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If you are looking for a thrilling and diverse adventure in Cambodia, this nine-day tour will take you to the best outdoor activities in the Cardamom Mountains, one of the largest and most biodiverse wilderness areas in Southeast Asia. You will start your journey in Siem Reap, where you will visit the Prek Toal bird sanctuary, home to many endangered waterbirds. You will then travel to Battambang, where you will cycle through the countryside and see the bamboo train, a unique and fun way of transportation. You will continue your adventure with a 4WD ride to Osoam, a remote community in the heart of the Cardamom Mountains, where you will experience the local culture and nature. You will then head to Koh Kong, where you will visit the Chi Phat ecotourism project, and enjoy cycling and kayaking in the rainforest. You will end your trip with a scuba diving session on the island of Koh Rong Sanloem, where you will explore the coral reefs and the marine life. You will then fly back to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, where you will say goodbye to this amazing country. This tour is a perfect way to experience the culture, nature, and history of Cambodia in an active and fun way.
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Mechrey Floating Village
Activities: Boat Rides, Kayaking (2-3 hours), Bird Watching
We will depart at 7:00 AM for the Tonle Sap Boat Pier, where we will board a local boat to travel to Mechrey Floating Village. Upon arrival, we will have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the local lifestyle and gain insight into the villagers' way of life. Following this, we will embark on a gentle kayaking journey through the village and into the tranquil mangrove forest within Tonle Sap Lake. As we paddle, we will have the chance to appreciate the beauty of nature and savor peaceful moments in the serene mangrove forest. Our kayaking adventure will then lead us to Prek Toal Floating Village, a journey that will take approximately 2 to 3 hours, followed by a boat transfer to Prek Toal (where a picnic lunch will be provided on board). Upon reaching Prek Toal Village, we will be warmly welcomed by our hosts and invited to their house for refreshments. Later in the afternoon, we will join a small boat excursion from the bird sanctuary office, accompanied by a bird ranger, to observe unique bird species such as Spot-billed Pelican, Greater Adjutant, Lesser Adjutant, Milky Stork, Painted Stork, Black-headed Ibis, Oriental Darter, and Grey-headed Fish-Eagle. We will then return to Preak Toal Village for dinner and spend the night in a local house.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay (floating house)
Phnom Sampov
Activities: Rowboat, speedboat tuk-tuk
Early morning, enjoy the small rowboat through the Prek Toal Village to observe the daily life of the villagers, have breakfast with the community, and wait to catch the speedboat (sharing boat) to Battambang, it will take about 4 hours. Upon arrival at Battambang, we meet the local driver and drive to the hotel in the city center to check in and get refreshments. In the late afternoon, hop on a tuk-tuk and explore the city and Phnom Sampov, a natural attraction on National Road 57 in Sampeou Commune, Battambang district, about 12 km from Battambang city. On top of a 100-meter-high hill, you will see a pagoda and three natural caves: Pkasla, Lakhaon, and Aksopheak. We walk down the hill to wait for watching the bats will be flying out of the cave for food when it is dark. Return to Battambang for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Classy Hotel or similar hotel
Battambang Cycling
Activities: Cycling (60km) and bamboo train riding
Breakfast at the hotel.
Join us for a 60km bike tour in Battambang, where we will explore villages and visit Phnom Banon and Ang Kam Ping Puoy. We will also enjoy a 30-minute ride on the Bamboo Train.
Start to ride our bikes from the hotel to small villages on the back road to Phnom Banon, and stop on the way to visit local families to learn about their everyday life, family history, and traditions. Visit Phnom Banon after climbing the 350+ steps you are treated to a peaceful setting with superb views across the surrounding countryside. Numerous tiny hamlets are scattered among the vast fields of rice, where sugar palm trees stand out. Descend the hill and hop on the Bamboo Train for a 30-minute ride, then we will cycle to Ang Kimping Puoy, our last stop for lunch before heading back to Battambang by car. Angkor Kamping Puoy is also called the Killing Dam, one of the Khmer Rouge’s ambitious projects to rebuild the advanced irrigation systems that made Cambodia powerful under the Angkor kings. It is estimated that 10,000 Cambodians died during its construction from overwork, executions, hunger, and illness. Dinner at the local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Classy Hotel or similar hotel
Samlout Forest
Activities: Off-road 4WD riding and swimming
Breakfast at the hotel.
Our guide and 4WD driver pick you up from the hotel and drive to Samlout which was the base of the Khmer Rouge in the 1990s and now turned into farming areas such as durian, cassava, corn, and potatoes. Have lunch at a local resort restaurant, sample the fresh fruits of the season, and hear the stories of the civil war survivors from the 1990s before we drive to Osoam for the night. In the late afternoon, relax and swim in the natural lake of Osoam.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Osoam Guesthouse (or adventure tent)
Chi Phat Waterfall
Activities: Off-road 4WD riding, Boat rides, Swimming
After breakfast, we have fun with our 4WD off-road adventure across the Cardamom Mountains, stopping occasionally to see the waterfalls and admire the natural scenery from the hilltops. Arriving at Koh Rong around 11 am, take the boat ride to see the mangrove forest in Peam Krasaop Wildlife Sanctuary, and lunch at the local restaurant. And continue to drive to Chi Phat Community-Based Ecotourism where we will have a one-night stay in the local house. Get a warm welcome and refreshments upon arrival, late afternoon enjoy swimming in Chi Phat Waterfall.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay (or adventure tent)
Chi Phat Kayaking
Activities: Cycling, Swimming, Kayaking, and Boat Ride
Breakfast at the community.
Enjoy cycling from the visitor center of the Chi Phat community through the village, cross the river by a local ferry, and then continue to cycle through the jungle to visit the Holy River Water “O’teuk Vat), enjoy swimming and cycle back to stop at Dragon Fish River Bat Cave for snacks break and continue to cycle to the community for lunch. After lunch, we enjoy kayaking along the Chi Phat River for 2 hours and return to the community by auto boat. Dinner at the community service center.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay (or adventure tent)
Activities: Boat Ride, Beach Relaxation
Breakfast at the community.
We drive to Sihanoukville which will take us about 3 hours, on arrival we have lunch at the local restaurant and then take the speedboat to Koh Rong Sanloem (30 minutes). Check-in at the resort on Koh Rong Sanloem, free at leisure. Dinner at Sara Resort Restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Eden Resort or similar
Koh Rong Samloem Scuba Diving
Activities: Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Beaches
Breakfast at the hotel.
Join us for a scuba diving excursion at the special diving spots today. Koh Rong Sanleom has some big marine animals, but the highlight of diving here is the vivid macro life. You will see seahorses and nudibranchs, shrimp and crustaceans, and more. But you will also be delighted by the rainbow of parrotfish and boxfish, cuttlefish, and yellow goatfish. Some of the larger animals you may spot include the odd turtles gliding by and stunning blue-ribbon tail rays. The coral gardens are a riot of color and triggerfish and barracuda provide another point of interest, while you could even spot stingrays and leopard sharks.
Take the plunge and dive or snorkel with us in one of the last unexplored places on Earth. Join us for a full-day diving adventure that starts at 10.00 am from our diving center on Koh Rong Sanloem island Saracen Bay. We will take you to Koh Kon, Koh Rong Sanloem, where you will enjoy the best dive sites and clear water in this area. For the trip, pack everything you would want for a day on a remote beach. We suggest: sunscreen, a hat, a swimsuit, a towel, and a book. We will provide everything else you need for the trip.
You will have water, soft drinks, coffee, and fruit all day on the boat during the trip. Once at the islands, divers will do their first dive (we aim for at least 50 or 60min dives, no 40 min diving here!) and the snorkelers can get in and explore the underwater world. Unless otherwise requested, all dives will take place at different dive sites.
After the first dive, we will enjoy lunch and some free time. You can relax, stroll on the beach, swim, or dive off the boat – whatever you like. After the second dive, we will head back to our office on Koh Rong Sanloem Saracen Bay, aiming to arrive back around 4 pm.
The balance of the day, enjoy swimming and relaxing on the resort beaches. Dinner is on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Eden Resort or similar
Breakfast at the hotel.
09.00 take the speedboat to Sihanouk Ville where we will meet our diver and drive you to Phnom Penh International Airport for departure (226km, 2 hours and 30 minutes driving).
Meals: Breakfast
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