Daily departure from Dong Krolor
(Laos-Cambodia border) with English or French speaking guide
Day 1: Dong Krolor- Stung
Treng (L,D)
Proceed through customs and immigration at Veunkham
immigration check- point (At the moment, it is not possible
to get the Cambodian visa at this border; travelers need to
get it prior to arrival). Welcome by your guide on the
Cambodian side and departure by road to Stung Treng
(alternatively by boat from Veunkhan 1 ½ hours navigation by
speed boat).
Arrive in Stung Treng and lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon, visit Stung Treng, located just 50Kms south of
Laos, on the banks of the San River, just off the Mekong. It
is a very quiet provincial city, showing us the authentic
and remote “face” of Cambodia. Visit the small village of
Thala Barivat on the other Mekong River side, crossing the
river by speedboat. Dinner at local restaurant.
Accommodation at Sok Sambath Hotel (2-star, best available).
Day 2: Stung Treng - Kratie(B,L,D)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Early morning, departure by overland to Kratie. Arrive in
Kratie, a small colonial-style town and transfer to the
hotel.Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon, visit Wat Phom Sambok to see the Buddhist
monasteries and to enjoy the magnificent views of the
surrounding countryside from the hilltop. Continue to reach
the site of the river dolphins and observe the dolphins
until sunset. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at Oudom
Sambath Hotel (2-star, best available).
Day 3: Kratie - Kompong Cham(B,L,D)
Breakfast at local restaurant.
Departure by overland to Kompong Cham. On the way to Kampong
Cham, visit a pepper plantation and Chhup, a rubber
plantation first established in the region by the French
tire maker Michelin. Lunch at local restaurant in Kampong
Cham.
Afternoon, visit the silk-weaving village of Prek Chang
Krane by boat (if the water level permits, otherwise by
bus). After returning to Kampong Cham, visit Wat Nokhor with
its ancient temple and modern style pagoda (12th century)
and tour of Kampong Cham to view examples of colonial
architecture. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at
Mekong hotel**
Day 4: Kompong Cham - Kompong Thom (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel.
Depart by car to Kompong Thom, En-route, visit Wat Kohear
Nokor (11th century). You will also visit the nearby village
and its pagoda where you can observe the daily life of the
monks. Continue to Phum Prasat with its single ancient
temple and the nearby modern pagoda
Arrive in Kompong Thom and lunch at local restaurant.
Depart Kompong Thom for Sambor Prei Kuk. Enjoy traditional
daily life scenes of rural Cambodia. Visit the ancient
capital of Chenla with its 100 temples dating from the
Pre-Angkorian period. Return to Kompong Thom for dinner at
local restaurant. Accommodation at Stung Sen hotel (2-star,
best available).
Day 5: Kompong Thom - Phnom Penh(B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Then, departure by road to Phnom Penh. Arrive in Phnom Penh
and transfer to your hotel
|
Sok
Sambath Hotel |
Corner of market
and near riverside Stung Treng, Kingdom of Cambodia
Tel. (855-11) 727 027 / (855-12) 901 902
Fax: (855-74) 973 790 |
|
Oudom
Sambath Hotel |
House N0. 439,
Riverside Street, Kratie, Kingdom of Cambodia
Tel. (855-72) 971 502 / (855-12) 965 944 (855-11) 703 905 |
|
Mekong Hotel
(former Santepheap) |
69, Prehbat
Sihanouk, Phom II, Kompong Cham Province, Kingdom of
Cambodia
Tel. (855-42) 941 536 / (855-12) 953 521
Fax: (855-42) 941 465 |
|
Stung Sen Royal
Garden Hotel |
Downtown,
Kompong Thom Province, Kingdom of Cambodia
Tel./Fax (855-62) 961 228 |
