Itinerary
- Day 1
Fukuoka
You'll arrive in Fukuoka and check into your luxury hotel in the city center. A welcome reception waits for you this evening to kick things off.
- Day 2
Fukuoka
Start with Japan's first Zen temple, then head to the folk museum to see how people lived during the Meiji and Taisho periods. You can either take a cruise through Yanagawa's canals or spend time at Fukuoka Tower and the castle ruins. By evening, grab yakitori, oden, or hakata ramen at the food stalls, depending on what appeals to you.
Included Activities
- Visit Shofukuji Temple, Japan's first Zen Temple
- Visit Kushida Shrine
- Visit Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
Optional Activities
- Cruise the canals of Yanagawa, the 'Venice of Kyushu', learning about the town's history and culture
- Visit Yanagawa Ohana, the villa of the Tachibana family
- Visit Fukuoka Tower and explore the 360-degree observation deck
- Explore Edo Period ruins of Fukuoka Castle in Maizuru Park
- Dinner at Fukuoka's open air food stalls (Yatai) - Yakitori, Oden or Hakata Ramen
Landmarks/POIs Shofukuji Temple Kushida Shrine Hakata Machiya Folk Museum Yanagawa Yanagawa Ohana Fukuoka Tower Fukuoka Castle Maizuru Park - Day 3
Fukuoka to Hiroshima
Drive up to Mount Sarakura for that famous '10 billion dollar view' over Kitakyushu, then check out the TOTO Museum. Later you'll take the Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima. Visit Peace Park and Museum, make origami donations at Orizuru Tower, and finish with okonomiyaki for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Okonomiyaki, a delicious savoury Japanese-style pancake and specialty of the region)
Included Activities
- Drive to Mount Sarakura and view the vista from the top
- Visit TOTO Museum
- Visit Peace Park and Museum in Hiroshima
- Create origami donation at Orizuru Tower
- Sample Okonomiyaki, Japanese-style pancake specialty of the region
Landmarks/POIs Mount Sarakura TOTO Museum Peace Park Peace Museum Orizuru Tower - Day 4
Hiroshima
Take a ferry to Miyajima Island and see Daisho-in Temple plus the floating Torii Gate at Itsukushima Shrine. The afternoon is free to explore Hiroshima at your own pace. In the evening, you'll watch Kagura, a traditional Shinto ritual dance performance.
Included Activities
- Sail by ferry to Miyajima Island
- Visit Daisho-in Temple
- Visit floating Torii Gate at Itsukushima Shrine
- Attend performance of Kagura, a Shinto ritual ceremonial dance
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Hiroshima
Landmarks/POIs Miyajima Island Daisho-in Temple Itsukushima Shrine Torii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine - Day 5
Hiroshima to Osaka
Travel by Shinkansen to Kobe for lunch and a tour of Kirin Beer Factory with tastings included. Then continue to Osaka for a two-night stay at a special property with Club Floor access. Head to Umeda Sky Building and take in 360-degree views from the Floating Garden Observatory 170m up, followed by dinner with a view.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Kirin Beer Factory)
Included Activities
- Travel by Shinkansen to Kobe
- Visit Kirin Beer Factory for lunch, tasting and tour
- Transfer to Umeda Sky Building
- View 360-degree night-time views from Floating Garden Observatory
- Dinner with a view from Umeda Sky Building
Landmarks/POIs Kirin Beer Factory Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory - Day 6
Osaka
Choose between exploring Osaka's historic shopping streets and markets or visiting the city's museums and famous castle. The afternoon is yours to relax back at the hotel. Later, walk through the lively Dotonbori entertainment district and Hozenji Yokocho food alley for dinner.
Optional Activities
- Wander through Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, dating back almost 400 years
- Explore Kuromon Ichiba Market, known as Osaka's kitchen
- Visit Osaka Museum of History, chronicling the city from ancient times
- Tour the five-storey Osaka Castle, one of Japan's most famous sites
- Explore the entertainment area of Dotonbori and Hozenji Yokocho food alley via Osaka Metro
Landmarks/POIs Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street Kuromon Ichiba Market Osaka Museum of History Osaka Castle Dotonbori Hozenji Yokocho - Day 7
Nara
Drive to ancient Asuka, where the Japanese state began. You'll wander through terraced rice fields, see the famous Tobiishi stone bridge, and visit the seventh-century Ishibutai Tumulus. Stop at a sumo museum to learn about wrestlers' training and watch demonstrations. Then head to Nara for the night.
Included Activities
- Drive to ancient village of Asuka
- Wander through Inabuchi terraced rice paddy fields
- See Tobiishi stone bridge
- Visit Ishibutai Tumulus, seventh century tomb and largest megalithic structure in Japan
- Private visit to Sumo Museum in Kehayaza
- Welcome ceremony at Sumo Museum
- Watch Jinku demonstration (traditional folkloric songs)
- Watch wrestlers in action in the dohyo
Landmarks/POIs Asuka Mount Sarakura Inabuchi terraced rice paddy fields Tobiishi stone bridge Ishibutai Tumulus Sumo Museum Heijo - Day 8
Nara to Kyoto
See Todaiji Temple with its massive 15-meter bronze Buddha statue. Spend time with the curious deer in Nara Park. After that, return to Kyoto and visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of vermilion torii gates. Stop at a sake brewery for tasting, then begin your three-night stay with an authentic teppanyaki dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic teppanyaki dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Todaiji Temple, World Heritage-listed Historic Monument of Ancient Nara
- See the deer in Nara Park
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Stop at sake brewery to taste and learn about Japan's sake
- Authentic teppanyaki dinner
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to stay in a Ryokan (traditional Japanese Inn with tatami mat flooring, futon beds, sliding shoji doors, private facilities, dinner and breakfast) - at additional cost, must be pre-booked before departure
Landmarks/POIs Todaiji Temple Nara Park Fushimi Inari Shrine - Day 9
Kyoto
Explore Kyoto's historic preservation districts and ancient atmosphere. You can choose between wandering the historic areas or following the Philosopher's Path toward the Silver Pavilion. Participate in a Japanese tea ceremony wearing traditional kimono. The afternoon is free at Nishiki Market. Evening brings a special dinner with Geiko and Maiko interaction.
- Meals
- Dinner (Special dinner with Geiko and Maiko hosts)
Included Activities
- Participate in Japanese tea ceremony dressed in traditional Japanese kimono
- Special dinner with Geiko and Maiko interaction, learning about becoming a Geisha and Japanese hospitality
Optional Activities
- Be immersed in atmosphere of Kyoto's ancient preservation districts, seven historic areas preserving cultural traditions and architecture
- Visit Silver Pavilion, a 15th century Shogun villa
- Stroll along part of the famous Philosopher's Path, approximately two kilometres through Kyoto's Higashiyama district
- Free time in Nishiki Market, 'Kyoto's kitchen' with over 100 stalls
Landmarks/POIs Silver Pavilion Philosopher's Path Higashiyama district Nishiki Market - Day 10
Kyoto
Visit Nijo Castle, built in 1603 as the shogun's residence. Travel through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove by traditional rickshaw. Have a vegetarian meal at the World Heritage-listed Tenryu-ji Temple. Check out the gardens around Kinkaku-ji, the famous Golden Pavilion completely covered in gold leaf. Pick your dinner from the available options.
- Meals
- Lunch (Vegetarian meal at Tenryu-ji Temple)
Included Activities
- Visit Nijo Castle, built in 1603
- Glide through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove by traditional rickshaw
- Vegetarian meal at World Heritage-listed Tenryu-ji Temple
- Wander gardens around Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Optional Activities
- Dine at Funatsuru Restaurant, known for its mix of Kyoto cuisine and French dishes
- Try Japanese Shabu Shabu at Junsei Restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Nijo Castle Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Tenryu-ji Temple Kinkaku-ji - Day 11
Kyoto to Fuji Five Lakes
Take the Shinkansen to Hakone. After lunch, explore Chokokuno Mori Open Air Museum with its art works and sculptures. Drive into the Fuji Five Lake district (Fujigoko) beneath Mount Fuji and spend the evening enjoying the views from your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Study artworks and sculptures at Chokokuno Mori (Hakone Open Air Museum)
- Drive to Fuji Five Lake district (Fujigoko)
Landmarks/POIs Hakone Chokokuno Mori (Hakone Open Air Museum) Fuji Five Lakes Mount Fuji - Day 12
Fuji Five Lakes to Tokyo
Visit the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum dedicated to Japanese textile artist Kubota and his tsujigahana dyeing technique kimonos. Drive to Tokyo for lunch, then explore the immersive teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum. Check into your three-night luxury hotel with Imperial Palace views and easy subway access.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, dedicated to Japanese textile artist Kubota
- Time at teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum with immersive displays
Optional Activities
- Dine at ninja themed restaurant
- Experience traditional Japanese evening Izakaya bar scene with Tour Director
- Dine at Nobu Tokyo restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Itchiku Kubota Art Museum teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum Imperial Palace Hie Jinja Shrine - Day 13
Tokyo
Head to Asakusa district, Tokyo's old 'low city' with traditional shopfronts and ancient temples. Pay respects at Sensoji Temple, built in 645. Choose between Meiji Shrine and Shibuya crossing or Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens and the entertainment district.
Included Activities
- Visit Asakusa district
- Pay respects at Sensoji Temple, built in 645
Optional Activities
- Visit Imperial Shinto Meiji Shrine
- Walk across 'the world's busiest pedestrian crossing' at Shibuya
- See famous Hachiko dog statue
- Wander through Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens
- Witness Shinjuku entertainment district at dusk
Landmarks/POIs Asakusa Sensoji Temple Meiji Shrine Shibuya Crossing Hachiko dog statue Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens Shinjuku - Day 14
Tokyo
Get a bird's eye view of Tokyo from Tokyo Sky Tree at 634 meters tall. Participate in an interactive private group Taiko drum lesson with renowned masters. Explore Takeshita Street in Harajuku with its street art, edgy fashion and dessert shops. Evening brings your farewell dinner cruise on a traditional yakatabune houseboat with free flow drinks and city lights.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner cruise on yakatabune with free flow drinks)
Included Activities
- View panorama from Tokyo Sky Tree, world's tallest tower at 634 metres
- Interactive private group demonstration and lesson in playing Taiko drums with renowned Taiko masters
- Wander along Takeshita Street Harajuku with street art and fashion
- Evening farewell dinner cruise on yakatabune (traditional houseboat) on Tokyo Bay with free flow drinks
Optional Activities
- Grab desserts at shops and carts specializing in crepes, donuts, and bubble tea in Harajuku
Landmarks/POIs Tokyo Sky Tree Takeshita Street Harajuku Tokyo Bay - Day 15
Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City
Say goodbye to Japan and transfer to the airport. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and check into your downtown hotel. Meet your Tour Director and fellow guests at a welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Meet Tour Director and fellow guests at welcome dinner
- Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, travel to Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about the hidden tunnel network used by Viet Cong soldiers. Return to the city for Pho lunch. The afternoon is free. For dinner, you can choose from a Vespa night food tour, Mandarine Restaurant, Noir Dining in the Dark, a Vintage Jeep food tour, or the hotel buffet.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pho lunch)
Included Activities
- Travel to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Learn about the development and establishment of tunnel network
- Pho lunch
Optional Activities
- Vespa ride at night with experienced driver stopping at best local spots for Vietnamese cuisine with unlimited drinks
- Dine at Mandarine Restaurant, designed in style of Hue imperial court with individual Vietnamese dishes
- Dine at Noir Dining in the Dark, dedicated to helping blind and visually impaired community (closed Mondays)
- Street food and bars of Saigon on a Vintage Jeep
- Buffet 19 at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 17
Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho
Visit the War Museum and Reunification Palace, the former Presidential House famous for its 1975 tank imagery. After lunch, head to My Tho to board the Scenic Spirit cruise ship. You'll have a cocktail reception, deck orientation, welcome dinner, and then sail for 4 hours to Cai Be.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner aboard Scenic Spirit)
Included Activities
- Visit War Museum
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Cocktail reception hosted by Cruise Director
- Welcome dinner aboard Scenic Spirit
- 4-hour sail to Cai Be
Landmarks/POIs War Museum Reunification Palace - Day 18
Cai Be to Sa Dec
Start with a gourmet breakfast and champagne before exploring Cai Be. You can visit Tan Phong Island's water hyacinth workshops and fruit orchards, enjoy French colonial house tea, or take a cocktail or mocktail class on ship. Have lunch while sailing to Sa Dec. Explore the wet market and visit the home of Huynh Thuy Le that inspired L'Amant novel. A lion dance happens on the Sundeck before the 6-hour sail to Tan Chau.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full gourmet breakfast with champagne), Lunch
Included Activities
- Full gourmet breakfast with champagne
- Lunch aboard ship
- Explore wet market in Sa Dec
- Visit grand home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le
- Lion dance performance by locals on Sundeck
- 6-hour sail to Tan Chau
Optional Activities
- Travel via sampan to Tan Phong Island with hands-on water hyacinth weaving workshop
- Motorized buggy ride through fruit orchards with tropical fruit tasting
- Visit local cottage industry making rice-paper and sweets
- Morning tea at Le Longanier, French colonial house restaurant
- Hands-on cocktail/mocktail making class on ship with fresh local ingredients
Landmarks/POIs Cai Be Tan Phong Island Sa Dec Tan Chau - Day 19
Tan Chau to Phnom Penh
Optional morning gym, yoga or sauna. Choose between Tra Su Bird Sanctuary with sampan through mangroves, Evergreen Island with farmers and xe loi rickshaw and Cao Dai temple, Chau Doc via speedboat with Tay An temple, or relax aboard. Have lunch back on ship. You'll overnight sail to Phnom Penh while crossing into Cambodia.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Lunch aboard ship
- Overnight sail towards Phnom Penh
- Ship clears immigration into Cambodia at border
Optional Activities
- Exercise in on-board gym
- Early morning yoga class
- Relax in sauna
- Visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary by sampan through mangroves and lush greenery
- Explore Evergreen Island with local farmers
- Ride xe loi (three-wheeled bicycle rickshaw) in Tan Chau
- Visit renovated Cao Dai temple in Tan Chau
- Board speedboat to visit Chau Doc
- Visit Tay An temple at foot of Sam Mountain
- Board sampan to visit Vinh Te canal and Chau Doc riverfront
- Visit family-operated fish farm
- Visit Wellness Centre on ship
- Visit Beauty Salon on ship
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 20
Phnom Penh
Welcome to Cambodia, arriving early morning in Phnom Penh. After breakfast, choose between visiting Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, joining a hands-on cooking class at the local market, or exploring French architecture and Central Market. Return to ship for lunch. The afternoon is free. For evening, take the Phnom Penh by City Lights tour with rum distillery visit and tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Phnom Penh by City Lights tour
- Private tour and tasting at local rum distillery
Optional Activities
- Journey to Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum tour
- Hands-on cooking class with trip to bustling market
- Travel by remok (tuk tuk) to explore French architecture of Phnom Penh
- Shopping at Central Market with Art Deco design and yellow façade
Landmarks/POIs Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market - Day 21
Phnom Penh to Silk Island
Bus to ancient capital Oudong to experience life with monks and nuns at the monastery. After lunch, discover the opulent Royal Palace and famous Silver Pagoda on the riverfront, built in the 1860s. A cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation follows. Evening brings Scenic Sunset Drinks on the sundeck before sailing to Silk Island.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Bus to ancient capital Oudong
- Experience life of monks and nuns at peaceful monastery
- Lunch
- Discover Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
- Cultural performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation
- Scenic Sunset Drinks cocktail reception on sundeck
Optional Activities
- Partake in festivals and traditional rituals at Oudong monastery
Landmarks/POIs Oudong Royal Palace Silver Pagoda Oknha Tey - Day 22
Silk Island to Kampong Cham
Explore Oknha Tey (Silk Island) dedicated to silk weaving. Travel by tuk tuk to a farm, meet workers, and learn about silk production. Return to ship for lunch and free time for swimming. Afternoon stops at Angkor Ban with its 100-year-old wooden houses and local English school. Learn to wear krama while sailing to Kampong Cham.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore island of Oknha Tey, dedicated to art of silk weaving
- Travel by traditional tuk tuk to farm
- Meet workers and learn about silk production
- Lunch aboard ship
- Call at Angkor Ban
- Explore historic wooden houses in Angkor Ban dating back over 100 years
- Visit local school teaching English
- Learn to wear krama (traditional Cambodian scarf)
Optional Activities
- Swimming in pool
- Refreshing cocktail on ship
Landmarks/POIs Oknha Tey Angkor Ban Kampong Cham - Day 23
Kampong Cham
Meet novice monks at Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery with elevated views. Receive a traditional monk blessing and learn Buddhist prayer. Participate in the alms ceremony contributing to monks' daily meal. Sail back to Kampong Cham. The afternoon offers choices between Phnom Pros pagoda with its legend, Buddha Garden, Wat Nokor Bachey blending temples, or Koh Penh Village with a bamboo bridge. Farewell dinner with the crew happens later.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with crew)
Included Activities
- Meet novice monks at Wat Hanchey, ancient hilltop pagoda
- Walk/drive to top for elevated views
- Receive traditional blessing from monk
- Learn how to pray in Buddhist pagoda
- Participate in alms ceremony
- Lunch aboard ship
- Farewell dinner with crew
Optional Activities
- Visit Phnom Pros mountaintop pagoda with traditional legend
- Explore Buddha Garden at Phnom Pros
- Encounter local troop of monkeys at Phnom Pros
- Visit Wat Nokor Bachey with unique blend of Angkorian era and new temple
- Visit Koh Penh Village on bamboo island via bamboo bridge or ferry
- Explore simple rural lifestyle of farmers on Pen Island
Landmarks/POIs Wat Hanchey Phnom Pros Buddha Garden Wat Nokor Bachey Koh Penh Village Pen (Bamboo) Island - Day 24
Kampong Cham to Siem Reap
Journey to Siem Reap via stops at Kampong Tom and the Angkorian bridge in Kampong Kdei. Check into your luxury hotel for three nights with French inspired architecture. Evening brings VIP premium reserved seating at the colorful Cambodian Phare Circus featuring theatre, music, dance and modern circus arts telling uniquely Cambodian stories.
Included Activities
- Stop at Kampong Tom
- Stop at Angkorian bridge in Kampong Kdei
- VIP premium reserved seating to Cambodian Phare Circus
Landmarks/POIs Kampong Tom Angkorian bridge Kampong Kdei Cambodian Phare Circus - Day 25
Siem Reap
Start with champagne buffet breakfast. Choose between visiting 10th-century Banteay Srei Temple and Landmine Museum, creating local handicrafts at Senteurs d'Angkor workshop, sailing Tonle Sap Lake (July to February), or taking a tethered balloon ride. The afternoon brings Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument. The evening is free for night markets or Pub Street.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Champagne buffet breakfast
- Explore Angkor Wat, largest religious monument in the world
Optional Activities
- Visit 10th-century Banteay Srei Temple, 'Ladies Temple', with pinkish sandstone
- Visit Landmine Museum, founded 1997
- Visit Senteurs d'Angkor workshop for hands-on production of soaps, cosmetics, balms, candles and spices
- Sail Tonle Sap Lake (July to February), UNESCO biosphere reserve with floating village experience
- Take tethered balloon ride overlooking Angkor Wat (Not available July-October 2025)
- Visit Lotus Flower workshop
- Shop at night markets of Siem Reap
- Venture to Pub Street
Landmarks/POIs Banteay Srei Temple Landmine Museum Senteurs d'Angkor Tonle Sap Lake Angkor Wat Lotus Flower workshop - Day 26
Siem Reap
Wake early for a Scenic Enrich sunrise viewing over Angkor Wat with champagne breakfast from an NGO-supported local bakery school. Visit atmospheric jungle-covered Ta Prohm Temple, then Angkor Thom and the multi-faced Bayon Temple. Rest of afternoon is free to explore markets or relax. An exclusive gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers, candlelit ruins, and free flow drinks finishes the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast prepared by NGO-supported local bakery school), Dinner (Private magical gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple with Apsara dancers and candle lit temple ruins with free flow drinks)
Included Activities
- Early morning view of sunrise over Angkor Wat
- Champagne breakfast prepared by NGO-supported local bakery school
- Visit Ta Prohm Temple
- Visit Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Private magical gala dinner at Prasat Kravan temple
- Apsara dance performance
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap markets
- Relax at luxury hotel
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Temple Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Prasat Kravan - Day 27
Siem Reap Departure
Say goodbye to your fellow travelers and Scenic team. Transfer to the airport and depart Cambodia with a full camera and memories from your journey.
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
