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INDOCHINA RIVER CRUISES

HERITAGE LINE

An extraordinary cruise line who are passionate to the core about creating refined waterway voyages . Ships feature inimitable decor and painstaking attention to detail , providing the perfect mix of comfort , tradition , authenticity and extravagance .

The Jahan and Jayavarman ply the waters of the Lower Mekong in Vietnam and Cambodia , and in Laos , the Anouvong is your floating home for discovering the remote areas of Laos .

The Jahan transports guests back in time with an aura evoking the glory of former British-India . All staterooms are spacious and have private balconies , there is a sun deck and jacuzzi pool , bar , lounges , spa , small gym and observatory lounge .

The Jahan ( lower Mekong )

Jayavarman resembles a floating art gallery with fine objects d ’ art exhibited across public decks , as well as a charming French-Colonial design . Facilities include a lounge , bar , restaurant with open kitchen , spa , a jacuzzi pool and sundeck . Staterooms and suites are exceptionally stylish with large floor-to-ceiling panoramic doors opening onto a balcony . Anouvong enchants as a small boutique luxury ship that seamlessly blends traditional Laotian ambiance and artwork with French-Colonial finesse . Featuring the largest staterooms and the most lavish suites on the river , there is also an intimate restaurant , terrace deck with loungers , spa , bar-lounge , small gym and jacuzzi pool on the terrace deck . The ship is not sailing up to 31 Dec 24 and will resume sailing in January 2025 with a new layout and added facilities .

Heritage Line ’ s bespoke itineraries provide a kaleidoscope of experiences in Vietnam , Cambodia & Laos . A selection are highlighted below : -

Lower Mekong ( The Jahan & Jayavarman ) 3 night voyage Saigon-Phnom Penh 4 night voyage Siem Reap-Phnom Penh 7 night voyage Saigon-Siem Reap . All voyages are available in reverse .

3 night cruise from

£ 1049pp

Heritage Line Jayavarman ( lower Mekong )

Upper Mekong ( Anouvong )

3 night voyage Huay Xai-Luang Prabang ( available in reverse )

7 night voyage Huay Xai-Vientiane 9 night voyage Vientiane-Huay Xai .

Heritage Line The Jahan ( lower Mekong )

Heritage Line Jayavarman , deluxe stateroom ( lower Mekong )

RV Bassac Pandaw

3 night cruise from

£ 1639pp

RV Champa Pandaw

RV Sabaidee Pandaw

PANDAW

For over 25 years , Pandaw has been a pioneer of river cruising in Asia . The Pandaw experience is all about exploring remote and often hard-tonavigate rivers in specially-designed luxury small ships with an informal and friendly atmosphere . Cruises are family-friendly and offer plenty to do for the active and outdoorsy of all ages , as well as for those who wish to take it easy .

The fleet is comprised of 17 ships , six of which operate in Indochina . Each ship , hand-finished in brass and teak by traditional craftsmen , is itself an object of great beauty . In addition , Pandaw continues its drive to become plastic-free from September 2024 . Guests who have travelled with Pandaw before receive a complimentary free flow drinks package .

RV Angkor Pandaw has 16 staterooms , dining room , open-air lounge , observation deck , lounge bar and library .

RV Champa Pandaw accommodates 28 guests with each stateroom featuring panoramic French sliding doors , and onboard facilities including a restaurant , open-air lounge and bar .

RV Bassac Pandaw & RV Indochina Pandaw , are larger and grander , with RV Indochina Pandaw accommodating 60 guests and RV Bassac Pandaw accommodating 56 guests . Facilities include a restaurant , saloon bar , sundeck bar , spa and library . Each stateroom has panoramic French windows leading to personal deck space .

RV Sabaidee Pandaw features 14 classic staterooms with panoramic French windows , as well as a bistro-style dining room with indoor and outdoor seating . The ship also offers mountain bikes for independent exploration .

RV Laos Pandaw features just 10 staterooms which have panoramic sliding doors , bistro style alfresco dining , open-air lounge , bar and bakery plus mountain bikes .

Pandaw invite you to discover the spirit of Indochina through their numerous cruises . A selection are highlighted below : -

visit your travel agent or call 08444 937 444 • www . premierholidays . co . uk

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