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RV Sabaidee Pandaw Cruise 10 Nights (DOWNSTREAM)

RV Sabaidee Pandaw Cruise 10 Nights (DOWNSTREAM)

4.3 Excellent (20)

Chiang Saen, Khamo Village, Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang, Kuang Si Falls, Xayaburi Dam, Xanakham, Vientiane

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Main Deck Cabin

8 Cabin(s)

| 14m²

| Double/twin

The main deck cabins are very similar to upper deck in term of interior but with only drawback is the location. However, the coziness of the rooms are no less than ones in upper deck and ensure that you have the most comfortable experience while on board.

Cabin Amenities

| Max Rom:

Air Conditioning

Mini Bar

Toiletries

Shower

Bathrobes

Bottled Water

In Room Safe

Hair Dryer

Slippers

Upper Deck Cabin

6 Cabin(s)

| 14m²

| Double/twin

The six cabins on the upper deck each has 14 square meter of space and with the classic twin beds of Pandaw cruises. The rooms all are equipped with air-conditioners and locally sourced furniture. These rooms also have the advantage of elevated view out to the river.

Cabin Amenities

| Max Rom:

Air Conditioning

Mini Bar

Toiletries

Shower

Bathrobes

Bottled Water

In Room Safe

Hair Dryer

Slippers

RV Sabaidee PandawOverview

Embark on an intimate Laos River Cruise aboard the RV Sabaidee Pandaw. This unique Pandaw vessel, crafted in teak and brass, conquers both the wild rapids of Laotian gorges and the shallows leading to China, catering to our popular Laos to China route. With just 14 elegant staterooms on two decks, the RV Sabaidee on Laos river guarantees personalized service and cozy comfort. Dine al fresco or indoors in the flexible saloon, and explore at your own pace with our fleet of quality mountain bikes.

Get ready for an unforgettable Laos River Cruise unlike any other!

Highlightsof RV Sabaidee Pandaw

Small size and intimate atmosphere

The RV Sabaidee Pandaw only has 14 staterooms, which gives it a small and intimate atmosphere. This is in contrast to many other Mekong River cruise ships, which can have hundreds of passengers. This allows guests to feel more connected to the crew and other passengers, and to enjoy a more personalized experience.

Reach remote areas like no other

The RV Sabaidee Pandaw is designed to navigate shallow waters, which allows it to reach remote areas that other ships cannot. This gives guests the opportunity to experience the Mekong River in a more authentic way, and to explore hidden gems that are off the beaten path.

Free access to mountain bikes

The RV Sabaidee Pandaw has a fleet of mountain bikes that guests can use to explore the surrounding area. This is a great way for guests to get off the beaten path and experience the local culture on their own terms.

Authentic experience of the Mekong River

The ship is designed to reflect the traditional architecture of the region, and the crew is knowledgeable about the local culture. Guests have the opportunity to learn about the history, culture, and people of the Mekong River region through a variety of onboard activities and excursions.

Facilitiesof RV Sabaidee Pandaw

All Meals Included

Laundry Service

Tours

Bar

Hair Dryer

Security [24-hour]

Closet

Fire extinguisher

Free welcome drink

Mirror

Cooking classes

Full Itineraryof RV Sabaidee Pandaw

RV Sabaidee Pandaw Cruise 10 Nights (DOWNSTREAM)

Destination: Chiang Saen, Khamo Village, Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang, Kuang Si Falls, Xayaburi Dam, Xanakham, Vientiane

Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details

Highlights of Itinerary

Enjoy a cocktail on the sand in a romantic scenery
Capture the moment of thousands of Buddha statues in Pak Ou Caves
Explore the ancient beauty of Luang Prabang town
Relax with Khaung Si waterfall and clear blue lake
Discover famous places and delicious dishes in Vientiane

RV Sabaidee Pandaw Cruise 10 Nights (DOWNSTREAM)

Day 1: CHIANG SAEN (D)

PLEASE NOTE: The following itinerary is just an indication of what you can expect on the cruise and subject to change. With the journey to remote land like this, there may be inevitable elements that force the cruise to change the plan.

Transfers from the hotel near the city center or the airport in Chiang Rai (2 hours) or Chiang Mai (6 hours). Upon reaching Chiang Saen, you can make a visit to the Hall of Opium in the Golden Triangle. Check-in on the cruise at 16:00 and we begin the journey.

Day 2: INTO LAOS (B, L, D)

Reaching the river border gate, we will pass through and enter Laos. Continue downstream to the Mekong River. Lunch on board followed by a short visit to a little village in the middle of the jungle in time allows.

Day 3: KHAMO VILLAGE (B, L, D)

Today visit in the morning to a Khamo Village. Then continue sailing downstream. Enjoy a cocktail on the sandbank by the evening.

Day 4: PAK OU CAVES & LUANG PRABANG (B, L, D)

The trip today will be to Pak Ou Caves. It holds a special significance to the Buddhists as the spacious cave houses thousands of Buddha images. Reaching Luang Prabang in the afternoon

Day 5: LUANG PRABANG (B, L, D)

After breakfast, take on a tuk tuk ride to the town of Luang Prabang with its many monuments that still retains the original states. First off is the National Museum followed some other Buddhist Temples. Afternoon, you will be free to explore the town on your own. Back on board in the evening to enjoy dinner and a traditional dance performance by the local artists.

Day 6: KHAUNG SI WATERFALL (B, L, D)

Wake up early today to take part in the almsgiving ceremony by the locals that donate foods for monks that go around the town every morning.

The morning will be spent on bus to the Khaung Si waterfalls with its sapphire water and lagoons as well as the butterfly garden.

Continue the journey down south

Day 7: XAYABURI DAM (B, L, D)

Today, we will cross through the water block of Xayaburi Hydro Electric Power Plant. In the afternoon, take a stroll through a typical local village.

Day 8: XANAKHAM (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we leave the ship for Ban Pha Leab for its breathtaking limestone rock formation. Next, we reach Pak Houng another Thai and Laos border for a trip to a plantation and meet the residents.

Day 9: VIENTIANE (B, L, D)

Cross the out-of-this-world scenery with the signature mountainous jungle of Laos as the river swerves around it. After a few hours of sailing, we will reach the water body of Vientiane – the capital of Laos and dock here for overnight. You can also have the chance to do your own exploration here.

Day 10: VIENTIANE (B, L, D)

Morning exploration will be the discovery of Vientiane’s highlights such as Pha That Luang Stupa, Sisaket Temple, the President’s Hall, Wat Prakeo Temple and the Phatouxay monument. Later, if you wish, will be your own exploration to the coffee shops and bistros located in narrow alleys and small roads of this colonial city. Enjoy a farewell cocktail and dinner.

Day 11: VIENTIANE (B)

Check-out from the cruise in Vientiane, you will be transferred to your hotel in the city or the airport.

What's included

Entrance fees

Guide services (English language)

Gratuities to crew

Main meals as mentioned

Locally made soft drinks, mineral water

Local beer and local spirits

Jugged coffee and selection of teas and tisanes

Transfers between the meeting point and the ship at the start and end of a voyage

International flights

Visa costs

Phnom Penh Port tax

Port dues (if levied)

Laundry

Fuel surcharges (Policies)

Imported beverages such as wines, premium spirits and liqueurs

Fancy soft drinks like Perrier, espressos and cappuccinos

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

RV SAIBADEE PANDAW POLICY

» Payment terms

For booking with less than 3 cabins

Upon confirmation: 30% of a non-refundable deposit is needed to confirm the booking. The balance must be made 130 prior to the date.
If a booking is made less than 70 days before departure date, full payment must be accomplished within 48 hours.

For booking from 4 cabins and more

Please contact us for more details.

Please note that the remitting party must cover their own bank charges and the processing fees for credit card.

» Cruise Cancellation and Refund

Cancellations are only effective when we receive it in writing via email. The following are the cancellation fee that will apply:

From time of booking until 70 day prior to departure non-refundable deposit
From 60 days and less till departure, no show, late arrival or early return 100% cancellation fee

Note: We strongly recommend for your protection that you purchase a trip cancellation insurance.

Note: Above cancellation terms do not apply for charter bookings. Please contact us for more advices.

» Terms and Conditions of Carriage

1. Though every effort will be made to ensure that the published itinerary is followed as closely as possible, given uncertain river and other local conditions, all schedules and itineraries may be subject to alterations and delays at short notice.

2. The ship’s purser and captain are jointly responsible for passengers’ comfort and safety. Passengers must accept their decisions and instructions.

3. Whilst our crew do everything in their power to facilitate landings, access to the ship at certain river stations can be difficult, with steep and sometimes slippery river banks. Elderly passengers should consult their doctor to ensure that they are fit for travel. Wheel chairs are not allowed.

4. In the case of water levels being too high or low or defects to the vessel beyond the control of our company an alternative itinerary will be offered to passengers after consultation between the ship’s captain and our management, subject to accommodation and meals being maintained on board the vessel unless by prior agreement with the passenger.

5. Should it prove difficult to embark or disembark passengers at the scheduled points we are not liable to bear any extra cost of transporting passengers to and from the revised point of embarkation or disembarkation unless passengers or their agents have purchased a complete package tour which includes land services from us. Any reason for changing the points of embarkation or disembarkation cannot count as a reason for cancelling this contract.

6. Passengers should seek advice from their doctor regarding relevant inoculations and prophylactics for travel to these countries.

7. Passengers must be fully insured to cover any risk of medical expenses and repatriation (which includes repatriation of remains) and we are in no way responsible for such liabilities. Passengers must settle before departure any medical bills incurred whilst on a company ship for doctor’s attendance, drugs supplied, and any other medical facilities provided by us for the passenger.

8. Once a booking has been received through a sales agent or directly from the passenger a contract exists between us and the passenger and these terms and conditions must be adhered to by both parties.

9. Unless otherwise agreed agents are responsible for the transfer of their passengers to and from the ship on time and in the event of a late arrival the ship is not obliged to delay departure thereby upsetting tight schedules.

10. We accept no liability or responsibility for loss or damage to passenger’s property whilst on board a company vessel.

11. During the river stops we provide an guide service in the English language. Foreign language guides must be pre booked and there may be extra charges for this. Personal guides must be booked at normal rates in passenger accommodation.

12. We reserve the right to refuse to allow anyone on board if a ticket can not be produced and we cannot guarantee the exact allocation of cabins and deck location which may in the event of extenuating circumstances differ from the cabin number indicated on the ticket.

13. Within the ticket price fuel costs have been calculated on average prices as of the publication of this document. Should fuel prices rise by more than 10% we will be entitled to impose a fuel supplement equivalent to the amount by which the fuel price exceeds the price allowed for in the contract.

14. It is not permitted to allow any breed of animal on board.

15. Children under 4 travel FREE if sleeping in a cot in the same cabin. Children from over 4 years up to 18 years old get:

1 adult and 1 child – 1 cabin – child receives 50% reduction from adult price.
2 adults and 1 child – 2 cabins – 1 cabin with no single supplement and 50% reduction for the child.
2 adults and 2 children – 2 cabins – 50% reduction for both children.
Larger family groups – prices on request.
16. In the event of a dispute the law of the country in which the vessel is operating will apply.

17. We reserve the right to change the vessel without notice.

18. Payment terms and cancellation policy is printed on an invoice issued for each booking whether for an individual or for a group. Passengers and their agents must abide these terms and we reserve the right to either cancel an existing reservation or to refuse passage in the event that these terms have not been adhered to.

19. In the event that one passenger enters into a commercial or other form of relationship or arrangement with another passenger we is no way liable for the obligations of one passenger to another passenger or any claim arising thereof.

20. For cruise departures where occupancy is less than 5 cabins we reserve the right to cancel the departure giving all passengers with confirmed bookings 30 days prior notice of this intention. An alternative departure date will be offered subject to availability. If this alternative date is not acceptable to the passenger any down payments made for the cancelled cruise will be refunded. In the event that a passenger has cancelled and paid cancellation fees and we subsequently cancel that departure then any cancellation fees (and down payment) will be refunded in full on the request of the passenger.

21. We reserve the right to change a cabin allocated without notice and in the event that a passenger is downgraded to a cheaper cabin then the difference in cost between the cabins will be refunded to the passenger or the passenger’s agents.

22. Force Majeure: in the case of circumstances beyond normal control, such as war, civil or political unrest, strikes, catastrophes, epidemics or disruption to fuel supplies for the vessel, we may cancel the cruise and there will be a full refund of all monies paid by the passenger. In the event of a cruise being cancelled as a result of the above force majeure situations following the commencement of that cruise period then monies will not be refunded.

23. As we act as an agent of balloon flight operating companies, we are not liable for any optional balloon flights booked on behalf of passengers (either booked via us or by the passenger directly with the balloon flight operator). The contract and liability for any passengers booking optional balloon flights is directly between the passenger and the balloon operating company, whose terms and conditions apply.

24. All passengers must ensure they have the correct visa for travel to any country where travel is booked. Pandaw are in no way responsible for arranging visas for passengers who have not obtained them in advance. Visa guidance is indicated on the joining instructions attached to any ticket but may not be up to date as visa policy for any country can change frequently without warning. Passengers should check with respective consular websites in order to obtain latest information. We will refuse to carry any passenger without a valid visa, if so required for their particular nationality, on any vessel whose itinerary includes a border crossing.

25. We cannot be held liable for purchases made during a Pandaw voyage, or before or after the voyage if land packages have been added to the voyage, whilst on excursion ashore, prove to be counterfeit.