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Highlights of Vietnam, Cambodia & Luxury Mekong Hanoi to Siem Reap 2021
19 DAYS FROM ONLY $7,995
River:
Mekong
Countries:
Cambodia, Vietnam
Embark:
Hanoi
Disembark:
Siem Reap
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Login to your Account| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Depart USA |
| Day 2 | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Hanoi |
| Day 4 | Hanoi > Halong Bay Cruise |
| Day 5 | Halong Bay Cruise |
| Day 6 | Halong Bay Cruise > Hanoi |
| Day 7 | Hanoi > Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 8 | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 9 | Ho Chi Minh City > Mekong Cruise |
| Day 10 | Cai Be > Sa Dec |
| Day 11 | Tan Chau |
| Day 12 | Tan Chau > Phnom Penh |
| Day 13 | Phnom Penh > Kho Chen |
| Day 14 | Oudong > Kampong Tralach |
| Day 15 | Wat Hanchey > Kampong Cham |
| Day 16 | Mekong Cruise > Siem Reap |
| Day 17 | Siem Reap |
| Day 18 | Siem Reap |
| Day 19 | Siem Reap |
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Depart USA |
| Day 2 | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Hanoi |
| Day 4 | Hanoi > Halong Bay Cruise |
| Day 5 | Halong Bay Cruise |
| Day 6 | Halong Bay Cruise > Hanoi |
| Day 7 | Hanoi > Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 8 | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 9 | Ho Chi Minh City > Mekong Cruise |
| Day 10 | Cai Be > Sa Dec |
| Day 11 | Tan Chau |
| Day 12 | Tan Chau > Phnom Penh |
| Day 13 | Phnom Penh > Kho Chen |
| Day 14 | Oudong > Kampong Tralach |
| Day 15 | Wat Hanchey > Kampong Cham |
| Day 16 | Mekong Cruise > Siem Reap |
| Day 17 | Siem Reap |
| Day 18 | Siem Reap |
| Day 19 | Siem Reap |
| Day | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
| Day 2 | Hanoi Welcome to vibrant Vietnam. Enjoy the day at leisure and settle into a two night Special Stay at your iconic hotel in Hanoi. Meals: Dinner |
| Day 3 | Hanoi Freechoice: Visit the History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison, or join an authentic cooking class. Alternatively, visit Ho Chi Minh Quarter and Mausoleum, including a visit to the Temple of Literature.EnrichAfter attending a customary performance of Hanoi’s famous Water Puppets, learn the secrets behind this illusionary show thanks to your special backstage pass. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 4 | Hanoi > Halong Bay Cruise Journey to Halong Bay and board the elegant Au Co for an awe-inspiring two night Special Stay cruise through the picturesque waters of this spectacular World Heritage-listed icon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | Halong Bay Cruise Begin the day with a Tai Chi lesson. Cruising deeper into the National Park, try some kayaking, explore a cave and discover Cat Ba Island.SundownersExclusive to Scenic guests on board, enjoy a wine tasting against the backdrop of the karst islands at sunset. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | Halong Bay Cruise > Hanoi Relax during your morning cruising before returning to Hanoi for another Special Stay and undertake a historical bunker tour at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | Hanoi > Ho Chi Minh City After a morning at leisure, fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Relax for the next two nights at your centrally located hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 8 | Ho Chi Minh City Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about the underground labyrinth of war-time passageways.Freechoice Dining: Enjoy a Vespa foodie tour of Saigon by night, enjoy a meal in the surroundings of an old French colonial house or a restaurant specialising in Saigon street food. Alternatively, dine at your hotel’s restaurants – Yu Chu, Basilico or Market 39. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 9 | Ho Chi Minh City > Mekong Cruise Discover Vietnam’s modern history through a visit to the Reunification Palace and War Museum. Later travel by coach to My Tho to board the luxurious Scenic Spirit. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 10 | Cai Be > Sa Dec Freechoice: Board a sampan to visit Cai Be before stopping at local cottage industries and a French colonial or traditional Vietnamese house. Alternatively, savour morning tea at a French colonial house or choose to stay on board for your special Scenic Freechoice activity.Later, immerse yourself in the historic town of Sa Dec and interact with the sellers in the lively market, then visit the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 11 | Tan Chau Freechoice: Visit the farmers on Evergreen Island and enjoy a ride in a Xe Loi. Alternatively, walk through Chau Doc market and visit a family-operated fish farm or visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary.Tonight, enjoy a themed evening dinner to say farewell to Vietnam. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 12 | Tan Chau > Phnom Penh Arrive early this morning into the capital city of Cambodia, Phnom Penh.Freechoice: Journey to the Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng, the former school which was converted to the Khmer Rouge’s main prison, or take a guided tour of the local food market before joining a hands-on Khmer cooking demonstration. Alternatively, explore Phnom Penh’s colonial buildings by tuk tuk and visit the Central Market.EnrichLater this evening revel in our Phnom Penh by City Lights tour, giving you an insight to the nightlife of the capital before stopping at a distillery for an exclusive tour and tasting behind closed doors Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 13 | Phnom Penh > Kho Chen This morning marvel at the Royal Palace, featuring the famous Silver Pagoda, on your included visit to this must-see attraction. Later, sail up the Tonle River to the silversmith village of Kho Chen. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 14 | Oudong > Kampong Tralach Cruise to Kampong Tralach and take an ox cart ride through a local village.EnrichLearn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda and partake in a ceremony to receive a blessing from a monk.Board your coach to the ancient capital of Oudong to visit the impressive pagoda and monastery.Drive a short distance to Prek K’dam to re-board Scenic Spirit and continue your cruise to Kampong Cham.SundownersEnjoy a cocktail reception on the Sun Deck against the backdrop of Phnom Penh. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 15 | Wat Hanchey > Kampong Cham Walk to the top of Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery to meet the resident novice monks.Sail to Kampong Cham.Freechoice: Learn about the history behind Phnom Pros (Man Hill) and Wat Nokor. Alternatively, explore the ecotourism village of Cheung Kok or visit a rubber plantation factory and betel nut village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 16 | Mekong Cruise > Siem Reap Discover the rural side of Cambodia on your drive to your hotel, your stylish three night Special Stay located in the heart of Siem Reap.EnrichTake your Premium Reserved seat at the colourful Cambodian Circus, Phare. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Day 17 | Siem Reap Freechoice: Discover Banteay Srei and visit the Landmine Museum or admire the skills on display at Artisans D’Angkor. Alternatively, cruise on Tonle Sap (seasonal), take a tuk tuk ride to the markets or take a tethered balloon ride above Angkor Wat (weather dependent). Later in the afternoon visit the colossal Angkor Wat. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Day 18 | Siem Reap EnrichMarvel at sunrise over the magnificent Angkor Wat before moving to a special location for a champagne breakfast with food prepared by an NGO supported local bakery school.Visit the atmospheric, jungle covered Ta Prohm Temple, before stopping at Angkor Thom and the multi-faced Bayon Temple. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.EnrichBe wowed by a mystical themed Gala Dinner at an Angkor temple, with included free flow drinks and a show featuring Apsara dancers in front of candlelit temple ruins. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 19 | Siem Reap Depart Cambodia treasuring many wonderful memories. Meals: Breakfast |
| Day | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
| Day 2 | Hanoi Welcome to vibrant Vietnam. Enjoy the day at leisure and settle into a two night Special Stay at your iconic hotel in Hanoi. Meals: Dinner |
| Day 3 | Hanoi Freechoice: Visit the History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison, or join an authentic cooking class. Alternatively, visit Ho Chi Minh Quarter and Mausoleum, including a visit to the Temple of Literature.EnrichAfter attending a customary performance of Hanoi’s famous Water Puppets, learn the secrets behind this illusionary show thanks to your special backstage pass. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 4 | Hanoi > Halong Bay Cruise Journey to Halong Bay and board the elegant Au Co for an awe-inspiring two night Special Stay cruise through the picturesque waters of this spectacular World Heritage-listed icon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | Halong Bay Cruise Begin the day with a Tai Chi lesson. Cruising deeper into the National Park, try some kayaking, explore a cave and discover Cat Ba Island.SundownersExclusive to Scenic guests on board, enjoy a wine tasting against the backdrop of the karst islands at sunset. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | Halong Bay Cruise > Hanoi Relax during your morning cruising before returning to Hanoi for another Special Stay and undertake a historical bunker tour at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | Hanoi > Ho Chi Minh City After a morning at leisure, fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Relax for the next two nights at your centrally located hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 8 | Ho Chi Minh City Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about the underground labyrinth of war-time passageways.Freechoice Dining: Enjoy a Vespa foodie tour of Saigon by night, enjoy a meal in the surroundings of an old French colonial house or a restaurant specialising in Saigon street food. Alternatively, dine at your hotel’s restaurants – Yu Chu, Basilico or Market 39. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 9 | Ho Chi Minh City > Mekong Cruise Discover Vietnam’s modern history through a visit to the Reunification Palace and War Museum. Later travel by coach to My Tho to board the luxurious Scenic Spirit. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 10 | Cai Be > Sa Dec Freechoice: Board a sampan to visit Cai Be before stopping at local cottage industries and a French colonial or traditional Vietnamese house. Alternatively, savour morning tea at a French colonial house or choose to stay on board for your special Scenic Freechoice activity.Later, immerse yourself in the historic town of Sa Dec and interact with the sellers in the lively market, then visit the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 11 | Tan Chau Freechoice: Visit the farmers on Evergreen Island and enjoy a ride in a Xe Loi. Alternatively, walk through Chau Doc market and visit a family-operated fish farm or visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary.Tonight, enjoy a themed evening dinner to say farewell to Vietnam. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 12 | Tan Chau > Phnom Penh Arrive early this morning into the capital city of Cambodia, Phnom Penh.Freechoice: Journey to the Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng, the former school which was converted to the Khmer Rouge’s main prison, or take a guided tour of the local food market before joining a hands-on Khmer cooking demonstration. Alternatively, explore Phnom Penh’s colonial buildings by tuk tuk and visit the Central Market.EnrichLater this evening revel in our Phnom Penh by City Lights tour, giving you an insight to the nightlife of the capital before stopping at a distillery for an exclusive tour and tasting behind closed doors Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 13 | Phnom Penh > Kho Chen This morning marvel at the Royal Palace, featuring the famous Silver Pagoda, on your included visit to this must-see attraction. Later, sail up the Tonle River to the silversmith village of Kho Chen. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 14 | Oudong > Kampong Tralach Cruise to Kampong Tralach and take an ox cart ride through a local village.EnrichLearn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda and partake in a ceremony to receive a blessing from a monk.Board your coach to the ancient capital of Oudong to visit the impressive pagoda and monastery.Drive a short distance to Prek K’dam to re-board Scenic Spirit and continue your cruise to Kampong Cham.SundownersEnjoy a cocktail reception on the Sun Deck against the backdrop of Phnom Penh. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 15 | Wat Hanchey > Kampong Cham Walk to the top of Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery to meet the resident novice monks.Sail to Kampong Cham.Freechoice: Learn about the history behind Phnom Pros (Man Hill) and Wat Nokor. Alternatively, explore the ecotourism village of Cheung Kok or visit a rubber plantation factory and betel nut village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 16 | Mekong Cruise > Siem Reap Discover the rural side of Cambodia on your drive to your hotel, your stylish three night Special Stay located in the heart of Siem Reap.EnrichTake your Premium Reserved seat at the colourful Cambodian Circus, Phare. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Day 17 | Siem Reap Freechoice: Discover Banteay Srei and visit the Landmine Museum or admire the skills on display at Artisans D’Angkor. Alternatively, cruise on Tonle Sap (seasonal), take a tuk tuk ride to the markets or take a tethered balloon ride above Angkor Wat (weather dependent). Later in the afternoon visit the colossal Angkor Wat. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Day 18 | Siem Reap EnrichMarvel at sunrise over the magnificent Angkor Wat before moving to a special location for a champagne breakfast with food prepared by an NGO supported local bakery school.Visit the atmospheric, jungle covered Ta Prohm Temple, before stopping at Angkor Thom and the multi-faced Bayon Temple. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.EnrichBe wowed by a mystical themed Gala Dinner at an Angkor temple, with included free flow drinks and a show featuring Apsara dancers in front of candlelit temple ruins. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 19 | Siem Reap Depart Cambodia treasuring many wonderful memories. Meals: Breakfast |
Scenic’s Mekong River cruises take place aboard Scenic Spirit, a 279-foot vessel that was launched in 2016 and can accommodate 68 passengers in 34 one-bedroom balcony suites. The Scenic Spirit, offers an almost 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio and is equipped with a sleek swimming pool, a steam sauna, and an open-air cinema.