Home About Us Contact Us Information cruises Search
 

PANDAW RIVER CRUISES - MEKONG RIVER CRUISES 2009 / 2010 RATES

Click here for River Cruise Index Page
Click here for Cruise Itinerary

Click here for Cruise Inclusions
Click here for Terms and Conditions

 

2009 Prices are in USD per Cabin

  
Upper Deck Premium Twin
Upper Deck Twin Main Deck Twin Lower Deck
Twin
Lower Deck
Vessel Departure Sharing Single
Use
Sharing Single
Use
Sharing Single
Use
Sharing Single
Use
Single
Tonle Pandaw 06 Jun - - $3.245 $2.275 $2.831 $2.069 - - $1.034
Tonle Pandaw 13 Jun - - $3.245 $2.275 $2.831 $2.069 - - $1.034
Tonle Pandaw 04 Jul - - $3.245 $2.275 $2.831 $2.069 - - $1.034
Tonle Pandaw 11 Jul - - $3.245 $2.275 $2.831 $2.069 - - $1.034
Tonle Pandaw 18 Jul - - $3.245 $2.275 $2.831 $2.069 - - $1.034
Tonle Pandaw 25 Jul - - $3.245 $2.275 $2.831 $2.069 - - $1.034
Tonle Pandaw 01 Aug - - $3.245 $2.275 $2.831 $2.069 - - $1.034
Tonle Pandaw 08 Aug - - $3.245 $2.275 $2.831 $2.069 - - $1.034
Tonle Pandaw 15Aug - - $3.245 $2.276 $2.831 $2.069 - - $1.034
Tonle Pandaw 22 Aug - - $3.245 $2.276 $2.831 $2.069 - - $1.034
Tonle Pandaw 29 Aug - - $3.245 $2.275 $2.831 $2.069 - - -
Tonle Pandaw 05 Sep - - $3.245 $2.275 $2.831 $2.069 - - $1.034
Tonle Pandaw 12 Sep - - $3.245 $2.275 $2.831 $2.069 - - -
Tonle Pandaw 19 Sep - - $5.053 $3.180 $4.574 $2.940 - - $1.362
Mekong Pandaw 19 Sep - - $3.245 $2.275 $2.831 $2.069 - - -
Tonle Pandaw 26 Sep - - $5.053 $3.180 $4.574 $2.940 - - $1.362
Mekong Pandaw 03 Oct - - $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - -
Tonle Pandaw 03 Oct $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 _ _ $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 10 Oct - - $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302   $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 10 Oct $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 17 Oct - - $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 17 Oct $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 24 Oct $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 24 Oct $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 31 Oct $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Tonle Pandaw 31 Oct $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Mekong Pandaw 07 Nov $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 07 Nov $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 14 Nov $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 14 Nov $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 21 Nov $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 21 Nov $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 28 Nov $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 28 Nov $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 05 Dec $5.160 $3.290 $5.053 $3.180 $4.574 $2.940 $4.199 $2.725 -
Tonle Pandaw 05 Dec $5.160 $3.290 $5.053 $3.180 $4.574 $2.940 - - $1.362
Mekong Pandaw 19 Dec $5.160 $3.290 $5.053 $3.180 $4.574 $2.940 $4.199 $2.725 -
Tonle Pandaw 19 Dec $5.160 $3.290 $5.053 $3.180 $4.574 $2.940 - - $1.362
Mekong Pandaw 26 Dec $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 26 Dec $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
2010 Prices are in USD per Cabin
Mekong Pandaw 02 Jan $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 02 Jan $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 09 Jan $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 09 Jan $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 16 Jan $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 16 Jan $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 23 Jan $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 23 Jan $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 30 Jan $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 30 Jan $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 06 Feb $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 06 Feb $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 13 Feb $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 13 Feb $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 20 Feb $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 20 Feb $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 27 Feb $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 27 Feb $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 06 Mar $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 06 Mar $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 13 Mar $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 13 Mar $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530
Mekong Pandaw 20 Mar $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 $4.715 $3.060 -
Tonle Pandaw 20 Mar $5.795 $3.695 $5.675 $3.571 $5.137 $3.302 - - $1.530

Rates, additional charges and conditions are subject to change, and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted
Added 04 May 09

Click here to make a Reservation or request a Quote

Click here for Currency Converter

THE MEKONG RIVER CRUISE
There can be no tapestry of river life as fascinating and varied as the River Mekong. Indeed there can be no
more striking a cultural contrast as that between the bustling Vietnam delta and the tranquility of Cambodia. We pass from the vibrant French colonial port of Saigon, now called Ho Chi Minh City, through the vast Delta so rich in human life and endeavor, to travel along the main channel into the rich countryside
of Cambodia.

MEKONG EXPLORATION
Click here for Itinerary

  • Upstream - Saigon–Mytho (Coach) – Cai Be- Vinh L Chau Doc - Phnom Penh– Kampong Chnang - Siem Reap
  • Downstream Siem Reap– Kampong Chnag - Phonm Pehn– Chau Doc - Vinh Long - Cai Be - Mytho– Saigon (Coach)

Duration

  • 7 nights / 8 days
    Operating Months
  • From June to March
  • Upstream every Saturday & Wednesday
  • Downstream every Saturday & Wednesday
  • Port Taxes USD $65.00 x pax

CRUISE INCLUSIONS & HIGHLIGHTS

CRUISE INCLUDES

  • Entrance fees
  • Guide Services ( English Language )
  • Gratituies to crew
  • Main Meals
  • Locally made soft and alcoholic beverages
  • Jugged coffee and selection of teas
  • Mineral Water
  • Transfer to and from the ship at the start and end of voyage

CRUISE EXCLUDES:

  • International Flights
  • Port Dues
  • Laundry
  • All visa costs
  • Fuel surcharges
  • Imported beverages such as Wines, premium spirits, fancy soft drinks like perrier
  • Espressos and Cappucinos at bar
    .

VISAS
THE COST OF ANY VISA IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE CRUISE VIETNAM
You need a visa for Vietnam. These are valid for 30 days and cost around US$60. They are best obtained from a Vietnam embassy or consulate abroad. Travelers may also obtain a visa upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh airport. However, our representative or your travel agent will need personal data for applying visa approval first. Experience has shown this is not 100% reliable and expects delays.

Note that Vietnam visa on arrival cannot be issued on the river border entering from Cambodia. If entering Vietnam from Cambodia you should state that the entry date for arrival in Vietnam is the day you arrive in Cambodia. A wrong entry date can result in a 24 hour delay for the ship and a fine.

CAMBODIA
Upstream (from Vietnam) Passengers can obtain the Cambodian visa upon arrival at the border Vietnam / Cambodia on the Mekong River by paying US$25 net per person added to room bill. Two photos per person are required.
Downstream (from Siem Reap) Passengers can obtain the Cambodian visa upon arrival at Siem Reap airport by paying US$20 net per person directly on the spot.

Daily Schedule
A printed daily program for the following day will be put in your cabin during dinner time every evening. Please keep an eye on the notice board for any subsequent notice of any changes to the daily schedule.

Dress Code
The atmosphere on board is informal and relaxed. During the day, comfortable & casual attire is appropriate. The evenings are smart-casual.

Excursions
When moored you are welcome to come and go from the ship as much as you like. Our next sailing time will be advised on the daily schedule and passengers are requested to note this before disembarkation. Group shore excursions are organized by the Purser and you will be accompanied by a member of the ship's company. Details of these are posted on the daily schedule. Fifteen minutes prior to casting off the captain will sound the ship's horn to warn you to return to the ship. Passengers should hang their keys on the key board on the main deck when disembarking so that we know if anyone has not returned. If you go ashore with your cabin keys and we leave without you we cannot be held responsible for this.

Gratuities
The price of a ticket includes all gratuities and passengers are not expected to tip staff individually or collectively. We have calculated $5 per passenger per day to be added to crew salaries as an end of a month bonus subject to passenger satisfaction.

Guides

All guides services are in the English language. Guides in other languages may be supplied by special arrangement at additional cost which may include using guest accommodation at guest rates.

Food Safety and Hygiene
Bottled water is used for cooking and food preparation onboard. Off the vessel never accept ice in drinks and avoid ice creams, crushed sugar cane, salads and the skins of fruits.

Footwear
Slippers are provided for your comfort on board the vessel. When ashore guests should wear comfortable but safe walking shoes. At certain times the river banks and paths used can be muddy and therefore slippery or very dusty and we ask you to remove your footwear when returning on board so that we can clean your shoes for you and return them to you later.

Meals
Breakfast and lunch are cold buffets and à la carte menu. Dinner is served at the tables with a table d'hôte selection of dishes. We offer a mixture of Asian and Western cuisine and there are always vegetarian dishes offered. Special diets may be catered for with advance notification.

ITINERARY

MEKONG EXPLORATION - UPSTREAM SAIGON TO ANGKOR • 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

DAY 1: SAIGON TO MY THO
Registration is at 0830 at the Renaissance Riverside Hotel in Saigon and transfer at 0900 to the Delta Port
of My Tho by coach arriving at 1100 for check in followed by port and immigration formalities. Sail upstream during lunch and in the afternoon we moor near Cai Be and make a fascinating trip by traditional junk to explore evergreen islands and at the former Imperial residence, the An Kiet House. Overnight moor mid-stream Cai Be.


DAY 2: CAI BE TO VINH LONG
We take a morning junk trip around Cai Be to see a floating market, and go ashore to visit the French Gothic Cathedral and colorful port area, with its colonial buildings, delightful flower gardens and local rice paper manufacturers. We return to the ship and cruise over to Vinh Long to visit a Bonsai Garden and fruit farm, followed by visit to a brick and pottery factory. We return to the ship and cruise past Vinh Long City and evergreen islands. The remainder of the day is spent cruising through the Mekong Delta.

DAY 3: CHAU DOC / BORDER CROSSING
From the main Mekong channel at Tan Chau we travel down the canals and backwaters by local ferry boat. At Chau Doc we transfer to small boats to visit a Cham tribal village and a cat fish farm. We take a trishaw ride round this fascinating town of fine French-colonial buildings and see its bustling market. Return to the ship by boat for lunch and cast off for the Cambodian border for the usual formalities. Evening cruise up the broad Mekong channel, which is an international shipping route. Moor overnight just downstream from Phnom Penh.

DAY 4: PHNOM PENH
The capital of Cambodia retains its French charm. The city has several impressive wats, including Wat Ounalom, Wat Phnom and the newly-painted Wat Lang Ka. Pride of place goes to the Royal Palace and to the spectacular Silver Pagoda, one of the few places in Cambodia where artifacts embodying the brilliance and richness of Khmer culture were preserved by the Khmer Rouge. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. An afternoon excursion is arranged to the Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention centre situated in the suburbs of the city then shopping at the Russian market or Central market. More happily, Phnom Penh has a lively night life, and some passengers choose to dine ashore or try one of the capital’s many watering holes; a favorites being the Foreign Correspondents’ Club.

DAY 5: PHNOM PENH TO KAMPONG CHAM
Early morning departure from Phnom Penh and a stop at the little-known Chong Koh silk weaving village for a morning walk at leisure. We cruise past the Mekong’s timeless villages and river life with extensive fishing activities. In the afternoon we stop at Peam Chi Kang village to visit the wat or monastery and school. Passengers are at leisure to explore this peaceful and friendly community. In the wat the splendid village racing boats are stored.

DAY 6: KAMPONG CHAM AREA
Morning journey upriver to the hilltop pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey. Dating to the 8th century, these ancient brick structures characterize the architecture of the Chenla Empire which predated the glories of Angkor. Sail back downstream over lunch for an exploration of the Kampong Cham Area. We travel by bus to the 12th century Angkorian temple of Wat Nokor. This colorful temple is unique in Cambodia, as a modern Wat is set within the ruins of an ancient temple. We continue to the eco village of Cheungkok supported by the French-Cambodian NGO AMICA and the Kampong Cham orphanage, supported by the Pandaw ProBono programme.

DAY 7: TONLE RIVER
We glance by the capital Phnom Penh in the early morning to change pilots, and then sail the Tonle River which connects Tonle Lake with the Mekong and Bassac Rivers that merge at Phnom Penh. This river journey is a highlight of the trip. Temples abound along the river banks at Kampong Chhnang, and we see the rich tapestry of Cambodian rural life. This is a busy rural port town with bustling markets. Mooring mid-stream, we make a truly wonderful motor boat excursion into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the river. Here a stunning variety of birdlife may be seen and of considerable interest are the great fish traps.

DAY 8: TONLE SAP
The great lake dominates Cambodia and is over 150 Km in length. Here bird life is profuse, and from the middle of the lake one cannot even see the shores. There is a great stillness and tranquility as we pass floating fishing villages. Because the water levels of the lake and river vary a great deal according to the time of year and rainfall, we will then either:
  1. High water, approximately August to November.
Cross the Tonle Lake at dawn and 1000 disembark at Siem Reap Port for onward coach transfer to the Koulen II restaurant arriving by 1100.
  2. Low water, approximately November to August.
Coach transfer at 0700 from Prek Dom on the Tonle River to the Koulen II Restaurant in Siem Reap stopping at Kampong Thom. Packed lunch and refreshments provided. Arrive at Siem Reap by 1200.

DOWNSTREAM ANGKOR TO SAIGON • 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS ITINERARY

DAY 1: TONLE SAP
The great lake dominates Cambodia and is over 150 Km in length. Here bird life is profuse, and from the middle of the lake one cannot even see the shores. There is a great stillness and tranquility as we pass floating fishing villages. Because of seasonal high winds and varying water levels, we will start our journey one of the following ways:
  1. High water, approximately August to November.
At 11:00 o’clock register at Koulen II restaurant in Siem Reap to transfer to the ship at Siem Reap Port. assengers staying at the Victoria Resort and Spa will be collected at 1115 from the hotel. On the way to the ship excursion by motor boat to the floating villages of Tonle Sap. Embark the ship at 1300 and lunch onboard. Cross the great lake in the afternoon and drop the anchor after sunset. Moor overnight at the edge of the Tonle Lake.
  2. Low water, approximately November to August.
At 1200 Register at Koulen II Restaurant in Siem Reap to transfer by coach to Prek Dom on the Tonle River, enjoying a snacks and cold drinks on the way with a stop at Kampong Thom. Passengers staying at our partner hotel Victoria Resort and Spa will be collected from the hotel at 1215. Arrive by 1700 and cruise to Kampong Chhnang for overnight mooring.

DAY 2: KAMPONG CHHNANG
High Water: Early morning sailing with a brief stop at Kampong Chhnang after breakfast. Cruise all day passing Phnom Penh to enter the Mekong River. Proceed upstream and stop for an afternoon walk at a rural village. Low Water: Kampong Chhnang is a busy rural port town with bustling markets. Mooring mid-stream, we make a truly wonderful motor boat excursion into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the river. Here a stunning variety of birdlife may be seen, and of considerable interest are the great fish traps. We touch the capital Phnom Penh in the afternoon to change pilots and enter the Upper Mekong bound for Kampong Cham and stop for an afternoon walk at a rural village.

DAY 3: KAMPONG CHAM
Morning journey upriver to the hilltop pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey. Dating from the 8th century, these ancient brick structures characterize the architecture of the Chenla Empire which predated the glories of Angkor. Sail back downstream over lunch for an exploration of the Kampong Cham Area. We travel by bus to the 12th century Angkorian temple of Wat Nokor. We continue to the eco village of Cheungkok supported by the French-Cambodian NGO AMICA and the Kampong Cham orphanage, supported by the Pandaw ProBono programme. We make a late afternoon departure from Kampong Cham heading for Phnom Penh. Overnight mid-stream.

DAY 4: PHNOM PENH
The capital of Cambodia retains its French charm. The city has several impressive wats, including Wat Ounalom, Wat Phnom and the newly-painted Wat Lang Ka. Pride of place goes to the Royal Palace and to the spectacular Silver Pagoda, one of the few places in Cambodia where artifacts embodying the brilliance and richness of Khmer culture were preserved by the Khmer Rouge. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. An afternoon excursion is arranged to the Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention centre situated in the suburbs of the city then shopping at the Russian market or Central market. More happily, Phnom Penh has a lively night life, and some passengers choose to dine ashore or try one of the capital’s many watering holes; a favorites being the Foreign Correspondents’ Club.

DAY 5: CRUISING THE MEKONG / BORDER CROSSING
We cast off for a day cruising in the main Mekong channel, an international shipping route. Today we stop at Prek Touch, a jungle village, to visit fruit orchards, and then set off for the Vietnamese border for the usual formalities.

DAY 6: CHAU DOC
We travel from the main Mekong channel at Tan Chau down the canals and backwaters by local ferry boat. At Chau Doc we visit a Cham tribal village and a cat fish farm. We make a trishaw ride round this fascinating town of fine French-colonial buildings and bustling market. We return to the ship for lunch and cast off for Cai Bei.

DAY 7: CAI BE
We take a morning junk trip to Dong Hoa Hiep Island to Cai Be to see a floating market, and go ashore to visit the French Gothic Cathedral and colorful port area, with its colonial buildings, delightful flower gardens and local rice paper manufacturers. We explore evergreen islands and visit the former Imperial residence the An Kiet House. In the afternoon we continue our sightseeing by boat to Vinh Long to visit the Bonsai Gardens and see brick works.

DAY 8: MY THO / HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON)
Early morning sail from Cai Bei for My Tho, where we disembark at 0830 for coach transfer to a 4 star Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City arriving approximately at 10:30.

 



 

Email: enquiry@rivercruising.com
www.rivercruising.com

A division of Frankston Travel Pty Ltd also trading as Jetset Frankston Lic. No.: 30539 TCF: 712