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PANDAW The Irrawaddy Flotilla Company

With 10 luxury ships exploring four countries, Pandaw is the largest luxury river cruise company in Asia, offering real adventure experience, incredible comfort, fine dining, great cocktails and choice wines, not to mention extraordinary levels of service.

Pandaw's ships were built new and designed and finished as replicas of colonial river steamers. These small ships have the highest space to passenger ratio of any ships afloat - our much loved staterooms are 170 square feet and finished in teak and brass.

The unique Pandaw river expedition concept began in Burma and evolved here from the vestiges of the colonial Irrawaddy Flotilla Company. Pandaw learnt to master river navigation at its worst. These lessons were applied to the other rivers of Asia.

BURMA

Burma, after 1987 renamed by the regime Myanmar, is the largest mainland South-East Asian country and with the greatest variety of scenery from Himalayan peaks to tropical beaches. We have yet to meet a visitor to Burma who does not feel that this is the most beautiful, friendly and culturally interesting Asian country ever visited.
The Burmese are very warm and friendly people who since Independence in 1947 have suffered terrible impoverishment and deprivation. We do our best to support the local domestic economy and make sure our suppliers and contractors are small local businesses. We are very careful to make sure our clients' money falls into the right hands. Sanctions and the politically correct refusal of most NGOs and international charities to work in the country have served to exacerbate deprivation and entrench the regime further.
Our Pandaw passengers believe that by visiting Burma we are doing something to help as has been proved by the many schools our passengers have built, not to mention the outstanding contribution made by our passengers after Cyclone Nargis struck in 2008. Most of the Burmese our passengers encounter tend to agree with this assumption. These cruises are the most acclaimed luxury vacations on the Irrawaddy River.  The itineraries currently are:

•    Chindwin & Upper Irrawaddy: 20 nights in remotest Burma

•    Golden Land : 8 nights Prome to Mandalay

•    Road to Mandalay: 14 nights from Rangoon to Mandalay

•    The Golden Land: 10 Nights Mandalay-Pagan-Prome

•    The Irrawaddy: 14 nights, 600 miles and see all Burma

Mekong River, between Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam

Pandaw also operates on the Mekong River, between Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
There can be no tapestry of river 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. We pass from the vibrant French colonial port of Saigon, through the vast delta so rich in human life and endeavor to travel along the main channel into the rich countryside of Cambodia. With a full day in charming Phnom Penh we then explore remoter waterways as we progress to the great monuments of Angkor.
In 2003, with the RV Mekong Pandaw, we were the first ship to attempt this extraordinary journey, surmounting complex bureaucratic and navigational obstacles. We now have five ships plying this amazing waterway.  Itineraries are:

Mekong Exploration - between Saigon and Siem Reap or v.v.

ORIENT EXPRESS  Cruises, Hotels and Trains.

We offer the very prestigious programs and resorts, offered by Orient Express Cruises, Hotels and Trains.
 

DISCOVER BALI

6 Nights: Jimbaran and Ubud in Bali, Indonesia
Blend tranquil days beside the turquoise sea with the chance to explore dramatic volcanoes and emerald-green gorges.  
Whether you’re planning your honeymoon in Bali or just looking for a little romance be sure to experience all the wonder of this breathtaking land. Blend tranquil days beside the turquoise sea with the chance to explore dramatic volcanoes and emerald-green gorges.

AYEYARWADY ADVENTURE

7 Nights: Mandalay, Bagan and Maymyo
This journey begins in Myanmar’s cultural capital, travelling onwards to the temples of Bagan and culminating in the charming colonial town of Maymyo.
Fly from Yangon to Mandalay and board Road to Mandalay, an Orient-Express luxury river cruiser. After
lunch on board, enjoy a tour of the city. Visit ancient palaces, religious landmarks and the Mahamuni Paya, one of the country’s most venerated shrines. Dinner this evening is followed by entertainment on board.
 

MARVELS OF ASIA

8 Nights: Bangkok, Siem Reap and Luang Prabang
From urban dynamism to tranquil village life, this voyage of discovery is a must for intrepid travelers who will experience countless facets of Asian life.

South-East Asia Adventure

14 Nights: Singapore, Bangkok, Yangon and Bagan
Embark on the ultimate journey through South-East Asia. Travel on the luxurious Eastern & Oriental Express train through the forested countryside of Malaysia and Thailand. Then, board Orcaella, launching July 2013, and cruise down the Ayeyarwady River admiring landscapes barely touched by time.
•    Day 1&2 Singapore
Arrive in Singapore and stay two nights at the iconic Raffles Hotel. This vibrant city is a melting pot of cultures and is yours to explore at your leisure.
•    Day 3&4 Singapore to Bangkok
Eastern & Oriental Express
Embark on your two-night journey to Bangkok on board the Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train.
•    Day 5 Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok in the afternoon. Spend one night at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
•    Day 6 Yangon
The Governor’s Residence
•    Fly to Yangon in Myanmar, where you can relax at The Governor’s Residence, an Orient-Express hotel, for two nights. A city orientation tour is included this afternoon, culminating in the impressive Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset.
•    Day 7 Yangon The Governor’s Residence
•    This day is at leisure, with optional sightseeing excursions available.
•    Day 8-14 Yangon to Bagan, Ayeyarwady River – Orcaella
Join Orcaella and begin your seven-night cruise through this mesmerizing country. Admire the fascinating landscape as you cruise past small villages and farms dotted along the river bank. Spend your days visiting ancient pagodas and bustling markets or simply relaxing on the sundeck by the pool.
•    Day 15 Bangkok
Disembark early morning for your return flight to Bangkok and onward travel.
Rate From US$9,045 per person, based on sharing.
Note
This is a sample itinerary. If you are travelling before July 2013, you may combine with a journey on
Road to Mandalay. Contact us to arrange your tailor-made South-East Asia Adventure.

INDIA  - Deluxe trains

The Golden Chariot – Pride of The South

Tour: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Places Covered:
Bangalore - Kabini/Bandipur - Mysore - Hassan - Hampi - Gadag - Goa - Bangalore        
• Bangalore: A World of Opportunity
• Kabini: A World of Wildlife
• Mysore: A World of Royalty
• Belur: A World of Worship
• Hampi: A World Heritage Site
• Badami: A World Heritage Site
• Goa: A World of Golden Beaches

Royal Rajasthan

Tour: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Places covered: Delhi - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Sawai Madhopur - Jaipur - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Agra – Delhi• Jodhpur

• Udaipur, the "City of Palaces"
• Ranthambore National Park
• Jaipur, "The Pink City"
• Khajuraho, "City of Tamples"
• Varanasi, "The Holy City "
• The "Taj Mahal" in Agra

Palace on Wheels

Tour: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Places covered:
New Delhi - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi
• Jaisalmer, the "Desert Fort"
• Jaipur, the "Pink City"
• Udaipur, the "City of Palaces"
• The "Taj Mahal" in Agra
• Restaurant / Bar Coach        

CHINA – Yangtzee River Cruises

Cruises on the Yangtze River by Viking River Cruises

Imperial Jewels of China

Shanghai to Beijing
From $2,642 pp / 12 Days
Explore cosmopolitan Shanghai, imperial Beijing and the Terra Cotta Army, and enjoy a 6-day Yangtze River cruise.

China’s Cultural Delights

Beijing to Shanghai
From $4,170 pp / 17 Days
This 17-day odyssey delves into China’s cradle of culture with an 11-day river cruise between Chongqing and Nanjing.

Roof of the World

Shanghai to Beijing,
plus Tibet
From $4,749 pp / 16 Days
Explore Tibet on this 16-day adventure including Beijing, Xian, Shanghai and a 6-day Yangtze River cruise.

China Explorer

Beijing to Shanghai,
plus Chengdu & Lijiang
From $4,242 pp / 18 Days
NEW! Explore highlights of China in Beijing, Xian, Lijiang and Shanghai, take a 6-day Yangtze cruise—and visit giant pandas in Chengdu.

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