Scenic unveils Asia river cruise and land itineraries for 2026/27

Scenic has launched its Asia river cruise and land tours programme for 2026-27 on sale.

The season includes nine river cruise itineraries and four Japan land tours.

There are seven and nine-night cruises along the Mekong between July 2026 and May 2027 on 68-passenger Scenic Spirit.

Extensions to the voyages are also available in Vietnam and Laos.

The programme includes new hotel options at the Moire Hoi An, Vignette Collection by IHG and The Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel in Vietnam and The Avani+ Luang Prabang Hotel in Laos.

In addition, there will be Scenic Enrich events and Scenic freechoice excursions included in the fare.

The events are exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences such as an Apsara dance performance, gala dinner at an Angkor temple and a champagne breakfast at sunrise at Angkor Wat, while the range of excursions include expert-led experiences such as a land rice farming experience in Laos and the opportunity to join a local Hanoian family for a meal.

A highlighted itinerary is the 13 or 15-day Treasures of the Mekong from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap leads in from £5,845, with visits to Wat Hanchey, the Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh among other sites.

The 18 or 20-day Highlights of Vietnam, Cambodia & Luxury Mekong starts from £11,654 and includes visits to Halong Bay and the temples of Angkor Wat.

Agents booking by April 28 can save clients up to 20% on a Mekong river cruise, with a flight credit of £1,500 per person.

Dominic Keely, UK head of marketing for rivers and land, said: “Our ultra-luxury Asia river cruise and land itineraries offer the perfect way to discover this fascinating region.

“Travelling along the Mekong allows guests to experience destinations at a natural pace, with seamless access to cities, towns, and rural communities while still enjoying luxury surroundings onboard. In addition, our thoughtfully planned land journeys add yet more dimension to the experience.”