VIRACHEY NATIONAL PARK

Virachey National Park, located in Ratanakiri Province, is part of one of the largest protected forest in Asia. Consisting of forests, mountains, grasslands and valleys, Virachey is largely unexplored and undisturbed by human settlement. From Tigers to Elephants, the park is home to numerous species of wildlife. Hill Tribe villages can be found in remote areas around the fringes of the park. The remains of the Ho Chi Minh Trail run through the eastern edge of the park. A number of mountain streams flow out from the park.
Virachey is one of the best locations in Cambodia to go trekking. Most treks involve boat journeys, mountain and jungle hiking and overnight stays in hill tribe villages. Treks into the east of the park involve kayaking and pass along the Ho Chi Minh Trail (see Virachey Trek and Kayak). The trek into the center of the park involves a multi-day journey and reaches Veal Thom, a large natural grassland (see Deep Jungle Trek).