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Phnom Penh – Rattanakiry – Phnom Penh
11-day tour with 5-day trek

Trekking grade: Moderate

A real “off-the-beaten-track” adventure, traveling to Cambodia’s least-visited destinations. This trip combines nature and cultural experiences, with the chance to stay overnight in a minority village. One of the most remote and striking destinations in Cambodia, Rattanakiri in the North East is like no other place in the country. Pristine jungle, dazzling waterfalls and ethnic minority tribes combine to make this an interesting, adventurous and relaxing trip all at the same time. Trekking, swimming and talking to locals are all included, and our tour guides help to ensure that wherever you go, you are welcomed as a friend. Our private tours are designed to show travelers with limited time as much as possible of this fascinating country, and are led by a local tour leader or guide who can add insight to every stage of the journey.

Highlights
  • Awesome scenery
  • Combination of jungle trails and village roads
  • Camping in villages
  • Close contact with the locals

Trek Rattanakiri route map

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Arrival in Phnom Penh 
Day 2: Drive to Kratie 
Day 3: Drive to Ban Lung 
Day 4: Trek to Kalai 
Day 5: Trek to Vensai 
Day 6: Trek to Borkeo 
Day 7: Trek to Chrung 
Day 8: Trek back to Ban Lung
Day 9: Drive to Kompong Cham 
Day 10: Back to Phnom Penh 
Day 11: Departure

Note:
The flight that link Phnom Penh and Ban Lung is available some months of the years. If you take flight the itinerary would be shorter and price would also be cheaper. Please check with our Sales Team for the availability of the flight.

 

 

 

PRICE FOR PRIVATE TRIP (Per person)

Valid to 30th September 2014

1 person:        US$ 3536
2 persons:      US$ 1932
3-4 persons:  US$  1720
5-6 persons:  US$  1335
From 9 persons:  price on request
Single Supplement: US$ 421

Inclusion:

  • Hotel base on twin shared
  • Twin shared tent at the campsite
  • All transfer by AC vehicle
  • Elephant ride in Ban Lung
  • English speaking guide
  • Meals as indicated in the program
  • All entrance fees as specified in program
  • One bottle of drinking water per day
  • First-aid kit

Exclusion:

  • Visa
  • International airticket & airport tax
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses 
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Day 1: Arrival Phnom Penh 

  
 

Arrive in Phnom Penh , meet and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure. In the evening we have a tour briefing and welcome dinner with Cambodian delicacies. Overnight in Phnom Penh .  
 

Summary   

Transfer airport – hotel:      30 mins 
Meal:  Welcome dinner 
Accommodation:   Hotel in Phnom Penh 

Day 2: Phnom Penh – Kratie 
 

After breakfast, we drive northeast toward the charming town of Kratie . On arrival we check in hotel. After lunch in local restaurant, we will take a river cruise to spot the rare freshwater dolphins on the Mekong . The rest of the time we are free to explore the town.  

Dinner and overnight in Kratie.  
 

Summary   

Transfer:    5hrs 
Meals:      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
Accommodation:                 Hotel in Kratie  
 

Day 3: Kratie – Banlung  
 

After breakfast, we depart to Banlung, the capital town of Rattanakiri, nicknamed “the Red City ” because of the omnipresent red soil. Check-in hotel in Ban Lung. Lunch in local restaurant.   

Start sightseeing with 4×4 vehicle on bumpy roads. Enjoy the beautiful scenery on the back of an elephant along lush vegetation to a small waterfall. Continue to “Yeak Loam” volcanic lake for a refreshing swim in the clear waters until sunset. 

Dinner at local restaurant .Overnight at Terres Rouge Hotel, standard room  
 

Summary   

Transfer: 4 hrs
Elephant ride: 1hr 
Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
Accommodation:  Hotel in Ban Lung  
 

Day 4: Trek to Kalai Village  
 

Breakfast in the hotel before we start the trek to Ven Sai and Virachey also known as Phum Chen where we will meet different villages of tribal minorities. They live in small villages along the road that is running across the jungles, on the mountains, down the valleys. We may take a break for lunch at one of the villages on the way. After the lunch break we continue the trek to Kalai village which is approximately 20 km from Ban Lung. Dinner in the village. Overnight camping at Kalai village.  
 

Summary   

Trekking:    20 km, jungle trails and village roads 
Meals:        Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
Accommodation:     Camping in Kalai 
 

Day 5: Trek to Vensai Village  

Breakfast at the campsite. Today, we continue trekking toward Vensai. On the way, we will pass by a number of villages along the way; opportunities to interact with local people en route. As these villages are not too far from the modern town they therefore are more or less adopted to the way of living as the city dwellers. However, their houses could be signified as tribal style. Picnic lunch is served in a local village. After a long trekking day we could have now arrived at Vensai and Virachey that is just across the river from one another. Dinner in the village. Overnight camping at Vensai.  

Summary 
Trekking:     20 km, village roads 
Meals:          Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
Accommodation:    Camping in Vensai  

Day 6: Trek to Borkeo Village  

After breakfast we start exploring Vensai, one of the biggest minority villages in the area. Then we cross the river to Virachey which is about the same size as Vensai. Today we will meet different minority groups who live in isolated areas carrying on their traditions for hundreds of years. We continue with a transfer by ferry from Virachey to Andung Meas village which has long been famous for gold mines. The name Andung Meas means "the wells of gold". Lunch at Andung Meas. After lunch, we head to Bor Keo, the gem mine village in Rattanakiri. Dinner in the village. Overnight in Bor Keo.  

Summary 
Trekking:     20 km, village roads 
Meals:        Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
Accommodation:       Camping  

Day 7: Trek to Chrung Village  
 

After breakfast we continue our trek to Chrung village passing different minority villages. Lunch break en route in local village. We end the day in Chrung Village . Dinner in Chrung Village . Overnight camping in Chrung.  
 

Summary  

Trekking:            20 km, village roads 
Meals:                 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
Accommodation:      Camping in Chrung Village  
 

Day 8: Trek to Ban Lung  

Today is the last day of our trek. After breakfast we head to Ban Lung Village and finish the trekking loop. Lunch break on the way in local village. We will reach Ban Lung in the late afternoon. Tonight, we will celebrate the success of our trekking journey by buffet dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Ban lung.   

Summary   

Trekking:       25 km, village roads 

]Meals:         Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
Accommodation:   Hotel in Ban Lung Town  

Day 9: Drive to Kompong Cham   

After breakfast, we depart for Kompong Cham. On the way we visit to Chup, a rubber plantation. Arrive in Kompong Cham at 5 pm. Lunch and dinner at local restaurant  

Overnight at the Mekong Hotel, standard room (website: Under construction)  
 

Summary  

Transfer: 7hrs 
Meal:    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
Accommodation:  Mekong Hotel in Kompong Cham 

Day 10: Kompong Cham – Phnom Penh   

After breakfast at local restaurant, we visit to Wat Kohear Nokor, a temple dating from the 11th century and at a village with its pagoda where you will observe the daily life of the monks. Lunch at local restaurant. We will arrival to Phnom Penh in early afternoon. Check in hotel and relax at leisure. Farewell dinner at FCC restaurant. Overnight in hotel.  

Summary  
Transfer: 2hrs 
Meal:    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
Accommodation:  Hotel in Phnom Penh 
 

Day 11: Departure 
 

Transfer to the airport for departure flight. Trip ends.  

Summary 
Transfer hotel – airport:      30 mins 
Meal:             Breakfast

Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.