Welcome to vibrant Vietnam, a world of color, culture, and extraordinary food. Today is yours to settle in at your leisure, adjusting to the rhythms of this compelling city before your journey begins in earnest. Check into the Caravelle Saigon, located downtown in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Meet your tour director and fellow guests at your welcoming dinner. ... Read More
The morning is spent at the Cu Chi Tunnels, where more than 250 kilometers of underground passages dug by hand during the war reveal themselves with staggering ingenuity. Return to the city for a pho lunch, with the afternoon at leisure. Scenic Freechoice Dining: This evening, Scenic Freechoice dining offers a Vespa night tour stopping at the city's finest street food haunts with complimentary drinks; a refined dinner at Mandarine Restaurant styled on the imperial courts of Hue; a table at Noir Dining in the Dark, dedicated to supporting the visually impaired community; a vintage jeep street food experience; or Buffet 19 at the hotel. ... Read More
After breakfast and check-out, visit the War Museum and Reunification Palace. The former Presidential House of South Vietnam become famous in 1975 with images of tanks crashing through its gates leading to the South's surrender and end of the War of Independence. After lunch, a motorcoach will transfer you to My Tho where the breathtaking Scenic Spirit awaits. Start with a cocktail reception hosted by your cruise director. Take a stroll around the decks to orientate yourself as to where all the amenities are. After your welcome dinner, settling into your private suite does not mean you settle for service. At any time, your dedicated personal butler is free to swing by with a nightcap and delivery of your preferred pillows. A calm 4-hour sail brings you to halt off Cai Be where the ship will anchor overnight. ... Read More
Wednesday - Jul 21, 2027
Day 4
Cai Be, Vietnam
Start the day with a full gourmet breakfast - complete with champagne - before heading out to explore Cai Be. Scenic Freechoice: Choose to travel via sampan to Tan Phong, a small island located near Cai Be town that is rich in alluvial soil suitable for tropical fruit orchards all year round. With a total area of more than 1,000 hectares, surrounded by silted sandbanks, canals, and a mild temperature, Tan Phong has long been a friendly destination for eco-tourism. On arrival, try a hands-on experience at a workshop specialized in weaving water hyacinth into artistic crafts. Board a motorized buggy for a ride through endless fruit orchards, stopping to enjoy the tropical fruits and interact with a farm owner. Reboard the sampan and cruise to Cai Be town to discover the local cottage industry where families make rice-paper and sweets from pop-corn, pop-rice, and coconut. Alternatively, take a sampan from the Scenic Spirit to savor a delicious afternoon tea at the Le Longanier, a French colonial house restaurant, where staff will welcome you with tea, coffee, and a range of local fruit and snacks for your tasting. You can dive into a local experience with a band playing music and performing traditional Vietnamese songs. If you would prefer to enjoy the comforts of your ship, the highly skilled bar team is ready to welcome you to a hands-on cocktail/mocktail making class featuring fresh local ingredients. After your morning activity, head back to the ship for lunch while sailing to Sa Dec. Relax and soak in the beauty of the scenery, visit the onboard library to read up on future ports, or head to the Scenic Spirit lounge to unwind with fellow guests over a glass of wine. ... Read More
Thursday - Jul 22, 2027
Day 5
Sa Dec, Vietnam
Board your sampan once again to explore the lively wet market where you can meet the sellers and marvel at their wares, including live fish, frogs, and even snakes. This two-hour exploration will take you deep into the local lifestyle. You can also see the grand home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, a Chinese merchant who inspired Marguerite Duras' novel L'Amant. Your expert guide will reveal the secrets behind this passionate tale of tragic love. After returning to the ship, you will have time to take an evening dip in the pool overlooking the Mekong as the sun sets. Before dinner, experience a fantastically themed dinner onboard the Spirit along with a lion dance performed by locals on the expansive Sundeck. The ship will set sail after your arrival back onboard for the 6-hour journey to Tan Chau. ... Read More
Friday - Jul 23, 2027
Day 6
Tan Chau, Vietnam
Saturday - Jul 24, 2027
Day 7
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
After clearing the border crossing procedure, the morning is at your leisure. Attend an onboard demonstration, enjoy some solitude in the library and observation lounge, or soak in the scenery from your private balcony while sailing upstream from the Vietnamese border to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Even the most developing countries have a standard of luxury and opulence. You can experience this this afternoon after arriving in Phnom Penh at the Royal Palace with the famous Silver Pagoda within, on your included visit to this must-see attraction. Scenic Sunset Drinks: Later this evening, revel in the Phnom Penh by City Lights tour. You'll get to witness the nightlife of the capital before stopping at a local rum distillery for your exclusive Scenic Sunset Drinks experience, including a private tour and tasting. ... Read More
Sunday - Jul 25, 2027
Day 8
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Monday - Jul 26, 2027
Day 9
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Bus Travel
Oudong, Cambodia
Bus Travel
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Koh Oknha Tey, Cambodia, Cambodia
Board a bus this morning for the short drive to the ancient capital of Cambodia, Oudong. Here, experience the life of the monks and nuns who reside at the peaceful monastery. If you are lucky, you may be able to partake in one of the many festivals and traditional rituals often held here. Return to Scenic Spirit for lunch before setting sail towards Oknha Tey, dedicated to the art of silk weaving. Travel by tuk tuk to the farm and learn about the process of silk production. If you are running out of clean clothes, be sure to utilize the complimentary laundry facilities and get an outfit ready for an evening of style with a Sundowner cocktail reception on the sundeck against the backdrop of Phnom Penh's stunning scenery as the ships departs to Angkor Ban. ... Read More
Tuesday - Jul 27, 2027
Day 10
Angkor Ban, Cambodia
With traveling throughout South-East Asia comes the heat and what better way to cool down than socializing with a fresh cocktail and dipping your toes in the pool during your morning sail towards Angkor Ban. After lunch, you will call at Angkor Ban, a small settlement where time stands still. Explore its historic wooden houses, which date back over 100 years and survived the destruction of the Khmer Rouge. Back onboard, learn the many ways to wear a krama, the traditional Cambodian scarf, as the ship sails towards Kampong Cham and Wat Hanchey. ... Read More
Wednesday - Jul 28, 2027
Day 11
Wat Hanchey, Cambodia
Kampong Cham, Cambodia
Meet the novice monks at Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery. Walk (or drive) to the top and soak in some of the best elevated views of the cruise. Scenic Enrich: Receive a traditional blessing from a monk and learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda before partaking in an alms ceremony, which contributes to the daily meal of the resident monks. Sail back to Kampong Cham. Scenic Freechoice: This afternoon, explore Kampong Cham and its surrounds. Choose to learn about local folklore at Phnom Pros, a mountaintop pagoda that has long been part of a traditional legend. Tragically, in more modern times, the site was used as a Killing Field by the Khmer Rouge. The temple now features a Buddha Garden and is home to a local troop of monkeys. Afterwards, visit Wat Nokor Bachey, a unique architectural experiment that blends an Angkorian era temple with a new temple built inside it. Alternatively, explore Kampong Cham's history and industry with a drive past shop houses, remnants of the French colonial era, and the large central market. Visit a local rubber plantation established by the French before stopping at a village known for growing betel nut, an important part of Cambodian culture. Your third option today is a visit to Koh Pen Village. Located on Pen (Bamboo) Island, it's only accessible by local remork after crossing by bamboo bridge or ferry from Kampong Cham. This remote village gives you a fascinating insight into the simple, rural lifestyle of farmers in Cambodia. ... Read More
Thursday - Jul 29, 2027
Day 12
Kampong Cham, Cambodia
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 12 - Thursday - Jul 29, 2027
Day 12
Bus Travel
Kampong Thom, Cambodia
Bus Travel
Kampong Kdei, Cambodia, Cambodia
Bus Travel
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Today, we journey to Siem Reap via stops at Kampong Thom and the Angkorian bridge in Kampong Kdei. Siem Reap is a split in time with ancient and traditional architecture weaved between the modern developments. Step back in time at your hotel, a definition of luxury and your historical home for the next three nights in Siem Reap. This brilliantly appointed accommodation is styled with a mix of French inspired architecture, local interior furnishings, the attentive staff providing a service beyond expectations, and brilliant amenities fit for royalty. This evening, head to the colorful Cambodian Phare Circus where your VIP premium reserved seating awaits you. Beautifully dressed performers style a stunning show that is more than just a circus. The performers use theater, music, dance, and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories; historical, folk, and modern. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Friday - Jul 30, 2027
Day 13
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Saturday - Jul 31, 2027
Day 14
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Sunday - Aug 1, 2027
Day 15
Siem Reap, Cambodia
It is time to bid farewell to your fellow travelers and Scenic team as you get ready to depart Cambodia for your homeland or extended travels. Transfer to the airport and leave with a full camera and stunning memories to treasure. Rivers and waterways are subject to variations in water levels. While every effort is made to adhere to the planned itinerary, changes in river conditions, ad hoc local government regulations, or local festivities may require journey modifications. These will be made based on the advice of local authorities or for safety reasons. Hotels are indicative and are subject to change. Please note: Preview itinerary subject to change. ... Read More
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