JANUARY TRIP 5

4 days: Phnom Penh - Stung Treng - Flooded Forests - Dolphins Trail - Silk Islands - Phnom Penh

Note: Departure from Siem Reap or Laos also possible for an extra fee.

Depart: January 22 - 8:00 a.m.
Return: January 25 - 6:30 p.m.

Follow the Mekong River from the Laos border to Phnom Penh as you Kayak the amazing flooded forests of the Mekong Wetlands and the remote dolphins trail where you can see the rare Mekong Freshwater Dolphins, cycle through the Silk Islands and cruise through the Four Rivers and into Phnom Penh on a 2-deck cruise boat as you enjoy a BBQ dinner and drinks.

Highlights: Dolphins, Flooded Forests, Silk Islands

Activities: Flooded Forests Kayaking, Dolphins Trail Kayaking and Cycling, Silk Islands Cycling and Boat Cruise

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Depart Phnom Penh by private car directly to Stung Treng (stopping for lunch in Kratie). Overnight at a nature lodge located outside of town (basic facilities, private balcony, river view) or at a riverside hotel in Stung Treng.

Day 2 Travel North along the Mekong to the village of O Sway near the Lao border and begin a full-day kayaking trip down river through remote flooded forests of Cambodia's amazing Ramsar Wetlands. A boat will provide backup. Many varieties of birds live in these forests. Picnic lunch en route provided. Return to Stung Treng accommodations in the evening.

Day 3 Depart Stung Treng by mountain bike along a scenic river route, passing through quiet villages and watching local river life and fishing. After 25 km, board kayaks for a 2-3 hour paddle on the Mekong in an area of numerous sandy islands and rare Mekong River DolphinsEnd the kayaking at a deep dolphin pool where we will have a picnic lunch. After lunch, transfer by car to Kratie. Cycling: 25 km.

Day 4 Transfer by car to the Mekong River near the Silk Islands and board a ferry boat to cross to the Silk Islands. Enjoy a picnic and swim at a sandy beach on the tip of the northern-most island and make numerous excursions on the islands including visits to an island pagoda, local silk weaving communities, farms, villages and schools as we cycle across two islands. From the quiet east bank of the Mekong, we will board a two-deck cruise boat for a comfortable journey to Phnom Penh, enjoying great views of river life, fishing practices, a floating village, the four rivers region and the city. Watch the sunset over the river while enjoying a BBQ dinner and drinks on board before arriving at Phnom Penh. Cycling: 20 km.

Price: $495

Price Includes:
-Accommodation.
-Guides.
-All transportation, luggage transfer.
-All equipment.
-All fees.
-Most Meals.

Price does not include:
-Insurance.

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