Highlights of Vietnam, Cambodia & Luxury Mekong
| Resort: | Highlights of Vietnam, Cambodia & Luxury Mekong |
| Operator: | Scenic |
| Destination: | Asia, Cambodia, South East Asia, Vietnam |
| Price From: | £12045.00 |
 Full Itinerary:Day 1 – HanoiWelcome to Hanoi, the capital of a vibrant Vietnam. Enjoy the day at leisure and settle into a two night Special Stay. Tonight meet your Scenic Tour Director at your welcome briefing and dinner. Meals Included:Dinner Day 2 – Hanoi > Halong Bay CruiseJourney to Halong Bay and board the elegant Au Co for an awe-inspiring two night cruise through the picturesque waters of this spectacular World Heritage-listed icon. Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3 – Halong Bay CruiseBegin the day with a Tai Chi lesson. Cruising deeper into the National Park, try some kayaking, explore a cave and discover Cat Ba Island. Sundowners Exclusive to Scenic guests, savour some wine tasting on board against the backdrop of the karst islands at sunset. Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4 – 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 by night, or La Terrace at Sofitel. Alternatively, sample Ly Club. Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5 – HanoiFreechoice Visit the History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison, or partake in an authentic cooking class. Alternatively visit Ho Chi Minh Quarter and Mausoleum, including a visit to the Temple of Literature. Later, on your cyclo ride, discover the maze of back streets throughout the Old Quarter. Enrich After attending Hanois famous water puppets show, learn the secrets behind this illusionary piece of theatre thanks to your special backstage pass. Meals Included:Breakfast, Dinner Day 6 – Hanoi > Ho Chi Minh CityAfter a morning at leisure, fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Relax for the next two nights at your centrally located hotel. Meals Included:Breakfast, Dinner Day 7 – Ho Chi Minh CityTravel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about the underground labyrinth of war-time passageways. After lunch, try bargaining at Ben Thanh Market. 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 hotels restaurants Yu Chu, Basilico or Market 39. Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 8 – Ho Chi Minh City > Mekong CruiseDiscover all about Vietnams modern history through a visit to the Reunification Palace and War Museum. Later travel by coach to My Tho to board the luxurious Scenic Spirit. Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 9 – Cai Be > Sa DecFreechoice 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 explore and interact with the sellers in the lively market, then visit the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le who inspired Marguerite Duras novel LAmant. Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 10 – Tan ChauFreechoice Visit the farmers on Evergreen Island and enjoy a ride in a Xe Loi. Alternatively, walk through Chau Doc market, visit a family-operated fish farm and cruise around Chau Doc waterfront or visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary. Tonight enjoy a themed evening dinner to say farewell to Vietnam. Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 11 – Tan Chau > Phnom PenhArrive 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 Rouges main prison, or take a guided tour of the local food market before joining a hands-on Khmer cooking demonstration. Alternatively, explore by Tuk Tuk Phnom Penhs colonial buildings and the Central Market before lunch at a local NGO restaurant teaching street kids hospitality skills. Enrich Arrive in style by Tuk Tuk and immerse yourself in the historically celebrated luxury of Raffles, Hotel Le Royal. Enjoy a guided history tour followed by an indulgent high tea prepared in front of you, all whilst sipping on the hotels signature cocktail named in honour of Jacqueline Kennedy. Choose to retire to the Elephant Bar for happy hour before returning to the ship. Later this evening revel in our exclusive Phnom Penh by City Lights tour, giving an insight into the capitals nightlife. Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 12 – Phnom Penh > Kho ChenThis morning marvel at the Royal Palace, with the famous Silver Pagoda within, 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 13 – Oudong > Kampong TralachCruise to Kampong Tralach and take an ox cart ride through a local village and fields to Wat Kampong Tralach. Enrich Learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda and partake in a ceremony to receive a blessing from a monk, all whilst donating towards the daily meal of the resident nuns and monks. Board your coach to the ancient capital of Oudong to visit the impressive pagoda and monastery. Drive a short distance to Prek Kdam to re-board Scenic Spirit and continuing your cruise to Kampong Cham via Phnom Penh. Sundowners Enjoy a cocktail reception on the sundeck against the backdrop of Phnom Penhs lights as the ship sails past the capital at sunset. 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 downstream 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 15 – Mekong Cruise > Siem ReapDiscover the countryside of Cambodia on your drive to your hotel in Siem Reap, your stylish three night Special Stay located in the heart of the town. Enrich Take your Premium reserved seat at the colourful Cambodian Circus, Phare. Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch Day 16 – 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 Later in the afternoon visit the colossal Angkor Wat. Take advantage of your free night to visit the night markets. Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch Day 17 – Siem ReapEnrich 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 Enjoy a magical themed gala dinner at an Angkor temple in front of candle lit temple ruins, with included drinks and featuring Apsara dancers. Meals Included:Breakfast, Dinner Day 18 – Siem ReapDepart Cambodia treasuring many wonderful memories. 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