Best of Laos & Northern Thailand
From $7,763 per person
11 days
2 countries
Ships: RV Sabaidee Pandaw, RV Laos Pandaw
Pandaw Cruises
11 days, 10 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Chiang Khong
- Day 2 - Into Laos
- Day 3 - Pak Beng Elephant Sanctuary
- Day 4 - Ban Bor And Yoi Hai Khmu Villages
- Day 5 - Pak Ou Caves
- Day 6 - Luang Prabang Crafts & Culture
- Day 7 - Luang Prabang
- Day 8 - Kaung Si Waterfall
- Day 9 - Xayabouri Dam
- Day 10 - Ban Pak Yun To Pak Lay
- Day 11 - Vientiane
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Booking Direct or Booking by Small Ship Travel
The cruise fare is identical whether you book direct with Pandaw Cruises or by Small Ship Travel. Cruise lines set their fares, and they do not discount them for direct bookings. Loyalty Program members earn 2% to 5% credit per booking, in addition to any rewards from the cruise line, and points carry across every cruise line we book.
| Book Direct | Book by Small Ship Travel | |
|---|---|---|
| The cruise fare | From $7,763 per person | From $7,763 per person. The fare is the fare. |
| Loyalty credit | The line's own program | 2–5% credit earned per booking for members, in addition to any rewards you receive from the cruise line* |
| Advice | Pandaw Cruises's ships, known well | We compare across Viking, AmaWaterways, Silversea, and the rest, then put you on the right one |
| Cabin selection | Brochure categories | Which cabins to target on this ship, and which look equivalent on paper but run smaller in practice |
| If plans change | The line's call center | An advocate who knows you, your booking, and people at the line |
* Credit applies to a non-cruise portion of your booking. $250 credit for new clients who have not previously booked with Small Ship Travel. Loyalty Program details
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* Per double occupancy. Some pricing may reflect single traveler rate.
** Double asterisk - for reverse direction indication
The RV Laos Pandaw.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the RV Laos Pandaw, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
The Laos Pandaw offers an intimate and immersive journey along the untouched stretches of the Mekong River, providing a rare opportunity to explore the region’s rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. Designed in classic colonial style with handcrafted teakwood and brass accents, this boutique vessel blends historic elegance with modern comforts for a refined cruising experience. Guests can unwind in spacious staterooms with panoramic windows, relax in open-air lounges, and savor authentic regional cuisine while taking in the serene river views. With expert-led excursions, meaningful cultural encounters, and exclusive visits to remote villages and historic sites, each voyage fosters a deeper connection to the heart of Southeast Asia. Carefully selected by Small Ship Travel, the Laos Pandaw is perfect for travelers seeking a truly immersive and enriching river cruise experience.
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