Adventure in Cambodia’s East
Phnom Penh - Sen Monorum/Mondulkiri - Kratie - Kampong Cham - Phnom Penh
Trip Duration: 5 Days
Ref : CCR05J-PNHMKI
Day 1 – Phnom Penh → Sen Monorom (Mondulkiri)
Morning pick-up from your hotel. Private car transfer (370 km, approx. 5 hrs) via the Neak Loeung Bridge over the Mekong. Scenic drive across Cambodian rice plains. Afternoon: Visit Bousra Waterfall, the most famous in Cambodia. On the way back, stop at coffee plantations and enjoy sunset from Phnom Doh Kramom Hill, overlooking Sen Monorom town. Overnight in Sen Monorom (lodge – hotel not included).
Day 2 – Jungle Trekking in Mondulkiri (Picnic included)
Morning: Meet your English-speaking local escort at your lodge. Transfer to Phou Tang village (Phnong ethnic community). Begin jungle trekking: bamboo forests, rivers, caves, waterfalls, panoramic views. Picnic lunch prepared in bamboo by your guide at Leng Oung waterfall. Afternoon: Continue trek to Leng Ken waterfall, swim & shower. Return via another jungle trail, large trees, and rivers. Visit the host family of your guide. Overnight in Sen Monorom.
Day 3 – Elephant Trekking (Picnic included)
Spend a day at an elephant sanctuary in Mondulkiri (2–15 pax, group activity): •Feed elephants and observe them in their natural habitat (no riding) •Trek in protected forest with Phnong community guides •Contribute to elephant rehabilitation and community-based conservation •Picnic by the O’tey River waterfall •Visit a Phnong ethnic village Return to Sen Monorom in the afternoon. Overnight in Sen Monorom.
Day 4 – Sen Monorom → Kratie (Mekong Dolphin Cruise)
Private transfer (203 km, approx. 3.5 hrs). Afternoon: Boat excursion to observe the rare Irrawaddy dolphins on the Mekong. Continue to Wat Sorsor 100 (Pagoda of 100 Columns) and Wat Vihear Kaok Temple. Optional: climb Phnom Sambok Hill for panoramic sunset views over the Mekong. Overnight in Kratie (hotel not included).
Day 5 – Kratie → Phnom Penh (via Kampong Cham)
Private transfer (255 km). Stops: •Chub Rubber Plantation & Factory (if open Jan–Mar closed season) •Wat Nokor Bachey Temple (12th century) •Optional: Phnom Pros & Phnom Srei hills with panoramic views •Skun village, famous for fried tarantulas Arrival in Phnom Penh late afternoon. Overnight in Phnom Penh (hotel not included). End of services.