expeditions overview 2017-18 · charming villages, the pristine jungle and golden triangle as well...

Pandaw was the first to offer river expeditions on the Mekong. Our unrivalled experience provides travellerswith the most wonderful and authentic journeys along this most fascinating of rivers.

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Discover the Upper Mekong LAOS TO CHINA

Expeditions Overview 2017-18

For over 20 years Pandaw has specialised in exploring the remote and off-the-beaten-track rivers of Asia, places that few, if any, cannavigate with our specially-designed ships. We offer travellers a truly exclusive, unique experience.

All our travellers sail in old world style and comfort on board one of our evocative hand-crafted, colonial-style ships. Finished in brassand teak by skilled local craftsmen and all maintained within Pandaw’s first class standards.

At Pandaw we have an all-inclusive policy, so travellers can relax in the knowledge that there are no hidden extras, all that is excludedis wine and imported beverages.

PANDAW

T H A I L A N D

B U R M A

L A O S

N O R T HV I E T N A M

C H I N A

Ban PaklayPak Lai

Luang Prabang

Pak Ou Caves

Pak Beng

Chian Saen

SanakhamVientiane

Pandaw River Journey

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Vientiane to Chiang Sean - 10 nights from US$3600pp

A fascinating expedition connecting Vientiane in Laos to the Chiangraiarea of North Thailand with a 2 night stop at the UNESCO WorldHeritage Site of Luang Prabang. We pass through dramaticmountainous scenery and stunning gorges and sail through rapidsvisiting remote tribal villages on the way.

Departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Sept 2017 to Mar 2018

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LAOS MEKONG

RV LAOS PANDAW

T H A I L A N D

B U R M A

L A O S

N O R T HV I E T N A M

C H I N A

Ban PaklayPak Lai

Luang Prabang

Pak Ou Caves

Pak Beng

Chian Saen

Vientiane

Menglun Botanical GardensMangfeilong

Monastery

Jinghong

Tachilek


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Vientiane to Jinghong - 14 nights from US$5670pp

For the first time, with the launch of our new Pandaw ship, it ispossible to sail on the mighty Upper Mekong River all the way fromVientiane to China, an incredible, pioneering expedition discoveringcharming villages, the pristine jungle and Golden Triangle as well asthe emerald green Mekong in China's Yunnan province.

Departures from Jan to Apr 2017 & Sept to Nov 2017


THE MEKONG FROM LAOS TO CHINA

RV CHAMPA PANDAW

V IETNAM

CAMBODIA

Chau Doc

Phnom Penh

Sa Dec

Cai Be My Tho

Kampong Trolach

Wat HancheyKampong Cham

Kratie

Land Content

Chong Koh

Pandaw Journey

Dolphin Grounds

Tan Chau

Saigon

Siem Reap

Siem Reap to Saigon - 10 nights from US$2246pp

Explore the varied River Mekong taking in the cultural contrastbetween Vietnam and Cambodia, passing the French colonial port ofSaigon. This off-the-beaten track itinerary includes a visit to thevillage of Kratie up the Mekong where we still can find theendangered river dolphins.

Departure 5 Jul 2017

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THE MEKONG UNEXPLORED

MY MEKONG PANDAW

V IETNAM

CAMBODIA

Chau Doc

Phnom Penh

Sa Dec

Cai Be My Tho

Kampong Trolach

Wat HancheyKampong Cham

Kratie

Land Content

Chong Koh

Pandaw Journey

Dolphin Grounds

Tan Chau

Saigon

Siem Reap

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Saigon to Siem Reap - 7 nights from US$1755pp

A classic expedition along the iconic Mekong River between Frenchcolonial Saigon and Angkor at Siem Reap. Journey along the MekongDelta, stop at Phnom Penh and visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagodaand National Museum and explore the Tonle River visiting Kratie andthe Mekong dolphins, places no other river cruise visit.

Regular departures from Jan to Apr 2017 and July 2017 to April 2018


CLASSIC MEKONG

MY MEKONG PANDAW

Phnom Penh

Kampong Trolach

Kratie

Dolphin Grounds

Kampong Cham

Chong Koh

V IETNAM

CAMBODIA

Land Content

Pandaw Journey

Siem Reap

Saigon to Phnom Penh v.v. - 3/4 nights from US$792ppTake in the striking cultural contrasts of the bustling Vietnam deltaand the tranquillity of rural Cambodia on these short 3 or 4 nightcruises ending in Cambodia’s bustling capital Phnom Penh.

Phnom Penh to Siem Reap v.v. - 3/4 nights from US$792ppCombine the ancient temples of Angkor with Phnom Penh visitingKratie, where only Pandaw ships can navigate, and discovering thedolphin grounds and the national park protected areas.

Regular departures from Jan to Apr 2017 & Jul 2017 to Mar 2018

SHORT CRUISES ON THE MEKONG

RV MEKONG PANDAW

V IETNAM

Hoa Binh

Tuan Chau IslandViet Tri

Gia Luan Halong Bay

Red River

Stork Island

Ninh Giang

Tien Du

Hung Lo Temple

Duong Lam Village

Thay & Tay Phuong Pagoda

Lo RiverDa River

Luoc River

lower Red River

Thai Binh River

Red River

Kinh Thay RiverLy Nhan village

Hanoi


Halong Bay to Hoa Binh - 10 nights from US$2925pp

The ideal way to explore northern Vietnam by river traversing the RedRiver taking in the region’s highlights along the way. See first-handthe limestone islands around Halong Bay and travel as far asnavigable up the Song Red River and Da or Black River a placewhere no other tourist craft operates.

Regular departures from Jan to Dec 2017/18


HALONG BAY AND RED RIVER

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Chau Doc

Phnom Penh

Sa Dec

Cai Be My Tho

V IETNAM

CAMBODIA

Land Content

Pandaw Journey

Saigon

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Saigon to Phnom Penh v.v. Phnom Penh to Siem Reap v.v.


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BURMA

Danupyu

Yandabo

Mingun

Kyauk-Myoung

Sale

Magwe

Thayetmyo

Prome

Myanaung

Inle Lake

Mandalay

Rangoon

Pagan


Rangoon to Mandalay - 14 nights from US$4290pp

Ply from Yangoon to the delightful city of Prome on the edge of theDelta to Mandalay and Mingun. Daily stops include tours of thehistoric capitals of Pagan and Mandalay.

Regular departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Jul 2017 to Mar 2018


THE IRRAWADDY

RV PANDAW II

THAILAND

Lampi Marine National Park

Naung WeeIsland

Kawthaung

Cockscomb Island

Kyun Pila Island

Ranong

T H E A N D A M A N

S E A

BURMA


Kawthaung to Kawthaung - 6 nights from US$2,995pp

Discover the Mergui Archipelago with its 800 islands, pristinebeaches and local Mokkein population of sea gypsies during this trulyunique 6 night expedition. Sail from the southern Burmese port ofKawthaung aboard Pandaw’s classic sixties motor yacht, the 10stateroom Andaman Explorer.


MY ANDAMAN EXPLORER

B U R M A

Mawlaik

Sitthaung

Toungdoot

Mingkin

MonywaMandalay

RangoonFlights

Pandaw Journey

Homalin

Monywa to Homalin - 7 nights from US$2800pp

The Chindwin is the loveliest of rivers that carves it way throughmountains and forests. Stop at delightful unspoilt little towns on theway. Our objective, Homalin the capital of Nagaland and close to theIndia border.

Regular departures from Jan to Feb 2017 & Aug 2017 to Febr 2018


THE CHINDWIN

RV ZAWGYI PANDAW

Yandabo

B U R M A

Prome

Thayetmyo

Magwe

Sale

Amarapura

Pagan

Mandalay

Rangoon

Danupyu

Twante

Kanktaung


Mandalay to Rangoon - 10 nights from US$2982pp

Sail through the heart of ‘Middle Myanmar’ passing through a varyinglandscape of lush teak plantations around Prome to the desertcountry south of Pagan visiting a number of small villages and townsfirst hand.



THE GOLDEN LAND

RV PANDAW II

Tagaung

Katha

Yandabo

Mingun

Amarapura

Kyauk-Myoung

Khanyat

B U R M A

Mandalay

Pagan


Pagan to Katha - 10 nights from US$3200ppRelaxed exploration of the magnificent temples of Pagan, thehighlights of Mandalay and the scenic and remote Upper Irrawaddy.We journey off the beaten track all the way to Katha.



PAGAN & THE UPPER IRRAWADDY

RV KINDAT PANDAW

Kalewa

Mawlaik

Homalin

Sitthaung

Toungdoot

Nagaland

Kindat

T O N A G A L A N D

B U R M A

Mandalay

RangoonFlights

Pandaw Journey

Khamti

Kalwa to Homalin - 7 nights from US$2800ppOnly the small Kalay and Zawgyi Pandaws, can journey north beyondHomalin on an adventure to Nagaland, famous for the fierce anddistinctive Naga warriors. Along the way you will pass through densejungles, high cliffs and deep gorges.

Departures in Aug & Sep 2017 & 2018


A VOYAGE TO NAGALAND

RV ZAWGYI PANDAW

Tagaung

Katha

Mingun

Khanyat

Mandalay


B U R M A

Mandalay - Katha - Mandalay - 7 nights from US$2,800ppSail from Mandalay to Katha nearly 1000 miles from Rangoon andonce home to George Orwell, passaging through the 3rd and 2nddefiles, not to mention visiting enchanting local towns and delightfulvillages inbetween.

Regular departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Aug 2017 to Mar 2018


THE UPPER IRRAWADDY

RV KINDAT PANDAW

Yandabo

Mingun

Amarapura & U Bein Bridge

B U R M A

Pakokku

Sagaing

Pagan

Mandalay


Salay

Pagan to Mandalay - 7 nights from US$1535ppA fabulous way to discover the mighty Irrawaddy River between thehistoric royal capitals of Pagan and Mandalay as well as exploringsmall towns and villages of lost Burma in between.

Regular departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Aug 2017 to Mar 2018


MANDALAY PAGAN PACKET

RV KALAW PANDAW

Pandaw are the pioneers in river cruise expeditions in Burma with the widest range of itineraries compared to any other operator. Our ultra-shallow draft ships enable us to sail to remote areas,

unreachable by other modes of transport including overland.

PAGAN

Yandabo

MANDALAY

B U R M A


Mandalay to Pagan v.v. 2 nights from US$622pp 1 night from US$334pp

Departures Jan to Mar 2017 and Sep 2017 to Mar 2018

PAGAN MANDALAY SHORT CRUISES

RV KATHA PANDAW

Yandabo

Pakokku

Sagaing


B U R M ASalay

Pagan

Mandalay

Mandalay to Pagan v.v. 4 nights from US$1,495pp

Departures Jan to Mar 2017 and Aug 2017 to Mar 2018

MANDALAY TO PAGAN 4 NIGHT CRUISE

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