Adventure Tour activities in Cambodia
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Irrawaddy Dolpin Watching
The main activity that draws visitors to Kratie is the chance to spot the elusive Irrawaddy river dolphin. Before the civil war, locals say, Cambodia was home to as many as 1000 dolphins. However, during the Pol Pot regime, many were hunted for their oils and their numbers have plummeted. Locals and experts alike believe there may be as few as 75 Irrawaddy dolphins left in the Mekong between Kratie and the Lao border near Don Khone.
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Elephant Treks
The villages of Phulung, 7km northeast of Sen Monorom, and Putang, 9km southwest of town, are the most popular places to arrange an elephant trek. Most of the recommended guesthouses around town, as well as the tourist office, can arrange day treks for around USaround US$30 or so, including lunch and transport to and from the village. It can get pretty uncomfortable up on top of an elephant after a couple of hours; carry a pillow to ease the strain.
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Sauna Garden Bar
Can arrange day trips into the jungle and, for those willing to rough it, two- and three-day camping expeditions into the Cardamom Mountains.
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Blue Moon Guesthouse
Run by a former park ranger, this outfit offers boat trips to Koh Kong Island, island overnights and land excursions to nature sites.
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Peregrine
Peregrine
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Elephant Rides
Most guesthouses and hotels can arrange short elephant rides from nearby villages to local waterfalls. One of the most popular rides is from the village of Kateung to the spectacular waterfall of Ka Tieng. The ride takes about one hour, passing through beautiful rubber plantations. The usual charge is USaround US$10 per person per hour. For longer elephant rides, Mondulkiri Province remains the more popular option.
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Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel
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