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Essence of Vietnam, Cambodia & Luxury Mekong

Resort:Essence of Vietnam, Cambodia & Luxury Mekong
Operator: Scenic
Destination: Asia, Cambodia, South East Asia, Vietnam
Price From: Contact for latest offers

Celebrate the cultural, geographical and social diversity of Vietnam & Cambodia on a 22 day luxury, all-inclusive journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.

Full Itinerary:

Day 1 – Hanoi

Welcome to vibrant Vietnam. Enjoy the day at leisure and settle into a two night Special Stay at your iconic hotel in Hanoi. Tonight meet your Scenic Tour Director at your welcome briefing and dinner.

Meals Included:Dinner

Day 2 – 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.

On your cyclo ride this afternoon, discover the maze of back streets through the Old Quarter.

Enrich

After attending a customary performance of Hanois famous water puppets, learn the secrets behind this illusionary show thanks to your special backstage pass.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 – Hanoi > Halong Bay Cruise

Journey to Halong Bay and board the elegant Au Co for an awe-inspiring and genuine two night cruise through the picturesque waters of this spectacular World Heritage-listed icon.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Halong Bay Cruise

Begin the day with a Tai Chi lesson. Cruising into the National Park, try some kayaking, explore a limestone cave and discover Cat Ba Island.

Sundowners

Exclusive to Scenic guests, enjoy a wine tasting on board against the backdrop of the karst islands at sunset.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 – Halong Bay Cruise > Hanoi

Relax during your morning cruising before returning to Hanoi for another Special Stay at the Sofitel Legend Metropole and a historic bunker tour at the hotel.

Freechoice Dining

Tonight enjoy a Vespa foodie tour of Hanois old quarter or La Terrace at Sofitel. Alternatively, sample the nearby Ly Club.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 – Hanoi > Hue

Enjoy your morning at leisure in Hanoi before flying to Hue, the former imperial capital. Check into your hotel,your home for the night.

Enrich

This evenings Royal Dinner is in a traditional private garden house accompanied by Hue Royal Court music.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 – Hue > Hoi

Learn about Hues history via a visit to the Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc and the grandeur of Hues Imperial Citadel.

Enrich

During an inspiring visit to Duc Son Pagoda, talk with the nuns and learn how they are supporting the orphanage through different initiatives, including the proceeds from your lunch.

Later, travel along the breathtaking Hai Van Pass to Hoi An where you will enjoy a three night stay at your hotel, which includes a daily 90-minute spa journey as part of your stay.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 – Hoi An

Step back in time as you take a walking tour of Hoi Ans World Heritage-listed Old Quarter before stopping at the home of a former merchant to learn all about what life is like in Hoi An.

Sundowners

This evening relax at a reception in the Blue Bar with included beer and wine.

Freechoice Dining

Dine at the Glory Restaurant or embark on a culinary journey at Ancient Faifo. Alternatively, visit Brothers Caf located on the river.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 – Hoi An

Freechoice

Visit the ancient temple ruins of My Son. Alternatively, enjoy an interactive cooking class at Red Bridge Restaurant or cycle to a nearby farming village.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch

Day 10 – Hoi An > Siem Reap

Fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia for your three night Special Stay, located within walking distance to the markets.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch

Day 11 – Siem Reap

Freechoice

Discover Banteay Srei and visit the Landmine Museum or admire the skills on display at Artisans DAngkor. Alternatively, cruise on Tonle Sap (seasonal), take a tuk tuk ride to all the markets or take a tethered balloon ride above Angkor Wat (weather dependent) before visiting a Pouk Silk Farm and Preah Khan Temple.

Later visit the colossal Angkor Wat.

Enrich

Take your Premium reserved seat at the colourful Cambodian Circus, Phare.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch

Day 12 – Siem Reap

Enrich

Marvel at sunrise over the magnificent Angkor Wat before moving to a special location for a champagne breakfast with food prepared by a 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.

Enrich

Be wowed by a Scenic exclusive magical gala dinner at an Angkor temple, with included drinks and a show featuring Apsara dancers in front of candle lit temple ruins.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Dinner

Day 13 – Siem Reap > Mekong Cruise

Discover Cambodias rural countryside on your drive to Kampong Cham where Scenic Spirit awaits.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14 – 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 to Kampong Cham.

Freechoice

Learn about 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 Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15 – Angkor Ban > Silk Island > Phnom Penh

On arrival in Angkor Ban, explore its historical wooden houses, which survived the Khmer Rouge, and visit the local pagoda to observe the lifestyle of resident monks.

Enrich

Receive 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, an island dedicated to the art of silk weaving before continuing your cruise to Phnom Penh.

Sundowners

Enjoy a cocktail reception on the sundeck against the backdrop of Phnom Penhs lights as the ship sails towards the capital at sunset.

Upon arrival revel in our exclusive Phnom Penh by City Lights tour, giving an insight into the capitals nightlife.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 16 – Phnom Penh

Freechoice

Journey to the Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng, or join a hands-on Khmer cooking demonstration. Alternatively, explore by Tuk Tuk Phnom Penhs colonial buildings and Central Market.

Enrich

Immerse yourself in the historically celebrated luxury of Raffles, Hotel Le Royal. Enjoy a guided history tour followed by a high tea prepared in front of you, all whilst sipping on the hotels signature cocktail. Choose to retire to the Elephant Bar for happy hour before returning to the ship.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 17 – Phnom Penh > Tan Chau

Marvel at the Royal Palace, with the famous Silver Pagoda within, on your included visit to this must-see attraction. The afternoon is at your leisure to take advantage of the facilities of the most luxurious ship on the Mekong as you set sail for the border. Celebrate arriving in Vietnam with your themed evening dinner.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 18 – Tan Chau

Freechoice

Visit the farmers on Evergreen Island and enjoy a ride in a Xe Loi or cruise by speedboat to Chau Doc and walk through the market, visit a family-operated fish farm and cruise around Chau Doc waterfront. Alternatively visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary.

Whilst sailing to Sa Dec take the time to sip a cocktail by the pool or enjoy your private balcony.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 19 – Sa Dec > Cai Be

Visit historic town of Sa Dec and explore its lively market. Stop for tea at the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le who inspired Marguerite Duras novel LAmant.

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 choose to stay on board and learn to make cocktails.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 20 – Mekong Cruise > Ho Chi Minh City

Drive to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy an orientation tour around your hotel for the next two nights. Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.

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 street food. Alternatively, dine at your hotels restaurants Yu Chu, Basilico or Market 39.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 21 – Ho Chi Minh City

Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about the underground labyrinth of war-time passageways. Visit the Reunification Palace and War Museum before attending tonights farewell dinner.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 22 – Ho Chi Minh City

Depart with many cherished memories.

Meals Included:Breakfast


Tour Inclusions

Farewell

  • 5-star Scenic ship with luxurious one-bedroom balcony suites
  • 8 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences
  • Your choice of 35 Scenic Freechoice activities and dining
  • 3 Scenic Sundowners events
  • 3 memorable Scenic Special Stays
  • Up to four on board dining options, from casual to fine dining 56 meals 21 breakfasts (B), 17 lunches (L) and 18 dinners (D)
  • Complimentary beverages all day throughout your
  • Mekong cruise
  • Butler service for all guests throughout your Mekong cruise
  • Scenic Cruise Director and Tour Director with expert local guides
  • 3 day / 2 night Halong Bay cruise on board Au Co
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your cruise
  • All tipping and gratuities