Mekong Multi-Adventure Tours

Day 1: Siem Reap – Phnom Kulen

At 08.00 we start cycling from the hotel through the back road and villages 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.

Included for the day:
Activities: Cycling, Elephant Watch, Trekking, Swimming, Camping
Transportation: Private vehicle with driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Adventure Tent in Youth Camp

Day 2: Phnom Kulen Trekking – Sraem of Preah Vihear

After breakfast, we will take a half-day trekking on the top of the Kulen Mountain Range. Phnom Kulen mountain range provides Siem Reap with water and dominates the skyline of the flat plains surrounding it. Although the highest peak of the mountain range lies at only 487m, Phnom Kulen has much to offer visitors. The Cambodian people regard the site as the birthplace 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

Included for the day:
Activities: Trekking 10km
Transportation: Private vehicle with driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Preah Vihear Boutique Hotel or similar

Day 3: Sraem – Preah Vihear Temple – Koh Ker

Breakfast at the hotel.
We drive to the checkpoint of Preah Vihear Temple, get the temple pass, and ride the 4WD up to the top of the Dangrek Hill to visit Preah Vihear Temple which is at the Thailand border.
Preah Vihear dates back to the beginning of the 11th century. It dominates the plain from its prominent position in the Dangrek Mountains at an altitude of over 700m. The temple is located near the Thai border and was previously occupied by the Thais. It has recently been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Explore this historic temple and take in the sweeping views from the summit over Thailand and Cambodia. Drive back to Sraem town for lunch, and proceed to visit Koh Ker temples. Koh Ker was built in the 10th century and functioned briefly as the Khmer Empire’s capital between 928 and 944 A.D. The style of the Koh Ker temple is different from any other temple in Cambodia and has more of a resemblance to the ancient pyramids of Egypt. Partially overgrown by the forest and inhabited only by birds, this temple and its surroundings are an exceptional experience.
Dinner at one of the local houses and overnight in the Adventure Tent in the area of Koh Ker

Included for the day:
Activities: Visit the world heritage temples
Transportation: Private vehicle with driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Camping in Koh Ker Area

Day 4: Koh Ker – Koh Han

Early picnic breakfast at the campsite.
We drive to Sopheakmit Mekong River and stop 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.

Included for the day:
Activities: Boat riding (2 hours), swimming, camping
Transportation: Private vehicle with driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Adventure in Koh Han (Stung Treng)

Day 5: Koh Han – Stung Treng

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.

Included for the day:
Activities: Boat riding, kayaking
Transportation: Private vehicle with driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Bird Resort (Stung Treng)

Day 6: Stung Treng – Kratie – Koh Trong

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. Embark on the local boat, and enjoy the gentle boat ride to the dolphin’s pools where you can spot them easily and closely.
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

Included for the day:
Activities: Boat riding, spotting the dolphins
Transportation: Private vehicle with driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Homestay in Koh Trong

Day 7: Koh Trong – Kampong Cham – Phnom Penh

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 lunch, visit the local village in Koh Pen (one of the islands in the Mekong River in Kampong Cham Province). The interesting of Koh Pen is the Bamboo Bridge, the longest bamboo bridge in Cambodia, it is built only in the dry season (lower water period from December to June). Our driving guide will walk you through this bamboo bridge to the island, visit the village, local farms, and Buddhist monastery, and drive back to Phnom Penh. Dinner and accommodation are not included.

Included for the day:
Activities: Boat ride, walking through the bamboo bridge
Transportation: Private vehicle with driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch