13 Day Temple Discovery & Luxury Mekong Journey Code: VIMR.19 See page 52 Journey Code: VIMR.29 See page 54 Siem Reap 9 NIGHT RIVER CRUISE^ 3 NIGHTS 15 Day Treasures of the Mekong Journey Code: VIMS.19 See page 56 Journey Code: VIMS.29 See page 58 Ho Chi Minh City 9 NIGHT RIVER CRUISE 2 NIGHTS 20 Day Highlights of Vietnam, Cambodia & Luxury Mekong Journey Code: VIHH.19 See page 62 Journey Code: VIHH.29 See page 64 Ho Chi Minh City Halong Bay Hanoi Siem Reap^ Hanoi 9 NIGHT RIVER CRUISE 2 NIGHTS 2 NIGHTS 1 NIGHT 2 NIGHTS 3 NIGHTS 24 Day Essence of Cambodia, Vietnam & Luxury Mekong Journey Code: VIMC.19 See page 66 Journey Code: VIMC.29 See page 70 Siem Reap^ Halong Bay Hoi An Hue Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City 9 NIGHT RIVER CRUISE Hanoi 2 NIGHTS 2 NIGHTS 1 NIGHT 3 NIGHTS 1 NIGHT 3 NIGHTS 2 NIGHTS Night River Cruise & Escorted Tour Options Operates August - October and December Choose your journey of a lifetime At the heart of your land and cruise journey is our unique nine-night ultra-luxury Mekong river cruise. Listed below are the available Scenic escorted land and cruise journey options, with touring either side of your chosen nine-night cruise, that explores Vietnam and Cambodia’s iconic destinations by land. Choose the journey which aligns with the destinations you most want to see in these fascinating countries. For more in depth information, you can refer to the summary on each itinerary page. After lunch on board, set sail to anchor at the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. Make the most of this down time with a visit to the Wellness Centre or beauty salon for some well-deserved pampering. Meals: B.L.D Day 5 Border Crossing > Phnom Penhs After clearing the border crossing procedure, the morning is at your leisure. Attend an on board demonstration, enjoy some solitude in the library and observation lounge or soak in the scenery from your private balcony whilst sailing upstream from the Vietnamese border to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Upon arrival 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. Scenic Sunset Drinks Later this evening, revel in our Phnom Penh by City Lights tour. You’ll get to witness the nightlife of the capital before stopping at a local rum distillery for your exclusive Scenic Sunset Drinks, including a private tour and tasting. Meals: B.L.D Day 6 Phnom Penhf After breakfast, it will be time to head out and explore Phnom Penh. You can choose to journey to the infamous Killing Fields and take a tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, housed inside a former prison. These sites are a sobering reminder of the terrors unleashed by the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. This moving tour will give you a deeper insight into the tumultuous history of Cambodia and the resilience of its people. Passionate foodies may like to choose a hands-on cooking class. Take a trip to the bustling market with a local chef to purchase your ingredients, then head back to the kitchen to cook your own lunch, testing out the styles and flavours of Cambodian cuisine. Alternatively, travel by remork, a local style of tuk tuk, to explore the French architecture and history of Phnom Penh. Finish the tour with shopping at the Central Market, famed for its unique Art Deco design and bright yellow façade. At the conclusion of your tour, return to Scenic Spirit for lunch. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Before dinner, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organisation. Meals: B.L.D Day 7 Phnom Penh > Oudong > Silk Islands 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 returning to the ship, set sail to the island of Oknha Tey, dedicated to the art of silk weaving. Travel by tuk tuk to the farm and meet the workers to learn about silk production. Scenic Sunset Drinks Tonight, relax during a sunset cocktail reception on the Sun Deck. Raise a toast with your fellow guests against the last lights of Phnom Penh as the ship sets sail towards Angkor Ban. Meals: B.L.D Day 8 Angkor Ban This morning is at your leisure. This could be the perfect opportunity to enjoy a swim in the pool with a 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 teacher that teaches English to the students alongside their regular lessons. Back on board, learn the many ways to wear a krama, the traditional Cambodian scarf, as you sail to Kampong Cham. Meals: B.L.D Day 9 Wat Hanchey > Kampong Chamef Today you can meet the novice monks at Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery overlooking the Mekong. Walk (or drive) to the top and soak in some of the most spectacular elevated views of the cruise. Enrich Receive a traditional blessing from a monk and learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda before partaking in an alms ceremony, which contributes to the daily meal of the resident monks. This afternoon, explore Kampong Cham and its surrounds. Choose to learn about local folklore at Phnom Pros, a mountain-top pagoda that has long been part of a traditional legend. Tragically, in more modern times, the site was used as a Killing Field by the Khmer Rouge. The temple now features a Buddha Garden and is home to a local troop of monkeys. Afterwards, visit Wat Nokor Bachey, a unique architectural experiment that blends an Angkorian era temple with a new temple built inside it. Alternatively, 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 before stopping at a village known for growing betel nut, an important part of Cambodian culture. Your third option today is a visit to Kho Penh Village. Located on Pen (Bamboo) Island, it’s only accessible by local remork after crossing by bamboo bridge or ferry from Kampong Cham. This remote village gives you a fascinating insight into the simple, rural lifestyle of farmers in Cambodia. Back on board, you will have time to relax and admire the gorgeous sunset over the Cambodian skyline before your engaging farewell dinner with the crew. Meals: B.L.D Day 10 Mekong Cruise > Siem Reap Today we journey to Siem Reap, with stops at the picturesque riverside town of Kampong Tom and the Angkorian bridge in Kampong Kdei, built in the 12th century. Your cruise arrangements end upon arrival in Siem Reap. Meals: B Upstream option is shown. Cruise also operates in reverse direction from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City. Traditional market, Vietnam ^Also operates in reverse. Siem Reap^ 3 NIGHTS 42 Scenic° Scenic° 43 South East Asia River Cruising & Land Journeys South East Asia River Cruising & Land Journeys To book call +44 161 234 2848 | Visit scenic.eu | Contact your local Travel Agent
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