with a Lotus Flower workshop. Later explore Angkor Wat in perfect afternoon light for photography. The evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast
- Scenic Freechoice activity - Choose between: Banteay Srei temple and Landmine Museum, Senteurs d'Angkor artisan workshop, Tonle Sap Lake floating village sailing, or tethered balloon flight with Lotus Flower workshop
- Angkor Wat visit in afternoon light
Optional Activities
- Night market shopping
- Pub Street exploration
Landmarks/POIs Banteay Srei Landmine Museum Tonle Sap Lake Angkor Wat - Day 21
Siem Reap
You'll start early with a Scenic Enrich to watch sunrise over Angkor Wat, followed by champagne breakfast from an NGO-supported bakery school. Visit the jungle-covered Ta Prohm Temple and the multi-faced Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom. The afternoon is free to explore or relax. Tonight you'll have an exclusive private gala dinner at Prasat Kravan, a 10th-century temple, with Apsara dancers, candle-lit ruins, and free flow drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast prepared by NGO-supported local bakery school), Lunch, Dinner (Private gala dinner at Prasat Kravan with Apsara dancer performance and free flow drinks)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Early morning sunrise viewing at Angkor Wat with champagne breakfast
- Ta Prohm Temple visit
- Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom visit
- Scenic Enrich - Private gala themed dinner at Prasat Kravan with Apsara dancer performance and free flow drinks
Optional Activities
- Afternoon market exploration
- Relaxation at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Temple Bayon Temple Angkor Thom Prasat Kravan - Day 22
Siem Reap to Luang Prabang, Laos
After checking out, you'll transfer to Siem Reap Airport and fly to Luang Prabang, the spiritual capital of Laos. You'll check into your luxury three-night stay at a property in the UNESCO heritage city location with colonial-style architecture and lush surroundings.
Landmarks/POIs Luang Prabang - Day 23
Luang Prabang
Start with Wat Xieng Thong, one of Laos' most important and oldest temples, then continue to Wat Mai, the city's largest temple, and the former Royal Palace now housing the National Museum. You'll take a 2-hour Mekong River cruise to Pak Ou Caves filled with thousands of gold Buddha statues within limestone cliffs. The evening is free to shop at the night market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wat Xieng Thong visit
- Wat Mai visit
- Former Royal Palace/National Museum visit
- 2-hour Mekong River cruise to Pak Ou Caves
Optional Activities
- Night market shopping
Landmarks/POIs Wat Xieng Thong Wat Mai Royal Palace Pak Ou Caves - Day 24
Luang Prabang
Attend the morning ritual and watch monks silently collect alms through the streets. Return for breakfast, then journey to Kuang Si Waterfalls with tiered pools set in dense jungle. On the way back, stop at an ethnic minority village to learn their traditions. Participate in a traditional Baci ceremony with flower trays, food treats, Buddhist chanting, and cotton threads tied around your wrist.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning alms collection ritual observation
- Kuang Si Waterfalls visit with swimming holes
- Ethnic minority village visit
- Scenic Enrich - Traditional Baci ceremony with flower trays, food treats, Buddhist chanting, and individual blessing with cotton wrist threads
Landmarks/POIs Kuang Si Waterfalls - Day 25
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
Enjoy surrounding views from Mt Phousi, a 100-metre high hill in the old town peninsula bordered by the Mekong River and Nam Khan River. After lunch, transfer to the local train station for the high-speed train journey to Vang Vieng. Check into your boutique resort alongside the Mekong River with dramatic mountain and countryside views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mt Phousi visit with elevated old town views
- High-speed train experience to Vang Vieng
Landmarks/POIs Mt Phousi Mekong River - Day 26
Vang Vieng to Vientiane
Experience Vang Vieng's natural formations with visits to the beautiful turquoise Blue Lagoons and Chang Caves discovered during wartime. Drive to Vientiane, a city blending French colonial architecture and Buddhist temples. Visit COPE, an organisation providing rehabilitation support for people with mobility disabilities. Check into your hotel for one night and enjoy your delicious farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Blue Lagoons visit
- Chang Caves visit
- COPE visit
Landmarks/POIs Blue Lagoons Chang Caves Vientiane - Day 27
Vientiane to Bangkok
After breakfast, explore the capital's main sites including Pha That Luang, a gold-covered Buddhist stupa and national symbol, and Patuxay Monument, a war memorial built 1957-1968 honouring those who fought for independence from France. You'll depart Laos and fly to Bangkok where your journey ends on arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pha That Luang visit
- Patuxay Monument visit
Landmarks/POIs Pha That Luang Patuxay Monument
