Vietnam Border (Hoa Lu) To Angkor

Day 1: Hoa Lu/Tapeang Sre (Vietnam/Cambodia) border – Kratie

We suggest you get to the Cambodian border between 9 am to 10 am. That border in Vietnam is called Hoa Lu (140km from Ho Chi Minh City), and the Cambodian side is called Trapeang Sre (in Kratie). Meets our guide, he/she will assist you to get the visa upon arrival (visa fee of US$ 30 on your own, please bring cash), immigration stamp, and cross the border smoothly. It will take us about 20-30 minutes to cross the Cambodian border, we drive the have lunch in the local restaurant in Snuol (only 35km from the border). Continue to drive to Kratie and take the local ferry to cross to Koh Trong where we will have a one-night stay with the local family in the Khmer Traditional House (homestay). Koh Trong Island is a peaceful island escape just across the Mekong River from Kratie town. Known locally as the ‘market garden’ of Kratie, Koh Trong Island is home to fruit orchards, friendly locals, and a superb, relaxed island vibe.
On arrival, greetings and welcoming by the local family, and then our guide will arrange the local bicycle or a motorcycle taxi to ride you around the village on the island to learn about the local cultures and the daily lifestyle of the villagers. Get back to our homestay for dinner before dark, and overnight.

Included for the day:
Transport: Private vehicle and driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Homestay or guesthouse

Day 2: Kratie – Irrawaddy Dolphins – Stung Treng – Koh Han

Early morning at 730 am, we take the ferry back to Kratie mainland and drive along the Mekong Riverside upstream to Prek Kampi to see the dolphins. Enjoy the traditional wooden boat ride for 45-60 minutes to spot the Fresh Water Dolphins in the Mekong River (Irrawaddy Dolphins). And continue to drive to Stung Treng City for lunch, and proceed further north to Koh Han where you will take the boat ride to visit the most beautiful part of the flooded forest in Cambodia Mekong, we will stop at different small islands to swim, so don’t forget to bring the swimming suits with you. Dinner with the local community and overnight in a tent on the island of Koh Han (the tent will be very basic with a matt, pillow, and blanket)

Included for the day:
Transport: Private vehicle and driver (and boat ride)
Tour guide: English-speaking tour guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Adventure Tent

Day 3: Koh Han – Preah Romkel – Laos Village – Koh Ker

Have a delicious breakfast made by the Koh Han local community in the early morning, and then take a 2-hour boat ride upstream in the Mekong River to the Laos border called the Preah Romkel community. The beauty of the flooded forest of the Mekong and the water birds will make your boat trip enjoyable and fun. We will take a quick stop at Laos village, walk through the village and try a cup of Laos coffee before getting to have lunch in Preah Romkel
After lunch, we drive to visit Sopheak Mitt Waterfall, the is one of the biggest waterfalls in the world located on the border of Laos and Cambodia. Proceed to Koh Ker which will take us about 3 hours to drive, we will get a coffee break in Preah Vihear town. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Koh Ker

Included for the day:
Transport: Private vehicle and driver (and boat ride)
Tour guide: English-speaking tour guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: I am Koh Ker Resort (standard) or Adventure Tent, or Homestay

Day 4: Koh Ker – Preah Vihear – Siem Reap

At 6.30 am, we visit the Koh Ker temples earlier than others, it will bring us a peaceful atmosphere and a sense of jungle temples. Koh Ker was built in the 10th century and functioned briefly as the Khmer Empire’s capital between 928 and 944 A.D. The style of the Koh Ker temple is different from any other temple in Cambodia and has more of a resemblance to the ancient pyramids of Egypt. Partially overgrown by the forest and inhabited only by birds, this temple and its surroundings are an exceptional experience. Then continue to drive to have lunch at the local restaurant in Saem before we ride the 4WD up to the top of Phnom Danret to visit Preah Vihear temple. Preah Vihear dates back to the beginning of the 11th century. It dominates the plain from its prominent position in the Dangrek Mountains at an altitude of over 700m. The temple is located near the Thai border and was previously occupied by the Thais. It has recently been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Explore this historic temple and take in the sweeping views from the summit over Thailand and Cambodia.
And then, we drive to Siem Reap, and if time permits, we can take a quick stop to visit Ta Mok’s house in Anlong Veng. Arrive in Siem Reap in the late afternoon
Drop off – End of service. Dinner and accommodation are not included

Included for the day:
Transport: Private vehicle and driver (and 4WD ride)
Tour guide: English-speaking tour guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch