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  Trip code: B-309
  Routing: Mekong Rver Cruises - Indochina Cruises
  Boat name: Pandaw - Mekong River Cruises
  Cabin Category: Deluxe
  Size of Cabins: Double Cabin - Rates for per person
  Validity: 2023-12-31
   Price in low season
(1 May- 1 Sept): 3,422.0 $
   Price in high season
(2 Sept- 31 April): 3,422.0 $

 We accept payment via: Paypal logo | Visa logo

 MEKONG RIVER CRUISES - THE PANDAW
Cruise route (upstream): Saigon - Phnompenh - Siemreap
8Days 7Nights

Mekong river cruises - Saigon - Phnompenh -Siemreap with Pandaw

Mekong river cruises - Saigon - Phnompenh -Siemreap with Pandaw

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, through the vast delta so rich in human life and endeavour, to travel along the main channel into the rich countryside of Cambodia. With a full day in charming Phnom Penh we then explore remoter waterways as we progress to the great monuments of Angkor.

 
Mekong river cruises - Saigon - Phnompenh -Siemreap with Pandaw

Pandaw at Mekong river Vietnam

DAY 1 SAIGON - MY THO - BEN TRE

Transfer from Saigon to the river port for embarkation. 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.

DAY 2 GAO GIONG

Sailing through the delta offers a real insight into life along this vast waterway. After lunch, a short coach journey through the lush countryside to Gao Giong ‘green oasis’, a 1,000-acre eucalyptus forest and listed wildlife sanctuary. Here a diverse selection of water birds and egrets gather in their tens of thousands across the Duong Tharp Muoi or ‘Plain of Reeds’. Rowboats traverse the canals to take us to view the principal nesting areas where photo opportunities abound.

DAY 3 CHAU DOC - VIETNAM/CAMBODIA BORDER

We go alongside at the picturesque border town of Chau Doc where we visit the floating fish farms by sampan. We make a stop at a Chham Village and observe the lives of Vietnamese Muslims before taking minivans for a short drive to Sam Mountain, location of Phuoc Dien Tu or the Hang Pagoda. We climb the 400 steps to the top to visit the pagoda. Upon return to ship, we navigate a web of canals before dropping anchor on the Vietnam/Cambodia border to undergo Immigration formalities.

DAY 4 PHNOM PENH

Morning orientation of Phnom Penh by cyclo visiting the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda followed by the National Museum with its marvelous collection of Angkorian statuary. 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.

DAY 5 KAMPONG TRALACH

Morning at leisure in Phnom Penh with its café life and many smart boutiques. After lunch, we sail up the winding channels of the Tonle Sap river to Kampong Tralach. We travel by ox-cart around the river-side villages, markets and temples to get a sense of life along the river. In the evening cocktails are round a village fire pit where we will be joined by village folk keen to show us their traditional dancing show us more of the delightful Khmer culture.

DAY 6 OUDONG - SILK ISLAND

In the morning, travel by coach to the ancient capital of Cambodia, Oudong. On the way we stop to visit the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Centre before taking a drive around the old capital. We re-join our ship at Prek Kdam before returning to the Mekong. After lunch we sail to Koh Nghe Tei (Silk Island) to study the entire silk-making process from worms to weavers. We visit silk makers and can buy from them their lovely silk scarves and other fabrics. This village is a centre of the ancient martial art of L’bokator which roughly translates as 'pounding a lion'. It includes weapons techniques and is one of the oldest combat techniques in Cambodia and believed to date back to the Angkor empire.

DAY 7 WAT HANCHEY & ANGKOR BAN VILLAGE VISIT

Sunrise cruise to Angkor Ban village to see how local villagers live and visit the library which was donated by Pandaw to Angkor Ban secondary school.

NOTE: if you want to donate books, please bring along some Children’s books in English language (suitable for age 8 to 15 yrs) which you can personally gift to the library.

In the afternoon we sail north to Wat Hanchey, an important centre of worship during the Chenla period located on top of a hill above the mighty Mekong River with some of the best Mekong views in Cambodia. Visit 8th century structures some destroyed by American bombings during the Vietnam War.

DAY 8 SIEM REAP

Disembark and travel by coach from Kampong Cham through stunningly lovely countryside to reach Siem Reap, adjacent to Angkor Wat.

Beautiful landscape en route

Beautiful landscape en route

 

WHATS INCLUDED

Cruise Price Includes: Entrance fees, guide services (English language), gratuities to crew, main meals, local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas & tisanes. Transfers between the meeting point and the ship at the start and end of a voyage.

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.

TRANSFERS & JOINING

DAY 1 SAIGON - MY THO - BEN TRE

Transfer from your hotel in Saigon to the port of My Tho by small group transfer to embark cruise.

Pick up will be between 10:30am and 11:00am. Our representative will call you on the evening before or leave a message with the hotel to reconfirm the exact pick-up time.

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.

DAY 8 SIEM REAP

 Early morning coach transfer to the FCC Angkor by Avani hotel in Siem Reap, arriving mid-afternoon (approx. 13.30). Transfer by coach from Kampong Cham to Siem Reap takes approx 4 hours.

 

 

Vietnampathfinder commitment is the delivery of bespoke, safe and best services
With a focus on experience, guest safety, quality control and service delivery,  we will check every details to make sure that our travel sevices or your booking travel with us a most enjoyable. Each request is dutifully responded to within 24 hours unless negotiations and special requests are required on your behalf; our team of Vietnampathfinder will ultimately inform and follow up or you also can call us any time at 084. 913323 977 (Mr Pham). 

Payment

+ For FIT booking (group of less than 7 cabins):

40% of the total tour cost to be deposited upon commitment of the tour, this deposit is non-refundable. The remaining 60% of the total tour cost to be paid 7 days prior to arrival date. If booked less than 7 days from arrival, full payment is required immediately.

+ For GIT booking (group of from 7 cabins)
50% of the total tour cost to be deposited upon commitment of the tour, this deposit is non-refundable. The remaining 50% of the total tour cost to be paid 60 days prior to arrival date. If booked less than 60 days from arrival, full payment is required immediately

We do accept payment methods: 

+ Bank transfer = 25$/ 1 time bank fees/ whole amount (takes 3 days to complete and easy, this is low bank fees for big amount)

+ Credit card = 2.7% bank fees is levied in addition to the invoiced amount. Kindly make sure you include the invoice number or contact our Accounting Department for an invoice number so that your payment can be identified. Please also check with the bank who issued your credit card to ensure that no other bank fee is applied.

+ Paypayl online = 4.7%, fast but high fees

+Cash on arrival:  50% deposit for booking services (after confirmation) and the balance by cash on arrival Vietnam ( collect by tour guides, drivers directly from tour leader or your clients).

Cancellations & Refunds

Any cancellations should be made in writing to VietnamPathfinder Travel (email at: info@vietnampathfinder.com ). Cancellations beyond your control subject to Force Majeure can be covered under travel insurance. We recommend you buy Travel insurance before you complete payment of your travel and review its relevant product disclosure statement. Cancellation fees of loss of deposit will be applied:

For FIT booking (group of less than 7 cabins)

More than 7 days prior to trip departure: No charge

7 days - 3 days before arrival: 50% charge

Less than 72 hours prior to check-in: 100% of total rate

No show: 100% of total rate

For GIT booking (group of from 7 cabins)

More than 60 days prior to trip departure: No charge

60 days - 31 days before arrival: 50% charge

From 30 to 15 days prior to check-in: 75% of total rate

Less than 15 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rate

No show: 100% of total rate


For Charter Boat Cancellation

More than 60 days prior to check-in :  No cancellation charge

From 60 to 31 days prior to check-in : 50% of total rates

From 30 to 15 days prior to check-in :  75% of total rates

Less than 15 days prior to check-in:  100% of total rates


For Cancellation policy due to bad weather conditions, cruising and sailing in Halong Bay and Mekong Delta River is regulated by the Local Port Authority. Every morning, the Port Authority delivers a permit to each cruise company allowing them to start the sail trip. Both day cruises and overnight cruises are regulated this way.

In case of bad weather conditions and risks of tropical storms, the Port Authority might limit the possibilities of cruising and even decide to cancel all cruises.

In those cases, final decision by the Port of Authority is usually announced only at  3.00 pm on the day of departure (time can be changed). Vietnampathfinder will contact with passengers to update with information and negotiate with boat suppliers to waive or minimize these charges to you at best.

Refund & Non-Refundable

+ Any refund may takes from 15 days to 3 Months and We reserve the right to modify these refund policy without prior notice.
+ A Non-refundable  of 100 USD for booking boat cabins when complete the booking confirmation

 
Child Policies

 FOC Baby cost for infrant (Subject to availability)

Only 1 (one) child under 5 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin

Last Minutes Booking Policies

Last minutes bookings if the bookings are made in 72 hours, 48 hours or 24 hours before departure

Less than 24 hours before your trip departure, please email us  at: info@vietnampathfinder.com or Call at 084 913323977 and only process the final booking on our website when get confirmation emails from our sale teams.

Refund and amendment will not be applied for last minute bookings.


Voucher 

Voucher will be issued by Vietnampathfinder Travel after the booked trip is confirmed and payment is completed. A service voucher will be sent by email to passenger.


Liability and Insurance

Vietnampathfinder Travel accepts no responsibility for any loss, injury, damage or delay due to natural disaster, politic actions, weather or causes beyond its control. Travel insurance and medical precautions are essential. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, medical expenses, emergency repatriation and personal liability. We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance at the time of booking.


Passengers’ Information

Client is requested to submit all passenger details at least 24 hours prior to check-in of passengers (Full name, Date of birth, Gender, Nationality, Passport number, Vietnam visa expiry date, Contact number).

 

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 VISA INFORMATION

Upstream
E-visa for Cambodia are not accepted at the river border. Visa on arrival for Cambodia will be arranged for you by the crew. Please bring 1x passport photo and fee of $35 USD.
Click here for full visa information.

Downstream
E-visa for Vietnam are now accepted at the river border. On your application, please enter SONG TIEN LANDPORT as your arrival port.
https://www.thaievisa.go.th  for full visa information.

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