Cambodia and Vietnam Adventure - 14 Days

Welcome to Siem Reap, the provincial capital and gateway to the ancient Angkor temples. Recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses dozens of temple ruins including Bayon, Banteay Srei and the legendary Angkor Wat. Upon arrival, your driver and a tour guide will welcome you at the airport and take you to the hotel to check in.
Meals: N/A.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Today you begin your biking adventure through the magnificent Angkor Archaeological Park. Your guide will meet you at your hotel, then start the day by tour briefing, warming up and learn some basic biking rules.
Taking a small road cycling out of Siem Reap, you will head into the Angkor complex. The tour starts with a visit to the legendary Angkor Wat – the largest Khmer temple and finest example of Angkorian art and architecture, then pedal to Angkor Thom’s imposing South Gate, topped with the four serenely smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara. Next, visit Bayon temple, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Leaving Angkor Thom by the north gate, we bike to Preah Khan (Sacred Sword), one of Angkor’s largest temples, constructed in the 12th century by Jayavarman VII. Stop for short break before visiting the mysterious, jungle-entwined temple, Ta Prohm. Return the hotel and enjoy some free time to relax and refresh.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

After breakfast at your hotel, our driver will pick you up at hotel then transfer you to Happy Ranch Horse Farm. The horses will take you on a journey to places that are otherwise unreachable, through local countryside villages, scenic rice fields. An authentic taste of the real Khmer lifestyle viewed from horseback.
In the afternoon, drive further to visit Banteay Srei, regarded as the women’s citadel and home to Angkor’s finest stone carvings. Banteay Srei temple is located about 37km north of Siem Reap and is the most remote of the temples in the Angkor World Heritage Site. It was designed by Yajnavaraha, a court official of King Rajendravarman [944-968AD] and the principal Brahmanist instructor of King Jayavarman V.  Followed by the visit to Preah Khan (Sacred Sword) – one of Angkor’s largest temples, constructed in the 12th century by Jayavarman VII. On the way back to town, you will watch the sunset in Pre Rup, considered as Mini Angkor Wat.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

This morning, we depart from Siem Reap on the nice over 2 hour drive to visit Beng Mealea, known us “ Pond of Lotus” temple dated early 11th Century by Suryavarman II asa Hindu Temple. Beng Mealea temple was hidden in a maze of jungle for hundred of years and recently found and opened for visitors. Climb over large sandstone blocks to reach the inner sanctuary and eerie worship corridor is an exploration to remember. Architecturally, Beng Mealea is noted for its innovative, in its time, construction of hallways, it was a very large temple with wide galleries foreshadowing Angkor Wat. Garudas, hold up an outer platform, finer in detail than those to be found out in the elements of the Elephant Terrace at Angkor Thom. Surprises of fallen lintels with intricate carvings lay amongst the fallen wall and roofs.
Continue over an hour drive, we get to Koh Ker, a 10th century capital abandoned in the remote north of Cambodia for more than a thousand years. Enjoy a visit to the pyramid temple of Prasat Thom. Continue to explore the many temples at this incredible site, including the beautiful Prasat Krahom covered by jungle.
Spend overnight stay in Preah Vihear. 
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Hotel in Preah Vihear.

Have breakfast in the hotel and we leave early heading north on the bumpy road to Preah Vihear – which was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. In some parts we got to use the special transportation to access Preah Vihear complex. Once you get to the temple, enjoy the panorama view over the Thai border and discover the unique architectural complex of a series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases on an 800 meter long axis, is an outstanding masterpiece of Khmer architecture, in terms of plan, decoration and relationship to the spectacular landscape environment.
Situated on the edge of a plateau that dominates the plain of Cambodia, the Temple of Preah Vihear is dedicated to Shiva. Nevertheless, its complex history can be traced to the 9th century, when the hermitage was founded. This site is particularly well preserved, mainly due to its remote location. The site is exceptional for the quality of its architecture, which is adapted to the natural environment and the religious function of the temple, as well as for the exceptional quality of its carved stone ornamentation.
In the afternoon, we drive about 4,5 hours to Steung Treng – a unique province quite distinct from other Cambodian provinces in the Mekong basin. Extensive forests, intersecting rivers and streams and low population density characterize it. On arrival, check in hotel and relax on your own leisure. 
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Hotel in Steung Treng.

After breakfast, check out hotel and leave for Ratanakiri. On the way, you visit open market in Steung Treng to see local people selling fresh vegetable, meat, fish, snake, fruit etc. Then you continue your journey to Banlung town in Ratanakiri where there are a lot of natural, cultural and historical resources.
Upon arrival at the town, check in and enjoy lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, you visit the stunning Yeak Loam Lake – the crater lake and also the main tourist attraction in region. It was formed by volcanic eruption around 4000 years ago. The lake is about 50m depth and is a good place for relaxing, swimming and panoramic view surroundings.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Hotel in Ratanakiri.

After breakfast at the hotel, your driver and guide will take you to Kalai Community Forest for a trekking day. You drive about 17 km towards one of the indigenous villages then the hike starts by going down a trail and crosses a few fields before progressively entering the forest. This timber forest is exported by local villagers for the first part of the hike. We cross a number of streams, some of small rapids in the shade of the forest. The hike is usually easy but can be more difficult when the tracks go up a slope. If we wish for more adventurous experience, it’s possible to go towards a small waterfall by leaving the track and cutting through the forest. The hike to get there becomes much harder and one must often use a machete to make ways through the bush and thorns. The first slash and burn fields that you encounter mark the quick ending of the forest as a mater of fact. Half an hour later, you reach the road where your car is waiting to take you back to our hotel later in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch.
Accommodations: Hotel in Ratanakiri.

After early breakfast, check out hotel then drive directly to O’yadaw/Le Thanh border gate towards Pleiku – a city in the central highland region of Vietnam. Meet Vietnamese tour guide and driver after completing the visa procedure on your own arrangement.
On arrival in Pleiku, visit Gia Lai Museum of Ethnology to learn more about the Bahnar and Jarai people’s culture. The city tour also takes you to the Great Solidarity Square the former Pleiku Prison. Then wander around Minh Thanh Pagoda – the largest and most sacred place of worship in Pleiku, steeped in Japanese architectural influences and characterized by emerald green roof tiles under the azure sky. Afterwards, pay a visit to Plei Op Village to immerse yourself in the authentic ethnic cultural sphere of the J’rai, to be sheltered in their communal stilt houses.
End the day trip at the T’Nung Lake (or “Bien Ho” in Vietnamese, meaning Sea Lake), a volcano crater in the outskirts of town. Located just 30 minute by car from the city center, this 250ha-lake is surrounded by lines of pine trees and considered is the dreamy “eye of Pleiku” with mirror-like crystal clear water. Here you’ll stop a few minutes to enjoy some spectacular sunset views and take photos before going back in Pleiku and check in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Pleiku.

After breakfast at your hotel, you will leave Pleiku for short drive to Kontum. Your guided tour will start by the visit to the impressive Wooden Catholic Church, which was originally built by the French missionaries in 1913 and restored in the 1990s. The construction was combined between the Roman style and the Bahnar stilt house.  Then drive 11km from the city center, cross over a suspension bridge to another side of Dakbla River to the East to reach Kon Kotu Village of Bahnar minority group. Take a leisure stroll along the village paths to interact with friendly villagers, learn about their distinctive customs and laid-back lifestyle. Visitors will surely be impressed by the rong house (communal house) of a respectable size standing in the middle of the village. They’re a typical sight of minority villages, and used as meeting places by villagers.
Later of the day, driving back to Kontum, check in hotel for overnight stay. 
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kontum.

Today you will be escorted by your driver on the 6 hour drive on a private car to the sleepy riverside town, Hoian. On arrival, check in hotel and relax on your own leisure. 
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian.

Immerse yourself in the tranquility and charm of this sleepy riverside town. From the 16th to 18th centuries Hoian was a thriving international port frequented by Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders, who came to trade in the high quality silk still produced in the region. Today, Hoian is a relaxing resort popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, skilled tailors and numerous cafes.
Take a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the ancient town centre, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year old Tan Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Bridge. After lunch, take a short boat trip to a nearby island and visit a handicraft village specializing in ceramics. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy a free evening at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian.

Farming & Fishing the very special tour which is promised to bring visitors the most beautiful sceneries of the countryside of the farmer and fishermen life in Hoian. By exploring the typical and narrow roads along the countryside by bicycle to see such as water buffalos, rice paddle field, plenty of organic vegetables and local farming people, you will be amazed to realize how peaceful sceneries and friendly people are.
Touching into the local fishing life by using the fishing net, riding funny basket boat and visiting water palm coconut paradise and learning about history about the Vietnamese people throughout daily activity is a great thing to experience. 
Our Farming & Fishing Life Tour provides you with a close-up and intimate exposure to both the local farming and fishing communities. Accompanied by your tour guide, you commence the day leisurely cycling along country roads witnessing local Vietnamese rural life first hand, discovering all manner of photo opportunities – maybe a water buffalo working in a rice paddy field; seeing ducks swimming along the rice farm or farmers tending their crops. The photo opportunities are endless. As well you will experience the friendliness of the local people greeting you along the way.
Later you will board our Hoian eco-tour boat for a river cruise to meet and engage with local fishermen and enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing. You will also experience paddling the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat while exploring coconut-palm flanked waterways. This tour provides you with a cultural window into the ways of life of both our farming and fishing communities.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodations: Hotel in Hoian.

Today you are at leisure on beach or go shopping on your own interest.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian.

Have breakfast at hotel then enjoy a free morning before driving to Danang International Airport to catch your departure flight home.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: N/A.