2020/2021 Ho Chi Minh City > Bangkok

Where joy comes naturally

Cruising the Mekong with Scenic is a unique experience thanks to our all-inclusive luxury ship. From the moment you embark Scenic Spirit to the second you disembark, you’ll want for nothing. Along the way you’ll uncover floating markets, seek out ancient artefacts and visit initiatives changing the lives of street kids forever.

An awe-inspiring sunrise over Angkor Wat helps to bid farewell to Cambodia before you say Sai-bai-Dee (hello), to the hidden gem that is Laos. Three nights spent in the spiritual capital of Luang Prabang offers a perfect way to round out your time in this sublime part of the world.

Tour Code:: DVML
Duration:: 20 days
Departure City:: Ho Chi Minh City
Return City:: Bangkok

Selected Itinerary

20 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart UK

Fly from a choice of UK airports on selected airlines, including Emirates and Singapore Airlines.
Day 2 - Ho Chi Minh City

Welcome to Vietnam. Relax for the next two nights at your centrally located hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals Included: Dinner
Day 3 - 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 Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Ho Chi Minh City > Mekong Cruise

Visit the Reunification Palace and War Museum before travelling by coach to My Tho to board the luxurious Scenic Spirit.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - 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 Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - 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 Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - 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.

Enrich

Later 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 Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - 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 Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - Oudong > Kampong Tralach

Cruise to Kampong Tralach and take an ox cart ride through a local village.

Enrich

Learn 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.

Sundowners

Enjoy a cocktail reception on the Sun Deck against the backdrop of Phnom Penh.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - 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 Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 - Mekong Cruise > Siem Reap

Discover the rural side of Cambodia on your drive to Siem Reap. After lunch, check in at your hotel Siem Reap for your three-night Special Stay.

Enrich

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

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12 - 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 Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13 - 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 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.

Enrich

Be 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 Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14 - Siem Reap > Champasak

Fly to Pakse and travel to the small town of Champasak, where you’ll stay at your boutique hotel for the next two nights.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 15 - Champasak

Freechoice

Visit a coffee plantation, or enjoy a Lao or Thai massage.

After lunch drive to Wat Phou, a World Heritage-listed Khmer temple complex.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16 - Champasak > Luang Prabang

Fly to Luang Prabang, the spiritual capital of Laos, for a three night Special Stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 17 - Luang Prabang

Partake in morning alms by donating food to the local monks. Later, visit the former Royal Palace, Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Mai before cruising to the Pak Ou Caves to see the centuries-old sacred Buddha images. Stop at Ban Xang Hay, a village specialising in traditional rice wine.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 18 - Luang Prabang:

Journey to Kuang Si Waterfalls and enjoy the surroundings. En-route back to town stop at a village, which is home to one of the area’s many ethnic minorities, to learn about their traditions and culture.

Enrich

Immerse yourself in local spirituality during a Baci ceremony and pay respects to ancient animist traditions.

Watch the sun set from the top of Mount Phousi or shop in the local night market below before heading to your delicious farewell dinner.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 19 - Luang Prabang > Bangkok

Fly to Bangkok for your return journey home. Alternatively, extend your stay with an inbound stopover, please enquire for details.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 20 - Arrive UK

Welcome home.