A B Your Scenic river cruise and land journey is thoughtfully designed to provide you with a range of experiences to personalise your journey. Whether you prefer an active, moderate or relaxed pace, or wish to tailor your days to your passions and interests, this planning guide will assist you in selecting the perfect cruise for you. Active– A longer or more demanding journey for those keen to explore further afield. Moderate– A comfortable pace to explore a beautiful city on a walking tour. Relaxed– A slower pace taking in a museum or sightseeing tour. Guests’ Picks are the most highly rated Scenic Freechoice excursions from the 2023/2024 season. A Cao Dai temple visit, Vietnam B Bamboo fishing basket, Hoi An, Vietnam Local Delicacies Cultural Encounters Historic Moments Ho Chi Minh City Saigon After Dark by Vintage Jeep Ho Chi Minh City shines at night and there is no better way to see and taste the street food of Vietnam’s commercial centre than by a vintage US Army Jeep. Try street food at local restaurants with drinks, visit the night flower market and conclude the evening with a visit to a rooftop bar to enjoy a panoramic view of the city for a final nightcap. Vespa Foodie Tour of Saigon After Dark Guests’ Pick Vespa Foodie Tour of Saigon After Dark A foodie night out on the back of a vintage Vespa. Sample some of Saigon’s best authentic street food with included drinks. Mandarine Restaurant NEW Designed to reflect the style of the Hue Imperial court and nestled in an exquisite inner city townhouse, this fine dining restaurant serves individual Vietnamese dishes in a luxurious dining ambience. Noir Dining in the Dark, Saigon A restaurant dedicated to helping the blind and visually impaired community. Take away sight, and our other senses emerge to interpret the world from another perspective. Smell becomes more subtle. Taste becomes more acute. Experience a culinary journey through taste, smell, touch and sound through dining in the dark. This is not simply dining, but rather a uniquely mind-altering experience where smell, taste, touch and hearing unite to bring you a completely new sensory experience. Buffet NINETEEN, Ho Chi Minh City Buffet NINETEEN Dine at Buffet NINETEEN located at Caravelle Saigon, one of the city’s most popular seafood buffet and 5-star dining experiences. Compliment your evening with free-flowing house wines, cocktails and beers. Hanoi History Museum and Hoa Lu Prison Discover the stories of Vietnamese history in Hanoi – a city rich in history. Traditional pottery, Bat Trang Ancient Village of Bat Trang The ancient village of Bat Trang is a traditional porcelain and pottery community. Learn the intricate steps involved in making ceramic works of art during an interactive workshop. Afterwards, visit a local residence where elders will share the unique aspects of Vietnamese culture and their spiritual beliefs. Learn about Bánh Cuon or rice pancakes, a dish of northern Vietnam, as part of a tasty self-made lunch of local specialties. Hanoi Highlights Explore city highlights such as Ho Chi Minh’s Quarter and Mausoleum, Presidential Palace and Hanoi’s first university, the Temple of Literature. Finish your tour in a local cafe with one of Hanoi’s famous traditional egg coffees. Vespa Foodie Tour of Hanoi After Dark Ride pillion on the back of a vintage Vespa as you explore Hanoi’s authentic local street food scene after dark. Sample local delicacies across several food venues. Includes drinks. La Terrace at Sofitel Legend Metropole La Terrace at Sofitel Legend Metropole Inspired by Parisian cafés, enjoy a taste of France right in the heart of Hanoi’s bustling street life. Ha Thanh Mansion Restaurant NEW Indulge in Vietnamese dishes with a refined Indochine style at Ha Thanh Mansion Restaurant, housed within a century-old villa that stands as a testament to the rich history of Tonkin. Enjoy a complete experience of Northern Vietnam through the authentic flavours of traditional dishes and refined delicacies handed down through generations. Temple Ruins of My Son, Hoi An Hoi An Temple Ruins of My Son Tour the World Heritage-listed site of My Son, a set of ruins from the ancient Cham Empire. NGO Lantern-Making Class Meet with the team at Reaching Out, an NGO established in 2000. Gain an insight into their efforts to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to learn skills and gain meaningful employment. Undertake a lantern-making class at their workshop located in an old merchant house. Tra Que Village Tra Que Village Ride a bicycle to a local farm in Tra Que Village. Tour the vegetable garden and join the farmers as they prepare the land and fertilise it with seaweed. Assist with raking, sowing seeds, watering and picking greens. Afterwards prepare ‘Tam Huu’, a local delicacy, before sitting down for a home cooked meal including ‘Bánh Xèo’ a specialty savoury pancake wrapped in rice paper. From Farming to Fishing Ride a bicycle to a village to learn about the lives of Hoi An’s fishermen. Climb into a small, round bamboo fishing basket and learn to cast a fishing net the traditional way. Continue to an area filled with water palms and coconut trees and learn about the history of this part of Hoi An. Round off the adventure with a scenic boat trip back to Hoi An, savouring lunch on board. Morning Glory Signature Restaurant Dine on Vietnamese street food-style dishes made from fresh ingredients at this modern restaurant, opposite the night markets. Mango Mango Restaurant and Lounge Bar NEW Located opposite Hoi An’s Ancient Town with views of the Japanese Bridge and Thu Bon River from the outdoor terrace. Sit back, relax and enjoy original Vietnamese dishes by Chef Duc. The Field Restaurant NEW Dine overlooking fields of rice paddies in a cosy and romantic setting, nestled amongst the surrounding farmland near Hoi An. Enjoy traditional Vietnamese and fusion cuisine created using sustainable development based on indigenous values and local ingredients. Vietnam Please refer to specific itinerary pages for included Scenic Freechoice activities. Certain Scenic Freechoice excursions may require pre-selection prior to travel or require minimum/maximum numbers to operate. In the event of a deviation some services and inclusions may not be provided inline with these depictions. Truly all-inclusive Scenic Freechoice excursions 86 Scenic° Scenic° 87
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