Pandaw Cruise
There is no tapestry of river life as fascinating and varied as the Mekong River. Indeed, no more striking a cultural contrast as that between the bustling Vietnam delta.
On the Mekong you pass from the vibrant French colonial port of Saigon, through the vast delta so rich in human life and endeavour, to travel along the main channel into the rich countryside of Cambodia. With a full day in charming Phnom Penh you then sail remoter waterways as you progress to the great monuments of Angkor. Then through Laos you explore jungles, lost temples and enchanting French cities all untouched by time. Here you are the first to navigate all the way from Vientiane to the Golden Triangle bordering Northern Thailand. In North Vietnam you traverse the country from Halong Bay with its thousands of islands to deep into the mountains using the Red River and its tributaries with a call at Hanoi the Vietnamese capital.
- Day 1: Saigon - My Tho - Cai Be (L, D)
Transfer from the Renaissance Riverside Hotel in Saigon to the port of My Tho by coach to embark cruise.
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- Day 2: Cai Be - Sa Dec (B, L, D)
In the morning passengers will visit Cai Be and its colourful floating market. In the afternoon take an exciting Sampan boat excursion to Sa Dec via Vinh Long, along canals and backwaters and see the local market and the ancient house of Mr, Huyn Thuy Le, the 'lover' of Marguerite Duras, a famous French novelist.
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- Day 3: Chau Doc - Border Crossing (B, L, D)
Visit a Cham tribal village, a cat fish farm, and enjoy a trishaw ride round Chau Doc. Return to the ship by boat for lunch and cast off for the Cambodian border for the usual formalities.
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- Day 4: Phnompenh (B, L, D)
Passengers will visit Phnom Penh and will be provided with their own private cyclo. The Cyclo Centre Phnom Penh which provides the cyclos is a charity that provides basic welfare and medical services to cyclo drivers.
In the afternoon, optional excursion (by coach) to the Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge's grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention centre. This tour is included in the cost of your cruise but must be requested at the time of booking in the comments box.
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- Day 5: Tonle River - Kampong Chhnang (B, L, D)
Excursion up the Tonle River to Kampong Chhnang either by ship or by coach depending on water levels. Beyond Kampong Chhnang travel by the Pandaw Explorer to discover the vast wetlands around the mouth of the river. Here many fishtraps may be seen.
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- Day 6: Kampong Cham (B, L, D)
We stop at the little-known Chong Koh silk-weaving village for a morning walk at leisure. In the afternoon we stop at Peam Chi Kang village to visit the wat or monastery and school. In the wat the splendid village racing boats are stored.
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- Day 7: Kampong Cham Area (B, L, D)
Passengers visit the hilltop temple of Wat Hanchey in the morning. In the afternoon, travel by bus to visit the Twin Holy mountains of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey (Man and Woman Hill). Continuation to the ecotourism village of Choeungkok supported by the Frech-Cambodian NGO Amica.
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- Day 8: Kampong Cham - Siem Reap (B, L, D)
Early morning coach transfer to the Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa in Siem Reap. Refreshments will be provided and we will stop at Kampong Thom along the way. Arrive at Siem Reap mid afternoon.
* Transfer by coach from Kampong Cham to Siem Reap takes approx 5 hours
| Group Size | 1 person |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Class | 1,124.00 |
| Group Size | Deluxe Class |
|---|---|
| 1 person | 1,124 |
- Day 1: Siemm Reap - Kampong Cham (L, D)
Passengers will transfer by coach from the Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa to Kampong Cham. A packed lunch will be provided on the coach and we will stop at Kampong Thom along the way.
Pandaw Cruise
- Day 2: Kampong Cham - Kampong Chhnang (B, L, D)
Passengers will visit the hilltop temple of Wat Hanchey in the morning. In the afternoon, travel by bus to visit the Twin Holy mountains of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey (Man and Woman Hill). Continuation to the ecotourism village of Choeungkok supported by the Frech-Cambodian NGO Amica.
Pandaw Cruise
- Day 3: Tonle River - Kampong Cham (B, L, D)
Excursion up the Tonle River to Kampong Chhnang by either coach or the ship depending on water levels. Beyond Kampong Chhnang travel by the Pandaw Explorer to discover the vast wetlands around the mouth of the river. Here many fishtraps may be seen.
Pandaw Cruise
- Day 4: Phnompenh (B, L, D)
Passengers will visit Phnom Penh and will be provided with their own private cyclo*. The Cyclo Centre Phnom Penh which provides the cyclos is a charity that provides basic welfare and medical services to cyclo drivers .
In the afternoon, optional excursion (by coach) to the Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge's grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention centre. This tour is included in the cost of your cruise but must be requested at the time of booking in the comments box.
Pandaw Cruise
- Day 5: Cruise The Mekong - Border Crossing (B, L, D)
We spend the day cruising in the main Mekong channel, an international shipping route for the Vietnamese border for the usual formalities.
Pandaw Cruise
- Day 6: Chau Doc (B, L, D)
Visit a Cham tribal village, a cat fish farm, and enjoy a trishaw ride round Chau Doc.
Pandaw Cruise
- Day 7: Sadec - Cai Be (B, L, D)
In the morning passengers will take an exciting Sampan boat excursion to Sa Dec via Vinh Long along canals and backwaters. Passengers will visit Sa Dec and see the local market and the ancient house of Mr, Huyn Thuy Le, the 'lover' of Marguerite Duras, a famous French novelist. At Cai Be, we will cruise through its colourful floating market which takes place daily in front of the catholic church.
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- Day 8: My Tho - Saigon (B, L)
Early morning sail from Cai Be for My Tho, where passengers disembark in the early morning for a coach transfer to Renaissance Riverside Hotel. Arrive at the hotel late morning.
| Group Size | 1 person |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Class | 1,160.00 |
| Group Size | Deluxe Class |
|---|---|
| 1 person | 1,160 |
- Reception
- 24-hour Security
- Rowing boat
- Safety box at reception
- Doctor on call
- Theme Cruise
- Boutique Library
- Conference & meeting facilities
- Newspapers and magazines
- Visit Cai Be and its colourful floating market
- Visit a Cham tribal village, a cat fish farm, and enjoy a trishaw ride round Chau Doc.
- Passengers will visit Phnom Penh and will be provided with their own private cyclo
- Optional excursion (by coach) to the Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge's grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention centre.
- Excursion up the Tonle River to Kampong Chhnang either by ship or by coach depending on water levels.
- Visit the Twin Holy mountains of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey (Man and Woman Hill)
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