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 |
Full Itinerary:Day 1 – HanoiWelcome 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 – HanoiFreechoice 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 CruiseJourney 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 CruiseBegin 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 > HanoiRelax 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 > HueEnjoy 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 > HoiLearn 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 AnStep 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 AnFreechoice 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 ReapFly to Siem Reap, Cambodia for your three night Special Stay, located within walking distance to the markets. Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch Day 11 – Siem ReapFreechoice 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 ReapEnrich 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 CruiseDiscover Cambodias rural countryside on your drive to Kampong Cham where Scenic Spirit awaits. Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 14 – Wat Hanchey > Kampong ChamWalk (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 PenhOn 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 PenhFreechoice 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 ChauMarvel 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 ChauFreechoice 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 BeVisit 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 CityDrive 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 CityTravel 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 CityDepart with many cherished memories. Meals Included:Breakfast Tour InclusionsFarewell
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