OVERVIEW
TRIP DESCRIPTION
The mighty Tatai River, which flows into the sea, the jungle of the Cardamom Mountains, the beautiful Kirirom Park, and mangrove forests – numerous teams of Wild Alliance rangers carefully protect the flora and rare animals that inhabit these places, making them attractive even for the most sophisticated traveller. This tour is adapted for discerning tourists who prefer comfort and safety even in the most pristine surroundings.
ONLY ON THIS TOUR
- A few nights outdoors, be it a jungle tent, a comfortable safari-style tent, or a cosy water villa.
- Mountain lakes, impressive waterfalls and picturesque landscapes of Kirirom National Park.
- Pristine nature and wildlife of Botum Sakor National Park. Kayaking on a river through the jungle. Getting Insights into the park's conservation initiatives by visiting the ranger station of the Wildlife Alliance.
- The picturesque Tatai River – a unique ecosystem that merges salt and fresh water, home to some of the rarest animals on the planet. A stop at the most beautiful waterfall. Admiring the fireflies at night under the moon's light. One of the largest mangrove forests in the world – a protective threshold between the sea and the river, giving ecological stability to the region.
Information
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Siem Reap
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Phnom Penh
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English
• Arrival at the airport in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
• Meeting at the airport. Individual transfer (1 hour).
• Hotel accommodation.
• Half a day's rest after a long flight and getting used to the time difference.
• Optionally, at your choice – excursions or activities around Siem Reap.
• In the afternoon – three-hour excursion to Tonle Sap Lake.
• The rural life of the fishermen of the floating village of Chong Kneas.
• Stop at the farm that produces clothes from lotus thread.
• In the evening, optionally – dinner and show Apsara.
• Angkor Wat, one of the world's wonders.
• Angkor Thom, the ancient capital.
• The iconic stone smiles of the Bayon Temple.
• Ta Prohm temple complex with its massive trees intertwined with the ruins.
• A visit to a traditional village renowned for handcrafting rice noodles.
• Arrival at Kulen plateau. Mountain River of a Thousand Lingas.
• 16th-Century Monastery, home to an 8-meter reclining Buddha.
• Ablution rituals, or the traditional Khmer practice at the foot of the monastery.
• Mysterious caves where ascetics once lived in seclusion.
• A refreshing swim in the serene waterfall.
• A degustation of pink banana, rice wine, and chocolate coffee.
• Stop at a village famous for producing wine, sugar, and sugar palm souvenirs.
• Hotel late check-out. Local flight to Phnom Penh.
• On arrival, individual transfer and hotel accommodation.
• Acquaintance with the city's architecture.
• Pagoda on the only hill of Wat Phnom. Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda.
• Toul Sleng Genocide Museum.
• A cyclo ride through the central streets of the city.
• The sunset on the boat along the Mekong.
• The highest sky bar with an impressive panoramic view.
• In the morning – free time. At noon, check out of the hotel.
• Departure to the southwest of the country.
• Arrival at Kirirom National Park.
• Accommodation in a resort hotel in a protected area.
• Exploring the surrounding area with a local guide.
• The architectural relics of the old era and the rich pagodas of the present.
• Mini factory for processing plastic and waste with a rural school.
• Bamboo thickets on the site of forests cut down by poachers.
• Overnight at a resort hotel.
• In the morning – free time. Optional, simple zipline.
• Hotel check-out and head further south to Botum Sakor National Park.
• Arrival at the lounge area of the tourist camp in Trapeng Rung.
• Boat crossing along the picturesque Prek Tachan River.
• Arrive at Cardamom Tented Camp.
• Accommodation in a comfortable safari-style tent.
• Brief introduction to camp staff, introductory briefing.
• A story about the protection of forests by the Wildlife Alliance.
• Sunset dinner overlooking nature in the heart of the Cardamom Mountains.
• Overnight in a comfortable Cardamom Tented Camp.
• Walk to the ranger station accompanied by a local guide.
• Observe wildlife along your path.
• A break at the ranger station where the confiscated goods are stored.
• A trekking to a site with hanging tents.
• Lunch and well-deserved rest by the river.
• Swimming and kayaking (optional).
• Evening barbecue. Overnight in a tent in the jungle.
• A simple breakfast and departure to the tent camp by kayaking.
• Arrive at your discretion at noon, lunch, rest or leisure.
• Explore the natural surroundings on foot or kayak.
• Dinner and overnight in a comfortable tent in Cardamom Tented Camp.
• Leisurely breakfast. Optionally, an early walk to any picturesque place.
• The sounds of nature in the cool part of the day and complete solitude.
• Check out, board the boat, and go on the road to Trapeng Rung.
• Departure to the picturesque Tatai River – a place of untouched nature.
• A warm welcome by the eco-resort staff and half an hour on the boat.
• Accommodation in comfortable villas or safari tents on the water.
• Romantic adventure – admiring the fireflies at night under the moon's light.
• Night with the sounds of nature and the breeze of the night.
• Breakfast in the open air of the eco-resort restaurant overlooking the river.
• Travel on a motorboat to a beautiful waterfall.
• Several hours at the waterfall, swimming and taking fabulous photographs.
• A short rest at the hotel. Half-day river trip with stops in the mangroves.
• Overnight in a house on the water.
• Hotel check-out.
• Individual transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport (without guide).
