Beautifully redesigned from the original 1930s P-class ship of the Pandaw fleet and hand-finished in teak and brass by local craftsmen, the RV Bassac Pandaw is a stand-out luxury Mekong River cruise ship traveling between the Delta of Vietnam and the bustling hub of the Phnom Penh capital. The vessel was built in Saigon and is a good looker with a traditional style and a colonial era charm. If you fancy old-world beauty and a cozy onboard ambience, RV Bassac Pandaw is absolutely a wonderful option to cruise between these two countries
Overview
2012
30 cabin
Wood
Cruise Passenger Port, No. 5 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, Ward 12, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
Siem Reap - Steung Trang - Peam Chi Korng - Oudong - Kampong Tralach - Phnom Penh - Chau Doc - Ben Tre - Ho Chi Minh
Itineraries
Siem Reap - Stueng Trang (L, D)
Travel by coach from Siem Reap to the riverside town of Steung Trang for embarkation
Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Mekong
Meet your crew for the next 7 nights
Enjoy a welcome dinner
Overnight on board
Stueng Trang - Peam Chi Korng (B, L, D)
Begin your day with a calming Tai Chi session on the upper deck as we take a sunrise cruise to Peam Chi Korng, an untouched gem that is a hub of pottery in Cambodia
Witness local potters in action in Peam Chi Korng after a short tuk tuk ride from the banks of the Mekong
Explore the village and local fresh market
Step ashore at Pak Russei, a small and remote village on the banks of the Mekong in the afternoon
Explore the village on foot and visit local craftspeople weaving silk and producing handmade noodles
Discover the ancient art of Bokator, a traditional form of martial art with a private performance in the village
Return to the ship and have an amazing dinner on the RV Bassac Pandaw where we will anchor for the night
Lunch and dinner included
Overnight on board
Oudong - Kampong Tralach (B, L, D)
Travel by coach in the morning to the ancient capital of Cambodia, Oudong where we visit the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Centre
Walk around the vast complex with it's impressive Khmer architecture and experience a short meditation class to quieten your mind
Back on board in Kampong Tralach for lunch
Travel by ox-cart around the river-side villages, markets and temples to get a sense of life in rural Cambodia in the afternoon
Enjoy cocktails around a fire pit at a small fishing village in the evening
Immerse yourself in the local culture by meeting village folk and watch traditional dancing
Lunch and dinner included
Overnight on board
Phnom Penh (B, L, D)
Discover the hidden gems of Phnom Penh
Disembark at the pier for a visit to the capital
Discover the capital's charm on a city tour, admiring its colonial buildings, grand avenues and monuments of Khmer architecture
Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda by cyclo
Visit to the National Museum with its marvelous collection of Angkorian statuary
Visit the Killing Fields and Genocide museum to discover more about the brutal Khmer Rouge regime
Dock overnight in Phnom Penh city port and explore the city with its lively bars, restaurants and nightlife
Lunch and dinner included
Overnight on board
Phnom Penh - Chau Doc (B, L, D)
Return on board and cruise downstream along the Mekong River to the Vietnam border for immigration formalities
The ship sails toward Chau Doc where we talk an evening stroll along the river before dinner aboard.
Lunch and dinner included
Overnight on board
Chau Doc (B, L, D)
Take minivans for a short drive to Sam Mountain, the location of Phuoc Dien Tu or the Hang Pagoda in the morning
Climb the steps for stunning views across the Mekong or explore the local market
Visit the nearby floating fish farms by Sampan
Enjoy a private Lion dance performance at a local Village
Sail into the heart of the Mekong delta and enjoy on-deck entertainment after lunch aboard
Overnight on board
Chau Doc - Ben Tre - Ho Chi Minh (B, L, D)
Journey by sampans through mangroves and bamboo forests to the fruit orchards of Ben Tre. This fertile farming region with half of Vietnam's rice production coming from the Mekong Delta and also hosts a rich artisanal culture which we will witness at a local village in handicrafts
Return to the ship enjoy lunch onboard as we sail through the Cho Gao Canal toward Ho Chi Minh. The Cho Gao Canal is a vital waterway link for the transportation of goods to and from the city which was constructed in 1876 by the French and offers a fascinating insight to life along the water
Sail into central Ho Chi Minh and enjoy the stunning skyline over dinner
Overnight on board
Ho Chi Minh (B)
Disembark in central Ho Chi Minh after breakfast for your onward travels
Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta (L, D)
Embark the RV Bassac Pandaw vessel in central Ho Chi Minh
Relax on the spacious sundeck as we set sail past the towering skyscrapers of Vietnam’s bustling metropolis
Enjoy lunch on board and meet the crew
Enjoy local entertainment on the deck as we sail toward the Mekong Delta
Moor overnight on the Vam Co River
Overnight on board
Ben Tre - Chau Doc (B, L, D)
Set sail through the Cho Gao Canal toward Ho Chi Minh. The Cho Gao Canal is a vital waterway link for the transportation of goods to and from the city which was constructed in 1876 by the French and offers a fascinating insight to life along the water
Journey by sampans through mangroves and bamboo forests to the fruit orchards of Ben Tre. This fertile farming region with half of Vietnam's rice production coming from the Mekong Delta and also hosts a rich artisanal culture which we will witness at a local village in handicrafts
Back aboard we sail deeper into the delta toward Chau Doc
Overnight on board
Chau Doc - Phnom Penh (B, L, D)
Take minivans for a short drive to Sam Mountain, the location of Phuoc Dien Tu or the Hang Pagoda in the morning
Climb the steps for stunning views across the Mekong or explore the local market
Visit the nearby floating fish farms by Sampan
Enjoy a private Lion dance performance at a local Village
Return to the ship and navigate a web of canals before dropping anchor on the Vietnam/Cambodia border to undergo Immigration formalities
Overnight on board
Phnom Penh (B, L, D)
Discover the hidden gems of Phnom Penh
Disembark at the pier for a visit to the capital
Discover the capital's charm on a city tour, admiring its colonial buildings, grand avenues and monuments of Khmer architecture
Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda by cyclo
Visit to the National Museum with its marvelous collection of Angkorian statuary
Visit the Killing Fields and Genocide museum to discover more about the brutal Khmer Rouge regime
Dock overnight in Phnom Penh city port and explore the city with its lively bars, restaurants and nightlife
Lunch and dinner included
Overnight on board
Phnom Penh - Kampong Tralach (B, L, D)
Leave the dock at Phnom Penh early morning and sail up the winding channels of the Tonle Sap River to Kampong Tralach
Travel by ox-cart around the river-side villages, markets and temples to get a sense of life in rural Cambodia
Enjoy cocktails around a fire pit at a small fishing village in the evening
Immerse yourself in the local culture by meeting village folk and watch traditional dancing
Overnight on board
Kampong Tralach - Oudong (B, L, D)
Travel by coach in the morning to the ancient capital of Cambodia, Oudong where we visit the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Centre
Walk around the vast complex with it's impressive Khmer architecture and experience a short meditation class to quieten your mind
Re-join the ship at Prek Kdam before sailing back onto the Mekong proper during lunch
Step ashore at Pak Russei, a small and remote village on the banks of the Mekong in the afternoon
Explore the village on foot and visit local craftspeople weaving silk and producing handmade noodles
Discover the ancient art of Bokator, a traditional form of martial art with a private performance in the village
Return to the ship and have an amazing dinner on the RV Bassac Pandaw where we will anchor for the night
Overnight on board
Peam Chi Korng - Stueng Trang (B, L, D)
Begin your day with a calming Tai Chi session on the upper deck as we take a sunrise cruise to Peam Chi Korng, an untouched gem that is a hub of pottery in Cambodia
Witness local potters in action in Peam Chi Korng after a short tuk tuk ride from the banks of the Mekong
Explore the village and local fresh market
Sail along the mighty Mekong to Steung Trang, our final destination
Enjoy final entertainment provided by your crew
Relish a sumptuous farewell dinner prepared by your kitchen team
Overnight on board
Stueng Trang - Siem Reap (B)
Disembark after breakfast and travel by coach from Steung Trang through stunningly lovely countryside to reach Siem Reap
Arrival into Siem Reap betweeen 12 - 1pm
Siem Reap - Stueng Trang (L, D)
Travel by coach from Siem Reap to the riverside town of Steung Trang for embarkation
Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Mekong
Meet your crew for the next 5 nights
Enjoy a welcome dinner
Overnight on board
Stueng Trang - Peam Chi Korng (B, L, D)
Begin your day with a calming Tai Chi session on the upper deck as we take a sunrise cruise to Peam Chi Korng, an untouched gem that is a hub of pottery in Cambodia
Witness local potters in action in Peam Chi Korng after a short tuk tuk ride from the banks of the Mekong
Explore the village and local fresh market
Step ashore at Pak Russei, a small and remote village on the banks of the Mekong in the afternoon
Explore the village on foot and visit local craftspeople weaving silk and producing handmade noodles
Discover the ancient art of Bokator, a traditional form of martial art with a private performance in the village
Return to the ship and have an amazing dinner on the RV Bassac Pandaw where we will anchor for the night
Overnight on board
Oudong - Kampong Tralach (B, L, D)
Travel by coach in the morning to the ancient capital of Cambodia, Oudong where we visit the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Centre
Walk around the vast complex with it's impressive Khmer architecture and experience a short meditation class to quieten your mind
Back on board in Kampong Tralach for lunch
Travel by ox-cart around the river-side villages, markets and temples to get a sense of life in rural Cambodia in the afternoon
Enjoy cocktails around a fire pit at a small fishing village in the evening
Immerse yourself in the local culture by meeting village folk and watch traditional dancing
Overnight on board
Phnom Penh (B)
After breakfast, disembark your Pandaw in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh (L, D)
Check-in to your Pandaw expedition at 11:00 am
Enjoy lunch on board and meet the crew
Visit the Killing Fields and Genocide museum to discover more about the brutal Khmer Rouge regime
Dock overnight in Phnom Penh city port and explore the city with its lively bars, restaurants and nightlife
Overnight on board
Phnom Penh - Kampong Tralach (B, L, D)
Leave the dock at Phnom Penh early morning and sail up the winding channels of the Tonle Sap River to Kampong Tralach
Travel by ox-cart around the river-side villages, markets and temples to get a sense of life in rural Cambodia
Enjoy cocktails around a fire pit at a small fishing village in the evening
Immerse yourself in the local culture by meeting village folk and watch traditional dancing
Overnight on board
Kampong Tralach - Oudong (B, L, D)
Travel by coach in the morning to the ancient capital of Cambodia, Oudong where we visit the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Centre
Walk around the vast complex with it's impressive Khmer architecture and experience a short meditation class to quieten your mind
Re-join the ship at Prek Kdam before sailing back onto the Mekong proper during lunch
Step ashore at Pak Russei, a small and remote village on the banks of the Mekong in the afternoon
Explore the village on foot and visit local craftspeople weaving silk and producing handmade noodles
Discover the ancient art of Bokator, a traditional form of martial art with a private performance in the village
Return to the ship and have an amazing dinner on the RV Bassac Pandaw where we will anchor for the night
Overnight on board
Peam Chi Korng - Stueng Trang (B, L, D)
Begin your day with a calming Tai Chi session on the upper deck as we take a sunrise cruise to Peam Chi Korng, an untouched gem that is a hub of pottery in Cambodia
Witness local potters in action in Peam Chi Korng after a short tuk tuk ride from the banks of the Mekong
Explore the village and local fresh market
Sail along the mighty Mekong to Steung Trang, our final destination
Enjoy final entertainment provided by your crew
Relish a sumptuous farewell dinner prepared by your kitchen team
Overnight on board
Stueng Trang - Siem Reap (B)
Disembark after breakfast and travel by coach from Steung Trang through stunningly lovely countryside to reach Siem Reap
Arrival into Siem Reap betweeen 12 - 1pm
Phnom Penh (L, D)
Check-in to your Pandaw expedition at 11:00 am
Enjoy lunch on board and meet the crew
Visit the Killing Fields and Genocide museum to discover more about the brutal Khmer Rouge regime
Dock overnight in Phnom Penh city port and explore the city with its lively bars, restaurants and nightlife
Overnight on board
Phnom Penh - Chau Doc (B, L, D)
Cruise downstream along the Mekong River to the Vietnam border for immigration formalities
The ship sails toward Chau Doc where we talk an evening stroll along the river before dinner aboard.
Lunch and dinner included
Overnight on board
Chau Doc (B, L, D)
Take minivans for a short drive to Sam Mountain, the location of Phuoc Dien Tu or the Hang Pagoda in the morning
Climb the steps for stunning views across the Mekong or explore the local market
Visit the nearby floating fish farms by Sampan
Enjoy a private Lion dance performance at a local Village
Sail into the heart of the Mekong delta and enjoy on-deck entertainment after lunch aboard
Overnight on board
Chau Doc - Ben Tre - Ho Chi Minh (B, L, D)
Journey by sampans through mangroves and bamboo forests to the fruit orchards of Ben Tre. This fertile farming region with half of Vietnam's rice production coming from the Mekong Delta and also hosts a rich artisanal culture which we will witness at a local village in handicrafts
Return to the ship enjoy lunch onboard as we sail through the Cho Gao Canal toward Ho Chi Minh. The Cho Gao Canal is a vital waterway link for the transportation of goods to and from the city which was constructed in 1876 by the French and offers a fascinating insight to life along the water
Sail into central Ho Chi Minh and enjoy the stunning skyline over dinner
Overnight on board
Ho Chi Minh (B)
Disembark in central Ho Chi Minh after breakfast for your onward travels
Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta (L, D)
Embark the RV Bassac Pandaw vessel in central Ho Chi Minh
Relax on the spacious sundeck as we set sail past the towering skyscrapers of Vietnam’s bustling metropolis
Enjoy lunch on board and meet the crew
Enjoy local entertainment on the deck as we sail toward the Mekong Delta
Moor overnight on the Vam Co River
Overnight on board
Ben Tre - Chau Doc (B, L, D)
Set sail through the Cho Gao Canal toward Ho Chi Minh. The Cho Gao Canal is a vital waterway link for the transportation of goods to and from the city which was constructed in 1876 by the French and offers a fascinating insight to life along the water
Journey by sampans through mangroves and bamboo forests to the fruit orchards of Ben Tre. This fertile farming region with half of Vietnam's rice production coming from the Mekong Delta and also hosts a rich artisanal culture which we will witness at a local village in handicrafts
Back aboard we sail deeper into the delta toward Chau Doc
Overnight on board
Chau Doc - Phnom Penh (B, L, D)
Take minivans for a short drive to Sam Mountain, the location of Phuoc Dien Tu or the Hang Pagoda in the morning
Climb the steps for stunning views across the Mekong or explore the local market
Visit the nearby floating fish farms by Sampan
Enjoy a private Lion dance performance at a local Village
Return to the ship and navigate a web of canals before dropping anchor on the Vietnam/Cambodia border to undergo Immigration formalities
Overnight on board
Phnom Penh (B)
After breakfast, disembark your Pandaw in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh
- Entrance fees
- Guide services (English language)
- Gratuities to crew
- Main meals (from Dinner on Day 1 to Breakfast on Day 5 for Downstream)
- Local mineral water
- Jugged coffee
- Teas & tisanes
- Transfers between the meeting point and the ship in Siem Reap
- International flights
- Laundry
- All visa costs
- All beverages except:
- Local mineral water
- Jugged coffee
- Teas & tisanes
- Tips to:
- Tour guides
- Local guides
- Bus drivers
- Boat operators
- Cyclo drivers
Optional extensions
POST CRUISE EXTENSIONS
Cambodia tour 15 days
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US $100
Cambodia Family Tour 15 Days
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Cambodia family tour 12 days
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Cambodia Family Tour 10 Days
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