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Welcome to THE SCENIC REGION OF CAMBODIA: 5-DAY MONDOLKIRI TOUR.
Tour Code
MOK
Destination
Phnom Penh, Kompong Cham, Snuol, Sen Monorom (Mondolkiri), Kratie
Departure
Phnom Penh
This quote is not a confirmation of bookings for hotel or travel services.
Please provide the guests’ full names as they appear on their passports while making air ticket reservations. Keep in mind that airfares and reservations are subject to change until paid in full and ticketed.
You should also note that airfare prices may increase without prior notice due to market conditions and suppliers’ policies related to fuel price adjustment.
Itinerary
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Embark on Cambodia’s most scenic drive from Phnom Penh to Mondolkiri, a province known for its diverse hill tribes and stunning landscapes. Drive through picturesque Kompong Cham and visit the largest rubber plantation in the country, established by Michelin during the French colonial era. Continue to Snuol for lunch at a local restaurant. From there, drive to Sen Monorom, the charming provincial capital of Mondolkiri, known for its unique scenery and climate. Check-in at the hotel and spend the afternoon exploring the surrounding hill tribe villages and beautiful waterfalls.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight at the hotel
After breakfast at the hotel, leave Sen Monorom and join the Elephant Valley Project. This project, with the support of the Bunong villagers, rescues and treats domestic elephants who have suffered injury and abuse. Experience a unique ‘Walking with the Herd for a day’ program where you will be introduced to the elephants and learn more about their history, character, behavior, and body language. Walk alongside them in their natural environment, feed them bananas, and watch them enjoy mud baths. After lunch, undertake a walking trek with the elephants through the stunning Mondulkiri countryside to a waterfall for a refreshing swim and elephant bath.
Return to Sen Monorom in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. In the early morning, visit the local market where Phnong people from nearby villages come to trade with their distinctive baskets. Afterward, drive about 40 km northeast from Sen Monorom to visit Bou Sra waterfall, one of the largest and most impressive in Cambodia. Enjoy a packed lunch at the site and admire the scenic countryside as you drive back, passing by hill tribe villages.
Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel
After breakfast at the hotel, leave Sen Monorom and drive to Kratie via Snuol. Arrive in Kratie around lunchtime and check-in at the hotel. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, take a city tour of this small provincial town known for its sumptuous colonial architecture. Visit Wat Phnom Sambok, a hilltop temple complex with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Then, head further north to the best riverside vantage point to view the rare freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins, which can be seen in the late afternoon. Drive back to Kratie and take a small ferry boat to Koh Trong Island, situated in the middle of the Mekong River. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and an overnight stay at Rajabori Villas, a charming accommodation with only 10 rooms on Koh Trong Island.
After breakfast at the hotel, take a ferry ride back to Kratie and drive through Snuol, passing rubber plantations, to Kompong Cham. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the 12th-century Wat Nokor Pagoda, which combines ancient temple ruins with a modern-style pagoda. Continue the journey to Phnom Penh via Prek Kdam. If time permits, drive to Udong and visit the various temples. Finally, head back to Phnom Penh and transfer to your hotel or the airport.
“ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY”
Services Included
- Accommodation in shared twin room with air-conditioning (AC) and private bathroom
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Services of English-speaking guides who are locally stationed, and private air-conditioned transfers and tours
- All entrance fees for the places mentioned in the itinerary.
- We provide sightseeing tours and transfer services, including the use of a private air-conditioned van/coach as described in our itinerary.
- Luggage handling, service charges, and room tax are included in the package.
- Bottled water and cold towels available on the vehicles
Services Excluded
- International and domestic airfare to / from Cambodia, quoted separately if requested.
- Surcharges for language guides other than English
- Optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Personal expenses, including drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, postage, gratuities, among others.
- All meals and drinks not mentioned in the program, including drinks with meal
- Compulsory gala dinners during peak season and festive seasons with applicable surcharges, as advised during booking.
- Visa fees, if applicable.
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, charges for which may not be included in the program unless specified.
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Our Tour Gallery during the trip
- To enter the Angkor complex, visitors must have a passport-sized photo attached to any multiple-day entrance passes. While visitors can have their photo taken at the entrance checkpoint without an additional charge, it is recommended to bring a passport photo beforehand.
- While making air ticket reservations, guests must provide their full names as they appear in their passports. Keep in mind that airfares and reservations may change until they have been paid in full and ticketed.
- Airfares are subject to change without prior notice, and prices may be adjusted periodically in the event of supplier fuel price increases.
- The quote provided is for informational purposes only, and no reservations have been made yet.
- Visitors must have a valid passport with at least six months of validity beyond their intended stay in Cambodia and one passport photo for visa purposes.
- The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda are open daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM (closed to new visitors at 10:45 AM) and from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (closed to new visitors at 4:45 PM), except during religious ceremonies or Royal rituals.
- The Toul Sleng Genocide Museum is open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the last admission is at 4:45 PM.
- The National Museum in Phnom Penh is open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and visitors cannot enter after 4:45 PM
- For sightseeing tours, it is recommended that visitors wear light and comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and use sunscreen lotion and hats. While many tourists wear shorts and sleeveless shirts, it is essential to respect Cambodian culture and tradition by wearing suitable clothing. Knees and shoulders must be covered when visiting temples and pagodas, including the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh. Visitors who do not comply with these rules of conduct may be denied entry, and shoes (and hats) must be removed before entering pagodas.
- When buying jewelry in Cambodia, visitors should use caution as it is commonly below international standards for design and workmanship. It is prudent not to follow any recommendations, as many gems are counterfeit.
- Certain parts of the touring programs are outsourced to independent third parties such as airlines, hotels, local suppliers, and transport operators. The Tour Specialists of Cambodia is not liable for any loss, injury, or damage occurring outside of the normal touring programs, including those caused by delay, accident, natural disasters, and political unrest. Additionally, any expenses incurred by tourists due to these conditions should be borne by them.
- Due to frequent flight changes, delays, and cancellations by domestic airlines, it is not guaranteed that the proposed itinerary will be executed as planned. Experience has shown that departure times and cancellations may occur abruptly, even after confirmation of a flight. If such schedule changes or cancellations occur, we will try our best to arrange an alternate program within the original quoted costs. However, we reserve the right to charge additional costs exceeding the original budget to the tour operator/travel agent or the participant of a tour after consulting with the agent.
- Prices, programs, services, and conditions are subject to change without prior notice until all services are fully paid. The information provided in proposals is valid only at the time of submission.
- We strongly advise visitors to keep valuable items such as money, passports, credit cards, jewelry, sensitive documents, and laptop computers in hotel safes. During excursions and round-trips, personal belongings, especially money and valuables, must not be left in vehicles, even during short breaks, and should be carried at all times. Tour Specialist of Cambodia is not responsible for any loss or theft.
- Cambodia is a developing country undergoing significant infrastructure upgrades. As a result, overland travel can be challenging due to ongoing road construction.