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LUXURY MEKONG RIVER CRUISES

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Mekong NavigatorThe ultimate Mekong River cruise

Enjoy an intimate eight day luxury river cruise on board the custom-built Mekong Navigator, launched in 2014. From bustling Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to Cambodia’s Siem Reap, the Mekong River connects two countries, two cultures and two ways of life. From the luxury and comfort of your floating boutique hotel, uncover the communities conducting their everyday life on one of the world’s most fascinating waterways.

New standards in boutique cruising The Mekong Navigator is an intimate boutique ship of just 34 suites. Designed in the French colonial style of Old Saigon it delivers the finest modern amenities and spacious public areas. Your luxurious Vista Suite with panoramic floor-to-ceiling French glass doors is complete with complimentary fruit and mini-bar, bottled water replenished daily, luxurious linen and bath amenities and a complimentary spa robe which is yours to keep.

Five star service and cuisineYour on board dining experience includes authentic Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine made with the freshest local ingredients plus a large variety of western fare. Start your day at Le Marché Dining Room with a daily Champagne breakfast served buffet-style, followed by lunches and single-seating dinners including complimentary house wine, and complimentary tea and coffee, soft drinks and local beer and spirits throughout the day. With one crew member to every two guests, friendly and expertly trained staff will be on hand to cater to your every whim and our exclusive daily butler service in all suites provides a level of personal attention you will certainly appreciate.

Unrivalled inclusionsImmerse yourself in the local culture and gain a true insight into the destinations you visit through intimate shore explorations led by knowledgeable local English speaking guides supported by your personal audio systems. Discover floating markets and local fishing communities, take a cyclo tour of Phnom Penh, meet Cambodian school children and uncover the haunting legacy of the Khmer Rouge. On board entertainment includes cooking classes, lectures, cultural dance performances and an exclusive puppet show. This page: Vista Suite; Prestige Suite; Local cuisine

Opposite page: Mekong Navigator Images of the Mekong Navigator are artist’s impressions.

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Unrivalled Mekong Navigator Inclusions• Intimate all-suite boutique Mekong River cruise

• Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows or private balconies in 88% of all suites

• Complimentary mini-bar

• Butler service in all cabins

• Champagne welcome reception and daily Champagne breakfast

• Complimentary local beer, select spirits and house wine with lunches and dinners

• Luxury monogrammed spa robes yours to keep• Wireless internet all public areas• Intimate shore excursions• Complimentary spa treatment and laundry service for

guests in Grande and Prestige Suites• Cultural performances, lectures and cooking classes• Personal audio headsets• Experienced Western Cruise Director• English-speaking Local Guides

Exotic treasuresExperience the beauty of Indochina

Join Scenic Tours on a luxury journey through Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos to encounter a variety of ethnicities rich in exotic customs and fascinating cultures. Discover stunning monuments and colonial architecture and witness the rainbow of colours radiating from local markets, turquoise waters and emerald green rice fields.

Good morning VietnamDiscover one of the world’s most stunning locations as you cruise through the magnificent towering limestone karsts and secluded waterways of majestic Halong Bay over three luxurious days. Experience Hanoi’s fusion between old and new, whilst the ancient capital Hue has a rich legacy and history of imperial mausoleums and citadels, and the old town of Hoi An, World Heritage-listed, boasts merchant houses and sumptuous cuisine. Take a journey back in time on a visit to the mountain town of Sapa, home to a number of local Hmong minorities, and discover cosmopolitan and lively Ho Chi Minh City.

The character of CambodiaCambodia is a plethora of sights and sounds, matched by the warm, friendly and charming hospitality of its people. From cruising on Tonlé Sap through floating villages and discovering the charms of Siem Reap, the ultimate highlight of your journey will be the magnificent 12th century World Heritage-listed Angkor Wat temple complex. This ancient capital of the great Khmer Empire is truly one of the most incredible wonders of the world and will provide you with memories to last a lifetime.

A Laotian storyFrom witnessing the serene and spiritual morning rituals of the monks collecting alms to riding an elephant through the jungle, discovering Laos is an enriching adventure. One of Asia’s hidden gems, a journey to Laos is a unique chance to experience its scenic beauty, explore its French colonial-era history and discover a country rich in cuisine and handicrafts. Taste authentic Laotian coffee on the Boloven Plateau in Southern Laos and explore its spiritual heart, the charming and timeless ancient capital Luang Prabang.

This page: Bayon Temple, Siem Reap; Tonle Sap lake; Wat Tong, Luang Prabang. Opposite page: Vietnamese women

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SCENIC FREECHOICE DINING (1) take a dinner cruise along the Saigon River; or (2) discover lively local streets by night and sample diff erent street food dishes; or (3) enjoy an international buff et at Restaurant Nineteen; or (4) indulge in Italian delights overlooking the Opera House. Meals: B,D

Day 3 Ho Chi Minh City – Embark CruiseAft er breakfast you will be transferred to My Tho to board the luxurious Mekong Navigator for your 7 night luxury Mekong River cruise. This evening enjoy your Champagne welcome reception followed by your delicious Mekong Delta Welcome Dinner. Seven Night Special Stay : Mekong Navigator. Meals: B,D

8 Day Luxury Mekong River Cruise (VIMN) guests will join today in Ho Chi Minh City. Please arrive by 10.00am.

Day 4 Cai Be – Sa Dec Arrive at the charming town of Cai Be with its colourful floating market. Following your Champagne breakfast, board sampans and tour historic Anh Kiet House and visit a traditional rice factory. Later navigate the narrow canals and observe the daily routines of the villagers en route to the historic town of Sa Dec. Following a visit to a local brick factory discover the home of Mr Hyun Thuy Le who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant (The Lover). Meals: B,L,D

Day 5 Chau Doc – Border crossing into Cambodia – Phnom PenhCruise Chau Doc harbour with its traditional floating market. Continue to the colourful Tay An Pagoda, then visit a local family’s fish farm. Continue cruising and cross the border into Cambodia. Sous Sdei and welcome to Cambodia! Spend the aft ernoon at leisure cruising to Phnom Penh. Meals: B,L,D

Day 6 Phnom Penh Take an exciting cyclo tour along the city’s riverfront, uncover ancient artefacts inside the National Museum and visit the Royal Palace and stroll through the grounds. Explore the many pavilions and the famous Silver Pagoda with its Emerald Buddha encrusted with 9000 diamonds.

SCENIC ENRICH Before dinner witness a cultural performance featuring traditional Apsara, Cambodia’s national dance. Meals: B,L,D

Day 7 Phnom Penh Reflect upon Cambodia’s darkest history with a visit to the infamous Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng, the former school that was converted to the main prison of the Khmer Rouge.

SCENIC ENRICH This evening enjoy a shadow puppet show featuring ancient Khmer folktales accompanied by a traditional Khmer orchestra. Meals: B,L,D

Day 8 Tonle Sap – Kampong Chhnang Enjoy a full day of sailing on the scenic Tonle Sap River. Cruise the floating villages at Kampong Chhnang and observe the friendly locals living, working and even shopping on the river. Meals: B,L,D

Day 9 Wat Hanchey – Kampong Cham This morning visit a local secondary school and meet with the principal and students. Walk up to Wat Hanchey and receive a traditional Buddhist Water Blessing from the resident monks. Later take a visit to the Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei (man and woman hill) and see the stupa with its immense preaching and reclining Buddha. Tonight gather for a farewell reception and Royal Cambodian Theme Dinner. Meals: B,L,D

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13/8 Day Treasures of the Mekong Cruise

Day 1 Arrive Ho Chi Minh City Xin Chao and welcome to Vietnam! On arrival you will be met by your Scenic Tours representative and transferred to your luxury hotel. (Please arrive by 5.00pm). Enjoy time at leisure before meeting your Tour Director for your tour briefing. This evening indulge in your sumptuous contemporary Vietnamese meal in the unusual setting of a former opium refinery. Two Night Special Stay : Caravelle Hotel. Meals: D

Day 2 Ho Chi Minh CitySCENIC FREECHOICE (1) explore local neighbourhoods on your walking tour; or (2) uncover this bustling city on a vintage Vespa; or (3) discover Vietnam’s history through the diverse religions and cultural influences.

This aft ernoon experience the amazing Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of underground rooms and tunnels spanning 250 kilometres, used by the communist guerrillas during the Vietnam War.

SCENIC ENRICH Explore the underground labyrinth of tunnels with your War Veteran, who shares his experiences during this time.

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5–star luxury Exclusive Private ChartersUltimate Inclusions• Intimate boutique Mekong River Cruise• Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows or private

balconies in 88% of all cabins• Complimentary mini-bar• Butler service in all cabins• Champagne welcome reception and daily

Champagne breakfast• Complimentary local beer, select spirits and house

wine with lunches and dinners• Luxury monogrammed spa robes yours to keep• Wireless internet all public areas• Intimate shore excursions• Complimentary spa treatment and laundry service

for guests in Grande and Prestige Suites• Cultural performances, lectures and cooking classes• Personal audio headsets• Experienced Western Cruise Director• English-speaking Local Guides• Return airport transfers

Scenic Special Stays• Scenic Special Stays in Ho Chi Minh City and

Siem Reap • Seven night luxury Mekong River cruise on board

the Mekong Navigator

Scenic EnrichExclusive once in a lifetime experiences• Uncover secrets of the Cu Chi Tunnels with your

veteran guide, who lived and fought there• Witness a cultural performance featuring traditional

Apsara, Cambodia’s national dance • Watch a shadow puppet show accompanied by a

traditional Khmer orchestra

Scenic FreeChoice• Scenic FreeChoice inclusions in Ho Chi Minh City and

Siem Reap • Scenic FreeChoice Dining in Ho Chi Minh City

Dining Experiences• 30 superb meals including 12 Breakfasts (B),

7 Lunches (L) and 11 Dinners (D)

Scenic Highlights• Visit small towns along the Mekong and discover

colourful floating markets and traditional factories• Witness the sun rise over Angkor Wat before touring

this spectacular complex• Discover the magnificent Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom

and Bayon temples as well as the Roluos Group• Learn about the atrocities committed by the Khmer

Rouge and visit the infamous Killing Fields • Receive a traditional Buddhist Water Blessing from

monks at Wat Hanchey• Attend a unique performance of Phare, the

Cambodian Circus• Enjoy lunch at a restaurant training young

Cambodians from poor families in hospitality

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Day 10 Disembark Cruise – Siem Reap Aft er breakfast transfer from your luxury cruise to your hotel in Siem Reap. Tonight attend a unique and special performance of ‘Phare, the Cambodian Circus’, a story about Cambodian lives and society. Three Night Special Stay : Park Hyatt Siem Reap. Meals: B,D

8 Day Luxury Mekong River Cruise (VIMN) guests depart today and will transfer from the cruise to Siem Reap airport. Please book flights to depart aft er 4.00pm.

Day 11 Siem Reap Rise early this morning for your visit to Angkor Wat and witness the sunrise over the magnificent 12th century World Heritage temple complex. Aft er breakfast at the hotel visit Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple and Ta Prohm, entangled by the surrounding jungle vines. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant training young Cambodians from poor families in the principles of hospitality.

This aft ernoon visit the temples of the Roluos Group, an ancient centre of Khmer civilization in the countryside surrounded by paddy fields and sugar palm trees. Enjoy a relaxing journey in a unique row boat to watch the sunset over the surrounding temples. Meals: B,L

Day 12 Siem Reap SCENIC FREECHOICE (1) discover the temple of Banteay Srei and visit the Landmine Museum; or (2) visit a local market and take part in an authentic Khmer cooking class; or (3) explore the recently accessible Beng Mealea in the jungles of Siem Reap; or (4) uncover the mountain site of Phnom Kulen; or (5) appreciate Cambodia’s exquisite handicraft s.

As you farewell Cambodia this evening enjoy your authentic Khmer dinner. Meals: B,D

Day 13 Depart Siem ReapTransfer to the airport for your onward or homebound flight (flight not included). Meals: B

2015 Departure Dates and Prices

All prices are per person, twin share in AUD. Tour price shown includes all sightseeing, entrance fees, Scenic FreeChoice inclusions, meals as specified, accommodation and coach transport as detailed in the itinerary. Tour and cruise price based on Superior Suites on the Mekong River Cruise (Porthole windows). The water levels on the Mekong River fluctuate greatly and may impact the disembarkation point of your cruise. Scenic FreeChoice inclusions and dining in Ho Chi Minh City on Day 2 must be pre-booked prior to final payment. Guests on tour VIMN will be met on arrival and transferred to a central meeting point for the journey to the port of My Tho. Tour itinerary and prices valid for departures from 01 Aug – 31 Dec 2015. Tour Maps: Any maps or other route depictions are intended as an indication only and should not be relied upon. For full terms and conditions, please see page 20.

DepositDeposit per person (required within 7 days of booking) $1,000 UpgradesMekong Cruise add per person twin share: Vista Suite (French Balcony) $595Signature Suite (Balcony) $995Prestige Suite (Balcony) $1,395Grande Suite (Balcony) $1,695

Taxes and Charges (included in above prices): Port and Sundry Charges $250

International AirfaresJust add the best international airfare of the day - our reservations team are standing by to secure the best available airfare.

Tour Code: VIMS – 13 day cruise and tour • Ho Chi Minh City to Siem ReapTwin Share Single Supp

Aug 14 $5,695 $2,020Sep 11 $5,695 $2,020

Twin Share Single Supp

Oct 23 $5,695 $2,020Nov 20 $5,695 $2,020

Tour Code: VIMN – 8 day cruise • Ho Chi Minh City to Siem ReapTwin Share Single Supp

Aug 16 $2,645 $1,195Sep 13 $2,645 $1,195


Oct 25 $2,645 $1,195Nov 22 $2,645 $1,195

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22 DayEssence of Vietnam, Cambodia & Luxury Mekong Cruise

Day 1 Arrive Hanoi

Xin Chao and welcome to Vietnam! On

arrival you will be met by your Scenic Tours

representative and transferred to your luxury

hotel. (Please arrive by 5.00pm). Enjoy time at

leisure before meeting your Tour Director for

your tour briefing and Welcome Dinner. Two Night Special Stay : Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. Meals: D

Day 2 Hanoi

SCENIC ENRICH Join your instructor for a

gentle morning Tai Chi lesson by the tranquil

waters of the Hoan Kiem Lake.

SCENIC FREECHOICE (1) visit the History

Museum and Hoa Lu Prison to uncover the

history of the Vietnamese revolution; or (2) stroll

the bustling local markets to buy ingredients

for your cooking class; or (3) discover hidden

places that make Hanoi the artistic and cultural

capital of Vietnam; or (4) take a wartime bunker

tour followed by High Tea at Sofitel Metropole;

or (5) cycle along the quiet roads of West Lake;

or (6) explore cultural and historical sites during

your half day tour; or (7) visit the pottery village

of Bat Trang.

In the aft ernoon discover the Old Quarter, known

as ‘36 streets’ on your cyclo (rickshaw) ride.

SCENIC ENRICH Be entertained by a traditional

Water Puppets performance and relish your

special ‘backstage pass’.

SCENIC FREECHOICE DINING (1) The Press

Club, evocative of Vietnam in the 1920s; or (2) La

Terrace at Sofitel, inspired by Parisian cafés; or

(3) Au Lac off ering a Vietnamese set menu; or (4)

the multi-award winning Le Beaulieu at Sofitel

Metropole. Meals: B,D


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Day 1 Arrive HanoiXin Chao and welcome to Vietnam! On

arrival you will be met and transferred

to your luxury hotel in downtown Hanoi.

The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight Special Stay : Sofitel Legend Metropole.

Day 2 Hanoi – Lao CaiDiscover Hanoi’s colonial architecture and

lakes during your morning tour. Visit the

Temple of Literature, the One Pillar Pagoda

and stop to view Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum.

Spend time visiting the highly acclaimed

Women’s Museum off ering a wonderful

insight into the lives of Vietnamese women.

Enjoy lunch at KOTO (Know One Teach

One) a restaurant set up to train street and

disadvantaged children.

Spend some time at leisure before transferring to the station for your overnight soft sleeper train to Lao Cai. Overnight: First class Fanxipan Express Train. Meals: B,L

Day 3 Lao Cai – SapaUpon arrival you will be met by your local guide who will transfer you to Sapa, a charming mountain town, and home to a number of local minority tribes. Absorb the stunning vistas of this former hill station, the dramatic landscapes, picturesque villages and rice terraces. Appreciate your visit to the colourful Cat Cat village, meet Blue and Black Hmong people and explore this idyllic village which still retains many of its unique customs and practices. Overnight Stay: Victoria Sapa Resort. Meals: B,L,D

Day 4 Sapa – HanoiAft er breakfast discover the secrets of textile production with a visit to a Hmong family. This evening transfer to the station for your return overnight soft sleeper train journey to Hanoi. Overnight: First class Fanxipan Express Train. Meals: B,D

Day 5 HanoiTransfer to the hotel for breakfast. Enjoy your visit to the small village of Bat Trang, famous for its beautiful ceramic and pottery products. Return to Hanoi and relax before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travel companions for your tour briefing. Meals: B

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Day 3 Hanoi – Embark Halong Bay Cruise Travel through rich fertile farmlands to Halong Bay. Embark on board the Au Co, Halong Bay’s most luxurious and beautiful vessel, for your two night cruise through the tranquil emerald waters, taking in the spectacular scenery of this World Heritage area. Two Night Special Stay : Au Co Cruise. Meals: B,L,D

Day 4 Halong Bay CruiseWake early and while the sun rises over your luxury vessel join your Tai Chi lesson on the Sun Deck. Visit Cat Ba Island before cruising further into quieter bays and exploring the National Park. Meals: B,L,D

Day 5 Disembark Halong Bay Cruise – Hoi An Disembark your luxury cruise and journey to Haiphong for your flight to Danang. Transfer to Hoi An, an exceptionally well-preserved trading port dating from the 15th century and Vietnam’s most charming and relaxing town. Three Night Special Stay : Alma Courtyard Hoi An or similar. Meals: B,L,D

Day 6 Hoi An Step back in time as you take a walking tour of Hoi An’s World Heritage-listed old quarter.

SCENIC ENRICH Enter one of the atmospheric former merchants’ homes and appreciate a special talk by one of the families.

Spend some time at leisure before relaxing on your sunset cruise along the tranquil Thu Bon River and watch the fishermen cast their nets.

SCENIC FREECHOICE DINING (1) Lanterns Restaurant showcasing the very best of Vietnamese cuisine; or (2) Ancient Faifo, a culinary journey through Hoi An’s past, present and future; or (3) Mango Mango, a contemporary Asian fusion restaurant. Meals: B,D

Day 7 Hoi An SCENIC FREECHOICE (1) visit the temple ruins of My Son; or (2) take a street food tour; or (3) unwind on Cham Island; or (4) learn how to make traditional Pho noodle soup; or (5) cycle to a nearby farming village. Meals: B

Day 8 Hoi An – Hue Travel through the picturesque Marble Mountains via the breathtaking Hai Van Pass to Hue, the former capital. En-route enjoy a visit to the open air Cham Museum. Relive the grandeur of Hue’s Imperial Citadel and enjoy a traditional dance performance accompanied with traditional court music in the Royal Ancient Theatre. Take a cruise down the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Two Night Special Stay : M Gallery La Residence Hotel and Spa. Meals: B,L,D

Day 9 Hue On this morning’s tour of Hue discover the Mausoleum of former Emperor Minh Mang, explore the local Dong Ba market and meet the deaf and mute workers at the Spiral Foundation.

SCENIC ENRICH Visit Duc Son Pagoda, talk with the nuns and learn how they are supporting their orphanage through diff erent initiatives including the proceeds from your lunch.

Learn about traditional woodblock printing during a visit to a nearby local village and witness the craft smen at work. Meals: B,L,D

Day 10 Hue – Ho Chi Minh City Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy lunch at KOTO (Know One Teach One) a restaurant set up to train and educate street children with English and hospitality skills. On your sightseeing tour visit the Post Off ice designed by Gustave Eiff el, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Reunification Palace and the lively Binh Tay Market. This evening indulge in your sumptuous contemporary Vietnamese meal in the unusual setting of a former opium refinery. Two Night Special Stay : Caravelle Hotel. Meals: B,L,D

Luxurious Au Co, Halong Bay

Drying incense, Vietnam

Water Puppets, Hanoi

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Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City SCENIC FREECHOICE (1) explore local neighbourhoods on your walking tour; or (2) uncover this bustling city on a vintage Vespa; or (3) discover Vietnam’s history through the diverse religions and cultural influences.




Day 12 Ho Chi Minh City – Embark Cruise Aft er breakfast you will be transferred to My Tho to board the luxurious Mekong Navigator for your 7 night luxury Mekong River cruise. This evening enjoy your Champagne welcome reception followed by your delicious Mekong Delta Welcome Dinner. Seven Night Special Stay : Mekong Navigator. Meals: B,D


Day 14 Chau Doc – Border crossing into Cambodia – Phnom PenhCruise Chau Doc harbour with its traditional floating market, continue to the colourful Tay An Pagoda and visit a local family’s fish farm. Continue cruising and cross the border into Cambodia. Sous Sdei and welcome to Cambodia! Spend the aft ernoon at leisure cruising to Phnom Penh. Meals: B,L,D

Day 15 Phnom Penh Take an exciting cyclo tour along the city’s riverfront, uncover ancient artefacts inside the National Museum and visit the Royal Palace and stroll through the expansive grounds. Explore the many pavilions and the famous Silver Pagoda with its Emerald Buddha encrusted with 9000 diamonds.




Day 17 Tonle Sap – Kampong Chhnang Enjoy a full day of sailing on the scenic Tonle Sap River. Cruise the floating villages at Kampong Chhnang and observe the friendly locals living, working and even shopping on the river. Meals: B,L,D

Day 18 Wat Hanchey – Kampong Cham This morning visit a local secondary school and meet with the principal and students. Walk up to

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5–star luxury Exclusive Private ChartersUltimate Inclusions• Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows or private

balconies in 88% of all cabins• Complimentary mini-bar & butler service in all cabins• Champagne welcome reception and daily


wine with lunches and dinners• Luxury monogrammed spa robes yours to keep• Cultural performances, lectures and cooking classes• Experienced Western Cruise Director• English-speaking Local Guides

Scenic Special Stays• Scenic Special Stays in Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An,

Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap • Seven night luxury Mekong River cruise on board

the Mekong Navigator

Scenic EnrichExclusive once in a lifetime experiences• Enjoy a Tai Chi lesson at Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake• Catch a performance of Vietnam’s unique Water

Puppets and enjoy a special ‘backstage pass’ • In Hoi An visit a former merchant’s home for a special

talk by one of the families• Meet nuns at Hue’s Duc Son Pagoda providing

education and training to orphaned children • Uncover secrets of the Cu Chi Tunnels with your

veteran guide, who lived and fought there• Witness a traditional Apsara dance performance• Watch a shadow puppet show accompanied by a

traditional Khmer orchestra

Scenic FreeChoice• Scenic FreeChoice inclusions in Hanoi, Hoi An,

Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap• Scenic FreeChoice Dining in Hanoi, Hoi An and

Ho Chi Minh City



Scenic Highlights• Explore the picturesque bays and limestone cliff s on

a two night scenic cruise through Halong Bay• Enjoy a traditional dance performance at Hue Citadel• Enjoy lunch at KOTO (Know One Teach One) in Ho Chi

Minh City, teaching hospitality skills to street children• Witness the sun rise over Angkor Wat before touring

the spectacular complex of temples• Learn about the atrocities committed by the Khmer

Rouge and visit the infamous Killing Fields • Receive a traditional Buddhist Water Blessing from

monks at Wat Hanchey• Attend a unique performance of Phare, the

Cambodian Circus for a story about Cambodian lives


Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap

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Wat Hanchey and receive a traditional Buddhist Water Blessing from the resident monks. Later take a visit to the Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei (man and woman hill) and see the stupa with its immense preaching and reclining Buddha. Tonight gather for a farewell reception and Royal Cambodian Theme Dinner. Meals: B,L,D

Day 19 Disembark Cruise – Siem Reap Aft er breakfast transfer from your luxury cruise to your hotel in Siem Reap. Tonight attend a unique and special performance of ‘Phare, the Cambodian Circus’, a story about Cambodian lives and society. Three Night Special Stay : Park Hyatt Siem Reap. Meals: B,D

Day 20 Siem Reap Rise early this morning for your visit to Angkor Wat and witness the sunrise over the magnificent 12th century World Heritage temple complex. Aft er breakfast at the hotel visit Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple and Ta Prohm, entangled by the surrounding jungle vines. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant that trains

young Cambodians from poor families in the

principles of hospitality. This aft ernoon visit

the temples of the Roluos Group, an ancient

centre of Khmer civilization in the countryside

surrounded by paddy fields and sugar palm

trees. Enjoy a relaxing journey in a unique row

boat to watch the sunset over the surrounding

temples. Meals: B,L

Day 21 Siem Reap SCENIC FREECHOICE (1) discover the temple of

Banteay Srei and visit the Landmine Museum; or

(2) visit a local market and take part in an authentic

Khmer cooking class; or (3) explore the recently

accessible Beng Mealea in the jungles of Siem Reap;

or (4) uncover the mountain site of Phnom Kulen; or

(5) appreciate Cambodia’s exquisite handicraft s.

As you farewell Cambodia this evening enjoy

your authentic Khmer dinner. Meals: B,D

Day 22 Depart Siem Reap

Transfer to the airport for your onward or

homebound flight (flight not included). Meals: B

5 Day Sapa Pre-Tour Extension Start your trip with a 5-day Sapa Adventure (VISA), from $1,295 per person twin share. Please enquire for details.




All prices are per person, twin share in AUD. Tour price shown includes all sightseeing, entrance fees, Scenic FreeChoice inclusions, meals as specified, accommodation and coach transport as detailed in the itinerary. Tour and cruise price based on Deluxe Cabins on the Halong Bay Cruise and Superior Suites on the Mekong River Cruise (Porthole windows). The water levels on the Mekong River fluctuate greatly and may impact the disembarkation point of your cruise. Scenic FreeChoice inclusions and dining in Hanoi on Day 2 must be pre-booked prior to final payment. Tour itinerary and prices valid for departures from 01 Aug – 31 Dec 2015. Sapa Pre-Tour Extension is independent and unescorted. Tour Maps: Any maps or other route depictions are intended as an indication only and should not be relied upon. For full terms and conditions, please see page 20.




Tour Code: VIMC – 22 day cruise and tour • Hanoi to Siem ReapTwin Share Single Supp

Aug 05 $8,995 $2,785Sep 02 $8,995 $2,785


Oct 14 $9,295 $2,985Nov 11 $9,295 $2,985

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Day 1 Arrive Hanoi Xin Chao and welcome to Vietnam! On arrival you will be met by your Scenic Tours representative and transferred to your luxury hotel. (Please arrive by 5.00pm). Enjoy time at leisure before meeting your Tour Director for your tour briefing and Welcome Dinner. Two Night Special Stay : Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. Meals: D

Day 2 Hanoi SCENIC ENRICH Join your instructor for a gentle morning Tai Chi lesson by the tranquil waters of the Hoan Kiem Lake.

SCENIC FREECHOICE (1) visit the History Museum and Hoa Lu Prison to uncover the history of the Vietnamese revolution; or (2) stroll the bustling local markets to buy ingredients for your cooking class; or (3) discover hidden places that make Hanoi the artistic and cultural capital of Vietnam; or (4) take a wartime bunker tour followed by High Tea at Sofitel Metropole; or (5) cycle along the quiet roads of West Lake; or (6) explore cultural and historical sites during your half day tour; or (7) visit the pottery village of Bat Trang.

In the aft ernoon discover the Old Quarter, known as ‘36 streets’ on your cyclo (rickshaw) ride.

SCENIC ENRICH Be entertained by a traditional Water Puppets performance and relish your special ‘backstage pass’.

SCENIC FREECHOICE DINING (1) The Press Club, evocative of Vietnam in the 1920s; or (2) La Terrace at Sofitel, inspired by Parisian cafés; or (3) Au Lac off ering a Vietnamese set menu; or (4) the multi-award winning Le Beaulieu at Sofitel Metropole. Meals: B,D

Day 3 Hanoi – Embark Halong Bay Cruise Travel through rich fertile farmlands to Halong Bay. Embark on board the Au Co, Halong Bay’s most luxurious and beautiful vessel, for your two

night cruise through the tranquil emerald waters, taking in the spectacular scenery of this World Heritage area. Two Night Special Stay : Au Co Cruise. Meals: B,L,D

Day 4 Halong Bay CruiseWake early and while the sun rises over your luxury vessel join your Tai Chi lesson on the Sun Deck. Visit Cat Ba Island before cruising further into quieter bays and exploring the National Park. Meals: B,L,D

Day 5 Disembark Halong Bay Cruise – Hoi An Disembark your luxury cruise and journey to Haiphong for your flight to Danang. Transfer to Hoi An, an exceptionally well-preserved trading port dating from the 15th century and Vietnam’s most charming town. Three Night Special Stay : Alma Courtyard Hoi An or similar. Meals: B,L,D

Day 6 Hoi An Step back in time as you take a walking tour of Hoi An’s World Heritage-listed old quarter.

SCENIC ENRICH Enter one of the atmospheric former merchants’ homes and appreciate a special talk by one of the families.

Spend some time at leisure before relaxing on your sunset cruise along the tranquil Thu Bon River and watch the fishermen cast their nets.

SCENIC FREECHOICE DINING (1) Lanterns Restaurant showcasing the very best of Vietnamese cuisine; or (2) Ancient Faifo, a culinary journey through Hoi An’s past, present and future; or (3) Mango Mango, a contemporary Asian fusion restaurant. Meals: B,D

Day 7 Hoi An SCENIC FREECHOICE (1) visit the temple ruins of My Son; or (2) take a street food tour; or (3) unwind on Cham Island; or (4) learn how to make traditional Pho noodle soup; or (5) cycle to a nearby farming village. Meals: B

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Day 8 Hoi An – Hue Travel through the picturesque Marble Mountains via the breathtaking Hai Van Pass to Hue, the former capital. En-route enjoy a visit to the open air Cham Museum. Relive the grandeur of Hue’s Imperial Citadel and enjoy a traditional dance performance accompanied with traditional court music in the Royal Ancient Theatre. Take a cruise down the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Two Night Special Stay : M Gallery La Residence Hotel and Spa. Meals: B,L,D

Day 9 Hue On this morning’s tour of Hue discover the Mausoleum of former Emperor Minh Mang, explore the local Dong Ba market and meet the deaf and mute workers at the Spiral Foundation.

SCENIC ENRICH Visit Duc Son Pagoda, talk with the nuns and learn how they are supporting their orphanage through diff erent initiatives including the proceeds from your lunch.

Learn about traditional woodblock printing during a visit to a nearby local village and witness the craft smen at work. Meals: B,L,D

Day 10 Hue – Ho Chi Minh City Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy lunch at KOTO (Know One Teach One) a restaurant set up to train and educate street children with English and hospitality skills. On your sightseeing tour visit the Post Off ice designed by Gustave Eiff el, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Reunification Palace and the lively Binh Tay Market. This evening indulge in your sumptuous contemporary Vietnamese meal in the unusual setting of a former opium refinery. Two Night Special Stay : Caravelle Hotel. Meals: B,L,D

Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City SCENIC FREECHOICE (1) explore local neighbourhoods on your walking tour; or (2) uncover this bustling city on a vintage Vespa; or (3) discover Vietnam’s history through the diverse religions and cultural influences.




Day 12 Ho Chi Minh City – Embark Cruise Aft er breakfast you will be transferred to My Tho to board the luxurious Mekong Navigator for your 7 night luxury Mekong River cruise. This evening enjoy your Champagne welcome reception followed by your delicious Mekong Delta Welcome Dinner. Seven Night Special Stay : Mekong Navigator. Meals: B,D


Day 14 Chau Doc – Border crossing into Cambodia – Phnom PenhCruise Chau Doc harbour with its traditional floating market, continue to the colourful Tay An Pagoda, and visit a local family’s fish farm. Continue cruising and cross the border into Cambodia. Sous Sdei and welcome to Cambodia! Spend the aft ernoon at leisure cruising to Phnom Penh. Meals: B,L,D

Japanese Bridge, Hoi An

Market, Phnom Penh

Mekong Navigator Dining Room (artist’s impression)

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Day 15 Phnom Penh Take a cyclo tour along the city’s riverfront, uncover ancient artefacts inside the National Museum and visit the Royal Palace and stroll through the expansive grounds. Explore the many pavilions and the famous Silver Pagoda with its Emerald Buddha encrusted with 9000 diamonds.




Day 17 Tonle Sap – Kampong Chhnang Enjoy a full day of sailing on the scenic Tonle Sap River. Cruise the picturesque floating villages at Kampong Chhnang and observe the friendly locals living, working and even shopping on the river. Meals: B,L,D

Day 18 Wat Hanchey – Kampong Cham This morning visit a local secondary school and meet with the principal and students. Walk up to Wat Hanchey and receive a traditional Buddhist Water Blessing from the resident monks. Later take a visit to the Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei (man and woman hill) and see the stupa with its immense preaching and reclining Buddha. Tonight gather for a farewell reception and Royal Cambodian Theme Dinner. Meals: B,L,D

Day 19 Disembark Cruise – Siem Reap Aft er breakfast transfer from your luxury cruise to your hotel in Siem Reap. Tonight attend a unique and special performance of ‘Phare, the

Cambodian Circus’, a story about Cambodian lives and society. Three Night Special Stay : Park Hyatt Siem Reap. Meals: B,D

Day 20 Siem Reap Rise early this morning for your visit to Angkor Wat and witness the sunrise over the magnificent 12th century World Heritage temple complex. Aft er breakfast at the hotel visit Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple and Ta Prohm, entangled by the surrounding jungle vines. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant that trains young Cambodians from poor families in the principles of hospitality. This aft ernoon visit the temples of the Roluos Group, an ancient centre of Khmer civilization. Enjoy a relaxing journey in a unique row boat to watch the sunset over the surrounding temples. Meals: B,L

Day 21 Siem Reap SCENIC FREECHOICE (1) discover the temple of Banteay Srei and visit the Landmine Museum; or (2) visit a local market and take part in an authentic Khmer cooking class; or (3) explore the recently accessible Beng Mealea in the jungles of Siem Reap; or (4) uncover the mountain site of Phnom Kulen; or (5) appreciate Cambodia’s exquisite handicraft s.

As you farewell Cambodia this evening enjoy your delicious authentic Khmer dinner. Meals: B,D

Day 22 Siem Reap – Champasak (Laos) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Pakse. Sabaidee and welcome to Laos! Discover the quaint capital of Southern Laos before your transfer to the small town of Champasak. Two Night Stay: River Resort. Meals: B,L,D

Day 23 Champasak Explore Wat Phou, the spectacular World Heritage pre-Angkorian temple. Travel by elephant through the forest up to Mount Asa for spectacular views of the National Park. Meals: B,L,D

Day 24 Champasak – Luang Prabang Journey east to the Boloven Plateau, an area of highlands featuring dozens of coff ee plantations

Angkor Thom

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Buddha statue, Angkor Wat


Mekong River

5–star luxury Exclusive Private ChartersUltimate Inclusions• Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows or private

balconies in 88% of all cabins• Complimentary mini-bar & butler service in all cabins• Champagne welcome reception and daily


wine with lunches and dinners• Luxury monogrammed spa robes yours to keep• Cultural performances, lectures and cooking classes• Experienced Western Cruise Director• English-speaking Local Guides

Scenic Special Stays• Scenic Special Stays in Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi

Minh City, Siem Reap, Luang Prabang • Seven night luxury Mekong River cruise on board the

Mekong Navigator

Scenic EnrichExclusive once in a lifetime experiences• Enjoy a Tai Chi lesson at Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake• Catch a performance of Vietnam’s unique Water

Puppets and enjoy a special ‘backstage pass’ • In Hoi An visit a former merchant’s home for a special

talk by one of the families• Meet nuns at Hue’s Duc Son Pagoda providing

education and training to orphaned children • Uncover secrets of the Cu Chi Tunnels with your

veteran guide, who lived and fought there• Witness a traditional Apsara dance performance • Watch a shadow puppet show accompanied by a

traditional Khmer orchestra• Meet ‘Mr Koff ie’ and learn about the coff ee process

including a taste of local blends• Watch the monks move silently collecting alms • Experience one of Laos’ oldest traditions, The Baci

Scenic FreeChoice• Scenic FreeChoice inclusions in Hanoi, Hoi An,

Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap and Luang Prabang • Scenic FreeChoice Dining in Hanoi, Hoi An and

Ho Chi Minh City



Scenic Highlights• Explore picturesque Halong Bay on a two night cruise • Enjoy a traditional dance performance at Hue Citadel• Witness the sun rise over Angkor Wat before touring

the spectacular temple complexes• Learn about the atrocities committed by the Khmer

Rouge and visit the infamous Killing Fields • Attend a unique performance of Phare, the

Cambodian Circus for a story about Cambodian lives• Travel by elephant through the forest up to Mount Asa • Try your hand at the traditional game of Petanque, a

favourite pastime of Lao people


Royal Palace, Phnom Penh

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where the beans grown in this region are sometimes called the “Champagne of coff ee”.

SCENIC ENRICH Join your local expert known as ‘Mr Koff ie’ as he gives a short talk to explain the process, from planting to brewing, before tasting a variety of local blends.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Luang Prabang, the spiritual capital of Laos. Three Night Special Stay : Luang Say Residence. Meals: B,L,D

Day 25 Luang Prabang SCENIC ENRICH Rise early to witness the monks move silently through the streets to collect alms.

During your sightseeing tour visit the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum, and continue to Wat Mai, a temple renowned for its golden bas-relief. Enjoy your leisurely cruise to the mysterious Pak Ou caves and view the hundreds of sacred centuries-old Buddha images. As the sun sets, try your skills at a experience a traditional game of petanque with the locals, a favourite pastime of Lao people. Meals: B,L,D

Day 26 Luang Prabang SCENIC FREECHOICE (1) journey to the

serene Kuang Si Waterfalls; or (2) take a

hands-on Lao cooking class; or (3) discover

diff erent methods of weaving and dyeing

textiles; or (4) ride your E-bike to uncover

why Luang Prabang has become a haven for

artists.

SCENIC ENRICH Experience one of Laos’ oldest

traditions, the Baci, an important ceremony

before major events such as weddings, births,

welcoming friends and travels.

Watch the sun set from the top of Mount

Phousi before heading to the evening hill tribe

market. This evening your Farewell Dinner

will showcase traditional Laotian cuisine with

inventive French touches. Meals: B,D

Day 27 Depart Luang Prabang Transfer to the airport for your onward or

homebound flight (flight not included). Meals: B




All prices are per person, twin share in AUD. Tour price shown includes all sightseeing, entrance fees, Scenic FreeChoice inclusions, meals as specified, accommodation and coach transport as detailed in the itinerary. Tour and cruise price based on Deluxe Cabins on the Halong Bay Cruise and Superior Suites on the Mekong River Cruise (Porthole windows). The water levels on the Mekong River fluctuate greatly and may impact the disembarkation point of your cruise. Scenic FreeChoice inclusions and dining in Hanoi on Day 2 must be pre-booked prior to final payment. Tour itinerary and prices valid for departures from 01 Aug – 31 Dec 2015. Sapa Pre-Tour Extension is independent and unescorted. Tour Maps: Any maps or other route depictions are intended as an indication only and should not be relied upon. For full terms and conditions, please see page 20.




Tour Code: VMCL – 27 day cruise and tour • Hanoi to Luang PrabangTwin Share Single Supp

Aug 05 $11,595 $3,355Sep 02 $11,595 $3,355


Oct 14 $12,295 $3,865Nov 11 $12,295 $3,865

5 Day Sapa Pre-Tour Extension Start your trip with a 5-day Sapa Adventure (VISA), from $1,295 per person twin share. Please enquire for details.

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CABIN CATEGORIESGrande Suite (including Balcony) - 584ft2/54m2 Prestige Suite (including Balcony) - 387ft2/36m2 Signature Suite (including Balcony) - 291ft2/27m2 Vista Suite (French Balcony) - 276ft2/26m2

Superior Suite - 256ft2/24m2

Please note: This is a draft deck plan and some modifications are possible prior to delivery of the ship.


SAPAVictoria Sapa ResortThe resort was built as a traditional mountain chalet with accented wooden decor and a welcoming stone hearth fireplace. Overlooking the village, the property blends perfectly with the natural surroundings. The location and luxury services of the hotel have been carefully planned to allow for a unique experience.

HUEM Gallery La Residence Hotel and Spa With its stunning location on the banks of the legendary Perfume River, this former governor’s residence filled with Art Deco style offers its guests a fabulous setting. La Residence Hotel and Spa is sumptuously decorated with colonial elegance combining Asian influences and contemporary style.

Exceptional hand picked hotels in amazing locations

Scenic Tours showcase the finest hotels, reflecting the character of the area we visit

HANOISofitel Legend Metropole Located in the heart of Vietnam’s capital, close to the Opera House and Hoan Kiem Lake, it mixes modern luxury and Asian service with French colonial elegance. A Hanoi landmark since 1901, the hotel has had a long tradition of welcoming ambassadors, writers and heads of state.

HO CHI MINH CITYCaravelle Hotel Overlooking Lam Son Square and the Opera House, the historic hotel is one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most luxurious. The hotel offers a choice of six wining and dining options and the Lobby Lounge is the ideal place to watch the world go by.

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SIEM REAPPark Hyatt Experience authentic Cambodian hospitality at Park Hyatt Siem Reap, situated near the 12th century ruins of Angkor. Undoubtedly an elegant hide-away, the stylish guestrooms and suites blend refined interiors and a graceful garden setting.

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LUANG PRABANGLuang Say Residence This beautifully decorated hotel is a colonial style retreat. The Luang Say Residence is located within easy reach of Luang Prabang’s main heritage area, a wonderful patchwork of traditional Lao wooden houses and colonial European architecture.

HOI AN NEWAlma Courtyard Located in the heart of Hoi An town, this brand new property understands the elements of the local surroundings and integrates those into its architecture, its design and the overall experience of the guest.

CHAMPASAKRiver ResortLocated in Champasak on the Mekong River, the River Resort features stylish and modern villas with fantastic panoramic views of the Mekong River and the mountains. The World Heritage site of Wat Phou is only 20 minutes away.

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CAMBODIA SIEM REAP Twin Share Single Room

Park Hyatt from $185 from $365

LAOSLUANG PRABANG Twin Share Single Room

Luang Say Residence from $180 from $355

VIETNAMHANOI Twin Share Single Room

Sofitel Legend Metropole from $170 from $340

HO CHI MINH CITY Twin Share Single Room

Caravelle Hotel from $115 from $225

Pre and post tour accommodationExtend your holiday with these great hotel options

All prices are per person, twin share in AUD and include buffet breakfast, taxes and return airport transfers – subject to availability. Supplements may apply during certain periods; you will be advised at the time of booking.

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