Itinerary for February 28, 2025 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Friday, 02/28/2025Depart from Pick up from your hotel in Vientiane at 08.00am, followed by a local long-tail boat expedition to your Pandaw vessel upstream. Lunch and drinksVientiane, Laos
2Saturday, 03/01/2025Cruise upstream on the Mekong, passing lush jungle scenery and tiny riverside villages. Morning presentation on the Lao language after a short walk at 
3Sunday, 03/02/2025Morning walk at Ban Pak Bor Khummu village before passing through Xayabouri Hydroelectric Dam, taking an inside look of the workings of this somewhat  
4Monday, 03/03/2025In the morning we moor at the village of Ban Mouang Khai and visit the dramatic Kaung Si waterfall. On the way back to the ship, we stop at the Laos B 
5Tuesday, 03/04/2025Today we explore the various handicrafts of Laos in more detail. We start with Ock Pop Tok, a social enterprise providing sustainable employment and t 
6Wednesday, 03/05/2025Early morning walking tour to observe the alms offerings to the hundreds of monks who walk around the city every morning. We continue after breakfast  
7Thursday, 03/06/2025Morning at leisure in Luang Prabang before setting sail at midday upstream. Afternoon sightseeing by local boat exploring the unique Pak Ou Caves, a B 
8Friday, 03/07/2025Day of sailing upstream along the Mekong with morning walk through Ban Ton village. In the evening, we moor alongside a sandbank for a special riversi 
9Saturday, 03/08/2025Laos is known as ‘The land of a million elephants’ and today we will visit a rescue sanctuary that is helping to preserve the elephants of Laos and pr 
10Sunday, 03/09/2025Today we sail the final leg of our journey upstream toward Huayxay. Cross over into Thailand via the Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge before rejoining your 
11Monday, 03/10/2025Disembark by 8.30 in Chiang Khong and group transfer to hotel/airport. En route, explore the Golden Triangle including a visit to the opium museum. Co 
12Tuesday, 03/11/2025Transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay to embark your Pandaw ship followed by lunch on board. Cast off in the afternoon with a welcome cocktail for an even 
13Wednesday, 03/12/2025Morning sail around Halong Bay and beyond with its 1,500 dramatic limestone islands and extraordinary rock formations, dating back 20 million years. W 
14Thursday, 03/13/2025Our exploration of Halong Bay continues and we stop at the so called “Dark and Bright Cave”. Take a kayak or a local basket boat rowed by fishermen an 
15Friday, 03/14/2025Observe the lively and interesting life of the Kinh Thay river, a key commercial waterway. In the afternoon we visit Thanh Ha Commune, considered the  
16Saturday, 03/15/2025We sail along the Lower Red River and Day River this morning whilst getting more acquainted with your expedition vessel as you enjoy a ship tour. Afte 
17Sunday, 03/16/2025We continue our exploration of the Red River Delta today, sailing toward Ninh Binh before mooring at Khanh Thien Village. We disembark in the morning  
18Monday, 03/17/2025Discover ‘Halong on Land’ today as we visit Ninh Binh and take small bamboo rowing boats through the magnificent limestone caves. Visitors in Septembe 
19Tuesday, 03/18/2025Dropped anchor in the bustling city of Hanoi, passengers will visit some highlights of this Asian metropolis including must see’s like the notorious VHanoi, Vietnam
20Wednesday, 03/19/2025This morning we visit Bat Trang ceramic village, a hub of ceramic production for generations. The ceramics made here are famous throughout Vietnam andHanoi, Vietnam
21Thursday, 03/20/2025In the morning we go ashore to visit the UNESCO praised village of Duang Lam. This ancient village is a well preserved example of a traditional Vietna 
22Friday, 03/21/2025Disembark after breakfast and enjoy a morning excursion en route to Hanoi. We visit Hung Lo Temple and enjoy traditional folk music before continuing  
Departing from Vientiane, Laos
Departure Date 02/28/2025
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 02/28/2025
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