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SAIGON AND PHNOM PENH SHORT CRUISE

3 OR 4 NIGHTS FROM US$1,287.50
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT ON SELECTED DATES

There can be no tapestry of river life as fascinating and varied as the Mekong River. Indeed there can be no more striking a cultural contrast as that between the bustling Vietnam Delta and the tranquility of Cambodia. This three night cruise passes from the vibrant French colonial port of Saigon, through the vast delta so rich in human life and endeavor, to travel along the main channel into the rich countryside of Cambodia. Your journey will end in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh.

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3 OR 4 NIGHTS FROM US$1,287.50
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT ON SELECTED DATES

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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

PRE CRUISE EXTENSIONS

Pre Phnom Penh 1 night - Raffles Le Royal Hotel

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Pre Phnom Penh 1 night - Amanjaya Pancam Hotel

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4 Rivers Floating Resort Tatai 2 nights Pre Tour

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POST CRUISE EXTENSIONS

Post Tour Saigon & Surroundings (Hotel Des Arts)

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Post Tour Saigon & Surroundings (The Myst Dong Khoi)

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5 Night Vietnam's Heritage Road: Hue, Hoi An & Saigon Post Tour

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OPTIONAL PACKAGE ADDONS

Private Dining

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Pre-Bookable House Wine Package

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Free Flow Drinks

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Free Flow Drinks & Wine Package

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ITINERARY

Upstream      Downstream

DAY 1 PHNOM PENH

Check-in to your Pandaw Expedition at 11:00am and enjoy lunch onboard. In the afternoon we visit the Killing Fields and Genocide museum to learn more about the brutal Khmer Rouge regime. Overnight in Phnom Penh city port with its lively bars, restaurants and night life.

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Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh

DAY 2 VIETNAM BORDER – LONG THUAN VILLAGE

We up anchor early morning and cruise downstream along the Mekong River to the Vietnam border for immigration formalities. We go alongside at the picturesque border town of Long Thuan where we visit the floating fish farms by sampan. We make a stop at a Taoist temple where we meet a local fortune teller before continuing by Xi Loi through the riverside village and their various farms. Before heading back to the ship, we enjoy a traditional Vietnamese Lion dance onshore.

DAY 3 CON PHUOC ISLAND

Sailing through the delta offers a real insight into life along this vast waterway. We pass through a small canal and head ashore to Con Phuoc Island where we visit local craftspeople weaving bamboo baskets the traditional way. After a demonstration, we try our hand at making our own. We then take a local tuk tuk for a drive through this peaceful village, stopping at a 100 year old church and meeting more of the friendly local community.

Con Phuoc Island
Con Phuoc Island

DAY 4 BEN TRE

After lunch, we journey by sampans through mangroves and bamboo forests to the fruit orchards of Ben Tre. This is an area rich in birdlife which we will explore via local transport before transferring to a local rowboat. We will journey slowly through the bamboo covered canals before arriving at a village specialising in making local products. In the evening you will be entertained by a Vietnamese dance troupe on deck.

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DAY 5 MY THO - SAIGON

Morning disembarkation and travel by coach from My Tho to Saigon.

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WHATS INCLUDED

Cruise Price Includes: Entrance fees, guide services (English language), gratuities to crew, main meals (from Dinner day 1 to Breakfast Day 5 for Downstream), local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas & tisanes. Transfers from meeting point in Saigon to ship or v.v.

Cruise Price Excludes: International flights, port dues (if levied), laundry, all visa costs, fuel surcharges (see terms and conditions), all beverages except local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas & tisanes and tips to tour guides, local guides, bus drivers, boat operators and cyclo drivers. No transfers in Phnom Penh, ship docks in city center at Sisowath Quay.

TRANSFERS & JOINING

DAY 1 PHNOM PENH

Passengers can embark the ship between 12.30 and 13.30 as passports needed for formalities. The ship will be moored at the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port, #649, Preah Sisowath Street, Sras Chork Commune, Phnom Penh.

Please note: You can arrive earlier and leave your luggage and passports however no services are available before check in time. If cabins are not ready you can use the Saloon Bar & Sundeck until your cabin is available.

DAY 5 MY THO - SAIGON

Early morning group transfer to your hotel in Saigon, arriving around 10.30am.

Please note transfers are only available for central Saigon hotels and surcharges will apply for private transfers or transfers from hotels outside of District 1 and District 3.

VISA INFORMATION

Please note Vietnam e-visas are not accepted at the river border when travelling downstream from Cambodia to Vietnam. Click here for further visa information.

Please also visit cibtvisas.co.uk for VISA information.

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MEDIA MENTIONS

Pandaw Announces new shorter Mekong Cruises

01 Jan 2013 - article by Rod Eime

 

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