Luxury Lower Ganges River Cruise & Ultimate Sri Lanka
22 nights
Scenic Aura
22 Feb '28Cruise overview
Itinerary
Kolkata (ex Calcutta)
Your West Bengal river journey begins in the vibrant city of Kolkata, where you are warmly welcomed at the airport and transferred to the wharf to board Scenic Aura. Settle into your luxurious surroundings before joining your fellow guests for an elegant Welcome Dinner.
Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, India, is a vibrant city known for its rich cultural heritage, colonial architecture, and intellectual dynamism. Often called the “City of Joy,” Kolkata blends the old and new, featuring landmarks like the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, and Indian Museum alongside bustling markets and modern malls. The city’s literary and artistic legacy is celebrated through numerous festivals, theaters, and galleries. Renowned for its culinary delights, Kolkata offers a diverse cuisine, from street food to Bengali sweets. Home to notable figures like Rabindranath Tagore, the city remains a hub of education, politics, and culture.
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Serampore
Mayapur
Murshidabad
Khushbagh
Matiari
Kalna
Chandannagar
Kolkata (ex Calcutta)
Kolkata (ex Calcutta)
Negombo (Sri Lanka)
Negombo (Sri Lanka)
Anuradhapura
Polonnaruwa (Sri Lanka)
Sigiriya Rock
Kandy
Kandy
Hatton
Hatton
Balapitiya
Galle
Galle
Colombo
What's Included
Here’s everything that’s included on your Scenic Aura cruise:
- All meals onboard at up to four dining venues
- Complimentary beverages all day
- Complimentary in-suite mini-bar
- Resort-style pool & yoga classes
- Wellness Centre and fitness area
- Land journey for up to 25 guests
- Luxury hotels in remarkable locations
- Exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences
- Scenic Freechoice excursions to personalise your journey
- Expert team, with Scenic Tour Directors and expert local guides
- All tipping & gratuities on board and ashore
- Return airport transfers upon arrival and departure
Royal Panorama Suite
Scenic Aura’s finest accommodation features a spacious private terrace with an outdoor Jacuzzi and day bed, plus unlimited laundry, complimentary champagne, wellness credit, a full-size bath and enhanced butler service for the ultimate luxury experience.
Amenities
- Lounge Area
- Whirlpool Bath
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- Suite Benefits
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Free Wi-Fi
- Telephone
- Bath
- Free Mini Bar
- Air Conditioning
- Queen
Ship features
Built for the Lower Ganges and welcoming guests for the first time in 2027, Scenic Aura combines genuinely small-ship intimacy with the truly all-inclusive standards Scenic is known for across its fleet. The following gives a quick overview of what’s included.
- Just 44 guests in an intimate, all-suite river cruise setting
- Purpose-built for the Lower Ganges, debuting in 2027
- Almost one-to-one crew-to-guest ratio with personalised butler service
- All-suite accommodation featuring Scenic's signature Sun Lounge
- Up to four dining venues with all meals and beverages included
- Premium drinks included throughout your voyage, including wines and spirits
- Included Scenic Freechoice and Scenic Enrich shore experiences
- 10-day Lower Ganges cruises paired with land journeys in India and Sri Lanka