Laos

Laos Cruises

Laos

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Spectacular Laos River Cruises

Our spectacular Laos river cruises allow you to discover the undiscovered as you travel on the Upper Mekong River.

The mighty Mekong River makes its way through six countries and a Pandaw river cruise allows you to explore remote parts of these countries that the average traveller ordinarily wouldn't get to see.

Our exciting cruise travels to or from Vientiane in Laos to Chiang Khong in Thailand. Passengers need to bring with them a real sense of adventure and flexibility as the itinerary of such a monumental cruise can change at any time.

Travelling between these South-East Asian countries can be logistically difficult, embarking on a Laos River Cruise takes away these stresses and takes you into the heart of these beautiful and fascinating countries. The native people are warm and welcoming and waiting to meet and educate you to their way of life. As well as immersing yourself in the culture you will be awe-inspired by the varying, stunning landscapes from lush jungle scenery to mountains, forests, gorges and rapids.

Visit working villages, local markets and experience the difference between the French colonial Laos capital of Vientiane, the temple city of Luang Prabang and the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar border.

Step aboard a specifically designed Pandaw ship for our Laos cruise, purpose-built for sailing on the Upper Mekong with low draft and extra powerful engines. Your staterooms are spacious and come with fresh fruits and flowers on arrival. Our staff go above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable as it can be.

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The Laos Mekong
Save up to 10% and No Single Supplement on selected dates

Vientiane, Luang Prabang, jungle and villages

8 or 10 Nights
Vientiane - Chiang Khong
RV Champa Pandaw, RV Laos Pandaw, RV Sabaidee Pandaw
Mekong River

Our Fleet In

Laos

The RV Laos Pandaw Ship

RV Laos Pandaw

Seeing the quality of this ship it is hard to believe it was built in a hurry. There are no proper ship yards above the Khone Falls and we could....

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The RV Champa Pandaw Ship

RV Champa Pandaw

The Champa Pandaw, sister ship of the Laos Pandaw, began cruises on the Upper Mekong from September 2016. The ship has quality mountain bikes fo....

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The RV Sabaidee Pandaw Ship

RV Sabaidee Pandaw

The RV Sabaidee was our seventeenth ship to the Pandaw Flotilla which was constructed to meet demand on our previously popular Laos to China rou....

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River Stops In

Laos

Cruising The Mekong View

Cruising The Mekong

Continue up the Mekong with Burma on our left and Laos on our right.

Golden Triangle View

Golden Triangle

The Golden Triangle remains a favourite amongst travellers. This joining point between the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar is located in the North Thailand province of...

Kuang Si Waterfalls View

Kuang Si Waterfalls

Also known as the Tat Kuang Si Waterfalls and Kuang Xi, Kuang Si Falls is a breathtaking three-tier waterfall that is adored by every tourist that visits each year and is a...

Luang Prabang View

Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang is a beautiful town in Laos and a favourite amongst travellers. It lies where the Mekong and the Nam Khan rivers meet, and it's a stop for several of our Mekong...

Pak Beng View

Pak Beng

Sitting midway between Luang Prabang and Huay Xai lays Pakbeng on the Mekong. The river used to be the one major route for transport in the country, and over the years, Pakbeng...

Vientiane View

Vientiane

Vientiane is the capital city of Laos and a popular stop-off on our Mekong River cruises , thanks to the numerous attractions to be found in this ancient, charming and bustling...

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Everything about this trip was so good that it is difficult to know where to begin

Catherine Nash

Everything about this trip was so good that it is difficult to know where to begin.

So, let us start with the boat...RV Pandaw II. It has an old world charm although it is relatively new. The cabin is comfortable. The shower is hot. The boats facilities are very good and all are comfortable. The crew are amazing. They work together so harmoniously to get the job done, whatever that job may be or its difficulty. They are always there to assist with a friendly smile and a greeting...Mingarlarbar! Tun, in the dining room has the service running so smoothly. You never have to ask for anything a second time. Everyone remembers your preferences.

The Chefs do a remarkable job. The food is varied. Over the 10 days of our trip a repeat dish was never on the menu. The wine selection is varied and offers something for each palate. The food is always served hot on warm plates.

Catherine Nash on Pandaw's Golden Land river cruise in Burma (Myanmar)

The shore excursions are varied and educational as well as thoroughly enjoyable. One of my strongest memories of the trip will be able to wander through villages, chatting with the village residents with the assistance of our guides, Mr San and Mr Brown. Both gentlemen were very knowledgeable and were tireless in sharing their knowledge. It was inspiring. The person who was always everywhere at any time of the day was the Purser. It was fun to hear his 'Welcome Home' when we all returned from a shore excursion.

Thank-you to all at Pandaw who created and implemented a trip that has created so many special memories.

Catherine

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