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  1. lamlee avatar

    RE: Some choices still to make

    by lamlee 24 May 2012

    Thanks to you both. I guess whether we choose Koh Kong or Chi Phat depends on how much time we have left at the end of the trip. Chi…

  2. bigal1 avatar

    Re: Some choices still to make

    by bigal1 24 May 2012

    +Do I go to Battambang or do I go to Kampong Cham, Kratie and the Mekong+ I prefered Kampong Cham, Kratie +Do I stay in Kep or Kampot?…

  3. bigal1 avatar

    RE: First time to Cambodia. Any tips about national parks/single female travel?

    by bigal1 19 May 2012

    For Chi Phat you do not need to use an agent or book anything in advance just make your way to the village and check in at the CBET centre…

  4. bigal1 avatar

    RE: First time to Cambodia. Any tips about national parks/single female travel?

    by bigal1 19 May 2012

    The main advise I would offer is NOT to try and do too much and plan your priorities. Apart from Places like Siem reap, Phnom Phen and…

  5. sonuvcdouille avatar

    RE: Homestays in Cambodia - would you recommend?

    by sonuvcdouille 15 April 2012

    Just by chance I received an email from a former guest of ours who went to Chi Pat and thought that I would add it. I think that it is…

  6. conradoo77 avatar

    RE: Cambodia in 3 weeks - need a little help to organise my time.

    by conradoo77 03 March 2012

    Ok, thanks a lot! I just wanted to take bus from BKK to BTT as I've heard about cruise from BTT to SR, and wanted to grab a taxi from…

  7. bigal1 avatar

    RE: Siahnoukville

    by bigal1 28 February 2012

    You could go to Chi Phat - catch bus from Kok kong to Andoung Tuk and moto bike taxi from there- do not need to use any agency or tour…

  8. hurricanes87 avatar

    Chi Phat and Trapeang Rung (my experience "booking" with them...)

    by hurricanes87 03 January 2012

    First off I will say I have not been to these places yet but from what I have experienced talking on the phone with them I will not be…

  9. bigal1 avatar

    RE: from siem reap to chi phat

    by bigal1 25 November 2011

    I have no idea if there is a guest house in Andoung Teuk and would be interested to hear if there is one. I believe there are some guest…

  10. HenningWessel avatar

    RE: from siem reap to chi phat

    by HenningWessel 25 November 2011

    Both correct. Andoung Teuk is on the way to Koh Kong. I didn't know there was a guest house there. The 'direct' road between Pursat…

  11. bigal1 avatar

    RE: from siem reap to chi phat

    by bigal1 24 November 2011

    Why is it necessary to go via Koh Kong? Why not get off the bus from PP at Andoung Toeuk and catch the boat from there? HW Is there…

  12. tiken avatar

    Cardamom Mountains / Siem Reap Moto Rental

    by tiken 21 November 2011

    I am planning on doing a 5-6 day trek in the Central / Southern Cardamom Mountains while I am in Cambodia. I understand you can access…

  13. rebelrottie avatar

    RE: Narrowing it all down...multiple countries? Which dates?

    by rebelrottie 01 July 2011

    Hi, I've just planned my trip in December/Jan. to Cambodia, and I have about 2 weeks there. I wish I had more time. I've scheduled 5 days…

  14. mangoholic2 avatar

    RE: Exploring Cardomom Mountains

    by mangoholic2 10 April 2011

    OP, do a search for Chi Phat ecotourism or Rainbow Lodge in the Cardamoms. That will get you started

  15. chuzenji avatar

    Re: Trekking and wildlife viewing in Cambodia

    by chuzenji 08 April 2011

    I suppose it depends on what you're after. It is possible to hike in the Cardamoms from different entry points, including Chi Phat and…

  16. gacr0 avatar

    Trekking and wildlife viewing in Cambodia

    by gacr0 07 April 2011

    Hi, we're going to be in Cambodia in a week or so and got plenty of time ahead but would like to do some trekking, jungle walks or whate…

  17. chuzenji avatar

    Re: Koh Kong

    by chuzenji 28 March 2011

    I recently got back from a two week visit to Cambodia where we spent most of it in Koh Kong Province. The LP and other guides seem to…

  18. kdevenyi avatar

    Re: Trekking in Cardamom mountains

    by kdevenyi 01 March 2011

    Prices are set by the community (3 villages) and can't be negotiated. But if you go to Chi Phat and meet people who want to do a same…

  19. mangoholic2 avatar

    RE: Ecotourism in the Cardamoms

    by mangoholic2 20 February 2011

    ...and another thing, Coco, I like how you totally ignore the points about the titanium mine and the hydroelectric project and how ecotouris…

  20. kathysjourneys avatar

    RE: Ecotourism in the Cardamoms

    by kathysjourneys 19 February 2011

    Thanks for the article link! My husband and I hope to be in Cambodia in December, riding motorcycles through various parts of the country.…

  21. mangoholic2 avatar

    Ecotourism in the Cardamoms

    by mangoholic2 19 February 2011

    The Gaurdian recently did a piece on ecotourism in the Cardamoms: http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2011/feb/12/cambodia-adventure the…

  22. cdouille avatar

    RE: Chi pat without treking - worth it?

    by cdouille 04 February 2011

    Regretfully, I haven't been there yet and if "developers" have their way, it may be destroyed; much mention of it has been made in the…

  23. kdevenyi avatar

    RE: Trekking in Cardamom mountains

    by kdevenyi 01 February 2011

    Chi Phat was great. I strongly recommend it to people who are interested in getting out of the cities and doing some trekking or biking.…

  24. kdevenyi avatar

    Trekking in Cardamom mountains

    by kdevenyi 09 January 2011

    I have been going through the posts on trekking in the Cardamom mountains but cannot find answers to the following questions. If I show…

  25. sanbly avatar

    Virachey vs Cardamoms

    by sanbly 17 November 2010

    Hi, we are planning a 4 to 7 days jungle trek in a Cambodian national park in early December, starting from Phnom Penh. The first opti…

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