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Join this seven-day tour and experience the adventure and culture of the Mekong River, the lifeline of Cambodia. You will start your journey in Siem Reap, where you will visit the Phnom Kulen National Park, a sacred mountain with waterfalls, temples, and carvings. You will then trek to Sraem, a remote village near the border with Thailand, where you will stay overnight. You will also visit the Preah Vihear Temple, a stunning cliff-top sanctuary that offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. You will continue your adventure with a boat ride to Koh Ker, an ancient city with over 100 temples and monuments. You will then explore Koh Han, a small island with a rich biodiversity and a local community. You will then travel to Stung Treng, a riverside town where you will see the rapids and the dolphins of the Mekong. You will also visit Kratie, a charming colonial town with a lively market and a pagoda. You will end your trip with a cycling tour around Koh Trong, a peaceful island with fruit orchards and traditional villages. You will then drive 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 adventure, nature, and history of the Mekong River and Cambodia.
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Kulen Elephant Forest
Activities: Cycling, Elephant Watch, Trekking, Swimming, Camping
From the hotel, we start our cycling adventure at 08.00, using the back road and exploring villages en route to Kulen Elephant Forest. We will have a lot of stoppings on the way to visit the villages, unseen temples, and local schools. Have a picnic lunch upon arrival at the Kulen Elephant Forest. At 1 pm, join with others to spend time learning about elephants as you follow them through their natural habitat, observing their relationships and behaviors. At 4 pm, say goodbye to the elephants and the crews, and we are transferred to the trekking point at the foot of Kulen Mountain. Upon arrival, our guide will get you a brief of safety and trekking conditions, enjoy the trek up to the top of Phnom Kulen Hill, get a few stops on the way to visit the Preah Ang Chop Monastery to interact with local monks, and also learning different type of trees. After a 4-km trek, we will reach the top of the hill, visit the 1000 Lingas and Preah Ang Thom, and enjoy swimming at the waterfall. Drive to the campsite for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Adventure Tent in Youth Camp
Phnom Kulen
Activities: Trekking 10km
After breakfast, we will take a half-day trekking on the top of the Kulen Mountain Range. Phnom Kulen is a mountain range that towers over the flat plains near Siem Reap, and provides water to the city. The highest peak is only 487m, but the site has a lot to attract visitors. It is considered by the Cambodian people as the origin of the ancient Khmer Empire. King Jayavarman II claimed independence from Java there in 802 A.D.
We trek to visit different temples, Wat Preah Kral, and Peung Tbal, and stop and also visit the Anlong Thom Village. Lunch at the local restaurant. Transfer to Sraem of Preah Vihear, if time permits, we will get a quick stop to visit Ta Mok’s house.
Dinner and overnight in Sraem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Preah Vihear Boutique Hotel or similar
Preah Vihear Temple
Activities: Visit the world heritage temples
Breakfast at the hotel.
We will start our journey by driving to the Preah Vihear Temple checkpoint, where we will obtain our temple passes. From there, we will ride a 4WD vehicle up to the top of Dangrek Hill to visit the ancient Preah Vihear Temple, situated near the Thailand border. This temple has a rich history dating back to the early 11th century and is perched atop the Dangrek Mountains at an elevation of over 700m. It was previously occupied by the Thais and has recently been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will have the opportunity to explore this historic temple and take in breathtaking panoramic views from the summit, overlooking both Thailand and Cambodia. Afterward, we will drive back to Sraem town for lunch before continuing our journey to visit the Koh Ker temples. Built in the 10th century, Koh Ker briefly served as the capital of the Khmer Empire between 928 and 944 A.D. The architectural style of the Koh Ker temple sets it apart from other temples in Cambodia, bearing a striking resemblance to the ancient pyramids of Egypt. Partially reclaimed by nature and home only to birds, this temple and its surroundings offer a truly exceptional experience. We will enjoy dinner at one of the local houses and spend the night in an Adventure Tent in the area of Koh Ker.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping in Koh Ker Area
Koh Han
Activities: Boat riding (2 hours), swimming, camping
Early picnic breakfast at the campsite.
Our drive takes us to Sopheakmit Mekong River, where we pause for a coffee break at Preah Vihear downtown. Then continue to drive to the waterfall in the Mekong River. On arrival, we will visit the biggest waterfall of the Mekong at the Laos border and have lunch with the local community at Preah Romkel. After lunch, we take the boat ride across the Mekong River to Laos village, get a short walk through the village, and taste Laos coffee before heading downstream by a boat ride to Koh Han which is located on the Mekong Island on the northern of Stung Treng town, near to Laos border. On arrival, we are welcomed by the local community and relax on the beaches of Mekong Island, enjoy swimming in the Mekong River with nice beaches. Dinner and overnight on Koh Han Island.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Adventure in Koh Han (Stung Treng)
Stung Treng
Activities: Boat riding, kayaking
After breakfast, we enjoy walking through the community, interacting with the local families to learn more about the villagers and the area of the island. Enjoy kayaking downstream to visit the flooded forest, which is the most beautiful part of the Mekong River in Cambodia, picnic lunch will be provided on the site, and continue by boat ride to Mekong Bird Resort for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Bird Resort (Stung Treng)
Irrawaddy Dolphins
Activities: Boat riding, spotting the dolphins
After breakfast, we enjoy walking through the community, interacting with the local families to learn more about the villagers and the area of the island. Enjoy kayaking downstream to visit the flooded forest, which is the most beautiful part of the Mekong River in Cambodia, picnic lunch will be provided on the site, and continue by boat ride to Mekong Bird Resort for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, we will drive to Stung Treng downtown and visit the Stung Treng Local Market. It is the begging market in northern Cambodia Mekong, all fresh fish are on sale in the open air, and you may not find other fish that are fresher from here. Continue to drive southward to visit the Irrawaddy Dolphins in Prek Kampi. Join the local boat and experience a smooth boat ride to the dolphin pools, where you can observe them closely and without difficulty.
Lunch at the local restaurant in Kratie town. Then we cross the river by the local ferry to Koh Trong where will stay one night with the local family in the village (homestay). On arrival at the village, our driving guide will arrange the local bicycle for you to ride around the village (if you cannot ride the bicycle, then you will ride at the back to the motor taxi instead). Enjoy the Homemade dinner and interact with the local family
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay in Koh Trong
Bamboo Bridge
Activities: Boat ride, walking through the bamboo bridge
Early morning, say goodbye to the local family and take the ferry back to the mainland of Kratie town.
Breakfast at the local restaurant and drive to have lunch in Kampong Cham City.
After having lunch, you can visit the local village in Koh Pen, which is one of the islands in the Mekong River in Kampong Cham Province. The Bamboo Bridge, the longest bamboo bridge in Cambodia, is the attraction of Koh Pen. It is only built in the dry season (the lower water period from December to June). Our driving guide will take you through this bamboo bridge to the island, where you can visit the village, local farms, and Buddhist monastery, and then drive back to Phnom Penh. Dinner and accommodation are not included.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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