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Phnom Penh and Siem Reap – Upstream 5 Day River Cruise

Phnom Penh and Siem Reap – Upstream 5 Day River Cruise

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Combine the ancient temples of Angkor in Siem Reap with Cambodia’s bustling capital city Phnom Penh with this expeditions on the Tonle and Mekong Rivers. PLEASE NOTE: Voyage prices are indicative and can fluctuate

Trip Name
Phnom Penh and Siem Reap - Upstream 5 Day River Cruise
Days
5
Overview
Vessel Type: River Boat Length: 167ft / 50.9m Passenger Capacity: 60 Built: 2012 The third of these rather grand Vietnamese sisters, along with the Orient and Indochina. She is a good looker, and turns many a head as she ploughs in state across the Delta or into the bustling hub of the Phnom Penh port. ACCOMMODATION • 20 upper deck staterooms and 10 main deck staterooms • 170 square feet, finished in teak and brass • Panoramic French window, leading to personal deck space • Kimonos and slippers • Spa-branded amenities • Unlimited mineral water • Electric mini safe • Imported quality linens with duvet and two kind of pillows • Premium mattresses • Convertible bed configuration • Welcome flower arrangement and welcome gift • Make-up mirror • Multi-configuration plugs • Generous closet space and under-bed storage • Hair dryer • Nightly turndown service • 24h laundry service • Complimentary evening canapés WINING & DINING • Local master chef heading an experienced international culinary team • Semi-buffet breakfast, Semi-buffet lunch, and seated theme dinners • Daily lean & light menu options • Complimentary local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas & tisanes • Extensive wine list with premium wines • Series of cultural performances, educational talks, cooking classes, and ship tour • Welcome drink on arrival • Welcome cocktail • Farewell reception • Theme dinners • Spacious, air-conditioned saloon bar with nightly entertainment • Sundeck bar with complimentary ice cream from sunrise to sunset • 24hrs hospitality bar • Onboard bakery with daily freshly baked breads and rolls ON EXCURSIONS • Admissions • Shoe cleaning after excursions • Bottled drinking water • We give away aluminium water bottles • Cold towel service after excursions • Refreshing drink following excursions • Full-size motor coach on all excursions • Deluxe sampans with cold towel service, fresh fruit, and tea/coffee • Comfortable "Pandaw Explorer" excursion boat • 1st aid trained assistant guide to follow all tours and excursions SAFETY & SECURITY • All onboard crew is trained and certified as per international marine standards (VIRES) • Fire alarm system in all cabins, public areas and back areas • Fire fighting system in all ship areas • Expert marine superintendant • 24 hrs watch on duty • Certified hygiene standards for all areas (Johnson & Diversey) ONBOARD STAFF • Captain • River Pilot • First Officer • Chief Engineer • 1st Engineer • Electrician • Bosun & nautical crew • Ship manager • Housekeeping • Dining • Bar keeper • Chefs • Spa therapist • Local tour guides PUBLIC SPACES • Guest relation desk • Fair-trade shop • Lecture and meeting room with oversized flat screen TV, LSD projector and sound system • Art gallery featuring local art and artists • Library with contemporary and classic literature • Wireless internet in all public areas

Itinerary



Day 1 - DAY 1 PHNOM PENH
Check-in to your Pandaw Expedition at 11:00am and enjoy lunch onboard. In the afternoon we visit the Killing Fields and Genocide museum to learn more about the brutal Khmer Rouge regime. Overnight in Phnom Penh city port with its lively bars, restaurants and night life. Please note: Your cabin may not be available until early afternoon.
Day 2 - DAY 2 KAMPONG TRALACH
We leave the dock at Phnom Penh early morning and sail up the winding channels of the Tonle Sap river to Kampong Tralach. We travel by ox-cart around the river-side villages, markets and temples to get a sense of life along the river. In the evening cocktails are round a village fire pit where we will be joined by village folk keen to show us their traditional dancing show us more of the delightful Khmer culture.
Day 3 - DAY 3 OUDONG - SILK ISLAND
In the morning, travel by coach to the ancient capital of Cambodia, Oudong. On the way we stop to visit the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Centre before taking a drive around the old capital. We re-join our ship at Prek Kdam before returning to the Mekong. After lunch we sail to Koh Nghe Tei (Silk Island) to study the entire silk-making process from worms to weavers. We visit silk makers and can buy from them their lovely silk scarves and other fabrics. This village is a centre of the ancient martial art of L’bokator which roughly translates as 'pounding a lion'. It includes weapons techniques and is one of the oldest combat techniques in Cambodia and believed to date back to the Angkor empire.
Day 4 - DAY 4 WAT HANCHEY - ANGKOR BAN VILLAGE VISIT
Sunrise cruise to Angkor Ban village to see how local villagers live and visit the library which was donated by Pandaw to Angkor Ban secondary school. NOTE: if you want to donate books, please bring along some Children’s books in English language (suitable for age 8 to 15 yrs) which you can personally gift to the library. In the afternoon we sail north to Wat Hanchey, an important centre of worship during the Chenla period located on top of a hill above the mighty Mekong River with some of the best Mekong views in Cambodia. Visit 8th century structures some destroyed by American bombings during the Vietnam War.
Day 5 - DAY 5 SIEM REAP
Disembark and travel by coach from Kampong Cham through stunningly lovely countryside to reach Siem Reap, adjacent to Angkor Wat.
Day 6 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
08-10-202412-10-2024USD $2,559Main Deck Stateroom. From
08-10-202412-10-2024USD $3,140Upper Deck Stateroom. From
16-10-202420-10-2024USD $2,559Main Deck Twin Sharing. From
16-10-202420-10-2024USD $3,140Upper Deck Twin Sharing. From
22-10-202426-10-2024USD $2,559Main Deck Stateroom. From
22-10-202426-10-2024USD $3,140Upper Deck Stateroom. From
30-10-202403-11-2024USD $2,559Main Deck Twin Sharing. From
30-10-202403-11-2024USD $3,140Upper Deck Twin Sharing. From
05-11-202409-11-2024USD $2,559Main Deck Stateroom. From
05-11-202409-11-2024USD $3,140Upper Deck Stateroom. From
13-11-202417-11-2024USD $2,559Main Deck Twin Sharing. From
13-11-202417-11-2024USD $3,140Upper Deck Twin Sharing. From
19-11-202423-11-2024USD $2,559Main Deck Stateroom. From
19-11-202423-11-2024USD $3,140Upper Deck Stateroom. From
17-12-202421-12-2024USD $2,559Main Deck Stateroom. From
17-12-202421-12-2024USD $3,140Upper Deck Stateroom. From
31-12-202404-01-2025USD $2,559Main Deck Stateroom. From
31-12-202404-01-2025USD $3,140Upper Deck Stateroom. From
14-01-202518-01-2025USD $2,559Main Deck Stateroom. From
14-01-202518-01-2025USD $3,140Upper Deck Stateroom. From
28-01-202501-02-2025USD $2,559Main Deck Stateroom. From
28-01-202501-02-2025USD $3,140Upper Deck Stateroom. From
05-02-202509-02-2025USD $2,559Main Deck Twin Sharing. From
05-02-202509-02-2025USD $3,140Upper Deck Twin Sharing. From
11-02-202515-02-2025USD $2,559Main Deck Stateroom. From
11-02-202515-02-2025USD $3,140Upper Deck Stateroom. From
19-02-202523-02-2025USD $2,559Main Deck Twin Sharing. From
19-02-202523-02-2025USD $3,140Upper Deck Twin Sharing. From
25-02-202501-03-2025USD $2,559Main Deck Stateroom. From
25-02-202501-03-2025USD $3,140Upper Deck Stateroom. From
05-03-202509-03-2025USD $2,559Main Deck Twin Sharing. From
05-03-202509-03-2025USD $3,140Upper Deck Twin Sharing. From
11-03-202515-03-2025USD $2,559Main Deck Stateroom. From
11-03-202515-03-2025USD $3,140Upper Deck Stateroom. From
19-03-202523-03-2025USD $2,559Main Deck Twin Sharing. From
19-03-202523-03-2025USD $3,140Upper Deck Twin Sharing. From
25-03-202529-03-2025USD $2,559Main Deck Stateroom. From
25-03-202529-03-2025USD $3,140Upper Deck Stateroom. From

Inclusions

    • Visit Koh Okhna Tey, or ‘silk island’ to study the entire silk making process from worms to weavers
    • Immerse into Khmer rural life visiting local schools and English classes

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