Upstream Phnom Penh- Siem Reap 4 days

Cruise name

Pandaw Mekong

Company

The Irrawaddy Flotilla Company

Class

Luxury

Capacity

33 cabin

Type

Sharing

Destination

Cambodia

Itineraries

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Passengers can embark the ship between 14.00 and 18.30. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight in Phnom Penh city port with its lively bars, restaurants and night life.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw Cruise

Sail up the Tonle River to board our expedition vessel, the Pandaw Explorer, to visit Koh Okhna Tey, or ‘silk island’ to study the entire silk making process from worms to weavers. There will be a demonstration of the ancient Khmer martial art of Bokator. Return to ship and return down the Tonle River to turn up the Mekong at the confluence. Evening lecture on Angkor and Khmer culture.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw Cruise

Morning visit to Koh Trong Island a small Mekong River hamlet which can be explored by bicycle or ox cart with a real immersion into Khmer rural life visiting local schools and English classes then visiting a reforestation site where you can leave your mark by planting your own tree. Passengers should feel free to donate items for use in the schools such as books & pens etc. After lunch, moor off Kratie and continue to the dolphin grounds by local boat where we will observe the elusive Irrawaddy Dolphins.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Pandaw Cruise

Sail downstream to moor at Kampong Cham for disembarkation and road transfer to Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A

Important Notes

Price includes

Entrance fees
Guide services (English language)
Gratuities to crew
Main meals
Locally made soft drinks
Local beer and local spirits
Jugged coffee
Selection of teas and tisanes
Mineral water
Transfers from meeting point in Saigon to ship or v.v.

Price excludes

International flights
Port dues (if levied)
Laundry
All visa costs
Fuel surcharges (see terms and conditions)
Imported beverages such as wines
Premium spirits and liqueurs
Fancy soft drinks like Perrier
Espressos and cappuccinos at bar and tips to tour guides
Local guides
Bus drivers
Boat operators and cyclo drivers
No transfers in Phnom Penh, ship docks in city center at Sisowath Quay.

Remark

Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather and operating conditions. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, Cambodian & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least three days prior to the cruise date.
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.
Surcharge on Christmas (24/12/) and New Year (31/12/) & on Lunar New Year.

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