Scenic Spirit September 18-30 2027 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises

Welcome to Cambodia and the regional city of Siem Reap where ancient and contemporary worlds exist side by side. Check in to the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, a legendary address that has defined Siem Reap’s sense of colonial grandeur since the 1930s.

Your Siem Reap exploration starts with a delicious champagne buffet breakfast at the hotel. Siem Reap is a published destination on Treasures of the Mekong: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City aboard Scenic Spirit.

Siem Reap is a published destination on Treasures of the Mekong: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City aboard Scenic Spirit. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed only when they appear in the stored Scenic schedule, and final operating information should be reconfirmed before sailing.

Discover the rural side of Cambodia as your coach 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.

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.

Upon arrival in Angkor Ban, explore its historical rural wooden houses, which survived the Khmer rouge and visit a local pagoda where a segregated and solemn excursion at a Buddhist pagoda awaits. Angkor Ban > Silk Island > Phnom Penh is a published destination on Treasures of the Mekong: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City aboard Scenic Spirit.

After breakfast, it will be time to head out and explore the city. Phnom Penh is a published destination on Treasures of the Mekong: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City aboard Scenic Spirit. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed...

Even the most developing countries have a standard of luxury and opulence. You can experience this this morning at the Royal Palace with the famous Silver Pagoda within, on your included visit to this must-see attraction. Set on the riverfront, this dazzling palace was built in the 1860s and still serves as the official residence of the King of Cambodia.

You may want to start the day with some exercise in the on-board gym, an early morning yoga class or relax your muscles in the sauna. Then set off to discover the areas surrounding Tan Chau. Tan Chau is a published destination on Treasures of the Mekong: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City aboard Scenic Spirit.

When you arrive in Sa Dec, board your sampan once again to explore the lively wet market where you can meet the sellers and marvel at their wares, including live fish, frogs and even snakes. This two-hour exploration will take you deep into the local lifestyle.

It is time to bid farewell to the Scenic Spirit as you wave goodbye to the staff and commence your 90 min drive to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Upon arrival visit the War Museum before an orientation tour around your historic hotel where you will enjoy a two-night stay, located in the heart of District One and opposite the Opera House.

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.

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. Rivers and waterways are subject to variations in water levels.