Mekong Delta - between Saigon and Phnom Penh v.v.

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.

Phnom Penh (with 5 star historic Raffles Le Royal)

Includes transfer from or to the airport and accommodation in hotel with breakfast.

15 February 2010: Arrival Phnom Penh

Arrive in Phnom Penh. Transfer to hotel . Free time in Phnom Penh. Overnight.

16 February 2010: Phnom Penh

American Breakfast.Free at Leisure till check-out time.

Five Days from Phnom Penh to Saigon through the Mekong Delta

If you would like to know more information about the river stops in this itinerary, please click on the underlined destinations.

16 February 2010: Phnom Penh

17 February 2010: Cruising the Mekong / Border Crossing

We spend the day cruising in the main Mekong channel, an international shipping route. We stop at Prek Touch, a jungle village, to visit fruit orchards, and then set off for the Vietnamese border for the usual formalities.

18 February 2010: Chau Doc / Cu Lao Gien

Visit a Cham tribal village, a cat fish farm, and enjoy a trishaw ride round Chau Doc. In the afternoon, visit Cu Lao Gien island and a Catholic monastery called “La Providence” built in 1875 by the French nuns of “Saint Paul de Chartres”. 

19 February 2010: Sa Dec / Cai Be

In the morning passengers will take an exciting Sampan boat excursion to Cai Be 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 colorful floating market which takes place daily in front of the catholic church.

20 February 2010: My Tho / Saigon

Early morning sail from Cai Be for My Tho, where passengers disembark in the early morning for a coach transfer to Hotel Sofitel Plaza Saigon. Arrive at the hotel late morning.

Cruise Price Includes: Entrance fees, guide services (English language), gratuities to crew, main meals, locally made soft and alcoholic beverages, jugged coffee and selection of teas and tisanes, mineral water. Transfer to the meeting point in Saigon from the ship at the end of a voyage.

Cruise Price Excludes: International flights, 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. Transfer to the ship in Phnom Penh at the start of a voyage

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!

Registration Details:

The ship is moored at the tourist Jetty, Sisowath Quay, near the Royal Palace.
The check-in time should be no later than 13.30 hrs.

Saigon (with 5 star Sofitel Plaza)

A historic address on tree-lined LeDuan Boulevard, the Sofitel Plaza Saigon is located in the city center, in the heart of the business district and close to Notre Dame Cathedral and Reunification Palace.

Includes all transfers, hotel with breakfast buffet, guide, entrance fees and 1 lunch on day 2.

Sofitel Plaza (Superior Room): 30 sqm, 325 sqf, marble bathroom, free high-speed Internet access, wall-to-wall window.

20 February 2010: Arrival Saigon

Arrive in Saigon. Transfer to hotel . Free time in Saigon with dinner at leisure. Overnight Saigon

21 February 2010: Saigon city tour - Cuchi tunnels (L)

Visit to Reunification Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, Former US Embassy, City Hall, War Museum of Remnants. Shopping at Ben Thanh market. Lunch in local restaurant.In the afternoon, drive to extraordinary Cu Chi tunnels, about 65 Km (1½  hours drive) from Sai Gon. The complicated system of underground network was built by Viet Cong guerillas. En route, you have chance to see rural people live and work. View occupations such as cashew nut farming, duck breeding, rice farming and production of rice paper, a key ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine. 17h00: Return to Saigon dinner at leisure.

22 February 2010: Departure

Free until departure.

HOTEL SOFITEL PLAZA

17 Le Duan Boulevard District 1

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM

Ph (+84) 8/38241555 - Fax (+84) 8/38241666

Download Hotel Fact Sheet

Sofitel Plaza SGN_FactSheet.pdf