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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.
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin with a limited number of single cabins available on all decks, at the relevant supplement. The price includes full board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day; if you choose to travel with us on any of the full day excursions by coach, a packed lunch will be provided. Anyone choosing to stay on the ship may of course have lunch in the restaurant; morning/afternoon tea and coffee; all visits and excursions as mentioned in the brochure, airport transfers, coach travel as mentioned, travel to and from port of embarkation and the services of a Scenic Travel Tour Manager.
Fly from a choice of UK airports on selected airlines.
Welcome reception Welcome to vibrant Vietnam. Enjoy the day at leisure and settle into a two night Special at your hotel in Ho Chi MInh City.
Tonight meet your Scenic Tour Director at your welcome briefing and 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 Saignon street food. Alternatively, dine at your hotel’s reataurants – Yu Chu, Basilico or Market 39.
Day 4 - Ho Chi Ming City - Mekong Cruise
Visit the Reunification Palace and War Museum before travelling by coach to My Tho to board the luxurious Scenic Spirit.
Day 5 - Cai Be - Sa Dec
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.
Day 6 - Tan Chau
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.
Day 7 - Tan Chau & Phnom Penh
Arrive early this morning into the capital city of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. 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.
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.
Day 8 - Phnom Penh & Koh 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.
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.
Enjoy a cocktail reception on the Sun Deck against the backdrop of Phnom Penh.
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.
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.
Day 11 - 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
Day 12 - Siem Reap
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.
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.
Day 14 - Siem Reap to 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.
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.
Day 16 - Champasak to Luang Prabang
Fly to Luang Prabang, the spiritual capital of Laos, for a three night Special Stay.
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
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.
Day 19 - Luang Prabang to Bangkok
Fly to Bangkok for your return journey home.
Alternatively, extend your stay with an inbound stopover, please enquire for details.
Day 20 - Arrive UK
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. Boasting a collection of the most generous suites available on the Mekong River, Scenic Spirit is more akin to a luxury boutique hotel than a conventional river cruise ship. Each perfectly appointed suite benefits from its own balcony, en-suite bathroom and living space, so you can be sure your stay on this mighty waterway will be as comfortable and luxurious as it is culturally stimulating. To bolster the sense of space and luxury afforded by our spacious guest cabins, Scenic Spirit also features a raft of communal areas, including a handful of decadent eateries and an expansive open-air space complete with vitality pool, café and alfresco cinema. Below, you’ll find a selection of images which capture every aspect of Scenic Spirit, allowing you to explore this beautiful, innovative vessel before you even step on board.
34 elegantly appointed all balcony Suites range in size from 344 – 861 ft². Try one of the 2 Royal Panorama Suites, situated at the front of the ship at 861 sq ft² in size with separate bedroom and living area. An large outdoor terrace, allowing you to enjoy the views of your surroundings and the ever-changing scenery. All Suites feature added enhancements such as a large sitting area. All staterooms include amenities such ensuite bathroom with shower, Infotainment, climate-controlled air conditioning; and an in-room safe, fridge and complimentary bottled water replenished daily. Scenic offer levels of service which are differentiated by the level of stateroom or suite booked. Please see the individual room type description for details.