Vietnam & Cambodia – Mekong River Cruise “Exclusive Charter”

Mekong

Phil Hoffmann Travel and Indochina Pandaw River Expeditions present a unique 12 day Asian adventure that is exotic, informal and tranquil – there can be no tapestry of life as fascinating and varied as the River Mekong.  Indeed there can be no more striking a cultural contrast as that between the bustling Vietnam Delta and the tranquility of Cambodia.


For this who love Asia it delivers a closer look, experience and deeper understanding of this ancient land and its riverside rural lifestyle.  For first timers, it’s a rich introduction to the history, people and amazing countryside that may not continue to exist in such originality before the decade is out.
Phil Hoffmann, Managing Director of Phil Hofmann Travel is personally hosting this unique cruise with a departure date of 18 July 2012.  It includes economy return flights on Singapore Airlines ex Adelaide, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner as specified per the itinerary and all on board soft drinks, local beer and sprits with prices starting from $6170 1st person and $3170 2nd person.
The Pandaw cruise ships are details replicas of colonial steamer that plied the Mekong river system.  With fastidious service and amenities that one would expect of a 5 star boutique hotel the surrounds are of leisurely luxury, rich in teak and brass.
Its comfortable capacity of just 30 much-loved spacious cabins and suitably casual attire matches the timeless passing environment and gentle nature the ageless Asian waterways behold.  All main and upper deck cabins front onto a promenade deck where the moving picture of ancient Asia is a calming constant, the open air feel is relaxing and revitalising.
Evening dining in the elegant dining room is a la carte where Pandaw passengers reflect quality over quantity with the delights of exquisite local cuisine and exotic foods.
“From the vibrancy of Vietnam to the serenity of its most ancient neighbor Cambodia, this cruise is packed with contrast and intrigue where we will be delivered further into Indochina’s heart and local village’s homes – further that you thought possible”, commented Mr Hoffmann.
“Bustling markets, rich and ancient preserved Khmer culture, architecturally awesome temples, stunning birdlife, lively night life and leisurely river life provide an abundance of new and exciting experiences of inner Asia” he added.
Commencing in Saigon with a two nights stop over at the Caravelle Hotel, the following seven nights are spent sailing upstream exploring the magic of Mekong life, gliding into its rich and varied delta of wetlands, wildlife and wondrous buildings.  The journey concludes in Cambodia’s Siem Reap where new found friendships and a new appreciation for ancient Asia can be enjoyed at the beautiful Raffles Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap in preparation for your return to Adelaide or perhaps to continue on for further exploration and enrichment.