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The Mekong River is one of the world’s major rivers. It is the world’s 10th–longest river and the 7th–longest in Asia. Its estimated length is 4,350 km (2,703 mi), and it drains an area of 795,000 km2 (307,000 sq mi). From the Tibetan Plateau this river runs through China’s Yunnan province, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.It connects not just countries and commerce, but also diverse cultures and history. A river journey on the Mekong through Cambodia & Vietnam can offer greater insights and experiences than any other way of exploring two very different countries. Halong Bay is one of the world’s natural wonders, and is the most beautiful tourist destination of Vietnam. Halong Bay features more than one thousand awesome limestone karsts and islands of various sizes and shapes along the 120–km coastline of Bai Chay Beach. Halong Bay is about 170 kilometers northeast of Hanoi and 3,5 hours by road. The Mekong River and Halong Bay, two of the world’s greatest natural wonders, await you in South East Asia.The mightyMekong is a lifeline running through the heart of this remarkable landscape.
The RV Tonle Pandaw, built by the famous Irrawaddy Flotilla Company of Burma, comes from a long tradition of fine river vessels. Replicating the lovely look of the 1920’s British vessels that sailed the Southeast Asian waters, this Burmese teakwood vessel carries a maximum of 68 passengers on a total of 3 decks.the RV Mekong Pandaw, on the Mekong River as passenger interest in this exciting Cambodian/Vietname cruise 
French owner, Eric Merlin, accidentally discovered the existence of a magnificent fleet of four single-wheeled paddle steamers - Emeraude, Perle, Saphir and Rubis, operating in Halong & Vietnam from 1906 to 1945 from a black and white postcard he bought in France! With inspiration from these historic steamers, Emeraude has been designed in the traditional of the grand steamers of yesteryear and its refined interior decor will bring you back to the old-world charm of the colonial era while maintaining modern standards of comfort and safety to make your cruises as enjoyable as possible. Led by Captain Jaques Lefur and General Manager, Bertrand Fromm, the 35 multilingual members crew is well trained in safety and service requirements.