Day | Activity |
Day 1 | Depart USA |
Day 2 | Siem Reap |
Day 3 | Siem Reap |
Day 4 | Siem Reap |
Day 5 | Siem Reap > Mekong Cruise |
Day 6 | Wat Hanchey > Kampong Cham |
Day 7 | Angkor Ban > Silk Island > Phnom Penh |
Day 8 | Phnom Penh |
Day 9 | Phnom Penh > Tan Chau |
Day 10 | Tan Chau |
Day 11 | Sa Dec > Cai Be |
Day 12 | Mekong Cruise > Ho Chi Minh City |
Day | Activity |
Day 1 | Depart USA |
Day 2 | Siem Reap |
Day 3 | Siem Reap |
Day 4 | Siem Reap |
Day 5 | Siem Reap > Mekong Cruise |
Day 6 | Wat Hanchey > Kampong Cham |
Day 7 | Angkor Ban > Silk Island > Phnom Penh |
Day 8 | Phnom Penh |
Day 9 | Phnom Penh > Tan Chau |
Day 10 | Tan Chau |
Day 11 | Sa Dec > Cai Be |
Day 12 | Mekong Cruise > Ho Chi Minh City |
Day | Activity / Description |
Day 1 | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
Day 2 | Siem Reap Arrive at your hotel, your stylish home for a three night Special Stay located in the heart of Siem Reap. Meals: Dinner |
Day 3 | 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) before visiting Pouk Silk Farm.Later visit the colossal Angkor Wat.EnrichTake your Premium Reserved seat at the colourful Cambodian Circus, Phare. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
Day 4 | 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 5 | Siem Reap > Mekong Cruise Discover the rural side of Cambodia on your drive to Kampong Cham where Scenic Spirit awaits, with stops at the Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei, Kampong Thom and a stone cutters village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 6 | Wat Hanchey > Kampong Cham Walk (or drive) to the top of Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery to meet the resident novice monks. Sail downstream to Kampong Cham.Freechoice: Learn the history of the area with a visit to Phnom Pros (Man Hill) and then Wat Nokor. Alternatively, explore the ecotourism village of Cheung Kok or spend your time visiting a rubber plantation factory and betel nut village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 7 | Angkor Ban > Silk Island > Phnom Penh Upon arrival in Angkor Ban, explore its historical rural wooden houses, which survived the Khmer Rouge, and visit the local pagoda to observe the lifestyle of the resident monks and nunsEnrichReceive a blessing from a monk and learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda, before partaking in a ceremony which contributes to the daily meal of the resident nuns and monks.Later, sail downstream to Koh Dach Island dedicated to the art of silk weaving before continuing your cruise to Phnom Penh.SundownersEnjoy a cocktail reception on the Sun Deck against the backdrop of Phnom Penh’s lights as the ship sails towards the capital at sunset.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 8 | Phnom Penh Freechoice: Journey to the Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng, or join a hands on Khmer cooking demonstration. Alternatively, explore Phnom Penh’s colonial buildings by tuk tuk, visit the Central Market as well as the city’s modern architecture.This afternoon is at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 9 | Phnom Penh > Tan Chau Marvel at the Royal Palace, featuring the famous Silver Pagoda, on your included visit. The afternoon take advantage of the facilities of the most luxurious ship on the Mekong as you set sail for the Cambodian and Vietnamese border. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 10 | Tan Chau Freechoice: Stay in Tan Chau to visit Evergreen Island and enjoy a ride in a Xe Loi. In Chau Doc visit Vinh Te canal and a family-operated fish farm followed by Tây An Temple at Sam Mountain or visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary.Enjoy a free afternoon cruising to Sa Dec. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 11 | Sa Dec > Cai Be Immerse yourself in the historic town of Sa Dec and explore the lively market. Stop at the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant.Freechoice: Visit Cai Be before stopping at local cottage industries and a traditional house in the area. Alternatively, savour afternoon tea at a French colonial house or learn how to make cocktails on board.Enjoy a farewell dinner on board as you sail to My Tho. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 12 | Mekong Cruise > Ho Chi Minh City Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport and depart with many cherished memories. Meals: Breakfast |
Day | Activity / Description |
Day 1 | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
Day 2 | Siem Reap Arrive at your hotel, your stylish home for a three night Special Stay located in the heart of Siem Reap. Meals: Dinner |
Day 3 | 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) before visiting Pouk Silk Farm.Later visit the colossal Angkor Wat.EnrichTake your Premium Reserved seat at the colourful Cambodian Circus, Phare. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
Day 4 | 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 5 | Siem Reap > Mekong Cruise Discover the rural side of Cambodia on your drive to Kampong Cham where Scenic Spirit awaits, with stops at the Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei, Kampong Thom and a stone cutters village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 6 | Wat Hanchey > Kampong Cham Walk (or drive) to the top of Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery to meet the resident novice monks. Sail downstream to Kampong Cham.Freechoice: Learn the history of the area with a visit to Phnom Pros (Man Hill) and then Wat Nokor. Alternatively, explore the ecotourism village of Cheung Kok or spend your time visiting a rubber plantation factory and betel nut village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 7 | Angkor Ban > Silk Island > Phnom Penh Upon arrival in Angkor Ban, explore its historical rural wooden houses, which survived the Khmer Rouge, and visit the local pagoda to observe the lifestyle of the resident monks and nunsEnrichReceive a blessing from a monk and learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda, before partaking in a ceremony which contributes to the daily meal of the resident nuns and monks.Later, sail downstream to Koh Dach Island dedicated to the art of silk weaving before continuing your cruise to Phnom Penh.SundownersEnjoy a cocktail reception on the Sun Deck against the backdrop of Phnom Penh’s lights as the ship sails towards the capital at sunset.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 8 | Phnom Penh Freechoice: Journey to the Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng, or join a hands on Khmer cooking demonstration. Alternatively, explore Phnom Penh’s colonial buildings by tuk tuk, visit the Central Market as well as the city’s modern architecture.This afternoon is at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 9 | Phnom Penh > Tan Chau Marvel at the Royal Palace, featuring the famous Silver Pagoda, on your included visit. The afternoon take advantage of the facilities of the most luxurious ship on the Mekong as you set sail for the Cambodian and Vietnamese border. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 10 | Tan Chau Freechoice: Stay in Tan Chau to visit Evergreen Island and enjoy a ride in a Xe Loi. In Chau Doc visit Vinh Te canal and a family-operated fish farm followed by Tây An Temple at Sam Mountain or visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary.Enjoy a free afternoon cruising to Sa Dec. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 11 | Sa Dec > Cai Be Immerse yourself in the historic town of Sa Dec and explore the lively market. Stop at the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant.Freechoice: Visit Cai Be before stopping at local cottage industries and a traditional house in the area. Alternatively, savour afternoon tea at a French colonial house or learn how to make cocktails on board.Enjoy a farewell dinner on board as you sail to My Tho. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 12 | Mekong Cruise > Ho Chi Minh City Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport and depart with many cherished 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.