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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - Feb 9, 2028
Day 1
Hanoi, Vietnam
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 your two-night Scenic Special Stay at the iconic Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi's most celebrated address. This beautifully preserved colonial grand dame has welcomed dignitaries and travelers since 1901, and its refined amenities and attentive service set the tone for the days ahead. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Thursday - Feb 10, 2028
Day 2
Hanoi, Vietnam
A full day to explore this nostalgic city, beginning with your first Scenic Freechoice. Scenic Freechoice: Visit the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and Hoa Lo Prison, a journey through the nation's past across two very different chapters of history. Alternatively, spend the morning at Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070, then discover the charm of the Old Quarter over a celebrated egg coffee. Those wanting a deeper cultural immersion can head to the ancient village of Bat Trang, a community devoted to traditional porcelain and pottery, where a local elder shares the spiritual beliefs of his community before a hands-on lunch of banh cuon rice pancakes. Scenic Enrich: This evening, a green electric car winds through the Old Quarter to your Scenic Enrich: a VIP performance of Hanoi's world-famous water puppet theater, with a special backstage pass to follow. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Friday - Feb 11, 2028
Day 3
Hanoi, Vietnam
Bus Travel
Ha Long, Vietnam
After breakfast and check-out, the journey heads northeast through the fertile farmlands of the Red River Delta toward Halong Bay. Board the luxury Bhaya Soul for a two-night cruise among the iconic limestone karsts of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed seascape, reaching areas of the bay that remain well beyond the reach of day cruises. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - Feb 12, 2028
Day 4
Ha Long, Vietnam
A Tai Chi lesson on the Sun Deck opens the morning as the ship sails deeper into the national park. Take to a kayak and paddle through a limestone cave system before a bike ride on Cat Ba Island, a landscape of dense jungle and quiet shoreline largely untouched by development. In the afternoon, gather on deck for an exclusive Scenic Sundowners wine tasting at anchor, set against the silhouette of the karst islands at sunset. After dinner, round out the evening with the local tradition of squid fishing from the deck. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - Feb 13, 2028
Day 5
Ha Long, Vietnam
Bus Travel
Hanoi, Vietnam
A leisurely morning cruise back to harbor before returning to Hanoi and a second stay at the Sofitel Legend Metropole. Take part in a fascinating historical bunker tour beneath the hotel, a rarely seen chapter in the story of a city with more than 1,000 years of history. Scenic Freechoice Dining: This evening, Scenic Freechoice dining offers a French-inspired dinner at the Metropole's own Angelina Restaurant, a home-cooked meal shared with a local Hanoian family, or a Vespa foodie tour through the lantern-lit streets of the Old Quarter with complimentary drinks throughout. ... Read More
Spend the morning at leisure before flying south to Hue, the former imperial capital. Check into the Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel for the evening. Scenic Enrich: This evening, traditional Vietnamese cuisine is served family-style in a private garden house, accompanied by Royal Hue court music performed as it has been for centuries and a welcoming glass of wine. ... Read More
The morning begins at the Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc, the last independent emperor of Imperial Vietnam, before wandering through the grandeur of the Imperial Citadel ruins and enjoying a vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant at Duc Son Pagoda, which supports the nuns' orphanage. Afterwards, travel via the breathtaking Hai Van Pass past the Marble Mountains to the ancient trading town of Hoi An, where three nights await at the Moire Hoi An, Vignette Collection by IHG, within easy walking distance of the old town markets. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - Feb 16, 2028
Day 8
Hoi An, Vietnam
A walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Quarter visits the Japanese Covered Bridge and central market, followed by lunch featuring the town's signature dishes: cao lau, com ga, and banh mi. The afternoon is yours - a 60-minute spa treatment (included for every guest), the hotel pool, or the tailors' quarter the town has been renowned for since the 16th century. Scenic Sunset Drinks: Scenic Sundowners at Ember & Sip Bar with included beer and wine ease the day toward evening. Scenic Freechoice Dining: Tonight, Scenic Freechoice dining sets the tone: Vietnamese street food at Morning Glory Signature Restaurant, the warmly lit Mango Mango in the heart of the Ancient Town, or The Field, where tables are set among rice paddies and the cuisine blends Vietnamese tradition with a contemporary hand. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Thursday - Feb 17, 2028
Day 9
Hoi An, Vietnam
This morning choose from a range of Scenic Freechoice activities. Scenic Freechoice: Head to the ancient Cham ruins of My Son for a glimpse into the majesty of the Champa Kingdom, including a local lunch. Alternatively, a bicycle ride to a fishing village leads to a bamboo basket boat experience and a sampan return through the water palms. Those drawn to community may choose a lantern-making class with the Reaching Out NGO at a historic merchant house, or a Vietnamese cooking class at Red Bridge Cooking School on the banks of the Thu Bon River. The afternoon is yours to spend as you please. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Friday - Feb 18, 2028
Day 10
Hoi An, Vietnam
Bus Travel
Da Nang, Vietnam
Air Travel
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Siem Reap in Cambodia, where ancient and contemporary worlds exist side by side. Check into the Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, a legendary address that has defined Siem Reap's sense of colonial grandeur since the 1930s. French-inspired architecture, richly appointed interiors, and service of the highest standard make this a true highlight of the journey. The remainder of the day is yours to settle in and explore the surrounds. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - Feb 19, 2028
Day 11
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Sunday - Feb 20, 2028
Day 12
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Monday - Feb 21, 2028
Day 13
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Bus Travel
Kampong Kdei, Cambodia, Cambodia
Bus Travel
Kampong Thom, Cambodia
Bus Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 13 - Monday - Feb 21, 2028
Day 13
Cruise Begins
Kampong Cham, Cambodia
This morning, depart Siem Reap for the journey to Kampong Cham, passing through the Cambodian countryside and calling at the ancient Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei and Kampong Thom, with a stop at a traditional stone cutters' village along the way. In Kampong Cham, the Scenic Spirit awaits, your five-star floating home for the Mekong River cruise ahead. A welcome cocktail reception hosted by your cruise director marks the start of life onboard. Take time to familiarize yourself with the ship's beautifully appointed spaces, then settle into your private balcony suite knowing your dedicated butler is on hand whenever needed, day or night. ... Read More
Tuesday - Feb 22, 2028
Day 14
Wat Hanchey, Cambodia
Kampong Cham, Cambodia
Rise as the Scenic Spirit approaches Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery perched above the Mekong. Step ashore to learn about monastic life from those who live it, then take in the sweeping views across the river and surrounding countryside before cruising back to Kampong Cham. Scenic Freechoice: This afternoon, choose your Scenic Freechoice experience. Join a guided visit to Phnom Pros, a mountaintop pagoda steeped in local legend and, more recently, the site of a Khmer Rouge killing field, a visit that carries both history and quiet reflection. Continue to Wat Nokor Bachey, a fascinating architectural layering of Angkorian era stonework and a working modern temple built within. Alternatively, take a drive through Kampong Cham's colonial era shop houses to a French-established rubber plantation, and on to a village known for its betel nut cultivation, an enduring part of Cambodian rural culture. For those seeking a more remote encounter, Koh Pen Village on Pen Island is accessible only by local remork across a bridge, offering a glimpse into a way of life unchanged by the pace of the wider world. Should you prefer a quieter afternoon, your butler is delighted to arrange dinner served privately in your suite or on your balcony as the Scenic Spirit makes her way toward Angkor Ban beneath the Cambodian sky. ... Read More
Wednesday - Feb 23, 2028
Day 15
Angkor Ban, Cambodia
Koh Oknha Tey, Cambodia, Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Arrive in the riverside settlement of Angkor Ban, where wooden houses more than a century old stand as quiet survivors of the Khmer Rouge era. Explore their history with a local guide before visiting a nearby Buddhist pagoda. Scenic Enrich: Receive a traditional blessing from a resident monk, learn how to offer prayers within the pagoda, and participate in an alms ceremony, a contribution to the daily sustenance of the monks and a deeply respectful cultural exchange. Re-board the Scenic Spirit for lunch before cruising to the island of Oknha Tey, known locally as Silk Island and dedicated to the ancient art of silk weaving. A tuk tuk ride to the farm reveals the full process from silkworm to loom. Back onboard, learn the many ways to drape and wear the krama, the traditional Cambodian scarf. The wellness center and beauty salon are available for those seeking some quiet restoration, and complimentary laundry facilities are on hand ahead of a Scenic Sundowners cocktail reception on the Sun Deck as the Scenic Spirit approaches the illuminated skyline of Phnom Penh. This evening, a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation provides a warm and uplifting close to the day. ... Read More
Thursday - Feb 24, 2028
Day 16
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Friday - Feb 25, 2028
Day 17
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Begin the morning with an included visit to Phnom Penh's Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda within. Set magnificently on the riverfront, this gilded complex has served as the official royal residence since the 1860s and remains one of Cambodia's most impressive landmarks. Return to the Scenic Spirit and set course for the Vietnamese border. The afternoon passage invites you to settle into the rhythm of river life. The Scenic Spirit library is a peaceful retreat, the lounge a convivial space for conversation over a glass of wine, and the pool a welcome respite from the warmth of the afternoon. As the ship clears immigration into Vietnam, the evening takes an unexpected turn - a festive themed dinner on the Sun Deck, complete with a lion dance performed by local artists as the Mekong carries you deeper into Vietnam. ... Read More
Bid a fond farewell to the Scenic Spirit and its crew this morning before commencing a city tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace of South Vietnam made famous in 1975 when tanks breached its gates to bring the War of Independence to its close, before taking an orientation walk around your hotel and checking into the historic Caravelle Saigon. Situated in the heart of District One directly opposite the Opera House, this iconic address has been at the center of the city's story for more than six decades. Scenic Freechoice Dining: This evening, your Scenic Freechoice dining puts the city's most celebrated culinary experiences within reach. For those who want to feel the full energy of Saigon after dark, a Vespa ride through the exhilarating streets stops at the best local food haunts with complimentary drinks throughout. Alternatively, dine at the elegant Mandarine Restaurant, styled on the imperial courts of Hue and serving refined individual Vietnamese dishes. Noir Dining in the Dark offers something genuinely different, a restaurant dedicated to supporting the blind and visually impaired community where dining without sight heightens every other sense. Those seeking a more relaxed evening may opt for a Vintage Jeep street food experience around the streets of Saigon, or dine at Buffet 19 within the hotel. ... Read More
After breakfast, travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and spend the morning learning about the development and establishment of this hidden covered tunnel network that the Viet Cong soldiers hid in for months on end. Return to the city for a Pho lunch with the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Later explore the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential House of South Vietnam, which 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. Enjoy tonight's farewell dinner with your fellow travelers. ... Read More
After check out, head to the airport as you get ready to depart Vietnam for your homeland or extended travels. Leave with a full camera and stunning memories to treasure. Please note: 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. ... Read More
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