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Traverse across ports in Vietnam and Cambodia on an extravagant adventure along the elegant Mekong.
Scenic Cruises guests enjoy a selection of cultivated adventures to selected destinations, including a range of jaw-dropping temples, islands and cultural hotspots.
Climb aboard the glamorous Scenic Spirit, meticulously designed to comfortably conduct guests along the Mekong – featuring a wealth of modern conveniences that add a little more luxury to the travelling experience.
Embark on an extravagant voyage along the sparkling Mekong River, traversing through ports at Vietnam and Cambodia. Enjoy a selection of tours, excursions and luxurious events – from champagne breakfasts to gala-themed dinners.
Welcome to Cambodia – arrive at your brilliant hotel in Siem Reap and spend the day at leisure.
This evening, attend a dinner where you’ll meet your Tour Director and fellow guests.
Kick off your cruise with a choice of excursions; explore the Banteay Srei Temple and Landmine Museum, visit the Satcha Cambodian Handicraft Incubation Centre, experience a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake (Jul – Feb) or fly in a tethered balloon over through the skies and attend a Lotus Flower workshop. Alternatively, guests can choose to explore the city’s markets independently.
This evening, head to your VIP seat at the Cambodian Phare Circus.
Watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat before enjoying a champagne breakfast near a temple. After breakfast, visit the Ta Prohm Temple, Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple.
Tonight, enjoy a private gala-themed dinner at Prasat Kravan.
Transfer to Kampong Cham and embark your ship for a day of scenic cruising. Before arriving, visit the stunning Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei, Kampong Thom and a stone cutters village.
Meet resident novice monks at an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery. Return to your ship this afternoon as we sail back towards Kampong Cham.
Upon arrival, learn about local folklore on an excursion that stops at Man Hill and Wat Nokor. Alternatively, explore Kampong Cham’s history and industry with a tour at a rubber factory and local village. Guests may also visit Kho Penh village – located on Pen Island.
This morning, receive a blessing from a monk and learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda. Later, sail downstream to the island of Okna Tey to learn about the process of silk production.
This evening, enjoy a cocktail reception hosted on the ship’s sun deck.
Journey to the Killing Fields and tour the Tuol Sleng prison, enjoy a hands-on cooking class featuring a trip to the local market to gather ingredients or travel by remork (tuk-tuk) to explore the history of Phnom Penh and visit the central market.
Today, explore the Royal Palace with its Silver Pagoda on an included visit. After, return to your ship to spend the remainder of the day sailing. This evening offers a fantastically themed dinner aboard your ship along with a lion dance performed by locals.
Choose between visiting Tra Su Bird Sanctuary in Tra Su Forest, travelling to Evergreen Island to learn about local farmers and exploring the Cao Dai temple or board a speedboat on the way to Chau Doc and visit the Tay An temple and Vinh Te canal.
Board your sampan to the lively wet market, where you’ll interact with a range of sellers. Later, visit the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le who inspired a Marguerite Duras novel.
Otherwise, soak in the local atmosphere on the way to Cai Be, stopping at local cottage industries and a traditional house. Alternatively, enjoy afternoon tea at the Le Longanier or an onboard cocktail/mocktail making class.
Disembark from your ship and venture towards Ho Chi Minh City . Upon arrival, visit the War Museum before an orientation tour of your hotel. Tonight, embark on an exhilarating Vespa ride to pick up delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Alternatively, dine at Home Saigon restaurant or Noir Dining in the Dark (dedicated to helping the blind community). Guests may also wish to ride a vintage jeep through the city’s commercial centre or attend Buffet NINETEEN location at Caravelle Saigon.
After breakfast, travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about their history. Later, explore the Reunification Palace.
After check out, head to the airport and begin your journey home.
Welcome to Vietnam – meet with your Tour Director to run through an overview of your trip and drop off your luggage. After lunch served at a local restaurant, transfer to My Tho to board the luxurious Scenic Spirit.
After breakfast, travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about their history. Later, explore the Reunification Palace.
Disembark from your ship and venture towards Ho Chi Minh City . Upon arrival, visit the War Museum before an orientation tour of your hotel. Tonight, embark on an exhilarating Vespa ride to pick up delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Alternatively, dine at Home Saigon restaurant or Noir Dining in the Dark (dedicated to helping the blind community). Guests may also wish to ride a vintage jeep through the city’s commercial centre or attend Buffet NINETEEN location at Caravelle Saigon.
Board your sampan to the lively wet market, where you’ll interact with a range of sellers. Later, visit the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le who inspired a Marguerite Duras novel.
Otherwise, soak in the local atmosphere on the way to Cai Be, stopping at local cottage industries and a traditional house. Alternatively, enjoy afternoon tea at the Le Longanier or an onboard cocktail/mocktail making class.
Choose between visiting Tra Su Bird Sanctuary in Tra Su Forest, travelling to Evergreen Island to learn about local farmers and exploring the Cao Dai temple or board a speedboat on the way to Chau Doc and visit the Tay An temple and Vinh Te canal.
Today, explore the Royal Palace with its Silver Pagoda on an included visit. After, return to your ship to spend the remainder of the day sailing. This evening offers a fantastically themed dinner aboard your ship along with a lion dance performed by locals.
Journey to the Killing Fields and tour the Tuol Sleng prison, enjoy a hands-on cooking class featuring a trip to the local market to gather ingredients or travel by remork (tuk-tuk) to explore the history of Phnom Penh and visit the central market.
This morning, receive a blessing from a monk and learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda. Later, sail downstream to the island of Okna Tey to learn about the process of silk production.
This evening, enjoy a cocktail reception hosted on the ship’s sun deck.
Meet resident novice monks at an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery. Return to your ship this afternoon as we sail back towards Kampong Cham.
Upon arrival, learn about local folklore on an excursion that stops at Man Hill and Wat Nokor. Alternatively, explore Kampong Cham’s history and industry with a tour at a rubber factory and local village. Guests may also visit Kho Penh village – located on Pen Island.
Today, transfer by coach to Kampong Cham, viewing the stunning Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei, Kampong Thom and a stone cutters village.
Watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat before enjoying a champagne breakfast near a temple. After breakfast, visit the Ta Prohm Temple, Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple.
Tonight, enjoy a private gala-themed dinner at Prasat Kravan.
Kick off your cruise with a choice of excursions; explore the Banteay Srei Temple and Landmine Museum, visit the Satcha Cambodian Handicraft Incubation Centre, experience a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake (Jul – Feb) or fly in a tethered balloon over through the skies and attend a Lotus Flower workshop. Alternatively, guests can choose to explore the city’s markets independently.
This evening, head to your VIP seat at the Cambodian Phare Circus.
Bid farewell to the Scenic Spirit after breakfast this morning and begin your return journey homewards.
Explore treasures scattered along the Mekong
The stunning Scenic Spirit has a maximum capacity of 68 guests – a number that allows staff to provide sensational service as well as cultivate an intimate environment for guests to enjoy.
Across both the seven and nine night itinerary options, three nights at the beginning and two nights at the end of the itinerary will be spent at a luxurious hotel.
Yes, for this cruise there are options to book a reverse tour for both the seven and nine nights itinerary.