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Pandaw River Cruises currently has four boutique vessels
plying the waters of the Mekong River in Vietnam and
Cambodia. In 2003 they were the first to attempt this
extraordinary journey in its entirety surmounting complex
bureaucratic and navigational obstacles. I recently had the
pleasure of experiencing one of these magnificent river trips.
Apart from the fact that, as with all cruises, you only need
to unpack and pack once this is a highly practical shipping
connection between Saigon in Vietnam and Siem Reap in
Cambodia. There is no longer any need to endure bumpy
roads and checking in and out of hotels. On these extremely
comfortable Pandaw ships you can seamlessly link your time
experiencing what interests you in Vietnam with the major
tourist attractions in Cambodia including the Royal Palace in
Phnom Penh and the incredible Angkor Wat complex near
Siem Reap
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During the 8-Day/7-Night journey you will have many
opportunities to experience not only the major tourist
attractions but also the life of the people of Vietnam
and Cambodia as you travel along the river. Everyday
you will be able to participate in one or two shore
excursions by smaller boat or bus, led by local English
speaking guides, into the towns and villages along and
around the river.
You will visit markets, schools, local
people's homes, factories and handicraft workshops, historical
sights and temples. From the vessel itself you
will be spellbound viewing and absorbing the tremendous
amount of human and wildlife activity on the river from
either the Promenade Deck just outside your cabin or
the Sun Deck on the roof as the ship navigates the river. Whilst
experiencing this adventure passengers are
cushioned with the comforts of a home away from home
on board the ship. The spacious 15 square metre cabins
are tastefully finished in traditional brass and teak but
have all the necessary mod-cons including
air-conditioning and private facilities.
The dining delights onboard the ship add to your experience.
Breakfast and lunch are buffet style whilst dinner is served at the
tables. There is a range of food available to cater for those who
want to experiment with some local dishes as well as for those
that prefer to stick with the food they are used to or vegetarian
options.
The staff provide an exceptional level of service and care in a
very friendly atmosphere. There is one staff member for every
two guests. I should also mention that there is a never ending
supply of bottled mineral water provided free of charge by the
staff both on and off the ship and on excursions.
Prices for the cruises are fully inclusive from start to finish in
the true sense of the word. Apart from the expected
inclusions of accommodation, meals and transport they also
include transfers from Saigon or Seam Reap to the cruise
starting point and from the point of cruise completion, drinks
onboard including locally brewed alcoholic drinks and all daily
shore excursions (including entrance fees) that are organised
by Pandaw. The only additional costs are gratuities, imported
alcoholic drinks and beverages, (e.g. wine), laundry (if
required) and visa costs.
I highly recommend this
river journey to those
who enjoy the
adventure of exploring
a foreign land at a relaxed
pace whilst retaining all
the comforts and luxury
that a real holiday should
bring.
Apart from the Pandaw Cruises we are able to help you with
pre and post cruise accommodation in both Saigon and Siem
Reap as well as other arrangements in Vietnam, Cambodia
and other countries in Indochina.
There are Mekong River Cruising options available with other
vessels that we can assist you with. These are different types
of vessels and could be of interest when the Pandaw vessels
are fully booked or not operating on your desired dates. Please
advise us if you would like more information about these
alternatives.
Hans Went
Canadian Bay Travel
Mount Eliza, Victoria
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