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!
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!