Into the Heart of Cambodia-between Angkor and Phnom Penh or vv

Deck Plan - RV Mekong Pandaw

Select a stateroom using the deck plan below. Click once to select a stateroom for two people, again for single occupancy and once more to clear your selection. Your choice will be reflected in the pricing table below the deck plan:

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Prices (per cabin)

Cruise prices per cabin are displayed below, along with the selection you have made from the deck plan above.

Angkor with the historic 1932-built Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor

Includes all transfers, hotel (Staterooms - upgrading to Landmark rooms USD 25 per pax) with breakfast buffet, guide, entrance fees and lunches but dinner own arrangement

Click here to know more about the "Raffles" Grand Hotel d'Angkor history

11 February 2010: Arrival Siem Reap – Angkor Wat

Our guide will pick you up at Siem Reap International airport or harbour, then transfer to your hotel for check in. After lunch at the hotel, visit the famous temple of Cambodia, Angkor Wat. It is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. Its massive three tiered pyramid crowned by five beehive-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. This temple is the centerpiece of any visit to the temples of Angkor. Take in the romantic view at sun set from Bakheng Hill. Overnight at hotel (Staterooms) and dinner at leisure in the hotel or one of many nearby restaurants serving Asian or Western menus.

12 February 2010: Siem Reap - Angkor Thom

With airconditioned car and guide visit South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of Elephant, Terrace of Leper King and Pimean Akas. After lunch at the stylish Café Indochine, visit Thommanon, Chau Say Teveda, Ta Keo, Ta Promh, Banteay Kdei and Sras Srang. Overnight at hotel (Staterooms) and dinner at leisure.

13 February 2010: Siem Reap - Preah Khan - Departure

After breakfast travel by airconditioned car to visit Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, East Meborn. Transfer to the airport or to harbour.

Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
1 Vithei Charles de Gaulle,
Khum Svay Dang Kum
Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia
Tel: +855 63 963 888
Fax: +855 63 963 168

Raffles_Angkor_Factsheet_front.pdf ; Raffles_Angkor_Factsheet_back.pdf

Downstream from Angkor to Phnom Penh

13 February 2010: Siem Reap / Kampong Cham

Passengers will transfer by coach from the Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor to Kampong Cham, stopping at Kampong Thom along the way.

14 February 2010: Kampong Cham Area

Passengers will visit the hilltop temple of Wat Hanchey in the morning. In the afternoon, travel by bus to visit a 12th century Angkorian temple called Wat Nokor and the Pandaw supported Kampong Cham orphanage.

15 February 2010: Tonle River / Kampong Chhnang

Excursion up the Tonle River to Kampong Chhnang either by ship or by coach depending on water levels. In Kampong Chhnang passengers will take a wonderful motor boat excursion into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the river. Here many fishtraps may be seen.

16 February 2010: Phnom Penh

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 (www.cyclo.org.uk). Passengers disembark after lunch and check in at the historic colonial hotel Raffles Le Royal for an overnight stay. Dinner is at leisure.

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.

17 February 2010: Phnom Penh

After a full buffet breakfast, check out of the Raffles Hotel Le Royal by 12.00 and depart.

Cruise Price Includes: One night accommodation with breakfast at Raffles Le Royal hotel in Phnom Penh (including transfer from the ship).

Cruise Price Excludes: International flights, airport transfers, port dues, laundry, all visa costs, fuel surcharges (see terms and conditions), imported beverages such as wines, premium spirits and liqueurs, fancy soft drinks like Perrier, espressos and cappuccinos at bar.

Registration Details

11.30am
The Elephant Bar
Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor
11 Vithei Charles de Gaulle,
Khum Svay Dang Kum

River Conditions Warning!

The rivers you will sail on are subject to seasonal rises and falls of water level, in some places as much as 30 metres. Water levels can change dramatically overnight and a sudden rise can impede our progress upstream considerably and even prevent us from passing under certain bridges. A sudden fall can result in our being unable to get into certain places or go as far upstream as we would hope. Groundings on sandbars are not infrequent and are part of the excitement of any Pandaw expedition. Published itineraries are indicational only and subject to sudden change. In such events alternative itineraries will be provided and we do our best to ensure that if a stop is missed we make up for it with another stop.  Passengers are thus forewarned and expected to be flexible and patient. River cruising in Asia can be a dramatic and adventurous experience - not like cruising the controlled waterways of Europe or America. Note also that we operate in areas with little or no developed infrastructure and subject to the strictures of local officialdom. Be prepared for this and it is all more the fun!

Additional Details

*In Phnom Penh large groups may request a conventional guide and coach if required*

We visit the capital of Cambodia with its French charm. Passengers will be provided with their own private cyclo* and a trained driver with basic English and good knowledge of the key sights. Passengers can choose where they want to go and want they want to do for the morning. The Cyclo Centre Phnom Penh which provides the cyclos is a charity that provides basic welfare and medical services to cyclo drivers, many of whom are poor (see www.cyclo.org.uk for more information).

Passengers disembark after lunch and check in at the historic French colonial hotel Raffles Le Royal for an overnight stay.

In the afternoon, passengers can take an optional excursion (by coach) to the Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge's grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention centre situated in the suburbs of the city. This tour is included in the cost of your cruise but must be requested at the time of booking in the comments box or at the latest the first day on board the ship.
Dinner at leisure.


17 February 2010: Phnom Penh

After a full buffet breakfast, check out of the Raffles Hotel Le Royal by Midday and depart.

Cruise Price Includes: One night accommodation with breakfast at Raffles Le Royal hotel in Phnom Penh. (including transfer from the ship)

Cruise Price Excludes: International flights, airport transfers, port dues, laundry, all visa costs, fuel surcharges (see terms and conditions), imported beverages such as wines, premium spirits and liqueurs, fancy soft drinks like Perrier, espressos and cappuccinos at bar.

16 February 2010: Raffles Le Royal, Phnom Penh

Dinner free at leisure. Overnight at Raffles Le Royal included in the price of the cruise

17 February 2010: Raffles Le Royal, Phnom Penh

Full buffet breakfast the next morning and check out by 1200.

A Palatial Tropical Residence

Raffles Hotel Le Royal is a grand historic hotel from the 1920s distinguished by its blend of Khmer, Art Deco and French colonial architecture. Lovingly and respectfully restored in the 1990s, Raffles Hotel Le Royal once again presents today’s discerning traveller with the very enchantment that once beckoned international dignitaries and celebrities.

Click here to know more about its history

In Residence at Raffles

170 guestrooms, apartments and suites, each tastefully appointed, with Art Deco style furnishings and Cambodian object d' art.
103 State Rooms • 32 Landmark Rooms • 10 Studios • 4 Personality Suites • 5 Landmark Suites • 1 Le Royal Suite

Wine & Dine

Café Monivong – Western and Asian cuisine buffet style Restaurant Le Royal – Royal Cambodian cuisine and modern French cuisine
Elephant Bar – original cocktails and a wide selection of
premium spirits
The Conservatory – traditional English afternoon tea or
light refreshments
Le Phnom Deli – homemade pastries, sandwiches and
fresh garden salads

Rest & Relax

Raffles Amrita Spa – facilities include a fully equipped gymnasium, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam and massage rooms
Swimming Pool – 25m lap pool and family fun pool
Hotel Shops – Gallery and Khmer artifacts, oriental silks and carpets, fashion and accessories, gifts, souvenirs, books and newspapers

Raffles Hotel Le Royal

92 Rukhak Vithei Daun Penh,
off Monivong Boulevard
Sangkat Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh,
Kingdom of Cambodia
Tel: +855 23 981 888
Fax: +855 23 981 168

Raffles_Le Royal_Factsheet_front.pdf ; Raffles_Le Royal_Factsheet_back.pdf

FREE 1 NIGHT ACCOMMODATION FOR  the passengers of "INTO THE HEART OF CAMBODIA CRUISE - (Downstream) ONLY