RV Mekong Pandaw Cruise: Saigon – Phnom Penh 4 Days

Day 1: Saigon – Mekong
Activities:Embark your Pandaw vessel in central Saigon and relax on the spacious sundeck, enjoy local entertainment on the deck

Embark your Pandaw vessel in central Saigon and relax on the spacious sundeck as we set sail past the towering skyscrapers of Vietnam’s bustling metropolis. After lunch onboard you will meet the crew and enjoy local entertainment on the deck as we sail toward the Mekong Delta. We moor overnight on the Vam Co River.
Meals:

Lunchon board, Dinner on board
Overnight: RV Mekong Pandaw Cruise

Day 2: Mekong – Ben Tre – Chau Doc
Activities:Reach Ben Tre, journey by sampans through mangroves and bamboo forests to the fruit orchards abundant in the area

Early morning we set sail through the Cho Gao Canal, 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. We reach Ben Tre and journey by sampans through mangroves and bamboo forests to the fruit orchards abundant in the area. This is a fertile farming region with half of Vietnam’s rice production coming from the Mekong Delta. It also hosts a rich artisanal culture which we will witness at a local village specialising in handicrafts. Back aboard we sail deeper into the delta toward Chau Doc.
Meals:

Breakfaston board, Lunchon board, Dinner on board
Overnight: RV Mekong Pandaw Cruise

Day 3: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh
Activities:Drive to Sam Mountain, visit the nearby floating fish farms by Sampan, crossing border

In the morning, we take minivans for a short drive to Sam Mountain, the location of Phuoc Dien Tu or the Hang Pagoda. After climbing the steps we are greeted with stunning views across the Mekong. For those not keen on the stairs, explore the local market instead. Afterwards, we visit the nearby floating fish farms by Sampan before being treated to a private Lion dance performance at a local Village. Upon return to the ship, we navigate a web of canals before dropping anchor on the Vietnam/Cambodia border to undergo Immigration formalities.

Note: During high water periods in October and November, navigation into Chau Doc may be hampered by low bridges meaning today’s excursion will be replaced with a local village visit at Long Thuan.
Meals:

Breakfaston board, Lunchon board , Dinneron board
Overnight: RV Mekong Pandaw Cruise

Day 4: Phnom Penh
Activities:Disembark in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh

After breakfast, disembark your Pandaw in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh.
Meals:Breakfast on board