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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Port tax is still charge for each child traveling. Children: 8–18 years Child discount: 50%
It is not possible to book a triple. All our cabins are twin or double configuration.
Default rate: 1.5× 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'.
91+ days before departure: 2% penalty 0–90 days before departure: 100% penalty
Crew gratuities are fully included in your cruise program price. However, tipping for local tour guides is not included and is left entirely to the free will of the guests.
We also require that all guests arrange their own comprehensive travel insurance prior to sailing. For full passenger information and detailed terms, please visit: https://www.pandaw.com/passenger-information
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