On a Pandaw ship travellers are able to explore the key sites of Northern Vietnam by river ship traversing the Red River delta and its main tributaries, connecting the wonders of Halong Bay with the excitements of downtown Hanoi, and then on into the interior, well off the beaten track. This is a combination of scenic beauty, lively and interesting (sometimes industrial) life of the river and exploring rivers where no other tourist craft operate. Sailing deep into Highland Vietnam we will discover the mountain villages and a number of tribal areas. We will go as far as is navigable up the Song Red River and then down the little known Da or Black River. Note that this is a real river expedition and itineraries and schedules very much subject to change due to uncertain local conditions.










On a Pandaw ship travellers are able to explore the key sites of Northern Vietnam by river ship traversing the Red River delta and its main tributaries, connecting the wonders of Halong Bay with the excitements of downtown Hanoi, and then on into the interior, well off the beaten track. This is a combination of scenic beauty, lively and interesting (sometimes industrial) life of the river and exploring rivers where no other tourist craft operate. Sailing deep into Highland Vietnam we will discover the mountain villages and a number of tribal areas. We will go as far as is navigable up the Song Red River and then down the little known Da or Black River. Note that this is a real river expedition and itineraries and schedules very much subject to change due to uncertain local conditions.
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Pandaw Cruises
RV Angkor Pandaw is a 16-cabin colonial-style river ship purpose-built for the Mekong, currently operating expeditions on Halong Bay & the Red River in northern Vietnam. Hand-finished in teak and brass with all-suite outside-facing cabins, she carries a maximum of 32 guests at a 2:1 guest-to-crew ratio. Shallow-draught and nimble, she reaches markets and villages off the standard tourist trail, including the Da River and Bat Trang pottery villages.
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Children under 6 are not encouraged on long-haul (10+ night) expeditions due to the pace of shore excursions and the limited child-specific facilities on board. Cots and high-chairs are available on request at booking. Children: 6–17 years Child discount: 20%
Triple Sharing requires confirmation from Pandaw reservations as cabin floor space varies by vessel. Suite Double cabins on RV Tonle Pandaw do not accept a third adult. Adult discount: 50% Child discount: 70%
Default rate: 2× Suite: 2× Balcony: 2× Ocean View: 2× Standard single supplement is 100% (full single-occupancy fare). Pandaw publishes 'Singles Welcome' departures throughout the year on which the supplement is fully waived (1.0× rate) — these are flagged in the leadin price feed via discount_message='Singles Welcome! No Single Supplement'.
120+ days before departure: 25% penalty 90–119 days before departure: 50% penalty 60–89 days before departure: 75% penalty 0–59 days before departure: 100% penalty Group bookings (10+ cabins) and certain promotional fares may be subject to alternate tiers — confirm with Pandaw reservations at the time of booking. Name change fee: $50 USD
Gratuities to the on-board crew are INCLUDED in the cruise fare on every Pandaw expedition. There is no need to tip the captain, housekeeping, dining staff, bar keeper or chefs. Discretionary tips for shore-excursion guides, drivers and local boat operators are NOT included; we suggest USD 5–10 per guide per day for excellent service.
Comprehensive travel insurance with full medical evacuation cover is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for all Pandaw guests, especially those with pre-existing medical conditions. Several Pandaw expeditions sail in remote regions (Upper Mekong, Brahmaputra Basin, Lower Ganges) where evacuation to a tertiary hospital can take 12+ hours. Pandaw does not arrange travel insurance.
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