river-cruise
The Laos Mekong
From $4,749 per person
11 days
2 countries
Ships: RV Laos Pandaw, RV Sabaidee 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
Your journey, ashore & afloat.
Fourteen days. Open any day for the full narrative and that day's highlights.
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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 $4,749 per person | From $4,749 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 lose their view and natural light when a second ship moors alongside |
| 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 Champa Pandaw.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the RV Champa Pandaw, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
The Champa Pandaw is a boutique river cruise ship, offering a refined and immersive journey along some of Southeast Asia’s most scenic waterways. Built in classic colonial style with rich teakwood and polished brass accents, this elegant vessel seamlessly blends historic charm with contemporary comfort. Guests can relax in well-appointed staterooms with large windows, enjoy open-air lounge spaces, and dine in a welcoming setting with panoramic river views. With expertly guided shore excursions, cultural encounters, and exclusive access to remote villages and historical sites, every journey provides a meaningful and enriching travel experience. Handpicked by Small Ship Travel, the Champa Pandaw is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic and personalized river cruise adventure.
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