HA TIEN (VIETNAM) AND PREK CHAK (CAMBODIA) BORDER TO PHNOM PENH

Day 1: Hatien/Prek Chak (Vietnam/Cambodia) border – Kep – Kampot

We suggest arriving at the Cambodian border between 10:00 AM. The border in Vietnam is called Ha Tien, and on the Cambodian side, it’s known as Prek Chak. Upon arrival, you’ll meet our guide, who will assist you with obtaining a visa on arrival (please note the Visa fee of US$30, payable in cash), processing your immigration stamp, and ensuring a smooth border crossing. The crossing typically takes about 20-30 minutes. Afterward, we’ll drive to Kep City—only 25 km from the border—for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing swim at Kep Beach before continuing our journey to Kampot. On the way, we’ll stop to visit a Kampot pepper plantation and observe the salt fields, immersing ourselves in local agriculture. We arrive in Kampot around 4:30 PM, check in at the hotel, and have free time to relax. Later, in the late afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Kampong River to witness a stunning sunset, followed by dinner at a local restaurant, completing a day filled with beautiful sights and cultural experiences.

Included for the day:
Transport: Private vehicle and driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Castle Bayview Kampot (deluxe room) or a similar standard hotel

Day 2: Kampot – Ta Keo – Phnom Penh

At around 6:30 AM, start your day with a visit to Kampot Market, the largest market in southern Cambodia, where your guide will lead you through bustling stalls selling cloth, shoes, fish, meats, vegetables, and more. You’ll then explore the lively food hall, sampling a variety of local snacks, fruits, and dishes for breakfast. After enjoying your morning, we’ll return to the lodge for check-out and begin the approximately four-hour drive to Phnom Penh, with a few interesting stops along the way. Our first stop is Phnom Chhngok, an ancient cave atop a small mountain featuring a Buddhist temple on one side and a 5th-century Funan Era temple cave on the western side. Continuing our journey, we’ll have lunch in Ta Keo City, then embark on a thrilling 50-minute speedboat ride across flooded areas and an old canal, offering an authentic glimpse into rural Cambodia away from tourist crowds. Upon arrival, visit the historic Angkor Borie Museum and explore Phnom Da, a hill with two remaining temples dating back to the 11th century, built on foundations from the Funan period, with caves around its base. After exploring Phnom Da, we’ll continue the drive directly to Phnom Penh. Arriving in the capital around 5:00 PM, the tour concludes with drop-off services; dinner and accommodation are not included, allowing you the flexibility to plan your evening as you wish.

Included for the day:
Transport: Private vehicle and driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch