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Explore the mighty rivers of Southeast Asia and India Small ships Remote rivers 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 Why Pandaw 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.

For over twenty five years Pandaw has specialised in exploring the remote and off the beaten track rivers of Asia. Places that few, if any, can navigate with our specially designed ships, offering travellers a truly exclusive and unique experience.

Essentially an outdoor experience, travellers meditate on the unfolding panorama of human and wildlife thriving on these great rivers from the spacious promenade and observation decks. All on board enjoy an informal and friendly atmosphere - the 'Pandaw Spirit' - for which we are renowned. We also have the highest passenger-to-deck space ratio of any cruise ships afloat, offering plenty of spots to relax and take in the panorama or chat with fellow travellers.

Learning about the culture and history first hand, both on board and ashore is a key part of a Pandaw journey. There are active walks and bike rides through the countryside and local villages, speedboat explorations penetrating deeper into the jungle and visits to heritage sites. Passengers have many opportunities to interact with welcoming local communities, including visits to Pandaw Charity projects along the way.

Finished in brass and teak by skilled local craftsmen and in the tradition of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company. All seventeen of Pandaw’s unique fleet are finished to exacting first-class standards with all modern conveniences. Objects of great beauty, these vessels have an ultra shallow draft and can venture where other ships can not.

We are also family friendly, our expeditions are perfectly suited to kids who gain unforgettable life experience from their interactions in the villages along the way.

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Contents

INDIA BURMA The Brahmaputra ...... 07 Rangoon to Bhamo ...... 17

The Upper Ganges ...... 08 The Golden Land ...... 18 The Lower Ganges ...... 09 Pagan & The Upper Irrawaddy ...... 19 LAOS The Irrawaddy ...... 20 The Laos Mekong ...... 11 Mandalay Pagan Packet ...... 21

VIETNAM & CAMBODIA The Chindwin ...... 22 Classic Mekong ...... 13 A Voyage to Nagaland ...... 23 Phnom Penh and Siem Reap ...... 14 The Great Irrawaddy Delta ...... 24 Halong Bay & Red River ...... 15

Contents | 03 Service

Pandaw is extremely proud of the high level of service provided onboard, making sure you are looked after every step of the way. Local crew members always have a smile for you, whether you are returning from a shore excursion or ordering your favourite drink at the bar. Their friendly nature makes you feel at home and their local knowledge enhances any cruise.

Experience

A Pandaw river cruise is a real adventure that takes you off the beaten track. Expect to explore remote villages, meet people in vibrant local communities (some of which seldom have contact with Western travellers) and see some unforgettable landscapes. These expeditions are all about immersing yourself in the unique and diverse cultures of South-East Asia and India. All scheduled shore excursions are included in the cruise fare and encompass tours under the guidance of local experts, market visits accompanied by the ship’s chef and the chance to visit some of the Pandaw Charity projects in the area. We provide authentic local transport in the form of horse and carts or cyclos. Our fleet of mountain bikes is also available for independent exploration.

Food and Dining

Mealtimes offer the chance to sample some of the delicious local flavours found in the regions you are exploring. However, if you would rather stick to typical European offerings, these are available too. Wherever possible, sustainable ingredients are sourced from the ports visited to create delicious meals around the clock. Buffet breakfasts, lunches with buffet and served elements, and a la carte dinners are all included in the cruise fare – as is afternoon tea and a cocktail hour every evening. So that you don’t miss a second of the passing scenery on some ships the main dining area has retractable walls to allow fresh air in and provide wonderful views. At night, these are closed off and the air-conditioning is used instead.

04 | Onboard Pandaw is the leading cruise company in Asia Where we Sail

INDIA In 2019 Pandaw launched two new routes on our own Pandaw ships in Northern India covering nearly all the main waterways: the Lower Ganges river or Hooghly and the Upper Ganges river going as far as Varanasi and we will add the Brahmaputra in 2022.

LAOS Sail on the spectacular Upper Mekong River all the way from Vientiane to the Golden Triangle or vice versa. This incredible river expedition, allows guests to discover charming villages, stunning scenery, pristine jungles, the fabled “Golden Triangle” and the natural wonder of the emerald green waters of the Mekong.

VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA Take in the fascinating River Mekong and striking cultural contrast between the bustling Vietnam delta and the tranquillity of Cambodia. Our 7 night expeditions take you from Saigon to Siem Reap and one of the world’s great ancient wonders, Angkor Wat.

HALONG BAY AND RED RIVER We explore the key sites of Northern Vietnam traversing the Red River delta and its main tributaries, connecting the What’s Included wonders of Halong Bay with the excitements of downtown Hanoi, and then on into the interior, well off the beaten track.

• Kimonos and slippers • Admissions on all excursions BURMA >MYANMAR? • Spa-branded amenities • Complimentary local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas & tisanes Pandaw are pioneers in river cruise expeditions in Burma and • Electric mini safe • Series of cultural performances, educational talks, cooking classes still to this day very few vessels are able to carry passengers. • Central AC with individual control • Welcome drink on arrival and farewell reception We offer a wide choice of river cruises in Burma: 4-night short • Hair dryer • Spacious, air-conditioned saloon bar with nightly entertainment cruises from Mandalay to Pagan; 7-night cruises on the • Daily nightly turndown service • Onboard bakery with daily freshly baked breads and rolls Irrawaddy and Chindwin Rivers; and 10 and 14-night cruises • Complimentary evening cocktail hour • Trek mountain bikes on board, most ships from Rangoon to Mandalay. • Complimentary evening canapés • Shoe cleaning after excursions • Breakfast, lunch and dinner • Cold towel service after excursions • Daily lean & light menu options • First aid trained assistant guide to follow all tours and excursions

Where we Sail | 05 India Traverse picturesque West Bengal with its Arcadian countryside and cultural treasures – from temple complexes to colonial palazzi. Sail between Kolkata and holy Varanasi said to be the oldest city on the planet.

06 | India NEW India The Brahmaputra

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7 nights from us$ 3,497 pp

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The mighty brahmaputra river in Northern India originates high in the Bengal Tiger Kaziranga National Park himalayas before flowing through the scenic Assam valley where UNEsCO protected national parks and remote rural communities provide the traveller with the most wonderful and authentic expedition. We are pleased to operate this new program with safaris EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS in search of the Greater One-horned Indian Rhinoceros and Indian tiger. We also visit tea plantations and artisan villages, temples and • 7-night cruise including wildlife safaris (one-horned War Graves. rhinos, elephants and Indian tigers.)

• Visit the fascinating “Mishing” people, tea plantations, RV KINDAT PANDAW temples and palaces ...... • Enjoy the stunning natural scenery and wildlife of the Brahmaputra River. Observe river dolphins and birds of prey as we pass uninhabited islands

• See silk production from the cocoon, to spinning and weaving to make the typical saree worn by Assami 18 deluxe staterooms | Outside dining women Cultural performances | 24hr hospitality bar

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Book now at Pandaw.com or via your preferred travel agent India - The Brahmaputra | 07 India The Upper Ganges

KOLKATA TO VARANASI

14 nights from us$6 ,752p p

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Varanasi, said to be the oldest inhabited city on the planet, is Hinduism’s most sacred home and a place of overwhelming beauty. At the same time, its spiritual Ghats create poignant and moving moments during cremations and other ceremonies. Meanwhile, the bustling streets are alive with locals and tourists sampling the EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS delights of the street food and markets. This amazing tour will also allow you to experience Kolkata, India’s former capital. The • Take a rickshaw in Kalna to see Bengal’s terracotta impressive colonial architecture displays influence from Britain, but temples, & the unique Shiva temple with 108 shrines this multi-cultural city can also count Armenian, Chinese and Jewish • Discover the brass-working village of Matiari people amongst its diverse inhabitants. • Cross the Lower Ganges or Hooghly River to the Ganges itself through the Farraka canal and lock RV KATHA PANDAW ...... • Opportunity to spot the rare Gangeatic dolphins • Explore Barh, famous for Hindu ritual cremation at Urmanath

• Visit the archaeological site of Nalanda, the great 5th century Buddhist university 14 deluxe staterooms | Panoramic french window

Bistro style dining | Open air lounge and bar PANDAW PHOTO COMPETITION WINNER 2020 No single supplement on selected dates ...... 1st Prize - Gerry Hogervorst “Morning bathing in the Ganges”

08 | India - The Upper Ganges Book now at Pandaw.com or via your preferred travel agent India The Lower Ganges

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Explore the Lower Ganges or Hooghly River onboard Kalaw Pandaw, Indian girl face painted as the Hindu goddess Sita visiting the cultural riches of Bengal with its many palaces and temples set amidst an idyllic rural landscape. The mid-way point of your cruise, Baranagar, offers a quintessential view of rural India and the chance to discover is charming terracotta temples. Before embarking the ship, EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS and after completing your river cruise, be sure to take some time to soak up the sights and sounds of Kolkata. The Victoria Memorial and • Walk past the Semaphore Tower, Government House, the Howrah Bridge are just two of the must-see attractions. the Temple of Fame and Flagstaff House • Take rickshaws to see Bengal’s terracotta temples, and the Shiva temple with 108 shrines RV KALAW PANDAW ...... • Visit the brass-working village of Matiari • Walk through the Mughal-style garden of Khushbagh that encloses the tombs of Siraj-ud- Daulah – the last independent Nawab of Bengal • Carry on to visit the great Katra Mosque and Nashipara 18 deluxe staterooms | Outside dining Palace before driving out to see the Katgola Palace Cultural performances | 24hr hospitality bar • Sail up the Hoogly waterway twisting and turning between banks lined with mustard fields and mango orchards ......

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Book now at Pandaw.com or via your preferred travel agent India - The Lower Ganges | 09 The UppeLr Mekong River in Laaos is one ofo the mos st scenic rivers in Asia, with fascinating cities of Luang Prabang and Vientiane and lush jungle, cliffs, caves and charming villages to explore

10 | Laos Laos The Laos Mekong

VIENTIANE TO CHIANG SAEN

10 nights from us$ 4,360 pp

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Hophakaew Museum, Vientiane Travel from Laos to Thailand along the Mekong River, through dramatic mountainous scenery, rapids and stunning gorges. Visit remote tribal villages en route, with a two-night stop at the world heritage site Luang Prabang, a major highlight for many. Here you can venture into the spiritual Pak Ou Caves and see the saffron-clad EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS monks receive alms of rice from tourists and locals as the sun rises. • Fascinating expedition connecting Vientiane in Laos The fact that your journey ends in Chiang Saen, means there are three with the Chiangrai area of North Thailand countries to discover on this cruise. This small town is situated on what’s known as the Golden Triangle, where Thailand and Laos meet • Explore the old French capital of Vientiane Burma. • Stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang with its wood carved monasteries. RV LAOS PANDAW ...... Opportunity to also visit the night market

• Pass through dramatic mountainous scenery, marvel at stunning gorges and sail through rapids

• Visit remote tribal villages in the jungle and see local life first hand 10 deluxe staterooms | Panoramic sliding door Bistro style dining | Onboard bakery

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Book now at Pandaw.com or via your preferred travel agent Laos - The Laos Mekong | 11 Vietnam There can be no tapestry of river life as fascinating and varied as the Mekong River. We pass through a richly varying riverscape from the vast Mekong Delta with floating markets, bustling trading towns and vibrant river life to the silence of & Cambodia the Cambodian Mekong river with its delightful rural life.

12 | Vietnam & Cambodia Vietnam & Cambodia The Classic Mekong

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RV Mekong Pandaw 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. As you continue your journey, you’ll venture into some of the more remote waterways and visit villages where development projects have been EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS put in place to help the children learn a number of crafts and trades. • Take a classic expedition along the iconic Mekong River between French colonial Saigon and the monument of Angkor at Siem Reap RV MEKONG PANDAW ...... • Journey along the Mekong Delta and take in the hive 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, Silver Pagoda and National Museum

2 Pandaw suites | 20 deluxe staterooms • Sail up the Mekong/Tonle River convergence to visit Koh Library, gym, spa | Fair trade shop, cinema Okhna Tey, or ‘silk island’ to study the entire silk making process from worms to weavers ...... No single supplement on selected dates

Book now at Pandaw.com or via your preferred travel agent Vietnam & Cambodia - The Classic Mekong | 13 Vietnam & Cambodia Phnom Penh and Siem Reap

PHNOM PENH TO SIEM REAP

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Couple on deck enjoying cocktail hour A 3 or 4 night river cruise that begins in either the lively city of Phnom Penh where you can discover some of the cities bars, restaurants and nightlife, or Siem Reap where you can explore the impressive Angkor Wat. If you're an early riser you can enjoy breakfast with sunset views on one of the most picturesque parts of the Mekong River whilst we EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS travel to our destinations. • Overnight in Phnom Penh city port with its lively bars, restaurants and night life RV TONLE PANDAW ...... • Sail up the Mekong/Tonle River convergence to visit Koh Okhna Tey, or ‘ silk island’ to study the entire silk making process from worms to weavers

• Visit the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Centre for a morning of relaxation & meditation before taking a drive around the old capital of Cambodia, Oudong 2 Pandaw suites | 24 deluxe staterooms

Sundeck bar & Saloon bar | Fair trade shop • Navigate the very narrow canals of the Tonle Sap River where we get up close & personal with the local riverside ...... villagers

14 | Vietnam & Cambodia - Phnom Penh and Siem Reap Book now at Pandaw.com or via your preferred travel agent Vietnam Halong Bay & Red River

HALONG BAY TO HOA BINH

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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. This true exploration is not offered by any other river cruise company. Few tourists ever get to venture into this part of rural Vietnam, but our EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS custom-built ships will tackle the shallow waters to show you life on • Sail around Halong Bay and beyond with its 1,500 these shores. You’ll visit remote villages, be welcomed by traditional dramatic limestone islands and extraordinary rock dance and experience a unique water puppet show. formations, dating back 20 million years

• Stop at Viet Hai Village and explore villages on mountain RV ANGKOR PANDAW ...... bike or electric buggy

• Take a kayak or a local basket boat rowed by fishermen and enter the "Dark and Bright Cave”. Bats can be heard and massive stalagmites hang from the ceiling

• Visit Vietnam War prison known as the Hanoi Hilton, the 16 deluxe staterooms | Fair trade shop temple of literature where Confucius did his thinking, and Panorama dining room | Lounge bar the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

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Book now at Pandaw.com or via your preferred travel agent Vietnam - Halong Bay & Red River | 15 Burma (Myanmar) is a land of rivers. The Irrawaddy river, navigable for 1000 miles, or its main tributary the Chindwin river, navigable for 600 miles, and the Salween Burma river which is actually the longest river in Burma.

16 | Burma NEW Burma Rangoon to Bhamo - Sail 1000 Miles up the Irrawaddy

RANGOON TO BHAMO

21 nights from us$ 8,400 pp

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By popular demand we are offering our members the opportunity of sailing the length of the Irrawaddy from Rangoon to Bhamo and beyond. Sailing next October we will cover about 1,000 river miles EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS during this three week voyage with daily stops at all the main sites • Explore Rangoon the largest city in Myanmar, with its along the river including extended stops at Pagan and Mandalay. mix of cosmopolitan high-rises, stunning architecture and historical sights

RV KANEE PANDAW • Visit the former centre of the Pyu civilization with a ...... fascinating museum of early Buddhist artifacts and sculptures

• Tour of a selection of the 3,000 listed monuments at the World Heritage Site, Pagan

• At sunset take a local boat on Taungthaman lake at U 14 deluxe staterooms | Panoramic french window Bein Bridge, the world’s longest teak bridge Bistro style dining | Open air lounge and bar • Cruise through the 2nd Defile, the most dramatic of the ...... three gorges with cliffs towering over the narrow channel

Book now at Pandaw.com or via your preferred travel agent Burma - Rangoon to Bhamo | 17 Burma The Golden Land

MANDALAY TO RANGOON

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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. A great number of temples, pagodas and stupas will grace your itinerary, so this is a great chance to learn the EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS difference between the three. These can be found in abundance on • Visit the 5th – 8th century archaeological site of the breathtaking plains of Pagan, but also in the smaller towns and Thiri-yakittiya, former centre of Burma’s earliest villages. Highlights in this regard include the solid gold bricks of inhabitants, the Pyu civilization Magwe Myat-thalon Pagoda and the intricately carved Shwenandaw Kyaung monastery in Mandalay. • Visit a Pandaw School, built with past donations from Pandaw passengers

RV PANDAW II • Explore the historical city of Pagan, formerly the capital ...... of the Kingdom of Pagan, with over 3,000 listed monuments

• Evening walk at Oh Ne Kyaung village and see the local life in this typical river side community

3 Pandaw suites | 18 deluxe staterooms Onboard bakery | Saloon bar No single supplement on selected dates Irrawaddy river at sunset ......

18 | Burma - The Golden Land Book now at Pandaw.com or via your preferred travel agent Burma Pagan & The Upper Irrawaddy

PAGAN A KATHA A MANDALAY

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Pagoda’s at Pagan From the magnificent temples of Pagan, past the treasures of Mandalay, we penetrate the real upper Burma, all the way to Katha with its colonial vestiges and nearby elephant camps. This is a chance to explore beyond the usual tourist routes and meet the people who call this remarkable region home. As well as the jaw-dropping sight of EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS the temples of Pagan and other thriving cities, the journey will open • Sail the remote Upper Irrawaddy river, a truly relaxed your eyes to the beautiful landscapes here; in particular, the second and spectacular off-the beaten-track journey of three defiles (gorges) that tower over the ship. • Explore the magnificent temples of historical Pagan with over 3,000 listed monuments RV KHA BYOO PANDAW ...... • 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'

• Take in the highlights of Mandalay and the scenic and remote Upper Irrawaddy

10 deluxe staterooms | Onboard Bakery • Visit several enchanting local towns and villages on the way Bistro style dining | Open air lounge and bar

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Book now at Pandaw.com or via your preferred travel agent Burma - Pagan & The Upper Irrawaddy | 19 Burma The Irrawaddy

RANGOON TO MANDALAY

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Pandaw II at Pagan Ply from Yangoon to the delightful city of Prome on the edge of the Delta to Mandalay and Mingun. Daily stops include tours of the historic capitals of Pagan with its 3,000 monuments, and Mandalay with its royal palace and many sites around the city, particularly on the river. We will pass from the lush teak forests around Prome, EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS through the near desert of Middle Burma before we reach the former • Sail 1,000 miles from Rangoon to the city of Prome on the King’s capital Mandalay. edge of the Delta to Pagan and then onto Mandalay and Mingun RV PANDAW II ...... • Explore delta creeks and stop at Donabyu, busy with its bustling markets

• Visit the 5th – 8th century archaeological site of Thiri-yakittiya, former centre of Burma’s earliest inhabitants, the Pyu civilization

3 Pandaw suites | 18 deluxe staterooms • Explore the historical city of Pagan, formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan, with over 3,000 listed Onboard bakery | Saloon bar monuments ...... No single supplement on selected dates

20 | Burma - The Irrawaddy Book now at Pandaw.com or via your preferred travel agent Burma Mandalay Pagan Packet

PAGAN TO MANDALAY

7 nights from us$ 2,095 pp

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This 7 night cruise is the best way to soak up the life of those living on the Irrawaddy River. This is a relaxed cruise spending 2 nights in Pagan to allow time to explore over 3000 monuments and 3 nights in Mandalay 'the city of gems' Burma's spiritual capital. You will also visit small towns and villages, often by tuk-tuk and visit markets. It's a EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS great cruise if you want to see Burma at a slower pace. • Travel along the Irrawaddy River between Pagan and Mandalay, the 2 historic royal capitals RV ORIENT PANDAW ...... • Discover historical Pagan and it countless listed monuments – with 2-nights moored here

• Explore Mandalay and key sites nearby including Mingun

• Visit Yandabo village, famous for its production of terracotta pottery from the river bank clay

2 Pandaw suites | 26 deluxe staterooms • Take an excursion to Amarapura with a picturesque Onboard bakery | Saloon bar walk in the Sagaing Hills with its many hermitages and nunneries and see the iconic U Bein Bridge ......

No single supplement on selected dates Pagoda’s at Pagan

Book now at Pandaw.com or via your preferred travel agent Burma - Mandalay Pagan Packet | 21 Burma The Chindwin

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The Chindwin is one of the most beautiful rivers of South-East Asia, carving its way through mountains, monuments and forests. Visit little known towns en route to Homalin, the capital of Nagaland, found close to the Indian border. It is thanks to our custom-built vessels and their ultra-shallow draft that we can now offer these cruises outside of the EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS monsoon season. You’ll, therefore, be venturing where few other ships • Sail along the stunning Chindwin river, taking in the can reach, to a land of teak monasteries, local markets and stunning stunning forests and mountainous scenery, stopping at murals. The remote nature of this part of Burma is truly apparent when delightful unspoilt little towns along the way we visit villages only accessible via the water. • Explore Mingkin, often described as the Luang Prabang of Chindwin, with its sumptuously decorated KonBaung RV ZAWGYI PANDAW ...... court style teak monasteries

• End the cruise at Homalin, the capital of Nagaland, close to the Indian border

10 deluxe staterooms | Panoramic french window Bistro style dining | Open air lounge and bar

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22 | Burma - The Chindwin Book now at Pandaw.com or via your preferred travel agent Burma A Voyage to Nagaland

HOMALIN TO KALEWA

7 nights from us$ 4 ,043 pp

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Naga Warriors Journey north beyond Homalin on an adventure to Nagaland on board the small RV Kalay Pandaw. This area is famous for its fierce and distinctive Naga warriors. The scenery of dense jungle, high cliffs and deep gorges is simply stunning. This far up the Chindwin River, the waters are very shallow, but this is not a problem for our specially EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS crafted vessels. At our journey’s furthest reaches, we’ll be greeted by • Explore ashore visiting a local market and enjoying people that seldom see foreign visitors and learn how the locals love panoramic views over the Chindwin to pan for gold in the town of Khamti. • Explore Paung Pyin village and take a walking tour, RV KALAY PANDAW including a visit to the market and the attractive ...... wooden houses

• Enjoy scenic explorations upstream into the remote Nagaland

• Stop at villages not used to receiving international 4 deluxe staterooms | 1 owners suite guests Bistro style dining | Onboard bakery

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RANGOON A BASSEIN A RANGOON

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Pandaw’s latest adventure is a voyage into the heart of the vibrant and varied delta “the rice basket of Asia” and home of the ancient RV Kanee Pandaw Mon race. As you venture in a circle from former capital Rangoon, our knowledgeable pilots ensure you can easily navigate the labyrinthine waters. In the built-up areas, resplendent architecture litters the riverbank, whilst the quieter sections of the delta are perfect for EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS spotting interesting birdlife.

• Sail the maze of waterways with their unique habitat, RV KANEE PANDAW flora and fauna (potentially including the famous ...... Irrawaddy dolphin and saltwater crocodiles)

• See charming riverside towns and the city of Bassein, home to colonial ruins and riverfront teahouses and famous for its waxed cloth parasols made by the monks 14 deluxe staterooms | Panoramic french window • Travel the Twante Canal to the Yangon River and Bistro style dining | Open air lounge and bar Rangoon, the country’s former capital and main port, rich in temples, churches and mosques ......

No single supplement on selected dates

24 | Burma - The Great Irrawaddy Book now at Pandaw.com or via your preferred travel agent Enjoy no single supplement on many dates on many cruises when travelling with 2 paying adults

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Pandaw Stateroom Pandaw Suite

The Pandaw stateroom is the most celebrated feature of our ships, combining splendid Pandaw is delighted to announce the colonial-era character with exquisite contemporary comfort. Included with your Suite release of its new Pandaw Suite collection, • Complimentary bottle of champagne with double size suites now available Finished in brass and teak, the main and upper deck rooms are a spacious 168 square aboard our larger P Class ships in Vietnam, • One 60 minute massage & one 15 minute foot feet (15.6 sqm), with the exception of the Zawgyi Pandaw which is 150 square feet (14 massage per person from our onboard therapists Cambodia and Burma. These new spacious sqm). As the space is much loved by all our passengers, we have ensured that with each suites, measuring 336 square feet, include • Personal on-call valet service ship we build, the stateroom remains essentially the same. Be advised: our cabins do private balcony and lounge and come with not have mini-bars, satellite TV's, internet access or telephones. Passengers tend to • In-suite espresso machine a host of additional benefits. The new choose Pandaw in order to escape from the tiresome features found in international • Stocked Minibar with complimentary soft drinks suites are ideal for guests looking for the business hotels. and premium waters same unique Pandaw experience but with Plus more added comfort and space. •

DOUBLE CONFIGURATION TWIN CONFIGURATION

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K CLASS VESSEL P CLASS VESSEL

...... The K-class dated back to the 1880s and were comprised of stern wheelers designed to reduce draft, The original P-class ships were built by Yarrows of Glasgow in the late 1940s to their boilers placed in the bow to improve trim. Smaller than the great line steamers of the age, the K- replace the ships of the old Irrawaddy Flotilla Company lost in the war. The design class ships were used on the Chindwin and upper reaches of the Irrawaddy. Where possible we have was based on earlier 1930s designs with side paddles and the addition of a flying reused the old IFC names and many of these original K-class ships had fascinating histories, through bridge. All the ships had a name beginning with a P and one of these was the original times of war and peace. Pandaw that we acquired in 1998 and lovingly restored.

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RV ANgKOR PANDAW RV CHAMPA PANDAW RV KAlAW PANDAW RV BASSAC PANDAW RV INDOCHINA PANDAW Built 2012 in Saigon Built 2016 in Thailand Built 2014 in Yangon Built 2012 in Saigon Built 2009 in Saigon Berths: 32 pax Berths: 28 pax Berths: 36 pax Berths: 60 pax Berths: 60 pax

RV KAlAY PANDAW RV KANEE PANDAW RV KATHA PANDAW RV MEKONg PANDAW RV ORIENT PANDAW Built 2013 in Mandalay Built 2019 Built 2011 in Saigon Built 2003 in Yangon, refit 2013 Built 2008 in Saigon Berths: 10 pax Berths: 28 pax Berths: 28 pax Berths: 44 pax Berths: 56 pax

RV KHA BYOO PANDAW RV KINDAT PANDAW RV lAOS PANDAW RV PANDAW II RV TONlE PANDAW Built 2016 in Yangon Built 2014 in Yangon Built 2015 in Laos Built 2002 in Yangon Built 2002 in Yangon, refit 2013 Berths: 20 pax Berths: 36 pax Berths: 20 pax Berths: 42 pax Berths: 52 pax

RV SABAIDEE PANDAW RV ZAWgYI PANDAW Built 2018 Built 2014 in Mandalay Berths: 28 pax Berths: 20 pax

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