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EXPLORE THE MIGHTY RIVERS AND COASTS OF SOUTHEAST ASIA AND INDIA WELCOME TO THE FIRST EDITION OF OUR NEW PANDAW E-BROCHURE
The Pandaw experience is all about exploring remote and often hard-to-navigate rivers and coasts in specially-designed luxury small ships. Each ship, hand-crafted in brass and teak, is an object of beauty in itself. A Pandaw adventure is very different from that offered on an ocean cruise. The ships are small in scale, and the atmosphere is informal and very friendly.
WHY PANDAW ?
For over twenty years Pandaw has specialised in board enjoy an informal and friendly atmosphere - through the countryside and local villages, are finished to exacting first-class standards with exploring the remote and off the beaten track rivers the 'Pandaw Spirit' - for which we are renowned. speedboat explorations penetrating deeper into all modern conveniences. Objects of great beauty, of Asia. Places that few, if any, can navigate with our We also have the highest passenger-to-deck space the jungle and visits to heritage sites. Passengers these vessels have an ultra shallow draft and can specially designed ships, offering travellers a truly ratio of any cruise ships afloat, offering plenty of have many opportunities to interact with venture where other ships can not. exclusive and unique experience. spots to relax and take in the panorama or chat welcoming local communities, including visits to with fellow travellers. Pandaw Charity projects along the way. We are also family friendly, our expeditions are Essentially an outdoor experience, travellers perfectly suited to kids who gain unforgettable life meditate on the unfolding panorama of human and Learning about the culture and history first hand, Finished in brass and teak by skilled local craftsmen experience from their interactions in the villages wildlife thriving on these great rivers from the both on board and ashore is a key part of a Pandaw and in the tradition of the Irrawaddy Flotilla along the way. spacious promenade and observation decks. All on journey. There are active walks and bike rides Company. All seventeen of Pandaw’s unique fleet
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India carry passengers. We offer a wide choice of river only recently made possible, allows guests to expeditions take you from Saigon to Siem Reap and In 2019 Pandaw launched two new routes on our cruises in Burma: 4-night short cruises from Mandalay discover charming villages, stunning scenery, pristine one of the world’s great ancient wonders, Angkor Wat. own Pandaw ships in Northern India covering nearly to Pagan; 7-night cruises on the Irrawaddy and jungles, the fabled “Golden Triangle” and the natural all the main waterways: the Lower Ganges river or Chindwin Rivers; and 10 and 14-night cruises from wonder of the emerald green waters of the Mekong Halong Bay and Red River Hooghly and the Upper Ganges river going as far as Rangoon to Mandalay. in China’s remote Yunnan province. We explore the key sites of Northern Vietnam Varanasi and we will add the Brahmaputra in 2021. traversing the Red River delta and its main tributaries, Laos to China Vietnam and Cambodia connecting the wonders of Halong Bay with the Burma (Myanmar) Sail on the spectacular Upper Mekong River all the Take in the fascinating River Mekong and striking excitements of downtown Hanoi, and then on into Pandaw are pioneers in river cruise expeditions in way from Vientiane to China or vice versa. This cultural contrast between the bustling Vietnam delta the interior, well off the beaten track. Burma and still to this day very few vessels are able to incredible and pioneering 14-night river expedition, and the tranquillity of Cambodia. Our 7 to 10-night
CONTACT US PAGE 03 | WHERE WE SAIL? Traverse picturesque West Bengal with its Arcadian countryside and cultural treasures – from temple IN DIA complexes to colonial palazzi. Sail between Kolkata and holy Varanasi said to be the oldest city on the planet.
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THE BRAHMAPUTRA 7 nights
The Brahmaputra river in Northern India originates high in the Himalayas before flowing through the Assam Valley where UNESCO protected national parks and remote rural communities provide the traveller with unique experiences.
• 7-night cruise including wildlife safaris (one-horned rhinos, elephants and Indian tigers.) RV KINDAT PANDAW • Visit the fascinating “Mishing” people, tea plantations, • 18 deluxe staterooms • Cultural performances temples and palaces • Outside dining • 24hr hospitality bar • Enjoy the stunning natural scenery and wildlife of the Brahmaputra River. Observe river dolphins and birds of prey as we pass uninhabited islands
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THE UPPER GANGES 14 nights
Varanasi, said to be the oldest inhabited city on the planet is the most sacred city of Hinduism and a place of overwhelming beauty at the same time poignantly moving with its cremation ghats. Varanasi is surely the goal of any ‘passage to India’.
• This magnificent 14-night cruise follows the mighty Upper Ganges and includes a variety of temples, RV KATHA PANDAW SHIP MAY VARY palaces and incredible cultural experiences • 14 deluxe staterooms • Bistro style dining • Interact with the locals of Matiari at the brass-working • Panoramic french windows • Open air lounge and bar village and witness the whole primitive process of beating out brass water pots and other vessels
• Passing the confluence of the Kosi river that flows down from Nepal, moor at the pretty town of INDIA INDIA Bateshwarsthan to visit the 8th-century Buddhist site
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THE LOWER GANGES 7 nights
Explore the Lower Ganges or Hooghly River on the Kalaw Pandaw, visiting the cultural riches of Bengal with its many palaces and temples set amidst an idyllic rural landscape.
• Travel in the comfort of a Pandaw ship and explore the Lower Ganges one of the prettiest river journeys RV KALAW PANDAW imaginable • 18 deluxe staterooms • Cultural performances • Outside dining • 24hr hospitality bar • Vibrant life along the lower Ganges including temples, palaces and incredible cultural experiences
• Delightful villages, see rural India at its most idyllic
• The river wends its way through the lush countryside
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CONTACT US VIEW ITINERAY VIEW DATES PAGE 07 | INDIA LAOS The Mekong river flows through six countries and on this section of the river three smaller Pandaw cruise ships cover from Vientiane in Laos to Jinghong in Yunnan, South-West China, stopping in & CHINA Chiang Rai province of North Thailand and Keng Tung State in the Shan Hills of Burma.
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THE LAOS MEKONG 10 nights
Travel from Laos to Thailand through dramatic mountainous scenery, rapids and stunning gorges. Visit remote tribal villages en route with a stop at the world heritage site Luang Prabang.
• Fascinating expedition connecting Vientiane in Laos with the Chiangrai area of North Thailand
RV LAOS PANDAW SHIP MAY VARY • Explore the old French capital of Vientiane • 10 deluxe staterooms • Bistro style dining • Stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of • Panoramic sliding door • Onboard bakery Luang Prabang with its wood carved monasteries. Opportunity to also visit the night market
• Pass through dramatic mountainous scenery, marvel at stunning gorges and sail through rapids CHINA • Visit remote tribal villages in the jungle and see
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THE MEKONG FROM LAOS TO CHINA 14 nights
Sail the Upper Mekong River from Laos to China on a pioneering expedition through Laos and Thailand to China's Yunnan province. This will be an incredible, pioneering 14-night river expedition.
• Discover charming villages, stunning scenery, the pristine jungle and The Golden Triangle en route
RV SABAIDEE PANDAW SHIP MAY VARY • Observe the very different emerald green Mekong • 14 deluxe staterooms • Bistro style dining in China’s Yunnan province • Panoramic sliding door • Open air lounge and bar • Overnight stops in Luang Prabang, Chiang Saen and Jinghong
• Combine this itinerary with our ‘Classic Mekong’ cruise from Saigon to Siem Reap, allowing you to Jinghong CCHINAHINA explore the length of the Mekong in one great adventure
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CONTACT US VIEW ITINERAY VIEW DATES PAGE 10 | LAOS & CHINA VIETNAM The Mekong river flows through six countries and Pandaw are proud to now offer river cruises through all of these. We pass through a richly varying riverscape from &CAMBODIA the vast Mekong Delta with floating markets, bustling trading towns and vibrant river life to the silence of the Cambodian Mekong river with its delightful rural life.
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CLASSIC MEKONG 7 nights
A classic expedition along the iconic Mekong River between the former French colonial city of Saigon and Angkor at Siem Reap. Journey along the Mekong Delta, stopping at Phnom Penh.
• Take a classic expedition along the iconic Mekong River between French colonial Saigon and the RV MEKONG PANDAW SHIP MAY VARY monument of Angkor at Siem Reap • 24 deluxe staterooms • Library, gym, spa • Journey along the Mekong Delta and take in the hive • Sundeck bar & Saloon bar • Fair trade shop, cinema of activity of human life along this stretch of the journey, including floating markets and fishing villages
• Stop at Phnom Penh where you will be provided with your own private cyclo and will visit the Royal Palace, Siem Reap Silver Pagoda and National Museum CAAMMBOODDIIAA
• Sail up the Mekong/Tonle River convergence to visit
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PHNOM PENH AND SIEM REAP 3 nights
Combine the ancient temples of Angkor in Siem Reap with Cambodia’s bustling capital city Phnom Penh with this expedition on Mekong River.
• Overnight in Phnom Penh city port with its lively bars, restaurants and night life RV MEKONG PANDAW SHIP MAY VARY
• 24 deluxe staterooms • Library, gym, spa • Sail up the Mekong/Tonle River convergence to visit Koh Okhna Tey, or ‘silk island’ to study the entire silk • Sundeck bar & Saloon bar • Fair trade shop, cinema making process from worms to weavers
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SAIGON & PHNOM PENH SHORT CRUISE 4 nights
Take in the striking cultural contrasts of the bustling Vietnam delta and the tranquillity of rural Cambodia on this 4 night cruise.
• Journey along the Mekong Delta and take in the hive of activity of human life along this stretch of the journey RV MEKONG PANDAW SHIP MAY VARY
• 24 deluxe staterooms • Library, gym, spa • Travel by local Sampans through mangroves and bamboo groves to the fruit orchards of Ben Tre • Sundeck bar & Saloon bar • Fair trade shop, cinema
• Visit Gao Giong ‘green oasis’ with its bird sanctuary. Rowing boats traverse the canals to take us to see the principal nesting areas
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HALONG BAY & RED RIVER 10 nights
Explore the highlights of northern Vietnam by river from Halong Bay and its dramatic limestone islands. Navigate the Song or Red River and the Da or Black River with a stop in Hanoi city centre.
• See the wonders of Halong Bay, the excitement of downtown Hanoi, and then sail on into the interior, well off the beaten track RV ANGKOR PANDAW
• 16 deluxe staterooms • Panorama dining room • The ideal way to explore northern Vietnam is by river ship, traversing the Red River and its tributaries • Fair trade shop • Lounge bar taking in the region’s highlights along the way
• Explore and see first-hand the picturesque limestone islands around Halong Bay
• Travel as far as navigable up the Song Red River and then down the little known Da or Black River a place NNORTHORTH where no other tourist craft operates Tien Du VVIETNAMIETNAM Re d R iv Hung Lo Temple er Viet Tri Ly Nhan village Tuan Chau Island Duong Lam Kinh Thay River Halong Bay Village D a R T R ed R h Gia Luan i ive a US v r Hanoi i 10 nights from e B $ r in h R Than Hai 3,069 pp Hoa Binh Thay & Tay ive low r Phuong er R Pagoda e er d Riv R oc iv u No single supplement on selected dates e L r
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CONTACT US VIEW ITINERAY VIEW DATES PAGE 15 | VIETNAM & CAMBODIA Burma (Myanmar) is a land of rivers. The Irrawaddy river, navigable for 1000 miles, or its main tributary the Chindwin BURMA river, navigable for 600 miles, and the Salween river which is actually the longest river in Burma.
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THE GOLDEN LAND 10 nights
Sail through the heart of ‘Middle Myanmar’ passing through a varying landscape of lush teak plantations around Prome to the desert country south of Pagan visiting a number of small villages and towns first hand.
• Visit the 5th – 8th century archaeological site of Thiri-yakittiya, former centre of Burma’s earliest RV KANEE PANDAW inhabitants, the Pyu civilization
• 14 deluxe staterooms • Bistro style dining • Visit a Pandaw School, built with past donations • Panoramic french window • Open air lounge and bar from Pandaw passengers
• Explore the historical city of Pagan, formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan, with over 3,000 listed monuments
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PAGAN & THE UPPER IRRAWADDY 10 nights
From the magnificent temples of Pagan past the treasure of Mandalay, we penetrate the real upper Burma all the way to Katha with its colonial vestiges and nearby elephant camps.
• Sail the remote Upper Irrawaddy river, a truly relaxed and spectacular off-the-beaten-track journey
RV KHA BYOO PANDAW SHIP MAY VARY • Explore the magnificent temples of historical Pagan • 10 deluxe staterooms • Bistro style dining with over 3,000 listed monuments • Onboard Bakery • Open air lounge and bar • Journey all the way to Katha, nearly 1000 miles from Rangoon. This was once the home to George Orwell and the setting for his book 'Burmese Days'.
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THE IRRAWADDY 14 nights
A fortnight on the 'Road to Mandalay', from Rangoon to the old capital, seeing all Burma, in the best tradition of the Irrawaddy Flotilla's mail steamers.
• Sail 1,000 miles from Rangoon to the city of Prome on the edge of the Delta to Pagan and then onto Mandalay and Mingun RV KANEE PANDAW
• 14 deluxe staterooms • Bistro style dining • Explore delta creeks and stop at Donabyu, busy with • Panoramic french window • Open air lounge and bar its bustling markets • Visit the 5th – 8th century archaeological site of Thiri-yakittiya, former centre of Burma’s earliest inhabitants, the Pyu civilization
Kyauk-Myoung • Explore the historical city of Pagan, formerly the capital of C h i r Mingun y the Kingdom of Pagan, with over 3,000 listed monuments
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MANDALAY PAGAN PACKET 7 nights
Discover the vastness of the Irrawaddy River between the historic royal capitals of Pagan and Mandalay and explore the small towns and villages of lost Burma on the way.
• Travel along the Irrawaddy River between Pagan and Mandalay, the 2 historic royal capitals
RV PANDAW II SHIP MAY VARY • Discover historical Pagan and its countless listed monuments – with 2-nights moored here • 24 deluxe staterooms • Onboard bakery • Sundeck bar • Saloon bar • Explore Mandalay and key sites nearby including Mingun
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