RATTANAKIRI 4 NIGHTS POST TOUR

The more remote Northeastern province of Ratanakiri is home to some very interesting minority tribes and wildlife. Besides those, the province also boosts a beautiful natural environment that is not easy to penetrate but worth exploring.

DAY 1

PHNOM PENH – BANLUNG

Pick up at RV Mekong Pandaw and transfer to Banlung. In the province of Kampong Cham, we will have the chance to visit a few sites. First stop will be at Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey, which translates into Man Hill and Women Hill respectively. The two mountains are the main attractions, with a 308-stair walkway leading to the top of Phnom Srei. In between the mountains are the famous Kampong Cham killing fields, which tell you more about the regime the Khmer Rouge lead between 1975 and 1979. Continue towards north and visit Wat Hanchey. Wat Hanchey is a hilltop pagoda that was an important center of worship during the Chenla period. The hilltop offers some of the best Mekong views in Cambodia. During the time of the Chenla Empire, this may have been an important transit stop on journeys between the ancient cities of Thala Boravit (near Stung Treng to the north) and Angkor Borei (near Takeo to the south).

A packed lunch can be enjoyed at one of the sights.

Continue the drive to Banlung over reasonable roads. Pass Kratie where you can stretch your legs a bit before continuing the last part of 4 hours to Banlung.

DAY 2

THE WATERFALLS

A short trip through rubber plantations will take you to the waterfalls, on the way back we shall stop by Lake Yalaom, a round lake surrounded by the forest, to have a swim.

DAY 3

THE JARAI TERRITORY

This is a long day; we head east, towards the border of Vietnam on a very good road. We drive through rubber trees and cashew nuts plantations and stop at Bokeo for refreshments. Then we can decide to take a look at the nearby Bokeo zircon mines or drive directly north to the Se San river on which we shall take a boat ride. After a 90 minute ride in the middle of a beautiful nature we reach an abandoned Jaraî village which has an interesting cemetery. Many wooden statues accompany the dead in their last trip.

DAY 4

BANLUNG – KAMPI – KRATIE – KOH TRONG

Leave Banlung after breakfast and drive south to Kratie. Before reaching Kratie visit Kampi. This place is famous for the Mekong Dolphins. The Mekong is home to a number of deep pools in which fresh water dolphins live. Kampi is home to the largest amount of dolphins, which are critically endangered. Board a local boat and float around the waters of the Mekong. Sightings are almost a guarantee, even when the dolphins only come up for catching a breath. Continue to Kratie and take the ferry to Koh Trong where you check into your community hotel.

DAY 5

KOH TRONG – KRATIE – PHNOM PENH

Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel and take a community bicycle around the island. A trail of 7km shows you what life on a Mekong island is all about. Meet the people, taste the fruit and witness authentic rural life before leaving Koh Trong in the late morning. Ferry back to the mainland where your driver will pick you up at the pier and transfers you back to your hotel or to Phnom Penh international airport.

Terres Rouges Lodges

Terres Rouges Lodge is the only « boutique hotel » in the whole province of Ratanakiri. Ideally situated on the edge of the Banlung lake, the Lodge is the combination of a Cambodian villa and luxurious bungalows in the middle of an exotic garden.

Our lodge which is the former residence of the governor of the province combines the traditions of the past and the comfort you expect today. It is also extremely convivial : you will meet other people with the same interests and discover the history and the culture of the hill tribes, while taking advantage of the best services available in this remote part of Cambodia.

Terres Rouges Lodge, Ratanakiri, Cambodia

Tel: +855 12 965 165

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Rajabori Villas

The Rajabori is a confidential resort made of 13 traditional Khmer wooden houses located North of the island of Koh Trong in front of the town of Kratie. We created it to allow a deep immersion in an unspoiled part of old Cambodia for travelers fond of nature and discovery. Access is by boat then tuktuk or moped.

Rajabori Villas, Koh Trong (Kratie), Cambodia

Tel: + (855) 12 770 150

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Rates include

All sightseeing as per itinerary, three nights at Terres Rouges with breakfast, 1 night at Rajabori Villa with breakfast, private vehicle with air condition, all sightseeing with English guide by car as per itinerary, entrance fees as per program, daily complimentary drinking water, meals as mentioned.

Rates exclude

International flights to/from Cambodia, porter fees for all transfers (airports & jetties), personal travel insurance, visa to Cambodia, meals not mentioned in the itinerary, any expense of a personal nature including but not limited to drinks, laundry, camera fees, phone calls, gratuities, souvenirs, etc. Others not mentioned in the itinerary.

Price per traveller in USD

Accommodation Type	Price per Traveller
Sharing (2 Pax)	US$995
Single (1 Pax)	US$1,860

Extension Code: LTM-RattPost

Note

Check in time to hotel at 1400hrs
Check out time from hotel at 1200hrs
Early check in and late check out are subject to hotel room availability

* Please note that your hotel will be confirmed after we have received your deposit payment. Prices are subject to change. Hotel subject to availability. We will try to offer you an alternate accommodation if the requested hotel would not be available.

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