Chapter1: Pandaw Cruise Package
Saigon – Siem Reap
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Arrival
You are welcome by our guide at Tan Son Nhat airport and then transferred to your hotel in the center of city for freshen up.  Free on your own and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day2: My Tho (L/D) - On 09th January 2009
Registration is at 0830 at the Renaissance Riverside and transfer at 0900 to the Delta Port of My Tho bycoach arriving at 1100 for check in followed by port and immigration formalities.  My Tho is the hub of the Delta, but not of great cultural interest, so once on board we set sail at 1300 and have lunch. In the afternoon we moor near Cai Be and make a fascinating trip by traditional junk to explore evergreen islands and at the former Imperial residence, the An Kiet House. Surviving members of the Kiet family will welcome us with tea and we can wander in the fruit orchards around  the house. Overnight moor mid-stream Cai Be.

Day 3: Cai Be (B/L/D)
We take a morning junk trip around Cai Be to see a floating market, and go ashore to visit the French  Gothic Cathedral and colorful port area, with its  colonial buildings, delightful flower gardens and local rice paper manufacturers. We return to the ship and cruise over to Vinh Long to visit a Bonsai Garden and  fruit farm, followed by visit to a brick and pottery  factory. We return to the ship and cruise past Vinh Long City and evergreen islands. The remainder of the day is spent cruising through the Mekong Delta

Day 4: Chau Doc / Border Crossing(B/L/D)
From the main Mekong channel at Tan Chau we travel down the canals and backwaters by local ferry boat. At Chau Doc we transfer to small boats to visit a Cham tribal village. We also visit a cat fish farm. We take a trishaw ride round this fascinating town of fine French-colonial buildings and see its bustling market. Return to the ship by boat for lunch and cast off for the Cambodian border for the usual formalities, which in  this part of the world, take time. Evening cruise up the broad Mekong channel, which is an international shipping route. Moor overnight just downstream from Phnom Penh.

Day 5: Phonm Penh(B/L/D)
The capital of Cambodia retains its French charm. The old colonial architecture makes an attractive backdrop to busy cafes, and the renovated river  is full of life. The city has several impressive wats, including Wat Ounalom, Wat Phnom and the newly-painted  Wat Lang Ka. Pride of place goes to the spectacular Silver Pagoda, one of the few places in Cambodia where artefacts embodying the brilliance and richness of Khmer culture were preserved by the Khmer Rouge. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. An afternoon excursion is arranged to the Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention centre situated in the suburbs of the city. More happily, Phnom Penh has a lively night life, and  some passengers choose to dine ashore or try one of the  capital’s many watering holes; a favourite being the  Foreign Correspondents’ Club.

Day: 6: Phnom Penh to Kampong Cham(B/L/D)
Early morning departure from Phnom Penh and a stop at the little-known Chong Koh silk weaving village for a morning walk at leisure. We cruise past the Mekong’s timeless villages and river life with extensive fishing activities. The scenery is very lovely here, and in the distance, forested hills rise. On the river above Phnom Penh there is little shipping, just real Cambodian life. In the afternoon we stop at Peam Chi Kang village to visit the wat or monastery and school. Passengers are at  leisure to explore this peaceful and friendly community.  In the wat the splendid village racing boats are stored.

Day 7: Kampong Cham Area(B/L/D)
Morning journey upriver to the hilltop pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey. Dating from the 8th century,  these ancient brick structures characterise the architecture of the Chenla Empire which predated the  glories of Angkor. Sail back downstream over lunch for  an exploration of the Kampong Cham Area. We travel by  bus to the 12th century Angkorian temple of Wat Nokor. This colourful temple is unique in Cambodia, as a modern wat is set within the ruins of an ancient temple. We  continue to the eco village of Cheungkok supported by the French-Cambodian NGO AMICA and the Kampong Cham orphanage, supported by the Pandaw Trust programme. Legends abound about the origins of these hills, and there are many pagodas and shrines on the hilltops.

Day 8: Tonle River(B/L/D)
We glance by the capital Phnom Penh in the early  morning to change pilots, and then sail the Tonle River  which connects Tonle Lake with the Mekong and Bassac Rivers that merge at Phnom Penh. This river journey is a  highlight of the trip. We wind our way through jungle, and as the river narrows we feel we can almost reach out  and touch the houses and people who come out to cheer our ship on. Temples abound along the river banks at  Kampong Chhnang, and we see the rich tapestry of Cambodian rural life. This is a busy rural port town  with bustling markets. Mooring mid-stream, we make a truly wonderful motor boat excursion into the lakeside  wetlands that form the mouth of the river. Here a stunning variety of birdlife may be seen and of  considerable interest are the great fish traps, some half a kilometre long, which net a huge tonnage of fish after each monsoon as the fish migrate from the falling  lake into the Tonle River.

Day 9: Tonle Sap – Siem Reap(B)
The great lake dominates Cambodia and is over 150 Km in length. Here bird life is profuse, and from the  middle of the lake one cannot even see the shores. There is a great stillness and tranquility as we pass floating fishing villages. Because the water levels of the lake and river vary a  great deal according to the time of year and rainfall,  we will then either:
 1. High water, approximately August - November.
Cross the Tonle Lake at dawn and 1000 disembark at Siem Reap Port for onward coach transfer to the  KULEN II RESTAURANT (1 Street Sivatha Svay Dangkum Commune) in Siem Reap by 1100. For passengers staying at our partner hotel in Siem Reap the transfer to the Victoria Resort and Spa is included.
2. Low water, approximately November - August.
Coach transfer  at 0700 from Prek Dom on the Tonle River to the KULEN II RESTAURANT (1 Street Sivatha Svay Dangkum Commune) in Siem Reap stopping at Kampong Thom.  Packed lunch and refreshments provided. Arrive by 1200. Free time and overnight in Siem Reap.

Chapter2: Land Package Tour
Siem Reap - Hanoi
Day 10: Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat (B/L)
This morning you will visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom: Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of Leper King and Phimean Akas temple. Lunch at local restaurant. The tour continue with the visit to the most famous temple of Cambodia: Angkor Wat, then take a romantic view sun set & Siem Reap city from the top of Bakheng Hill. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 11: Siem Reap - Bantey Srei - Angkor Ruins (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel, then visit Banteay Srey (40km from Siem Reap town), means "citadel of the women". But is is appellation refers to the delicate beauty of the caving. It displays some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art. Then having lunch at local restaurant. Continue to visit Bantey Samrei. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, our car will transfer you to visit other Angkor Ruins: Thommanon, Takeo - one of Angkor's great mountains temple, Chao Say Tevoda, Ta Prohm with a part of the jungle, Bunteay Kday, Sras Srang a Royal bathing place until sunset. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 12: Siem Reap - Hanoi (B)
Morning breakfast at hotel then free time  for shopping until transfer to the airport for flight off to Hanoi-Vietnam as: VN842  at 1805 - 2000. After landing at airport, you are transferred to Intercontinental Westlake Hanoi hotel. It is time to relax or discover the city on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 13: Hanoi – Ha Long (B/L/D)
Today we leave Hanoi for Halong bay. Upon arrival, we will embark on a luxury Bhaya Cruise. Enjoy the spectacular views of Halong bay while cruising. Stop for a while for an excursion to Floating village and cave. Relax over onboard at Beauty Spa and Massage or enjoy romantic night on deck. Overnight on boat.

Day 14: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (B)
After breakfast, Disembark Bhaya, transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi.
In the afternoon, free time for leisure or shopping. Overnight at Intercontinental Westlake Hanoi.

Day 15: Hanoi – Departure (B)
Free time until transfer to the airport for departure. It is time to say good bye to wonderful trip to Hanoi. 
End tour.

The Tour includes:
* All Entrance fees
* Gratuities for crew (only for Mekong cruises, not included in Myanmar cruise prices)
* Guide services (English language)
* Port dues
* Main meals, locally made soft and alcoholic beverages, jugged coffee  and selection of teas and tisanes, mineral water.
* Transfers to and from the ship at the start and end of a voyage are included (except for the cruises mentioned.

The Tour excludes:
* International flights, port dues (if levied),
* Laundry,
* All visa costs, fuel surcharges (we can advise and help for this)
* Imported beverages such as wines
* Premium spirits and liqueurs, fancy soft drinks like Perrier, espressos and cappuccinos at bar.

Hotels to use:
-    In Ho Chi Minh city            : Renaissance Riverside Hote-Standard room
-    On ship                           : Lower deck cabin

Price is valid to: 31 Dec 2009