Mekong River Tours - 8 days 7 nights on Pandaw Cruise
A fascinating 8-day journey along the Mekong River from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to Siem Reap in Cambodia, a rich tapestry of rural life across two vibrant countries.
Day 1: MY THO
Travel to the Delta part of My Tho to board RV Pandaw. First stop is Cai Be to explore evergreen islands and An Kiet House.
Day 2: CAI BE
Junk trip to the floating market and colourful port area, then cruise to Vinh Long to visit a Bonsai garden and fruit farm.
Day 3: CHAU DOC (Border Crossing)
Visit a Cham tribal village, take a rickshaw ride around the town and after lunch cast off for the Cambodian border. After clearing formalities you cruise to near Phnom Penh.
Day 4: PHNOM PENH
Explore the capital of Cambodia, visit the “Wats” and Silver Pagoda. Dinner on board or stay ashore and enjoy the busy nightlife of this vibrant city.
Day 5: PHNOM PENH to KAMPONG CHAM
First stop is a little known Chong Koh silk weaving village, then cruise past the Mekong’s timeless villages and river life. An afternoon stop at Peam Chi Kang before continuing to Kampong Cham.
Day 6: KAMPONG CHAM
Journey to the hilltop, 8th century pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey. Explore this beautiful area including Wat Nokor and the twin holy mountains of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srer.
Day 7: TONLE RIVER
Sail the Tonle River, a highlight of the cruise. Wind your way through the jungle so close to local houses and people you can almost reach out and touch them. Journey to the lakeside wetlands and experience a stunning variety of bird life and the local fish trap industry.
Day 8: TONLE SAP / SIEM REAP
Morning spent on Cambodia’s great lake. Time of year and water level determines arrival in Siem Reap. Disembark RV Pandaw.
Please note that this itinerary is for Upstream Voyages. Slight variations occur for the downstream voyages.
UNIQUE TOURING INCLUSIONS
- 7 night cruise on RV Pandaw including all meals and most
beverages
- All touring, shore excursions and transfers as per itinerary
TOUR COST:
from AUD$1,450 per person, twin share*
*Prices are in AUD, per person twin share. Single price on application. No single supplement in some cabin types. Itinerary & pricing is subject to finalisation & will be firm at time of final payment. Special conditions apply. Detailed itineraries and tour conditions available on request or on www.indochinatraveller.net. All pricing is correct at the time of printing and is subject to change.
TOUR DATES:
Weekly departures upstream and downstream from June 2008 to March 2009
