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

Deck Plan - RV Tonle 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.

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.

9 July 2009: Arrival Saigon

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

10 July 2009: 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.

11 July 2009: 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

Four Days from Saigon to Phnom Penh 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.

11 July 2009: Saigon / My Tho / Cai Be

Transfer from the Hotel to the port of My Tho bo coach to embark cruise.

12 July 2009: Cai Be / Sa Dec / Cu Lao Gien

In the morning passengers will take an exciting Sampan boat excursion to Sa Dec via Vinh Long, along canals and backwaters. Passengers will visit Cai Be and its colorful floating market and Sa De to see the local market and the ancient house of Mr, Huyn Thuy Le, the 'lover' of Marguerite Duras, a famous french novelist. In the afternoon, we visit Cu Lao Gien island and a Catholic monastery called 'La Providence'.

13 July 2009: Chau Doc / Border Crossing

Visit a Cham tribal village, a cat fish farm, and enjoy a trishaw ride round Chau Doc. Return to the ship by boat for lunch and cast off for the Cambodian border for the usual formalities.

14 July 2009: Phnom Penh

Arrive in the early morning and disembark.

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 from/to the meeting point in Saigon from the ship at the start 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 from the ship in Phnom Penh at the end 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

Registration is at 0830
Hotel Sofitel Plaza Saigon
17 Le Duan Boulevard
District 1
Ph +84 8 38241555 

Phnom Penh (with 5 star historic Raffles Le Royal)

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

14 July 2009: Arrival Phnom Penh

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

15 July 2009: Phnom Penh

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