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12 Night Treasures of the Mekong Cruise and Land Tour

From Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), (Vietnam) to Siem Reap, (Cambodia)

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Scenic Spirit
Scenic Cruises
5 Stars

Cruise #: 14014261

Sail Date: Sunday, Mar 16, 2025

Return Date: Friday, Mar 28, 2025

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$7,460

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12 Night Treasures of the Mekong Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Mar 16, 2025

Day
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Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

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Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

Welcome to Vietnam and step foot into a world of luxury starting with your air-conditioned airport transfer to your hotel, located downtown in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Meet your tour director and fellow guests at your welcome dinner.

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Monday - Mar 17, 2025

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Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

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Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam

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Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

After breakfast, travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and spend the morning learning about the development and establishment of this hidden covered tunnel network that the Viet Cong soldiers hid in for months on end. Return to the city for a pho lunch with the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.

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Tuesday - Mar 18, 2025

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Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

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Day 3 - Tuesday - Mar 18, 2025

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3

Cruise Begins

My Tho, Vietnam

Cai Be, Vietnam

After breakfast and check-out, visit the War Museum and Reunification Palace. The former Presidential House of South Vietnam become famous in 1975 with images of tanks crashing through its gates leading to the South's surrender and end of the War of Independence. After lunch, a motorcoach will transfer you to Mt Tho where the breathtaking Scenic Spirit awaits. Start with a cocktail reception hosted by your cruise director. Take a stroll around the decks to orientate yourself as to where all the amenities are. After your welcome dinner, settling into your private suite does not mean you settle for service. At any time, your dedicated personal butler is free to swing by with a nightcap and delivery of your preferred pillows. A calm 4-hour sail brings you to halt off Cai Be where the ship will anchor overnight. ...
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Wednesday - Mar 19, 2025

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4

Cai Be, Vietnam

Sa Dec, Vietnam

Start the day with a full gourmet breakfast - complete with champagne - before heading out to explore Cai Be. After your morning activity, head back to the ship for lunch whilst sailing to Sa Dec. Relax and soak in the beauty of the scenery, visit the onboard library to read up on future ports, or head to the Scenic Spirit lounge to unwind with fellow guests over a glass of wine. Later, upon arrival in Sa Dec, board your sampan once again to explore the lively wet market where you can meet the sellers and marvel at their wares, including live fish, frogs, and even snakes. This two-hour exploration will take you deep into the local lifestyle. You can also see the grand home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, a Chinese merchant who inspired Marguerite Duras to write novel L'Amant. Your expert guide will reveal the secrets behind this passionate tale of tragic love. After returning to the ship, and before dinner, marvel at a lion dance performed by locals on the expansive Sundeck. The ship will then set sail for the 6-hour journey to Tan Chau. ...
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Thursday - Mar 20, 2025

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5

Tan Chau, Vietnam

Vietnam-Cambodia Border Crossing, Vietnam

You may want to start with some exercise in the onboard gym, try stretching at the early morning yoga class, or relax in the sauna. Then, set off to discover the areas surrounding Tan Chau. After lunch upon your arrival back onboard, enjoy sailing to the Vietnamese-Cambodian border. Some down time is a great way to relax and what better way to do that than heading to the Wellness Centre or Beauty Salon for a bit of pampering. After the ship clears immigration into Cambodia at the border, settle in for an overnight sail towards Phnom Penh, bidding farewell to Vietnam. ...
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Friday - Mar 21, 2025

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Welcome to Cambodia, arriving into the capital of Phnom Penh early this morning. After breakfast, it will be time to head out and explore the city. At the conclusion of your tour, return to Scenic Spirit for lunch. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Later this evening before dinner, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organization. ...
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Saturday - Mar 22, 2025

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7

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Oudong, Cambodia

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Board a bus this morning for the short drive to the ancient capital of Cambodia, Oudong. Here, experience the life of the monks and nuns who reside at the peaceful monastery. If you are lucky, you may be able to partake in one of the many festivals and traditional rituals often held here. After you return to the city, discover the opulence of Phnom Penh's Royal Palace and the famous Silver Pagoda within. Set on the riverfront, this dazzling palace was built in the 1860s and still serves as the official residence of the King of Cambodia. After returning to the ship and before setting sail, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organization. ...
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Sunday - Mar 23, 2025

Day
8

Koh Oknha Tey, Cambodia, Cambodia

Angkor Ban, Cambodia

This morning, you will explore the island of Oknha Tey, dedicated to the art of silk weaving. Travel by traditional tuk tuk to the farm, meet the workers, and learn about silk production. Return to Scenic Spirit for lunch and some free time. This could be the perfect opportunity to escape the heat of a South East Asian afternoon with a swim in the pool and a refreshing cocktail. After lunch, you will call at Angkor Ban, a small settlement where time stands still. Explore its historic wooden houses, which date back over 100 years and survived the destruction of the Khmer Rouge. You can also visit a local school that teaches English to the students alongside their regular lessons. Back onboard, learn the many ways to wear a krama, the traditional Cambodian scarf, as the ship sails towards Kampong Cham. ...
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Monday - Mar 24, 2025

Day
9

Wat Hanchey, Cambodia

Kampong Cham, Cambodia

Meet the novice monks at Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery. Walk (or drive) to the top and soak in some of the best elevated views of the cruise. Back onboard you will have time to relax and overlook the gorgeous sunset of the Cambodian skyline before your engaging farewell dinner with the crew. ...
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Tuesday - Mar 25, 2025

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10

Kampong Cham, Cambodia

Cruise Ends

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Day 10 - Tuesday - Mar 25, 2025

Day
10

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Kampong Thom, Cambodia

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Kampong Kdei, Cambodia, Cambodia

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Siem Reap, Cambodia

Today, we journey to Siem Reap via stops at Kampong Thom and the Angkorian bridge in Kampong Kdei. Siem Reap is a split in time with ancient and traditional architecture weaved between the modern developments. Step back in time at your hotel, a definition of luxury and your historical home for the next three nights in Siem Reap. This brilliantly appointed accommodation is styled with a mix of French inspired architecture, local interior furnishings, the attentive staff providing a service beyond expectations, and brilliant amenities fit for royalty. This evening, head to the colorful Cambodian Phare Circus where your VIP premium reserved seating awaits you. Beautifully dressed performers style a stunning show that is more than just a circus. The performers use theater, music, dance, and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories; historical, folk, and modern. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Mar 26, 2025

Day
11

Siem Reap, Cambodia

The second day of your Siem Reap exploration starts with a delicious champagne buffet breakfast at the hotel. Later this afternoon explore Angkor Wat itself, the largest religious monument in the world. Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire, it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century. An afternoon visit provides the perfect light for those idyllic pictures of this colossal structure. After the day of adventure, tonight is free to shop away at the night markets of Siem Reap or venture to Pub Street, both in walking distance or a short tuk tuk ride from your hotel. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - Mar 27, 2025

Day
12

Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Ta Prohm, Cambodia

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Angkor Thom, Cambodia

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Siem Reap, Cambodia

After breakfast, visit the atmospheric, jungle-covered Ta Prohm Temple, before stopping at Angkor Thom and the multi-faced Bayon Temple. Fortunately, you have the remainder of the afternoon to discover more of the Siem Reap markets or relax at your luxury hotel after your early morning start.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Friday - Mar 28, 2025

Day
13

Siem Reap, Cambodia

It is time to bid farewell to your fellow travelers and Scenic team as you get ready to depart Cambodia for your homeland or extended travels. Transfer to the airport and leave with a full camera and stunning memories to treasure.

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