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Download Brochure 25YEARS Expeditions Book Now for 2022/23 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. 02 | Why Pandaw Homalin Bhamo n i w d n y INDIA i d CHINA ra h d ut a ap C m w ah a r Silghat r B Mawlaik Ir LAOS NORTH s Mandalay nge Guwahati Kalewa Ga VIETNAM Farakka Viet Tri Pagan er Varanasi Red Riv Halong Bay BURMA Luang Hoa Binh BURMA Prabang Chiang Saen Hanoi KOLKATA I r r a w Prome g a d n d o y k e M INDIA Vientiane South VIETNAM China Irrawaddy Rangoon & Sea Delta THAILAND CAMBODIA Bay of Bengal Siem Reap CAMBODIA Kampong Chhnang Phnom Penh VIETNAM M Saigon Andaman e ko Sea n Gulf of g My Tho Small ships Thailand Pandaw River Journey Key River Stops Remote rivers 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 GUWAHATI A SILGHAT A GUWAHATI 7 nights from us$ 3,497 pp BHUTAN Nameri INDIA National Park a putr ma ah Tezpur Br BURMA ra Silghat ut ap Guwahati hm Bra Kaziranga National Park Tea Sualkuchi Gardens Silk Village INDIA INDIA Pandaw Journey Land content 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
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