RV Pandaw Cruise
Saigon - Mytho - Sadec - Chaudoc - Phnompenh - Tonle Sap Lake - Siem Reap
Tour Code: VNPK-21
Duration: 8 days
$ Price: $$$$
Latest Reviews
“….The RV Pandaw Cruise was so amazing. We cannot say enough good things about our family’s experience on Mekong Delta. Great crew and staff, wonderful fellow travelers, sights sounds cuisines that cannot be experienced any other way except on a River boat. The food at all servings is excellent with a selection of local and European dishes always available. We were fortunate to travel with Camellia Tours Vietnam, which help us make our vacation perfectly. The RV Pandaw Cruise is so worldly as you can enjoy the best on this planet….”
OVERVIEW
Pandaw Cruise is the largest luxury river cruise company in Asia with six luxury ships exploring five countries. All Pandaw Cruises were newly built, designed and finished as replicas of colonial river steamers, constructed by traditional craftsmen are in themselves objects of great beauty.
Have the highest space to passenger ratio of any ships afloat
Our much loved staterooms are 170 square feet
18 upper deck, 6 main deck staterooms
Finished in teak and brass.
A Pandaw river expedition is not like an ocean going cruise.
There is no dressing up for dinner and no ‘captain’s table’.
Pandaws provide a friendly & informal atmosphere like at home
There is an incredibly high level of personal service and care aboard
We offer a great choice of local cuisine and exotic foods
Travelers are cushioned with incredible comfort, fine dining, great cocktails and choice variety of wines
Excursions ashore a key part of any Pandaw river expedition.
There can be no tapestry of river life as fascinating and varied as the River Mekong. Indeed there can be no more striking a cultural contrast as that between the bustling Vietnam delta and the tranquility of Cambodia. We pass from the vibrant French colonial port of Saigon, through the vast delta so rich in human life, to travel along the main channel into the rich countryside of Cambodia
Cabin | Area | Bed type |
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Pandaw Stateroom | 15,6 m2 | Twin beds or double |
Pandaw Stateroom | 15,6 m2 | Twin beds or double |
CRUISES PHOTO
CRUISES VIDEO
FULL ITINERARY
Trip Highlights
Enjoying the breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside
Make an interesting tour to discover beautiful landscapes
Learn more about local culture and tradition in Vietnam & Cambodia
Visit a traditional handicraft village to see how people make products by hand
Morning walk and sightseeing in the picturesque scenery along Mekong River
- UPSTREAM: Sai Gon - Siem Reap
- DOWNSTREAM: Siem Reap - Saigon
ActivitiesArrive Sai Gon, transfer to My Tho, embark the cruise.
MealLunch/ Dinner
IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, transportation
Please arrive at meeting point no later than 10.00am. Transfer will depart 10.30am and embark your Pandaw vessel in time for welcome drinks, a briefing and lunch. Sail across the vast Mekong Delta. Your guide will collect your passports at the meeting point so we can arrange the immigration formalities
ActivitiesVisit Cai be floating market, cruise to Sa Dec, see the ancient house.
MealB/L/D
IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, transportation, sightseeing ticket
Sampan boat excursion to Sa Dec via Vinh Long, along canals and backwaters and see the local market and the ancient house of Mr, Huynh Thuy Le, the ‘lover’ of Marguerite Duras, a famous French novelist whose book was imortalised in the film L’Indochine.
ActivitiesVisit Cham village, join a trishaw round, head to Cambodian border.
MealB/L/D
IncludedTransportation, tour guide, accommodation, sightseeing ticket
ActivitiesExplore the capital of Cambodia
MealB/L/D
IncludedSightseeing ticket, tour guide, sightseeing ticket, cabin
Whilst in Phnom Penh you will be provided with their own private cyclo. The Cyclo Centre Phnom Penh which provides the cyclo is a charity that provides basic welfare and medical services to cyclo drivers. You will visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum. In the afternoon, optional excursion (by coach) to the Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention centre.
ActivitiesDiscover the vast wetlands
MealB/L/D
IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, transportation, entrance fee
Explorations up Tonle River to a silver making village, Kampong Trolach, and Chong Koh either by ship or by coach depending on water levels. This river is very pretty and there is a vibrant local life to be viewed along the river banks and in lesser craft.
ActivitiesVisit Angkor Ban, and reach Kratie
MealB/L/D
IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, transportation, sightseeing ticket
Morning walk at Angkor Ban and after an all day sail through delightful Cambodian countryside we reach charming French colonial town of Kratie in the evening. No other river ships get this high but thanks to the Mekong Pandaw’s shallow draft we can attempt it.
ActivitiesProceed to the Dolphin Grounds, visit Monkey Temple
MealB/L/D
IncludedTransportation, tour guide, sightseeing ticket, cabin
From Kratie we go further upstream using a local bus to view the dolphin grounds in a national park protected area. In the afternoon on our return downstream we stop at a curious shrine known as the Monkey Temple on the way to moor overnight near Kampong Cham.
ActivitiesDisembark after breakfast and transfer to Siem Reap
MealBreakfast/ Lunch
IncludedTour guide, transportation
Early morning coach transfer to Siem Reap. Refreshments will be provided and we will stop at Kampong Thom along the way. Arrive at Siem Reap mid-afternoon.
ActivitiesTransfer to Kampong Cham
MealLunch/ Dinner.
IncludedCabin on board, tour guide, transportation
Pick you up from the Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa to Kampong Cham by coach. A packed lunch will be provided on the coach and we will stop at Kampong Thom along the way. Once on board we will set sail upstream to moor overnight at Chlong.
Your guide or purser will collect your passports at the meeting point so we can arrange the immigration formalities.
Please note: between mid of February and end of March we are expecting low water levels. Alternate itinerary and excursions will apply should we not be able to reach Kratie and the river dolphins.
ActivitiesTransfer to the Twin Holy mountains and the ecotourism village
MealB/L/D
IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, transportation, sightseeing ticket
Sail through the morning to reach Kratie, a charming French colonial river port, and after lunch visit the dolphin grounds travelling further upstream by local bus. Overnight on RV Pandaw Cruise.
ActivitiesVisit Monkey Temple, Wat Hanchey and Angkor Ban
MealB/L/D
IncludedSightseeing ticket, tour guide, transport, cabin
Sailing down river we stop at the very curious Monkey Temple, Wat Hanchey and Angkor Ban
ActivitiesExplore the capital of Cambodia – Phnom Penh.
MealB/L/D
IncludedTour guide, transportation, sightseeing ticket, cabin on board
Whilst in Phnom Penh you 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. You will visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum. In the afternoon, optional excursion (by coach) to the Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention centre.
ActivitiesDiscover the Tonle River, Kampong Trolach, and Chong Koh
MealB/L/D
IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, sightseeing ticket
Explorations up Tonle River to a silver making village, Kampong Trolach, and Chong Koh either by ship or by coach depending on water levels. This river is very pretty and there is a vibrant local life to be viewed along the river banks and in lesser craft.
ActivitiesSail for the border then entry Vietnam
MealB/L/D.
IncludedTransportation, tour guide, sightseeing ticket, accommodation
Sail for the border and formalities and then continue to Tan Chau for the evening.
ActivitiesVisit local market and ancient house of Mr. Huyn Thuy Le
MealB/L/D
IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, sightseeing ticket, transportation
Morning either visit a Moslem Cham tribal village and a cat fish farm in Chau Doc with our guide or do your own thing and take one of our mountain bikes and explore the local market and the Catholic Church. Afternoon 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 whose book was imortalised in the film L’Indochine. Moor overnight at Cai Be.
ActivitiesArrive My Tho, disembark and transfer to Sai Gon.
MealBreakfast/ Lunch
IncludedTransportation, tour guide
The cruise comes to an end as the ship arrives at My Tho Port. Disembarkation in the early morning for a coach transfer to InterContinental Asiana Saigon Hotel. Arrive at the hotel late morning.
POLICIES
6 Reasons to sail with RV Pandaw Cruise
Low Price
No booking fees • Save money! High quality at best price
Excellent levels of service
Magnificent food, All services are all available
Quality Guaranteed
Prestigious cruise, best suppliers, 24/7 support on spot
Local booking support
Hotel bookings, domestic flights, visa arrangement
They speak your language!
RV Pandaw Cruise’s staff speaks: English
The whole thing was superb
All in all a great experience
Outdoors
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cocktails parties on deck, a farewell gala dinner, fruit carving terrace, sun deck, explore local market, film presentation, library with contemporary and classic literature
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Activities
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sightseeing, sauna, spa, massage, mountain bike reservation
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Food & Drink
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restaurant, bar, lounge, special diet meals or other allergies (upon request)
local soft drinks, local beer and local spirits are included on every Pandaw owned ship
House red or white wine only.
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Performance
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The Royal Khmer Ballet in Cambodia, The Marionette Theater in Burma in Iban tribal dances in Borneo (at least two performance per cruise)
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Internet
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wireless internet in all public areas
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Services
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24-hour front desk, currency exchange, baggage storage, massage, souvenir/gift Shop, laundry
not exchangeable for cash or on-board credit if not used
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General
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lectures, safe, shops (on site), non-smoking rooms, air conditioning
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Languages spoken
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English
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Policies of RV Pandaw Cruise
Upstream Cruise
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– Meeting point at Intercontinental Saigon : 10:30
– Drop-off point at Victoria Angkor around : 11:30
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Downstream Cruise
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– Meeting point at Victoria Angkor : 10:30
– Drop-off point at Intercontinental Saigon : 11:30
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Cancellation/
prepayment |
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to cabin type. Please contact us more details of payments/ cancellation. RV Pandaw Cruise holds the right to cancel/amend this package at any time.
Package entitled to booking names only, cannot be transferred to any other passengers on-board.
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Children and Extra Beds
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Over 18’s only
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Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
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DATES & RATES
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