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Expeditions Overview 2017 -18
PANDAW
Small Ships, Remote Rivers
For over 20 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. We offer travellers a truly exclusive, unique experience. All our travellers sail in old world style and comfort on board one of our evocative hand-crafted, colonial-style ships. Finished in brass and teak by skilled local craftsmen and all maintained within Pandaw’s first class standards. At Pandaw we have an all-inclusive policy, so travellers can relax in the knowledge that there are no hidden extras, all that is excluded is wine and imported beverages.
Be a pioneer in Borneo INTO THE TRUE HEART OF BORNEO NEW Tayan to Ianjak - 7 nights from US$2327pp A pioneering expedition into a rarely visited area where the main attraction will be the scenery, wildlife and tribal village life, sailing the upper part of the Kapuas between Sanggau and Lanjak traversing the Denau Sentarum system of lakes connecting to a national park.
Departures from Feb 2017 and May 2018
RV KAPUAS PANDAW
Save up to 10% and no single supplement on selected dates
Discover the Upper Mekong Laos to China THE MEKONG FROM LAOS TO CHINA
LAOS MEKONG
Vientiane to Jinghong - 14 nights from US$5670pp
Vientiane to Chiang Sean - 10 nights from US$3600pp
For the first time, with the launch of our new Pandaw ship, it is possible to sail on the mighty Upper Mekong River all the way from Vientiane to China, an incredible, pioneering expedition discovering charming villages, the pristine jungle and Golden Triangle as well as the emerald green Mekong in China's Yunnan province.
A fascinating expedition connecting Vientiane in Laos to the Chiangrai area of North Thailand with a 2 night stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang. We pass through dramatic mountainous scenery and stunning gorges and sail through rapids visiting remote tribal villages on the way.
Departures from Jan to Apr 2017 & Sept to Nov 2017
Departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Sept 2017 to Mar 2018
Save up to 10% and no single supplement on selected dates
Save up to 10% and no single supplement on selected dates
RV CHAMPA PANDAW
RV LAOS PANDAW
To book or for further information visit www.pandaw.com
Discover Burma (Myanmar) Pandaw are the pioneers in river cruise expeditions in Burma with the widest range of itineraries compared to any other operator. Our ultra-shallow draft ships enable us to sail to remote areas, unreachable by other modes of transport including overland.
MERGUI ARCHIPELAGO NEW
THE IRRAWADDY Kyauk-Myoung
Lampi Marine National Park
Mingun
MANDALAY
BURMA
Kyun Pila Island
Yandabo
Naung Wee Island THAILAND
THE ANDAMAN SEA
Sale
PAGAN Inle Lake
Magwe Thayetmyo
BURMA
Prome
Kawthaung
Myanaung Ranong
Danupyu RANGOON
Cockscomb Island
Kawthaung to Kawthaung - 6 nights from US$2,995pp
Rangoon to Mandalay - 14 nights from US$4290pp
Discover the Mergui Archipelago with its 800 islands, pristine beaches and local Mokkein population of sea gypsies during this truly unique 6 night expedition. Sail from the southern Burmese port of Kawthaung aboard Pandaw’s classic sixties motor yacht, the 10 stateroom Andaman Explorer.
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 and Mandalay. Regular departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Jul 2017 to Mar 2018
Regular departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Jul 2017 to Mar 2018
Save up to 25% and no single supplement on selected dates
MY ANDAMAN EXPLORER
RV PANDAW II
10 deluxe cabins
24 deluxe cabins
THE GOLDEN LAND
THE CHINDWIN HOMALIN
Mingun
MANDALAY Amarapura Yandabo
Toungdoot Sitthaung
PAGAN
Sale
Magwe
Mawlaik
BURMA
MANDALAY
Mingkin Monywa
Thayetmyo
BURMA
Prome A Kauktaung Danupyu
Twante
RANGOON
RANGOON
Mandalay to Rangoon - 10 nights from US$2982pp
Monywa to Homalin - 7 nights from US$2800pp
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.
The Chindwin is the loveliest of rivers that carves it way through mountains and forests. Stop at delightful unspoilt little towns on the way. Our objective, Homalin the capital of Nagaland and close to the India border.
Regular departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Jul 2017 to Mar 2018
Regular departures from Jan to Feb 2017 & Aug 2017 to Febr 2018
Save up to 27% and no single supplement on selected dates
Save up to 20% and no single supplement on selected dates RV PANDAW II
RV ZAWGYI PANDAW
24 deluxe cabins
10 deluxe cabins
To book or for further information visit www.pandaw.com
A VOYAGE TO NAGALAND
PAGAN & THE UPPER IRRAWADDY Nagaland
Khamti
Homalin
Katha Toungdoot
Sitthaung
Tagaung
Kindat
Khanyat
Mawlaik
Kyauk-Myoung
MANDALAY
Kalewa
Mingun
BURMA
MANDALAY Amarapura Yandabo PAGAN
RANGOON
BURMA
Kalwa to Homalin - 7 nights from US$2800pp
Pagan to Katha - 10 nights from US$3200pp
Only the small Kalay and Zawgyi Pandaws, can journey north beyond Homalin on an adventure to Nagaland, famous for the fierce and distinctive Naga warriors. Along the way you will pass through dense jungles, high cliffs and deep gorges.
Relaxed exploration of the magnificent temples of Pagan, the highlights of Mandalay and the scenic and remote Upper Irrawaddy. We journey off the beaten track all the way to Katha.
Departures in Aug & Sep 2017 & 2018
Regular departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Jul 2017 to Mar 2018
Save up to 20% and no single supplement on selected dates
Save up to 20% and no single supplement on selected dates
RV ZAWGYI PANDAW
RV KINDAT PANDAW
10 deluxe cabins
18 deluxe cabins
MANDALAY PAGAN PACKET
THE UPPER IRRAWADDY Mingun MANDALAY Amarapura & U Bein Bridge Yandabo
Sagaing
Pakokku PAGAN
BURMA
Pagan to Mandalay - 7 nights from US$1535pp
Mandalay - Katha - Mandalay - 7 nights from US$2,800pp
A fabulous way to discover the mighty Irrawaddy River between the historic royal capitals of Pagan and Mandalay as well as exploring small towns and villages of lost Burma in between.
Sail from Mandalay to Katha nearly 1000 miles from Rangoon and once home to George Orwell, passaging through the 3rd and 2nd defiles, not to mention visiting enchanting local towns and delightful villages inbetween.
Regular departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Aug 2017 to Mar 2018
Regular departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Aug 2017 to Mar 2018
Save up to 10% and no single supplement on selected dates
Save up to 20% and no single supplement on selected dates
RV KALAW PANDAW
RV KINDAT PANDAW
18 deluxe cabins
18 deluxe cabins
MANDALAY TO PAGAN 4 NIGHT CRUISE
PAGAN MANDALAY SHORT CRUISES
Mandalay to Pagan v.v. 4 nights from US$1,495pp
Mandalay to Pagan v.v.
Departures Jan to Mar 2017 and Aug 2017 to Mar 2018
2 nights from US$622pp 1 night from US$334pp Departures Jan to Mar 2017 and Sep 2017 to Mar 2018
RV ORIENT PANDAW
RV KATHA PANDAW
28 deluxe cabins
16 deluxe cabins
To book or for further information visit www.pandaw.com
Explore Indochina Pandaw was the first to offer river expeditions on the Mekong. Our unrivalled experience provides travellers with the most wonderful and authentic journeys along this most fascinating of rivers.
CLASSIC MEKONG
THE MEKONG UNEXPLORED
Saigon to Siem Reap - 7 nights from US$1755pp
Siem Reap to Saigon - 10 nights from US$2246pp
A classic expedition along the iconic Mekong River between French colonial Saigon and Angkor at Siem Reap. Journey along the Mekong Delta, stop at Phnom Penh and visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum and explore the Tonle River visiting Kratie and the Mekong dolphins, places no other river cruise visit.
Explore the varied River Mekong taking in the cultural contrast between Vietnam and Cambodia, passing the French colonial port of Saigon. This off-the-beaten track itinerary includes a visit to the village of Kratie up the Mekong where we still can find the endangered river dolphins.
Regular departures from Jan to Apr 2017 and July 2017 to April 2018
Departure 5 Jul 2017
Save up to 10% and no single supplement on selected dates
Save up to 10% on selected dates
MY MEKONG PANDAW
MY MEKONG PANDAW
24 deluxe cabins
24 deluxe cabins
HALONG BAY AND RED RIVER
SHORT CRUISES ON THE MEKONG
Halong Bay to Hoa Binh - 10 nights from US$2925pp
Saigon to Phnom Penh v.v. - 3/4 nights from US$792pp Take in the striking cultural contrasts of the bustling Vietnam delta and the tranquillity of rural Cambodia on these short 3 or 4 night cruises ending in Cambodia’s bustling capital Phnom Penh.
The ideal way to explore northern Vietnam by river traversing the Red River taking in the region’s highlights along the way. See first-hand the limestone islands around Halong Bay and travel as far as navigable up the Song Red River and Da or Black River a place where no other tourist craft operates. Regular departures from Jan to Dec 2017/18
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap v.v. - 3/4 nights from US$792pp Combine the ancient temples of Angkor with Phnom Penh visiting Kratie, where only Pandaw ships can navigate, and discovering the dolphin grounds and the national park protected areas.
Save up to 10% and no single supplement on selected dates
Regular departures from Jan to Apr 2017 & Jul 2017 to Mar 2018
RV ANGKOR PANDAW
RV MEKONG PANDAW
16 deluxe cabins
24 deluxe cabins
To book or for further information visit www.pandaw.com
PANDAW
Small Ships, Remote Rivers
For over 20 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. We offer travellers a truly exclusive, unique experience. All our travellers sail in old world style and comfort on board one of our evocative hand-crafted, colonial-style ships. Finished in brass and teak by skilled local craftsmen and all maintained within Pandaw’s first class standards. At Pandaw we have an all-inclusive policy, so travellers can relax in the knowledge that there are no hidden extras, all that is excluded is wine and imported beverages.
Be a pioneer in Borneo INTO THE TRUE HEART OF BORNEO NEW Tayan to Ianjak - 7 nights from US$2327pp A pioneering expedition into a rarely visited area where the main attraction will be the scenery, wildlife and tribal village life, sailing the upper part of the Kapuas between Sanggau and Lanjak traversing the Denau Sentarum system of lakes connecting to a national park.
Departures from Feb 2017 and May 2018
RV KAPUAS PANDAW
Save up to 10% and no single supplement on selected dates
Discover the Upper Mekong Laos to China THE MEKONG FROM LAOS TO CHINA
LAOS MEKONG
Vientiane to Jinghong - 14 nights from US$5670pp
Vientiane to Chiang Sean - 10 nights from US$3600pp
For the first time, with the launch of our new Pandaw ship, it is possible to sail on the mighty Upper Mekong River all the way from Vientiane to China, an incredible, pioneering expedition discovering charming villages, the pristine jungle and Golden Triangle as well as the emerald green Mekong in China's Yunnan province.
A fascinating expedition connecting Vientiane in Laos to the Chiangrai area of North Thailand with a 2 night stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang. We pass through dramatic mountainous scenery and stunning gorges and sail through rapids visiting remote tribal villages on the way.
Departures from Jan to Apr 2017 & Sept to Nov 2017
Departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Sept 2017 to Mar 2018
Save up to 10% and no single supplement on selected dates
Save up to 10% and no single supplement on selected dates
RV CHAMPA PANDAW
RV LAOS PANDAW
To book or for further information visit www.pandaw.com
Discover Burma (Myanmar) Pandaw are the pioneers in river cruise expeditions in Burma with the widest range of itineraries compared to any other operator. Our ultra-shallow draft ships enable us to sail to remote areas, unreachable by other modes of transport including overland.
MERGUI ARCHIPELAGO NEW
THE IRRAWADDY Kyauk-Myoung
Lampi Marine National Park
Mingun
MANDALAY
BURMA
Kyun Pila Island
Yandabo
Naung Wee Island THAILAND
THE ANDAMAN SEA
Sale
PAGAN Inle Lake
Magwe Thayetmyo
BURMA
Prome
Kawthaung
Myanaung Ranong
Danupyu RANGOON
Cockscomb Island
Kawthaung to Kawthaung - 6 nights from US$2,995pp
Rangoon to Mandalay - 14 nights from US$4290pp
Discover the Mergui Archipelago with its 800 islands, pristine beaches and local Mokkein population of sea gypsies during this truly unique 6 night expedition. Sail from the southern Burmese port of Kawthaung aboard Pandaw’s classic sixties motor yacht, the 10 stateroom Andaman Explorer.
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 and Mandalay. Regular departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Jul 2017 to Mar 2018
Regular departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Jul 2017 to Mar 2018
Save up to 25% and no single supplement on selected dates
MY ANDAMAN EXPLORER
RV PANDAW II
10 deluxe cabins
24 deluxe cabins
THE GOLDEN LAND
THE CHINDWIN HOMALIN
Mingun
MANDALAY Amarapura Yandabo
Toungdoot Sitthaung
PAGAN
Sale
Magwe
Mawlaik
BURMA
MANDALAY
Mingkin Monywa
Thayetmyo
BURMA
Prome A Kauktaung Danupyu
Twante
RANGOON
RANGOON
Mandalay to Rangoon - 10 nights from US$2982pp
Monywa to Homalin - 7 nights from US$2800pp
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.
The Chindwin is the loveliest of rivers that carves it way through mountains and forests. Stop at delightful unspoilt little towns on the way. Our objective, Homalin the capital of Nagaland and close to the India border.
Regular departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Jul 2017 to Mar 2018
Regular departures from Jan to Feb 2017 & Aug 2017 to Febr 2018
Save up to 27% and no single supplement on selected dates
Save up to 20% and no single supplement on selected dates RV PANDAW II
RV ZAWGYI PANDAW
24 deluxe cabins
10 deluxe cabins
To book or for further information visit www.pandaw.com
A VOYAGE TO NAGALAND
PAGAN & THE UPPER IRRAWADDY Nagaland
Khamti
Homalin
Katha Toungdoot
Sitthaung
Tagaung
Kindat
Khanyat
Mawlaik
Kyauk-Myoung
MANDALAY
Kalewa
Mingun
BURMA
MANDALAY Amarapura Yandabo PAGAN
RANGOON
BURMA
Kalwa to Homalin - 7 nights from US$2800pp
Pagan to Katha - 10 nights from US$3200pp
Only the small Kalay and Zawgyi Pandaws, can journey north beyond Homalin on an adventure to Nagaland, famous for the fierce and distinctive Naga warriors. Along the way you will pass through dense jungles, high cliffs and deep gorges.
Relaxed exploration of the magnificent temples of Pagan, the highlights of Mandalay and the scenic and remote Upper Irrawaddy. We journey off the beaten track all the way to Katha.
Departures in Aug & Sep 2017 & 2018
Regular departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Jul 2017 to Mar 2018
Save up to 20% and no single supplement on selected dates
Save up to 20% and no single supplement on selected dates
RV ZAWGYI PANDAW
RV KINDAT PANDAW
10 deluxe cabins
18 deluxe cabins
MANDALAY PAGAN PACKET
THE UPPER IRRAWADDY Mingun MANDALAY Amarapura & U Bein Bridge Yandabo
Sagaing
Pakokku PAGAN
BURMA
Pagan to Mandalay - 7 nights from US$1535pp
Mandalay - Katha - Mandalay - 7 nights from US$2,800pp
A fabulous way to discover the mighty Irrawaddy River between the historic royal capitals of Pagan and Mandalay as well as exploring small towns and villages of lost Burma in between.
Sail from Mandalay to Katha nearly 1000 miles from Rangoon and once home to George Orwell, passaging through the 3rd and 2nd defiles, not to mention visiting enchanting local towns and delightful villages inbetween.
Regular departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Aug 2017 to Mar 2018
Regular departures from Jan to Mar 2017 & Aug 2017 to Mar 2018
Save up to 10% and no single supplement on selected dates
Save up to 20% and no single supplement on selected dates
RV KALAW PANDAW
RV KINDAT PANDAW
18 deluxe cabins
18 deluxe cabins
MANDALAY TO PAGAN 4 NIGHT CRUISE
PAGAN MANDALAY SHORT CRUISES
Mandalay to Pagan v.v. 4 nights from US$1,495pp
Mandalay to Pagan v.v.
Departures Jan to Mar 2017 and Aug 2017 to Mar 2018
2 nights from US$622pp 1 night from US$334pp Departures Jan to Mar 2017 and Sep 2017 to Mar 2018
RV ORIENT PANDAW
RV KATHA PANDAW
28 deluxe cabins
16 deluxe cabins
To book or for further information visit www.pandaw.com
Explore Indochina Pandaw was the first to offer river expeditions on the Mekong. Our unrivalled experience provides travellers with the most wonderful and authentic journeys along this most fascinating of rivers.
CLASSIC MEKONG
THE MEKONG UNEXPLORED
Saigon to Siem Reap - 7 nights from US$1755pp
Siem Reap to Saigon - 10 nights from US$2246pp
A classic expedition along the iconic Mekong River between French colonial Saigon and Angkor at Siem Reap. Journey along the Mekong Delta, stop at Phnom Penh and visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum and explore the Tonle River visiting Kratie and the Mekong dolphins, places no other river cruise visit.
Explore the varied River Mekong taking in the cultural contrast between Vietnam and Cambodia, passing the French colonial port of Saigon. This off-the-beaten track itinerary includes a visit to the village of Kratie up the Mekong where we still can find the endangered river dolphins.
Regular departures from Jan to Apr 2017 and July 2017 to April 2018
Departure 5 Jul 2017
Save up to 10% and no single supplement on selected dates
Save up to 10% on selected dates
MY MEKONG PANDAW
MY MEKONG PANDAW
24 deluxe cabins
24 deluxe cabins
HALONG BAY AND RED RIVER
SHORT CRUISES ON THE MEKONG
Halong Bay to Hoa Binh - 10 nights from US$2925pp
Saigon to Phnom Penh v.v. - 3/4 nights from US$792pp Take in the striking cultural contrasts of the bustling Vietnam delta and the tranquillity of rural Cambodia on these short 3 or 4 night cruises ending in Cambodia’s bustling capital Phnom Penh.
The ideal way to explore northern Vietnam by river traversing the Red River taking in the region’s highlights along the way. See first-hand the limestone islands around Halong Bay and travel as far as navigable up the Song Red River and Da or Black River a place where no other tourist craft operates. Regular departures from Jan to Dec 2017/18
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap v.v. - 3/4 nights from US$792pp Combine the ancient temples of Angkor with Phnom Penh visiting Kratie, where only Pandaw ships can navigate, and discovering the dolphin grounds and the national park protected areas.
Save up to 10% and no single supplement on selected dates
Regular departures from Jan to Apr 2017 & Jul 2017 to Mar 2018
RV ANGKOR PANDAW
RV MEKONG PANDAW
16 deluxe cabins
24 deluxe cabins
To book or for further information visit www.pandaw.com
