Mekong - Pandaw River Cruise

Mekong River

The Mekong River is one of the world’s 10 longest rivers. Originating from the mountains of Tibet, it flows through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam before emptying into the South China Sea. There is no tapestry of river life as fascinating and varied as the life along the Mekong River! Experience the contrast between Vietnam’s largest and most cosmopolitan city of Saigon, the endless array of waterways in the bustling Mekong Delta to the tranquillity and rich countryside of Cambodia as you cruise along the Mekong River.

Pandaw River Cruises

The Pandaw ships originate from the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company, which had a fleet of over 650 steamers all of which were destroyed in 1942 during World War II. The first Pandaw was a restored steamer which was revived in 1995 and from which the concept and style of cruising was created.  The ‘Pandaw River Cruises’ was the first cruise company to explore the Mekong through Vietnam and Cambodia. With over 12 years experience in cruising, the ‘Pandaw River Cruises’ is the largest river cruise company in Asia with 6 luxury ships, all designed as replicas of the colonial river steamers. They explore 5 countries offering an adventurous experience with daily shore excursions, whilst enjoying the immense comfort of the ship including fine dining and outstanding service.

The RV Tonle Pandaw and RV Mekong Pandaw provide all passengers with extraordinary service and care on the river. Each ship features a bar, dining area, promenade deck and can take approx 64-66 passengers, with a ratio of 1 staff member to every 2 passengers. The state rooms are 15sqm in size all featuring air-conditioning and private facilities.

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Saigon/Embark My Tho

Transfer to My Tho where you will board the Pandaw River Cruise boat and commence cruising along the Mekong River. This afternoon moor near Cai Be and enjoy explorations of the surrounding islands by traditional junk boat.

Day 2: Cai Be to Vinh Long

Further explore Cai Be by junk boat this morning, including a visit to a floating market before cruising to Vinh Long where you will enjoy a shore excursion. Continue cruising through the Mekong Delta this afternoon.

Day 3: Chau Doc/Border Crossing

Travel by local ferry boat to Chau Doc where you change to smaller boats, visit a Cham tribal village and take a trishaw ride through the bustling town. This afternoon return to your boat and continue cruising, crossing the border to Cambodia before mooring downstream from Phnom Penh.

Day 4: Phnom Penh

Enjoy a tour of Phnom Penh before visiting the emotional Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s Tuol Sleng Museum this afternoon.

Day 5: Phnom Penh to Kampong Cham

Leave Phnom Penh this morning. Stop at the little-known Chong Koh Village for a walk before continuing to Peam Chi Kang Village, where you will have time at leisure.

Day 6: Kampong Cham Area

Visit the Wat Hanchey and the eco village of Cheungkok in the Kampong Cham Area.

Day 7: Tonle Sap

Cruise the Tonle River, see Cambodian rural life and enjoy a motor boat excursion into the lakeside wetlands.

Day 8: Disembark Siem Reap

Disembark your cruise this morning and transfer to the allocated drop off point in Siem Reap where your arrangements end.

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