Overview

RV Laos Pandaw has started sailing since 2015 in the Golden Triangle where the 3 beautiful countries of Laos, Thailand and Burma meet. The ship is so special that it was built in a hurry, and that both Vietnamese and Myanmarese ship docks denied to built it. In the end, it is still a stunning Mekong cruiser of Pandaw Cruise Line which offers private, safe and comfortable journeys. You can also find quality mountain bikes for your offshore explorations onboard.

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Staterooms

Main Deck Cabin

Main Deck Cabin

No of Cabins: 10  |  Area: 14M2  |  Bed: double/twin  |  Location: Main Deck

The intimate Laos Pandaw Cruise has all 10 staterooms on the main deck featuring modern facilities, private bathroom and plenty of storage. Passengers can also enjoy the tranquil river views from the panoramic window in the room.

Cabin Amenities
  • Air conditioner
  • Hair dryer
  • Bath robe and Slippers
  • In-room safe
  • Panoramic French windows
  • Spa-branded amenities
  • Unlimited mineral water
  • Imported quality linens with duvet and two kind of pillows
  • Premium mattresses
  • Convertible bed configuration
  • Welcome flower arrangement and welcome gift
  • Multi-configuration plugs
  • Daily nightly turndown service
  • 24h laundry service
  • Complimentary evening canapés
Al Fresco Dining Room
Al Fresco Dining Room

Savor in Laos specialties as well as western cuisine in our open - air dining room. The menu of RV Laos Pandaw offers daily lean and light meal options in the relaxed setting. 

Entertainment
Entertainment

Passengers will have a great chance to experience the exotic culture of Laos through many interesting performances onboard.

Jinghong to Luang Prabang 14 Nights

Destinations: Jinghong, Sob Luoy, Ban Dom Moon, Chiang Saen, Golden Triangle, Chiang Khong, Pak Tha, Pakbeng, Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang, Kuang Si Falls

 Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details

Highlights of Itinerary:
  • Taste the juicy fruit at Tropical Plant Institute and over hundreds of years old Manting Park.
  • Explore Laos countryside lifestyle, customs, culture, and gorgeous temples at provinces along the Mekong flow.
  • Contemplate Thai scenic countryside and visit some tribal village, splendid pagodas.
  • Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the three bordering countries: Thailand, Laos, and Burma at the Golden Triangle.
  • Admire the Pak Ou Caves and gorgeous temple in Burma
  • Prepare well for a city tour around the pulsating Luang Prabang city.
  • Relax in the chill water and many exciting activities at Kuang Si Waterfalls.

Achieve the day in the morning; you shall feel the fresh and peaceful atmosphere of typical China.

Board the Laos Pandaw Cruise RV and enjoy a lovely boat ride. A Chinese language lesson and briefing on Jinghong will follow after that.

Next in the itinerary, you will accompany with a tour guide to visit the vibrant local market and graceful pagoda in Jinghong later in the afternoon.

Enjoy your free time for the rest of the day, stay overnight on the Cruise.

  • Transport:
    Cruise
  • Meals:
    Lunch, Dinner

After a sumptuous breakfast, our Jinghong town tour will begin. First, we will visit the Tropical Plant Institute and the Manting Park – the oldest park in Xishuangbanna, which dated back to 1300 years ago.

In the late afternoon, you will have the chance to enjoy a unique performance at Maxmumbani to learn more about Chinese 'ethnic's customs and culture.

Then, 'let's have some fun with night activities on RV Laos Pandaw Cruise. Overnight onboard at Jinghong Port.

  • Transport:
    Cruise
  • Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A delicious breakfast wakes your day up, enjoy the served meal on the ship. Then, the Cruise continues to Guan Lei Port through beautiful landscapes in Jinghong's outskirts. You have time to relax or stroll around for gorgeous views when you arrive at the port. Afterward, we shall go through Chinese immigration. The ship will continue to sail to the Mekong River, which is situated between Laos and Myanmar.

For an authentic look at the Laos countryside, we will visit a local village of Lao Lue later in the afternoon. This is also where you can observe the lovely wooden constructions and the rustic rural lives.

  • Transport:
    Cruise
  • Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The tour begins by taking you to Ban Done Jai's local hill - tribe village. At the place, you will have an opportunity to see the marvelous Akha houses and the charming temple of Lao Lue.

We will cruise to another Ban Pha Kao town in the afternoon to communicate with local individuals. From there, to admire a fantastic view of the Mekong River, we will walk up a tiny hill to a lesser-known pagoda. Then, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at the sacred place.

  • Transport:
    Cruise
  • Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

When finishing the delectable breakfast on our Laos Pandaw Cruise RV, the Cruise continues along the Mekong River, through idyllic river landscape of Thailand countryside.

Meanwhile, take a walk around Pok Lok's local village and listen to our guide's ethnography of the region.

The rest of the day is at your leisure and then, stay at RV Laos Pandaw Cruise for a comfortable night.

  • Transport:
    Cruise
  • Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The full breakfast provides you energy for the morning tour, make sure you have it well. After that, the morning begins with a visit to a Thai hill-tribe village, where you can learn more about the daily lifestyle and culture of Thai villagers.

It's lunchtime, enjoy a delicious meal on the boat. Then, the guide will accompany you when transferring to Chiang Sean and Wat Phangao's Buddhist pagoda in the afternoon.

Those are all the destinations of the day. Travel back to the Cruise and enjoy traditional Thai dancers performing on deck. Stay through the night in Chiang Saen.

  • Transport:
    Cruise
  • Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning, have a tasty breakfast before you begin the day tour. The tour starts by taking you to Burma's Tachilek City. There, you will be overwhelmed in front of the bustling local market.

After that, feel the serene air at the Chinese temples and the beautiful Tachilek Shwedagon Pagoda. After a delicious boat lunch, we pay a visit to the Opium Hall, which was constructed to teach individuals about the risks of drugs.

In the late afternoon, at the Buddha statue of the Golden Triangle, we will unite and contemplate the panorama of the three - bordering countries: Thailand, Laos, and Burma. Stay through the night in Chiang Saen.

  • Transport:
    Cruise
  • Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start your day with a delicious breakfast as you sail down the Mekong River to Chiang Khong. Then, enjoy the excellent cuisine when having a taste of some genuine Indochina dishes.

As soon as you arrive in Chiang Khong, disembark and walk around to explore the existence of the hill tribe of Thai and Lao.

Stay through the night in Chiang Khong.

  • Transport:
    Cruise
  • Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning, finish the immigration procedures at the border crossing of Laos and Thailand. Then, embark on Pandaw Cruise.

The ship will keep flowing downstream on the Mekong River. After that, enjoy your served lunch in Ban Pak Sit - a traditional Lao village. The rest of the day is yours to spare, feel free to relax in your own way.

  • Transport:
    Cruise
  • Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early in the morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast as our Pandaw continues to cruise along the Mekong River. Then you'll have the opportunity to learn how to cook some of Lao's best - known and mouth - watering dishes. Our boat cooking class is carried by the excellent chef, who will carefully instruct you to make hearty local dishes.

The tour follows in the afternoon with a walk around Pak Beng's market town. Then, we will return to Pandaw and relax in the peaceful ambiance. 

  • Transport:
    Cruise
  • Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The beauty of the Mekong in the morning is so pristine and peaceful; this is one of the scenes that you should not miss. Wake up soon to enjoy the lovely view and fresh atmosphere. After that, to witness the beautiful wooden houses and the traditional weaving process, we will make a stop at the local village of Ban Huay La.

For an insight into the Lao language and culture, the guide will tell you a lot of exciting stories and documents.

From January to April, we will have a cocktail party on the sandbank or take a tiny ship to watch elephant bathing.

  • Transport:
    Cruise
  • Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Once you charge energy with a delicious breakfast, our Cruise continues downstream to a local village to discover how Lao whiskey is produced.

The tour follows in the direction of Luang Prabang. On the way, we visit Pak Ou Caves, a mysterious Buddhist temple surrounded by an extensive network of mountain ranges in calcareous stone. This is where thousands of guided Buddhist statues nestle. From the position, the hidden pictures that overlook the Mekong River are captivating.

As soon as you arrive in Luang Prabang, walk with the guide through the modern city center, passing through Wat Xieng Muan's beautiful temple.

  • Transport:
    Cruise
  • Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Grab a fulfilling breakfast on board and then we will start the tour to Luang Prabang city.

In the start of the tour, you will visit some exceptional attractions like the Royal Palace, Wat Xiengthong's Buddhist temples, and Wat Mai. At these marvelous constructions, you can learn more about Lao architecture, Buddhism, and history.

In the afternoon, you can explore the city in your own way or simply chill out at some coffee shops. Before returning to the Cruise for a comfortable overnight, we will pay a visit to the night market in Luang Prabang. You can grab for yourself many delicious dishes and cool souvenirs.

  • Transport:
    Car
  • Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early in the morning, at 5.30, we walk to the city center to witness the traditional alms-giving ceremony. You will see hundreds of Lao monks come together to receive the local people's offerings and food. It is not always that you can observe such a scene, so waking in the early morning is totally worth it.

Then visit the morning market to see the bustling trading of the local market and a wealthy range of Lao specialties.

Upon returning to our boat, breakfast will be served. Our tour follows with a drive to the butterfly park then is to Kuang Si Waterfalls. Relax and swim in a jungle-filled turquoise pool. Make sure you bring extra clothes or a swimsuit to splash in the lukewarm water.

Return to the ship and enjoy your free time.

  • Transport:
    Car
  • Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Finish you served breakfast, we will disembark the RV Laos Pandaw Cruise. The Cruising tour ends here!

  • Transport:
    N/A
  • Meals:
    Breakfast

Include Features

  • Entrance fees
  • Guide services (English language)
  • Gratuities to crew
  • Main meals
  • Locally made soft drinks, local beer and local spirits, jugged coffee and selection of teas and tisanes, mineral water.
  • Transfers from Vientiane or Udon Thani to ship in Vientiane or v.v. Transfers from Jinghong airport/hotel to ship in Jinghong.

Exclude Features

  • International flights
  • Port dues (if levied)
  • Laundry
  • All visa costs
  • Fuel surcharges (see terms and conditions)
  • Imported beverages such as wines, premium spirits and liqueurs, fancy soft drinks like Perrier, espressos and cappuccinos at bar
  • Tips to tour guides, local guides, bus drivers, boat operators and cyclo drivers.

RV Laos Pandaw Deck Plan

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RV Laos Pandaw Policy 

1. Adjustment of Schedule and Cruise Itinerary: We try our best to make sure that everything follows closely to the published schedule. Should uncertain river and other local condition happen, all schedules and itineraries maybe consider for alterations and delays at short notice

2. Change Point of Embarkation and Disembarkation: We are not liable to bear any extra cost of transporting passengers to and from the reconsidered point of getting on or getting off the cruise unless clients or their agents have purchased a complete package tour that include land services from us. As so, any other reason for changing the points of embarkation and disembarkation cannot regard as a reason for cancelling the contract.

3. Fuel Surcharge: Fuel costs have been calculated on average prices on passengers’ tickets. If fuel prices rise by more than 10% , we will impose a fuel supplement fee which equivalent to the amount that exceeds the price for this contract.

4.Deposit
          4.1. For Booking with Less than 10 Cabins

  • If a booking is made more than 95 days before departure date, a 30% non-refundable deposit must be made at the time of booking. Balance must be made at least 70 days prior departure.
  • If a booking is made less than 95 days but more than 35 days before departure date, a 75% non-refundable deposit must be made at the time of booking. Balance must be made at least 35 days prior departure.
  • If a booking is made less than 55 days before departure date, full fare payment must be accomplished within 48 hours.

          4.2 For Booking from 10 Cabins and More

  • If a booking is made more than 155 days before departure date, a 30% non-refundable deposit must be made at the time of booking. The other 30% is made 95 days prior departure. Balance must be made at least 70 days prior departure.
  • If a booking is made more than 155 days but more than 95 days before departure date, a 30% non-refundable deposit must be made at the time of booking. The other 30% is made 95 days prior departure. Balance must be made at least 70 days prior departure.
  • If a booking is made less than 95 days before departure date, a 75% non-refundable deposit must be made at the time of booking. Balance must be made at least 70 days prior departure.

5. Cancellation by Us:

In case we are unable to provide cruise services to passengers with confirmed bookings or departures where occupation is less than 5 cabins, we retain the right to cancel the trip giving all guests with confirmed bookings 30 days prior notice of this intention. An alternative cruise ship or an alternative departure date will be provided to availability. Any surcharges or dissimilarity in cruise prices will be reimbursed or born by us.

If the alternative date or the vessel is not acceptable to the passenger, we will refund any down payments made for the cancelled cruise. In the event that passengers have cancelled and paid cancellation fees and later on we cancel that departure, then any cancellation fees and down payment will be refunded in full on the request of the passengers.

6.Cancellation by Customer:

      6.1. For Booking with Less than 10 Cabins

  • Cancellations made 70 days or more prior to departure: charge 30% of total price
  • Cancellations made 50 to 69 days or more prior to departure: charge 50% of total price
  • Cancellations made 35 to 49 days or more prior to departure: charge 75% of total price
  • Cancellations made less than 35 days or more prior to departure: charge 100% of total price

       6.2. For Booking from 10 Cabins and More

  • Cancellations made 90 days or more prior to departure: charge 30% of total price
  • Cancellations made 65 to 89 days or more prior to departure: charge 50% of total price
  • Cancellations made 35 to 64 days or more prior to departure: charge 75% of total price
  • Cancellations made less than 35 days or more prior to departure: charge 100% of total price

► If cancellations happen, wire fees and credit card commissions will be subtracted when calculating refunds.

7. Children Price and Extra Bed: Infants below the age of 5 can accompany with their parents’ cabin though we can’t guarantee the availability of cots. Children above 5 years old should be charged 30% of total cabin rate with a bed.

8. Insurance: We strongly counsel passengers to purchase trip cancellation insurance. With this, you will be repaid the cost of air tickets and other non-refundable trip payments. In case of bad situation, we also encourage guests to get international medical, baggage loss and delay insurance. We take no responsibility for your lost or stolen belongings.

9. Dietary Needs: Those who have the need for special dietary should contact us at least 30 days prior until embarkation. We will try our best to provide special dietary needs and request that base on product’s availability.

10.Travelers’ Responsibilities: All who are on board the cruiser must take responsibilities towards other passengers as well as the crew members. We expect you to review the conditions of the trip itinerary, observe all safety requirements (on board and on excursions) and show proper social behavior to anyone on board. 

Customer Review & Rating - (5) Reviews

Roger
Australia

We cruised on the RV Laos Pandaw downstream at low river level. The scenery and experience of the fast flowing Upper Mekong was absorbing, requiring skilful navigation by our very capable captain, a most remarkable man, who also undertook to deliver our care package to a poor family we had experienced. The boat was top class in all respects. Ten cabins on lower deck, well fitted out with comfortable bedding and first rate bathroom and shower. Lots of hot water with good pressure, also quality towels and amenities. Bedding was comfortable and aircon very efficient. Ambience on the upper deck was both comfortable and relaxed. I spent many hours just watching wonderful scenery go past. The food was hard to fault, as other guests have noted and we really enjoyed the local, rather than western dishes but everything was appetising and skilfully presented. Draft Lao beer was appreciated as were cocktails with the interesting ‘local spirits.’ The nightly cocktail was also a welcome surprise. The BBQ on a sandbank was fun. The itinerary was varied and well balanced. Our only negative was that the on board guide, while most obliging and communicative, generally provided superficial commentary on the country. We would have liked to learn more about how village communities interact, but his answers lacked depth and can be found in any basic guide book. We were well equipped with books so did much of our own exploring, which was fine. We appreciate that political commentary in Lao is a sensitive topic

Angusmill
United States

This is an excellent cruise down the Mekong River, with two cultural excursions every day. The rooms were great with ensuites and comfy beds and the best part was the happy hour whilst catching up with fellow passengers about the days activities

Zulu

Amazing. Exclusive and easy to immerse into the local culture without other tourists around. The boats are amazing as is everything experienced aboard the boat

Denise396
Australia

The crew and service and professionalism is beyond words to be quiet honest. Id like to thank Stuart Country Manager who travelled part way with us we were very lucky to have him as he is so informative and went out of his way to assist an elderly couple to seek medical assistance at our next stop when one became ill. Also Neaung and Noo spelling maybe not right they know looked after us and treated us like family. If you are thinking of doing any of the trips Pandaw offers you will not be disappointed and like us you will go back for more

Redruby
Australia

Thus was our fifth trip with Pandaw and we had a wonderful time. Beautiful ship RV Laos Pandaw, amazing friendly crew, delicious meals and fabulous scenery along the Mekong through Laos.

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