Full Itinerary - See Cambodia Differently

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Daily details
Day 1(a): Siem Reap - Kratie
Day 1(b): Phnom Penh - Kratie
Day 2: Kratie - Sen Monorom
Day 3: Sen Monorom
Day 4: Sen Monorom - Phnom Penh
Trip Information
Tour includes
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Airport / Hotel pick up and drop off
Cambodian Elephant Adventure
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Overnights as mentioned
Our Cambodian Elephant Adventure is perfect for those of you who love elephant’s and what to get
off the beaten track. Enjoy a traditional BBQ with some tribes’ people and get back to nature. This is a
really special authentic experience in Cambodia’s wild north-east.
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Excursions as mentioned
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Transportation in private A/C vehicle
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English speaking guide
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Meals as mentioned (Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner - excludes drinks)
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All taxes
This 4 day Cambodian Elephant Adventure is a fantastic way to see the magnificent Cambodian
elephant. Departing from either Siem Reap or Phnom Penh we journey to Kratie home to the rare
Irrawaddy dolphin. Boarding a local boat we get to see the famous Irrawaddy dolphins swimming in
their natural habitat. Leaving Kratie behind us we continue to Sen Monorom home to the Cambodian
elephant. Depending on which experience you would prefer you can either visit an elephant sanctuary
or go Elephant Trekking in to the jungle. Whichever experience you choose we finish with our personal
highlight of a BBQ with a local tribes family.
This tour is a fantastic way to experience the Cambodian elephant as well as having the added bonus
of seeing the rare Irrawaddy dolphin! We’re sure that you will agree this opportunity to see some of the
Cambodian wildlife provides a fantastic Cambodian adventure and a great addition to any holiday in
Cambodia..
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Tour excludes
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All International flights & Visa fees,
currently $20 per person
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International airport tax (Included in
Airline Ticket)
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Meals, unless mentioned differently
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Beverages and personal expenses
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Other excursions and entrance fees
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Travel insurance (cover against all
cancellation costs, medical expenses,
including repatriation and evacuation in
the event of accident of illness)
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Prices & Hotels
Standard Hotels
Location
Hotels
Kratie:
Santepheap Hotel
Mondulkiri:
Nature Lodge
Price from £599
Superior Hotels
Location
Hotels
Kratie:
Le Bungalow or Rajabori Villas
Mondulkiri:
Nature Lodge
Price from £649
*For this tour it is possible to extend it to a 6 day tour by incorporating an extra day in Kratie, staying
on Koh Trong Island and then an extra relaxation day in Sen Monorum after the Elephant Experience
All prices are correct at the time of publishing however Prices and Accommodation are subject to
availability and can only be confirmed at the time of booking.
Please note: During high season periods (such as Christmas and New Year) hotels often levy a
surcharge and these are not included in the above prices. Your consultant will be happy to advise
you of these.
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Complete trip details
Day 1(a)
Siem Reap to Kratie (Meals: B/_/_)
We leave behind the Siem Reap in the early morning as we being our journey to Kratie. We stop for
lunch on the river front in the bustling provincial city of Kompong Cham, before continuing through the
beautiful Cambodian countryside to Kratie. Once we reach Kratie you are free to explore the town and
riverside as you wish; the local market is another area of interest and is defiantly worth checking out.
However the must see in Kratie before choosing a restaurant for dinner is to find a place to see the
magnificent sunset on the riverfront.
Day 1(b)
Phnom Penh to Kratie (Meals B/_/_)
We leave behind the countries capitol Phnom Penh in the mid morning as we being our journey to
Kratie. We stop for lunch on the river front in the bustling provincial city of Kompong Cham, before
continuing through the beautiful Cambodian countryside to Kratie. Once we reach Kratie you are
free to explore the town and riverside as you wish; the local market is another area of interest and is
defiantly worth checking out. However the must see in Kratie before choosing a restaurant for dinner is
to find a place to see the magnificent sunset on the riverfront.
Day 2
Kratie
Irrawaddy Dolphin & Kratie to Sen Monorom (Meals: B/L/_)
This morning we journey up the river to the dolphin pool of Kampi; home to the rare Irrawaddy dolphin.
You will board a traditional fishing boat and venture into the deep pools to see the Irrawaddy dolphin
in their natural surroundings. We then visit the nearby hilltop pagoda at Sambok Mountain which
boasts stunning views of the surrounding area and a quaint little pagoda on top. Leaving Kratie behind
us we go in search of Cambodian Wildlife in Sen Monorom. Once we arrive we head straight to the
local coffee plantation. Here we have a late lunch of savoury pancakes and of course some wonderful
coffee. We will then transfer you to your hotel where you can relax for the rest of the day.
Day 3
Cambodian Elephant Experience (Meals _/L/D)
Kratie
Today you have 2 choices:
Cambodian Elephant Trekking:
Today you will be taken to a Phnong minority village where your Cambodian elephant and local
guide (Mahout) will be waiting to greet you. The Elephant takes you through some stunning jungle,
across rivers and past some local minority farms before ending up at the Trok River for lunch. During
lunch the elephants are released and free to wonder around the forest to rest and to scavenge for
food. After lunch you then have to go and search for your Cambodian elephant with your guide. The
elephant is then taken down to the river for a wash and to cool off during this time you can either
watch from the river bank or go for a swim and help wash your elephant, which is great fun!
The Elephant Sanctuary:
Kratie
Today we travel to the nearby Elephant Valley Project, situated about 11km from town. Surrounded
by forest and grassland dedicated to the conservation and welfare of the Cambodian elephant
this location is ideal for the rehabilitation of the elephants and is one of only a handful of elephant
sanctuaries in the world.
The sanctuary with the support of the Bunong villagers rescues and treats elephants who have
suffered injury and abuse. Enjoy a unique ‘Walking with the Herd for a day’ experience. You will be
introduced to the herd of elephants and get to know more about their history, character, behaviour
and body language while walking alongside them in their natural environment. You will be able to feed
the elephants buckets of bananas and bathe the elephants before watching them cover themselves
in mud again. After lunch, you will undertake a walking trek with the Cambodian elephant through the
stunning Mondulkiri countryside to a waterfall for a refreshing swim and elephant bath.
Evening:
Cambodian Elephant Trekking
As a wonderful insight into Cambodian culture, after returning from your chosen Cambodian elephant
experience we take you to a local village just outside the town. Once at the village you are free to
explore and play games with the local children before the village elder’s return from their days work
in the fields. You can then help prepare a traditional evening meal and BBQ with your family. Enjoy a
fantastic cultural evening, be brave and sample a few shots of traditional home brewed rice wine if you
dare before returning back to your hotel.
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Day 4 Sen Monorom to Phnom Penh (Meals: _/_/_)
We depart Sen Monorom for Phnom Penh stopping for lunch at either Kompong Cham or simply enjoy
a late lunch in Phnom Penh. On the way we will stop at Skuon where it is possible to try the local
delicacy of deep fried tarantula, the last of the Cambodian wildlife you will see on this tour. Once in
Phnom Penh we can either take you to your hotel for the evening or if you are flying that evening* we
can transfer you to the airport.
* Please note any flight would have to be AFTER 20:00 to allow adequate time to check in case of any
unexpected delays.
Additional Days:
Before the Elephant Experience: Koh Trong Island
End of Day 1
Phnong Village
Once in Kratie you are free to briefly explore the local market or walk alongside the riverfront, before
catching a local ferry across to the Island of Koh Trong.
Once we land we will be met by a convoy of moto’s who will carry both yourself and your luggage over
the beach and round the island to the hotel.
You are free to enjoy the rest of your evening as you wish.
Day 2 Koh Trong Island Addition (Meals: B/_/_)
Today you have the entire day to immerse yourself into traditional Cambodian life. You can discover
the island by bicycle or via the hotels tuk-tuk, the only one on the island. Apart from some good
examples of French colonial architecture and the wonderful sunset, Kratie does not offer the tourist
too much. Kratie is only used as a stopover unless staying on the Island.
Phnong BBQ
Koh Trong allows the visitor a deep immersion in an unspoiled part of old Cambodia for travellers
fond of nature and discovery. The island is also home of one of the world’s largest and least studied
freshwater turtles, raising hopes that the threatened species can be saved from extinction.
Also set on the south-west corner of the island, lays a floating Vietnamese village which has been
there for generations. Their village moves according to the seasons, stuck to the banks in the rainy
season it then glides toward the middle of the river in the dry season and people reach it by boat or
wooden gangways. The Vietnamese have their own pagoda on terra firma, just above the village at
the south point of the island and true to tradition; they make the best coffee in the province.
Option for an extra day in Sen Monorom
A Day’s trekking in the Jungle (Meals: _/L/_)
We start the day by visiting a traditional Phnong village where you will meet your local trekking guide
for the day. You will be taken across the cool open plains before heading into the Jungle. Lunch will
be taken by a river giving you the chance to take a swim and cool off before you set off on your final
leg of the trek. Once at the finish you will be picked up and taken back to Sen Monorom for a well
deserved shower.
Alternatively it is possible to hire mountain bikes and discover the red earth tracks on two wheels.
Koh Trong
Additional Experiences:
The below option can be added on after your chosen elephant experience:
Local Phnong Home Stay (Meals: _/_/D)
Includes all of the Phnong village visit, BBQ experience apart from rather than returning to your hotel
you will spend the night with your new family in their traditionally made hut. This experience is not
suited for everyone, only the more adventurous as you will be giving up a nice bed to sleep in specially
designed hammocks in a slightly smoky environment as it is common to have a fire smoldering for the
duration of the night in the huts. There is no better way to experience their way of life.
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Sambok Mountain
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