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Cruising the Mekong with Scenic is a unique experience thanks to our all-inclusive luxury ship. From the moment you embark Scenic Spirit to the second you disembark, you’ll want for nothing.

Along the way you’ll uncover floating markets, seek out ancient artefacts and visit initiatives changing the lives of street kids forever. An awe-inspiring sunrise over Angkor Wat helps to bid farewell to Cambodia before you say Sai-bai-Dee (hello), to the hidden gem that is Laos.

Three nights spent in the spiritual capital of Luang Prabang offers a perfect way to round out your time in this sublime part of the world.

What’s included On Board

  • Return flights from a choice of UK airports with Singapore Airlines or Emirates
  • 100% one-bedroom balcony suites
  • Featuring Scenic Sun Lounges
  • Personal service with unrivalled staff-to-guest ratio
  • Butler service for all guests
  • Intimate, boutique river cruising and
  • Small group land journeys
  • Complimentary beverages all day, every day
  • Four dining options,from casual to fine-dining
  • Authentic local entertainment
  • Gym and Wellness Centre
  • Complimentary laundry facilities
  • Guest elevator on board Scenic Spirit
  • Cruise Directors to guide and assist
  • Expert local guides
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Return airport transfers, at your convenience
  • On Shore
    • Scenic  Enrich – An unforgettable and exclusive event
    • Scenic Freechoice – A Choice of flexible excursions and activites
    • Scenic Sundowners – An exclusive hosted event in a stunning location

    Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin with a limited number of single cabins available on all decks, at the relevant supplement. The price includes full board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day; if you choose to travel with us on any of the full day excursions by coach, a packed lunch will be provided. Anyone choosing to stay on the ship may of course have lunch in the restaurant; morning/afternoon tea and coffee; all visits and excursions as mentioned in the brochure, airport transfers, coach travel as mentioned, travel to and from port of embarkation and the services of a Scenic Travel Tour Manager.

Day 1 - Your Journey Begins

Fly from a choice of UK airports on selected airlines.

Day 2 - Ho Chi Minh City

Welcome reception Welcome to vibrant Vietnam. Enjoy the day at leisure and settle into a two night Special at your hotel in Ho Chi MInh City.

Tonight meet your Scenic Tour Director at your welcome briefing and dinner.

Day 2 - Ho Chi Minh City

Dinner

Day 3 - Ho Chi Minh city

Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about the underground labyrinth of war time passageways.

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 Saignon street food.  Alternatively, dine at your hotel’s reataurants – Yu Chu, Basilico or Market 39.

Day 3 - Ho Chi Minh city

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 - Ho Chi Ming City - Mekong Cruise

Visit the Reunification Palace and War Museum before travelling by coach to My Tho to board the luxurious Scenic Spirit.

Day 4 -  Ho Chi Ming City - Mekong Cruise

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 - Cai Be - Sa Dec

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 interact with the sellers in the lively market, then visit the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant.

Day 5 -  Cai Be - Sa Dec

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6 - Tan Chau

Visit the farmers on Evergreen Island and enjoy a ride in a Xe Loi.

Alternatively, walk through Chau Doc market and visit a family-operated fish farm or visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary.

Tonight, enjoy a themed evening dinner to say farewell to Vietnam.

Day 6 - Tan Chau

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 - Tan Chau & Phnom Penh

Arrive early this morning into the capital city of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. Journey to the Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng, the former school which was converted to the Khmer Rouge’s main prison, or take a guided tour of the local food market before joining a hands-on Khmer cooking demonstration.

Alternatively, explore Phnom Penh’s colonial buildings by tuk tuk and visit the Central Market.

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 tour and tasting behind closed doors.

Day 7 - Tan Chau & Phnom Penh

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8 - Phnom Penh & Koh Chen

This morning marvel at the Royal Palace, featuring the famous Silver Pagoda, on your included visit to this must-see attraction.

Later, sail up the Tonle River to the silversmith village of Kho Chen.

Day 8 -  Phnom Penh & Koh Chen

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 9 - Oudong & Kampong Tralach

Cruise to Kampong Tralach and take an ox cart ride through a local village. Enrich – Learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda and partake in a ceremony to receive a blessing from a monk.

Board your coach to the ancient capital of Oudong to visit the impressive pagoda and monastery.Drive a short distance to Prek K’dam to re-board Scenic Spirit and continue your cruise to Kampong Cham.

Enjoy a cocktail reception on the Sun Deck against the backdrop of Phnom Penh.

Day 9 -  Oudong & Kampong Tralach

Breakfast & Lunch

Day 10 - Wat Hanchey & Kampong Cham

Walk to the top of Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery to meet the resident novice monks.

Sail to Kampong Cham.

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.

Day 10 -  Wat Hanchey & Kampong Cham

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11 - Siem Reap

Discover the rural side of Cambodia on your drive to Siem Reap. After lunch, check in at your hotel Siem Reap for your three-night Special Stay.

Enrich

Take your Premium Reserved seat at the colourful Cambodian Circus, Phare

Day 11 - Siem Reap

Breakfast & Lunch

Day 12 - Siem Reap

Discover Banteay Srei and visit the Landmine Museum or admire the skills on display at Artisans D’Angkor.

Alternatively, cruise on Tonle Sap (seasonal), take a tuk tuk ride to the markets or take a tethered balloon ride above Angkor Wat (weather dependent).

Later in the afternoon visit the colossal Angkor Wat.

Day 12 - Siem Reap

Breakfast & Lunch

Day 13 - Siem Reap

Enrich

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

Be wowed by a mystical themed Gala Dinner at an Angkor temple, with included free flow drinks and a show featuring Apsara dancers in front of candlelit temple ruins.

Day 13 - Siem Reap

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 14 - Siem Reap to Champasak

Fly to Pakse and travel to the small town of Champasak, where you’ll stay at your boutique hotel for the next two nights.

Day 14 - Siem Reap to Champasak

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 15 - Champasak

Freechoice

Visit a coffee plantation, or enjoy a Lao or Thai massage.

After lunch drive to Wat Phou, a World Heritage-listed Khmer temple complex.

Day 15 - Champasak

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 16 - Champasak to Luang Prabang

Fly to Luang Prabang, the spiritual capital of Laos, for a three night Special Stay.

Day 16 -  Champasak to Luang Prabang

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 17 - Luang Prabang

Partake in morning alms by donating food to the local monks.

Later, visit the former Royal Palace, Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Mai before cruising to the Pak Ou Caves to see the centuries-old sacred Buddha images.

Stop at Ban Xang Hay, a village specialising in traditional rice wine

Day 17 - Luang Prabang

Breakfast & Lunch

Day 18 - Luang Prabang

Journey to Kuang Si Waterfalls and enjoy the surroundings. En-route back to town stop at a village, which is home to one of the area’s many ethnic minorities, to learn about their traditions and culture.

Enrich

Immerse yourself in local spirituality during a Baci ceremony and pay respects to ancient animist traditions.

Watch the sun set from the top of Mount Phousi or shop in the local night market below before heading to your delicious farewell dinner.

Day 18 - Luang Prabang

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 19 - Luang Prabang to Bangkok

Fly to Bangkok for your return journey home.

Alternatively, extend your stay with an inbound stopover, please enquire for details.

Day 19 - Luang Prabang to Bangkok

Breakfast

Day 20 - Arrive UK
Scenic Spirit Exterior

Scenic’s Mekong River cruises take place aboard Scenic Spirit, a 279-foot vessel that was launched in 2016 and can accommodate 68 passengers in 34 one-bedroom balcony suites. The Scenic Spirit, offers an almost 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio and is equipped with a sleek swimming pool, a steam sauna, and an open-air cinema. Boasting a collection of the most generous suites available on the Mekong River, Scenic Spirit is more akin to a luxury boutique hotel than a conventional river cruise ship. Each perfectly appointed suite benefits from its own balcony, en-suite bathroom and living space, so you can be sure your stay on this mighty waterway will be as comfortable and luxurious as it is culturally stimulating. To bolster the sense of space and luxury afforded by our spacious guest cabins, Scenic Spirit also features a raft of communal areas, including a handful of decadent eateries and an expansive open-air space complete with vitality pool, café and alfresco cinema. Below, you’ll find a selection of images which capture every aspect of Scenic Spirit, allowing you to explore this beautiful, innovative vessel before you even step on board.

Scenic Spirit Pool Deck

Onboard Features & Facilities

  • All balcony suites
  • Butler service for all guests
  • Complimentary beverages all day, every day
  • Sun Deck
  • Wellness area & Vitality Pool
  • Open air cinema
  • Open air lounge
  • Crystal Dining
  • Lounge & Bar
  • Gift Shop
  • Lift
  • Library
  • Gym
  • Beauty Salon
  • Steam Sauna
  • Complimentary WIFI
  • Fully inclusive land touring
  • International flights and resort transfers

Accommodation & Amenities

34 elegantly appointed all balcony Suites range in size from 344 – 861 ft². Try one of the 2 Royal Panorama Suites, situated at the front of the ship at 861 sq ft² in size with separate bedroom and living area.  An large outdoor terrace, allowing you to enjoy the views of your surroundings and the ever-changing scenery. All Suites feature added enhancements such as a large sitting area.  All staterooms include amenities such ensuite bathroom with shower, Infotainment, climate-controlled air conditioning; and an in-room safe, fridge and complimentary bottled water replenished daily. Scenic offer levels of service which are differentiated by the level of stateroom or suite booked.  Please see the individual room type description for details.

Royal Panorama Suites

 

861 ft² – Diamond (Upper) Deck

  • Scenic Sun Lounge balcony system
  • Private terrace with outdoor Jacuzzi and day bed
  • Marble bathroom with upgraded bathroom amenities with hairdryer
  • Alarm clock, in-room safe, telephone
  • Luxury Scenic queen size slumber bed and pillow menu
  • Complimentary mini-bar
  • Mac-mini infotainment system & movies on demand
  • Luxury bathrobe and slippers
  • Butler service
  • Shoeshine service
Scenic Spirit - Grand Deluxe Suite - Cat RD

Grand Deluxe Suites

430 ft² – Diamond (Upper) Deck

  • Scenic Sun Lounge balcony system
  • Marble bathroom with Luxury bathroom amenities with hairdryer
  • Alarm clock, in-room safe, telephone
  • Luxury Scenic slumber bed and pillow menu
  • Complimentary mini-bar
  • Mac-mini infotainment system & movies on demand
  • Luxury bathrobe and slippers
  • Early morning tea/coffee service
  • complimentary laundry concierge service once per suite
  • Butler service
  • Shoeshine service

Deluxe Suites

 

344 ft² Diamond (Upper),Sapphire (Middle) and Jewel (lower) Deck

  • Scenic Sun Lounge balcony system
  • Marble bathroom with Luxury bathroom amenities with hairdryer
  • Alarm clock, in-room safe, telephone
  • Luxury Scenic slumber bed and pillow menu
  • Complimentary mini-bar
  • Mac-mini infotainment system & movies on demand
  • Luxury bathrobe and slippers
  • Early morning tea/coffee service
  • Complimentary laundry concierge service once per suite
  • Butler service
  • Shoeshine service
Scenic Spirit - Deluxe Suite - Cat CA, C, BA, BB, B & A,
Scenic Spirit - Deck Plan
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