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12 Night Treasures of the Mekong Cruise and Land Tour

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12 Night Treasures of the Mekong Cruise and Land Tour

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

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Scenic Spirit
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Cruise #: 13974991

Sail Date: Saturday, Jan 11, 2025

Return Date: Thursday, Jan 23, 2025

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12 Night Treasures of the Mekong Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Jan 11, 2025

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Siem Reap, Cambodia

Welcome to Cambodia and the regional city of Siem Reap. Your hotel, is a step back in time in the definition of luxury and will be 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, and amenities fit for royalty with the attentive staff providing a service beyond expectations. Enjoy the day at leisure until tonight when you meet your Scenic tour director and fellow traveling companions at your welcome briefing and dinner. Inclusions: Dinner. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Jan 12, 2025

Day
2

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Your Siem Reap exploration starts with a delicious champagne buffet breakfast at the hotel. Freechoice: As part of Scenic's Freechoice you have multiple options to choose from. Explore the 10th-century Banteay Srei Temple, a temple commonly referred to as the Ladies Temple because of its pinkish sandstone and dedication to the Hindu god Shiva. Afterwards, visit the Landmine Museum, founded in 1997 with the aim to make the country safe through the removal of mines. On another option visit Satcha Cambodian Handicraft Incubation Centre. The aim of Satcha is to create the first Cambodian handicraft center that incubates local artisans, mixing traditional knowledge with contemporary design to showcase Cambodian talents. Alternatively, if you have enjoyed being on the water, sail on Tonle Sap Lake (July to February), a picturesque UNESCO biosphere reserve and dive deep into discovery when visiting and experiencing the life of a floating village. Or take flight in a tethered balloon to discover the aerial beauties of the combination between traditional and modern Siem Reap. Enjoy the fresh air and take some remarkable photographs of the skyline as you lift into the skies of Siem Reap overlooking Angkor Wat below before visiting a lotus flower workshop. Alternatively, choose the Market Shopping Excursion, transfer to the central market by tuk tuk, and shop independently. 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. 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. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Monday - Jan 13, 2025

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3

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Enrich: Marvel at the sunrise over the magnificent Angkor Wat before moving to a special location near a temple for a scrumptious champagne breakfast with food prepared by an NGO-supported local bakery school which also Scenic sponsors. 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. Enrich: Tonight is truly a special and exclusive one, one that is best experienced first hand to fully appreciate its scale. Your tour directors and Scenic team will leave you in awe as you enter a private magical gala-themed dinner at Prasat Kravan, a small 10th-century temple consisting of five reddish brick towers on a common terrace. Including free flow drinks and a show featuring Apsara dancers in front of the candle-lit temple ruins, this evening brings a most incredible end to your time in Siem Reap. Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Jan 14, 2025

Day
4

Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Kampong Kdei, Cambodia, Cambodia

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Kampong Thom, Cambodia

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Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 4 - Tuesday - Jan 14, 2025

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4

Cruise Begins

Kampong Cham, Cambodia

Discover the rural side of Cambodia as your motorcoach will transfer you to Kampong Cham where the breathtaking Scenic Spirit awaits. Before arriving, you will be visiting the stunning Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei, Kampong Thom, and a stone cutters village. After boarding, begin your cruise in style 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, settle into your private suite. At any time, your dedicated personal butler is available to assist with a nightcap and delivery of your preferred pillows. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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Wednesday - Jan 15, 2025

Day
5

Wat Hanchey, Cambodia

Kampong Cham, Cambodia

Awake as you approach Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery. After learning about life as a novice monk from one of the locals, wander around the complex and admire the view over the Mekong River and surrounding countryside. Sail back to Kampong Cham. Freechoice: Back in Kampong Cham, your Scenic Freechoice excursions this afternoon provides the chance to learn about the history and industries of the area. Your first option is to learn about the local folklore with stops at Phnom Pros (Man Hill and Wat Nokor). Phnom Pros was part of a traditional local legend but more recently was used as a Killing Field during the Khmer Rouge era. The temple now features a Buddha garden and is home to a local troop of monkeys. Wat Nokor Bachey is a unique architectural experiment blending an Angkorian era temple with a new temple built inside it. Alternatively, you can explore Kampong Cham's history and industry with a drive past shop houses, remnants of the French colonial era and the large Central Market. Visit a local rubber plantation established by the French, followed by a tour to view the processing of the raw rubber at a rubber factory before stopping at a village known for growing betel nut, a popular item in Cambodian culture. Cambodia is known for its villages, so your third option is to visit Koh Paen Village. Only accessible by local remork and located on Paen (Bamboo) Island, across the bamboo bridge/ferry from Kampong Cham, this remote village gives a good insight into the simple rural lifestyle of farmers in Cambodia. Once back onboard Scenic Spirit, enjoy some time to unwind in your spectacular suite. Your dedicated butler can arrange for a beautiful meal to be served in your suite as you enjoy the sights and sounds of the Mekong, overlooking the gorgeous sunset of the Cambodian skyline as you sail to Angkor Ban. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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Thursday - Jan 16, 2025

Day
6

Angkor Ban, Cambodia

Koh Oknha Tey, Cambodia, Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Upon arrival in Angkor Ban, explore its historical rural wooden houses, which survived the Khmer Rouge and visit a local pagoda where a private and solemn excursion at a Buddhist pagoda awaits. 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 monks. Afterwards, return to Scenic Spirit for lunch and sail downstream to the island of Oknha Tey, where residents are dedicated to the art of silk weaving. Travel by tuk tuk to the farm and learn about the process of silk production. Return to Scenic Spirit where you may wish to absorb more about the local culture by learning how to make and wear the Cambodian scarf. Enjoy the amenities on Scenic Spirit and truly unwind. What better way to do so than by heading to the Wellness Centre or Beauty Salon for a bit of pampering. This evening, you may wish to dress up for the Scenic Sunset Drinks cocktail reception on the Sun Deck against the backdrop of Phnom Penh's lights and stunning scenery as we approach the capital of Cambodia. Sunset Drinks: Cocktail reception on the sundeck. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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Friday - Jan 17, 2025

Day
7

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Freechoice: Your Scenic Freechoice excursions provide the option to journey to the Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng Prison. These locations are a sobering reminder of the terrors unleashed by the Khmer Rouge regime. Although not a delightful tour, visiting these monuments unlocks the keys to understanding the development of this country. You will then return to Scenic Spirit for lunch. The second Scenic Freechoice excursion today is a hands-on cooking class. Take a trip to the local market with a local chef to purchase your ingredients. Head back to the kitchen to cook your own lunch, testing out the styles and flavors of the Cambodian cuisine. The third option is to travel by remork, a local style of tuk-tuk to visit the French architecture and history of Phnom Penh. Finish this tour with a stop at the unique designed Central Market for some shopping. At the conclusion of this choice, you can head back to the Scenic Spirit for lunch. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. Sunset Drinks: 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 Sundowners tour and tasting behind closed doors. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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Saturday - Jan 18, 2025

Day
8

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Vietnam-Cambodia Border Crossing, Vietnam

Tan Chau, Vietnam

Experience the opulent side of Phnom Penh this afternoon at the Royal Palace with the famous Silver Pagoda, during your included visit to this must-see attraction. Upon returning to the ship, set sail and say goodbye to Phnom Penh as we sail to the Cambodian and Vietnamese border. A relaxing afternoon of sailing will allow you to take advantage of the many exclusive facilities onboard Scenic Spirit. You may wish to unwind in the Scenic Spirit library to learn more about the ports you are visiting. Or head to the heart of this ship, the Scenic Spirit Lounge, which is a great place to unwind with a glass of wine and meet other guests. You may wish to socialize by the pool with a refreshing cocktail and swim, or just settle into the private comfort of your luxury suite. After clearing immigration into Vietnam at the border, experience a fantastically themed dinner onboard the Scenic Spirit along with a lion dance performed by locals on the expansive Sun Deck. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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Sunday - Jan 19, 2025

Day
9

Tan Chau, Vietnam

You may wish to start your day with some exercise in the onboard gym, try stretching at the early morning yoga class, or relax in the sauna before setting off to on a Scenic Freechoice excursion of your choosing in the areas surrounding Tan Chau. Freechoice: A prime example of leaving the city life behind will be found at Tra Su Bird Sanctuary in Tra Su Forest where you travel by sampan through endless waterways flanked by mangroves and lush greenery. This eco reserve spans 850 hectares and is known as an ecological haven for fauna and flora, with more than 100 species of water birds known to reside here. If you would like to experience the community side of Vietnam, look no further than Evergreen Island for a morning of discovery about the local farmers. Back in Tan Chau, experience a ride in a xe loi. This commonly used form of transportation in rural Vietnam will take you to the recently renovated Cao Dai Temple. The religion of Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in southern Vietnam in the city of Tay Ninh in 1926. Here, you will learn more about the mix of ideas that form the basis of this fascinating religion. The third Scenic Freechoice excursion involves boarding a speedboat to visit Chau Doc, a major city in the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival, continue on board a motorcoach to visit Tay An temple, which is a mixture of Indian and Islamic style architecture located at the foot of Sam Mountain. Then board another sampan to visit Vinh Te canal and view life along the riverfront of Chau Doc, stop at a family-operated fish farm, and then return to Scenic Spirit. What better way to end the first day in Vietnam than a refreshing cocktail by the pool onboard the Spirit along with a great view of the Mekong as you set sail for Sa Dec. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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Monday - Jan 20, 2025

Day
10

Sa Dec, Vietnam

Cai Be, Vietnam

Upon arrival in Sa Dec, board your sampan to explore and interact with the sellers in the lively wet market where you will see live fishes, frogs, and even snakes. This 2-hour exploration lets you dive deep into the local lifestyle. You can also see the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le who inspired Marguerite Duras to write novel L'Amant, a story of tragic love told by your entertaining expert. After your morning excursion, head back to the Scenic Spirit for lunch while sailing downstream to Cai Be. Freechoice: This afternoon, enjoy your choice from the Scenic Freechoice activities. Re-board your sampan, pass the location of the morning floating market, and soak in the local life on your way to visit Cai Be town. Stop at local cottage industries and a French colonial or traditional Vietnamese house. Alternatively, take a sampan from Scenic Spirit to savor a delicious afternoon tea at the Le Longanier, a French colonial house restaurant, where staff will welcome you with tea, coffee, and a range of local fruit and snacks for your tasting. You can dive into a local experience with a band playing music and performing traditional Vietnamese songs. Alternatively, if you are enjoying the comforts of the luxurious Scenic Spirit, the highly skilled bar team is ready to welcome you for a hands-on cocktail/mocktail making class featuring fresh local ingredients. Create delicious favorites from the Scenic Spirit menu. Back onboard you will have time to relax and overlook the gorgeous sunset of the Vietnamese skyline and life on the Mekong River before your engaging farewell dinner with the crew. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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Tuesday - Jan 21, 2025

Day
11

My Tho, Vietnam

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 11 - Tuesday - Jan 21, 2025

Day
11

Bus Travel

Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

It is time to bid farewell to the Scenic Spirit as you wave goodbye to the staff and commence your 90-minute drive to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Upon arrival visit the War Museum before an orientation tour around your hotel (a two-night stay), located in the heart of District One and opposite the Opera House. Freechoice Dining: Tonight, choose your Scenic Free Choice dining option from an exhilarating Vespa ride at night as your experienced driver winds in and out the hectic traffic of the streets, stopping at all the best local spots for the most scrumptious Vietnamese cuisines. Sample the best authentic street food and an unlimited supply of drinks and eating however much your stomach desires. Alternatively, dine at Home Saigon restaurant, a themed Vietnamese restaurant that is a quintessentially Vietnamese house or for something totally different dine at Noir - Dining in the Dark, a restaurant dedicated to helping the blind and visually impaired community. Alternatively, see and taste the street food of Vietnam's commercial center by vintage Jeep or dinner at Buffet NINETEEN located at the Caravelle Saigon. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Jan 22, 2025

Day
12

Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

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 HCMC to explore the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential House of South Vietnam which 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. Enjoy tonight's farewell dinner with your fellow travelers. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - Jan 23, 2025

Day
13

Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

After check-out head to the airport as you get ready to depart Vietnam for your homeland or extended travels. Leave with a full camera and stunning memories to treasure. Inclusions: Breakfast.; Note: This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Disruptions to cruising and alteration to itinerary arrangements may occur. Hotels are indicative and are subject to change. ...
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