Essence du Vietnam, Cambodge et Mékong de luxe 2025|2026

Bienvenue dans le vibrant Viêt Nam, un monde de couleurs, de culture et de gastronomie. Profitez de la journée pour vous détendre et installez-vous pour un séjour spécial de deux nuits. Cette "grande vieille dame" coloniale de Hanoi dispose de chambres et d'équipements de luxe et d'un personnel exceptionnel pour répondre à vos besoins et à votre confort.

Rise and shine to a day of exploration in this nostalgic city with your first Scenic Freechoice.

Scenic Freechoice:
Choose to visit the History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison. The National Museum of Vietnamese History displays monumental components stretching across every period. Housed in a colonial French building completed in 1932, the design incorporated French colonial and traditional Vietnamese architecture. Continue to Hoa Lo Prison, which was used by the French for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for prisoners during the Vietnam War.

Alternatively, visit Ho Chi Minh Quarter and his Mausoleum (closed Mondays & Fridays), the resting place of Ho Chi Minh himself before visiting the Temple of Literature, originally built in 1070 as a university dedicated to Confucius, scholars and sages. Then discover the charm of the Old Quarter with its narrow alleys and stop at a local coffee shop to savour one of the local favourites, an egg coffee.

Thirdly, visit the ancient village of Bat Trang, a traditional porcelain and pottery community. Interactively learn the intricate steps involved in making these ceramic works of art. Afterwards at a house where locals worship their ancestors, a local elder explains the unique aspects of Vietnamese culture and its spiritual beliefs. Conclude the trip by learning all about Bánh Cuon or rice pancakes, a dish of northern Vietnam that you’ll enjoy as part of a tasty self-made lunch of local specialties.

Enjoy a “green” electric car tour through Hanoi’s old quarter to tonight’s Enrich activity.

Scenic Enrich
For your Enrich Activity, attend a customary performance of Hanoi’s famous water puppets. As a VIP ticket holder, you will have premium seating as well as the opportunity to learn the secrets behind this illusionary show thanks to your special backstage pass.

Après le petit-déjeuner, vous quittez votre hébergement de luxe et commencez votre voyage de quatre heures vers la baie d'Halong. En chemin, vous traverserez les terres agricoles prospères du delta du fleuve Rouge avant de rejoindre une croisière de deux nuits à bord du nouveau bateau de luxe Bhaya Soul pour un voyage impressionnant dans les eaux pittoresques de cette spectaculaire icône classée au patrimoine mondial.

Ce superbe navire offre une expérience de première classe du début à la fin. Les caractéristiques et les suites luxueuses permettent d'explorer la baie d'Halong de manière confortable et exquise, en atteignant des zones de la baie bien au-delà des excursions d'une journée et des croisières d'une nuit.

Après le petit-déjeuner, profitez d'une leçon de tai-chi sur le pont Soleil pendant que le bateau s'enfonce dans le parc national. Prenez les commandes et sautez dans un kayak pour vous frayer un chemin à travers un réseau de grottes calcaires, puis faites une balade à vélo sur l'île de Cat Ba. L'île de Cat Ba est l'une des beautés cachées de la région. Entrelacée de jungle et d'animaux sauvages, l'île reste pratiquement vierge de tout développement important.

Après votre aventure à terre, retournez au bateau pour profiter d'une activité exclusive aux clients de Scenic, Sundowners, pendant que le bateau est à l'ancre. Imprégnez-vous des arômes lors d'une dégustation de vin avec pour toile de fond les îles karstiques au coucher du soleil. Plus tard, après avoir dégusté la fine cuisine locale dans le restaurant du bord, essayez de pêcher des calamars depuis le bateau.

Relax during your morning cruise back to the harbour. After stopping for lunch and shopping en-route back to Hanoi, arrive back for an overnight stay.  Later join a historical bunker tour at the hotel to learn about its place in the history of this capital city, a history that spans over 1000 years.

Scenic Freechoice Dining:
Tonight, you have a choice of venues for your dinner through Scenic’s Freechoice.

Inspired by the comfort foods of Europe and the New World, enjoy a meal at Angelina, located within your hotel.

Or enjoy a family meal with a Hanoian family where you will spend an evening in a family home, sharing stories and learning about their life in the capital. Dine on traditional dishes prepared by your hosts and savour the authentic flavours of a home-cooked meal.

For the more adventurous, ride tandem on the back on a Vespa with a guide for a foodie tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, stopping at local food haunts for authentic Hanoi Street food with free flow drinks enabling you get a feel of the nightlife and vibe of the local Hanoi culture.

After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Danang.  Upon arrival continue south past Marble mountains to the ancient trading port town of Hoi An. Here enjoy a three-night stay at your resort, which includes a daily spa journey as part of your stay.

Scenic Freechoice Dining:
After you have settled into your little slice of heaven, take the opportunity to enjoy a range of carefully selected dining venues for your Scenic Freechoice dining.

Dine on Vietnamese street food style dishes at Morning Glory Signature Restaurant or choose Mango Mango Restaurant nestled in the heart of Hoi An’s Ancient Town.

Alternatively, nestled amongst the surrounding farmland, dine in the middle of rice paddies in a cosy and romantic setting whilst enjoying traditional Vietnamese and fusion cuisine at The Field Hoi An Restaurant and Bar.

Step back in time as you take a walking tour of Hoi An’s World Heritage-listed Old Quarter, visiting the Japanese Bridge and central market where you can experience its incredible sights and aromas.  Afterwards try some local street food specialties of Hoi An such as Com Gà, Cao Lau and Bánh Mì at a local restaurant.

The afternoon is at your leisure, perhaps to get a massage using your included spa treatment, swim in the hotel’s large resort style pool or continuing shopping in the old town, visiting the many tailors the town is known for.

Scenic Sunset Drinks
Enjoy your Scenic Sundowners, a time to relax at a reception in the Blue Bar with included beer and wine.

Start the day refreshed and ready to join your Scenic Freechoice activity.

Scenic Freechoice:
The option of a half day drip to My Son provides a glimpse into the area’s ancient history and a truly cultural highlight of Central Vietnam. The remaining structures of the Tower Temples provide an atmospheric image of the majesty of the Champa Kingdom. Stroll through the ruins and visit the small museum at the entrance to My Son before a local lunch.

The second option is to ride a bicycle to a local village to learn about the local lives of Hoi An’s fishermen. Climb into a small, round bamboo fishing basket and learn to cast a fishing net in the traditional way. Then 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.

Thirdly meet with the representative of Reaching Out, an NGO established in 2000 and gain an insight into their efforts in providing opportunities for people with disability to learn skills and gain meaningful employment. Undertake a Lantern Making Class at their workshop located at an old merchant house and get a glimpse into how this NGO helps the disabled to integrate fully with their communities and lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Alternatively, you have the choice of participating in a bicycle ride to a local farm in Tra Que Village. Soak in the beauties of the vegetable gardens and participate in the preparation of the land and fertilizing it with seaweed with the local farmers. You will learn how to prepare ‘Tam Hu’u’, a local delicacy before sitting down for a home cooked meal including ‘Banh Xeo’ a specialty savory pancake wrapped in rice paper.

After your morning of adventures, arrive back at your hotel where you are then free to head back into town to explore on your own.

This morning travel via the breath-taking Hai Van Pass to Hue, the former imperial capital. During an inspiring visit to Duc Son Pagoda, talk with the nuns and learn how they are supporting their orphanage through different initiatives, including the proceeds from your Vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Hue’s Imperial Citadel before wandering though the grandeur of it’s ruins. Afterwards check into your hotel in Hue, your home for the night.

Scenic Enrich
Traditional Vietnamese cuisine is served family style at the private Garden House accompanied by Royal Hue court music and a glass of wine.

Votre dernière journée dans le centre du Viêt Nam commence par un petit-déjeuner avant de partir pour une excursion matinale au mausolée de l'empereur Tu Duc, le dernier empereur indépendant du Viêt Nam impérial avant la colonisation française. Après avoir exploré les lieux, rejoignez l'aéroport pour votre vol à destination de Ho Chi Minh Ville.

Après votre vol pour Ho Chi Minh Ville, vous serez transféré à votre hôtel historique pour les deux prochaines nuits. Avant le dîner, promenez-vous dans la cathédrale Notre-Dame, l'opéra et la poste centrale.

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.

Scenic 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 Mandarine Restaurant, designed in the style of the Hue imperial court serving individual Vietnamese dishes.

Or for something totally different dine at Noir Dining in the Dark (closed Mondays), a restaurant dedicated to helping the blind and visually impaired community.

Other choices include experiencing the street food and bars of Saigon on a Vintage Jeep or enjoying the offerings at Buffet 19 at your hotel.

Après le petit-déjeuner et le check-out, visite du musée de la guerre et du palais de la réunification. L'ancien palais présidentiel du Sud Viêt Nam est devenu célèbre en 1975 avec des images de chars s'écrasant à travers ses portes, entraînant la capitulation du Sud et la fin de la guerre d'indépendance.

Après le déjeuner, un autocar vous transfère à My Tho, où vous attend l'époustouflant Scenic Spirit. Commencez par un cocktail offert par votre directeur de croisière. Promenez-vous sur les ponts pour vous orienter et savoir où se trouvent toutes les commodités. Après votre dîner de bienvenue, l'installation dans votre suite privée ne signifie pas que vous devez vous contenter du service. À tout moment, votre majordome personnel est libre de passer pour vous offrir un dernier verre et vous livrer vos oreillers préférés. Une navigation calme de 4 heures vous amène à un mouillage au large de Cai Be, où le navire passera la nuit.

Start the day with a full gourmet breakfast – complete with champagne – before heading out to explore Cai Be.

Scenic Freechoice: Choose to travel via sampan to Tan Phong, a small island located near Cai Be town that is rich in alluvial soil suitable for tropical fruit orchards all year round. With a total area of more than 1,000 hectares, surrounded by silted sandbanks, canals and a mild temperature, Tan Phong has long been a friendly destination for eco-tourism. On arrival, try a hands-on experience at a workshop specialised in weaving water hyacinth into artistic crafts. Board a motorised buggy for a ride through endless fruit orchards, stopping to enjoy the tropical fruits and interact with a farm owner. Reboard the sampan and cruise to Cái Bè town to discover the local cottage industry where families make rice-paper and sweets from pop-corn, pop-rice and coconut.

Alternatively take a sampan from the Scenic Spirit to savour 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.

If you would prefer to enjoy the comforts of your ship, our highly skilled bar team is ready to welcome you to a hands-on cocktail/mocktail making class featuring fresh local ingredients.

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 on-board library to read up on future ports, or head to the Scenic Spirit lounge to unwind with fellow guests over a glass of wine.

Embarquez à nouveau à bord de votre sampan pour explorer le marché animé où vous pourrez rencontrer les vendeurs et vous émerveiller devant leurs marchandises, notamment des poissons vivants, des grenouilles et même des serpents. Cette exploration de deux heures vous plongera au cœur du mode de vie local. Vous pourrez également voir la grande maison de M. Huynh Thuy Le, un marchand chinois qui a inspiré le roman L'Amant de Marguerite Duras. Votre guide expert vous révélera les secrets de cette histoire passionnée d'amour tragique.

Après avoir regagné le navire, vous aurez le temps de vous baigner dans la piscine qui surplombe le Mékong au coucher du soleil. Avant le dîner, faites l'expérience d'un dîner à thème fantastique à bord du Spirit, ainsi que d'une danse du lion exécutée par des locaux sur le vaste Sundeck. Le navire appareillera après votre retour à bord pour un voyage de 6 heures jusqu'à Tan Chau.

You may want to start with some exercise in the on-board gym, try stretching at the early morning yoga class or relax in the sauna. Then set off to discover the areas surrounding Tan Chau. 

Scenic Freechoice: You could leave the city life behind at Tra Su Bird Sanctuary in Tra Su Forest. Travel by sampan through endless tranquil waterways, flanked by mangroves and lush greenery. This eco reserve spans 850 hectares and is an ecological haven for fauna and flora, home to more than 100 species of waterbirds.

Or experience a traditional way of life on Evergreen Island, joining local farmers for a morning of discovery. Back in Tan Chau, ride in a xe loi, a three-wheeled bicycle rickshaw that was introduced by the French in the 19th century and is a common form of transportation in rural Vietnam. Visit the recently renovated, brightly coloured Cao Dai temple. Caodaism is a new religion, established in 1926 in the southern Vietnamese city of Tây Ninh, and brings together beliefs and practices from Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism and Confucianism. Here, you will learn more about the mix of ideas that form the basis of this fascinating religion.

For your third choice, board a speedboat to visit Chau Doc, a major city in the Mekong Delta, and Tay An temple. Set at the foot of Sam Mountain, this elaborate temple is a mixture of Indian and Islamic architecture. Afterwards, board another sampan to visit Vinh Te canal and view life along the riverfront of Chau Doc, before stopping at a family-operated fish farm on your way back to Scenic Spirit.

After lunch upon your arrival back on board, enjoy sailing to the Vietnamese and 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 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.

Even the most developing countries have a standard of luxury and opulence. You can experience this this afternoon after arriving in Phnom Penh at the Royal Palace with the famous Silver Pagoda within, on your included visit to this must-see attraction.

Scenic Enrich
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 experience, including a private tour and tasting.

After breakfast, it will be time to head out and explore the city.

Scenic Freechoice:
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 remok, 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. Later this evening before dinner enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organisation.

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.

Return to Scenic Spirit for lunch before setting sail towards Oknha Tey, dedicated to the art of silk weaving. Travel by tuk tuk to the farm and learn about the process of silk production.

Scenic Sunset Drinks
Get an outfit ready for an evening of style with a Sundowner cocktail reception on the sundeck against the backdrop of Phnom Penh’s stunning scenery as the ships departs to Angkor Ban.

With travelling throughout South-East Asia comes the heat and what better way to cool down than socialising with a fresh cocktail and dipping your toes in the pool during your morning sail towards Angkor Ban.

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 on board, learn the many ways to wear a krama, the traditional Cambodian scarf, as the ship sails towards Kampong Cham and Wat Hanchey.

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.

Scenic 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.

Sail back to Kampong Cham.

Scenic Freechoice:
This afternoon, explore Kampong Cham and its surrounds. Choose to learn about local folklore at Phnom Pros, a mountaintop 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 Koh 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 overlook the gorgeous sunset of the Cambodian skyline before your engaging farewell dinner with the crew.

Aujourd'hui, nous nous rendons à Siem Reap en nous arrêtant à Kampong Tom et au pont angkorien de Kampong Kdei. Siem Reap est une ville à cheval sur le temps, où l'architecture ancienne et traditionnelle se mêle aux développements modernes. Remontez le temps à votre hôtel, le Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, une définition du luxe et votre maison historique pour les trois prochaines nuits à Siem Reap. Cet hébergement brillamment aménagé présente un mélange d'architecture d'inspiration française et de mobilier intérieur local. Le personnel attentif offre un service au-delà de toute attente et des équipements brillants dignes d'une famille royale.

Ce soir, rendez-vous au cirque cambodgien Phare, haut en couleur, où vous attendent des places réservées VIP. Des artistes magnifiquement vêtus présentent un spectacle époustouflant qui est bien plus qu'un simple cirque. Les artistes utilisent le théâtre, la musique, la danse et les arts du cirque modernes pour raconter des histoires cambodgiennes uniques, historiques, folkloriques et modernes.

The second day of your Siem Reap exploration starts with a delicious champagne buffet breakfast at the hotel.

Scenic 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 Senteurs d'Angkor workshop to try your hand at producing your own local souvenir. Through different hands-on workstations, discover how the artisans make by hand soap with coconut oil, natural cosmetics, subtly scented balms, aromatic candles and local spices in traditional ways.

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. (Not available July-October 2025).

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 idealic 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.

Scenic Enrich
Begin the day with an early morning Scenic 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 a Scenic sponsored, NGO supported local bakery school.  

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.

Scenic Enrich
The final Scenic Enrich is truly a special and exclusive one, one that is best experienced first-hand to fully appreciate it’s 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 what is a remarkable trip.  

Il est temps de faire vos adieux à vos compagnons de voyage et à l'équipe Scenic, alors que vous vous apprêtez à quitter le Cambodge pour votre pays d'origine ou pour un voyage plus long. Transfert à l'aéroport et départ avec un appareil photo plein et des souvenirs étonnants à garder précieusement.

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