3 Days Chi Phat Community
Chi Phat is located in the heart of the Southern Cardamoms Protected Forest that has been severely affected by warfare, commercial logging, and hunting. Lying on the banks of the Phipot River, Chi Phat commune comprises four small villages (Chi Phat, Chaom Sla, Kam Lort, and Teuk Laork) of about 550 families. Villagers are using the highly fertile red soil of the area to grow rice, bananas and other seasonal crops.
This village is situated 17km upstream from Road 48. It is a small secluded village allowing you to immerse yourself in the relaxed Cardamom lifestyle. Opened in October 2008, Chi Phat’s CBET has set the standard in the country, providing a wide array of green activities suitable for all ages and skills, from experienced mountain bikers to people seeking relaxation in a calm and comfortable lodge overlooking the river and enjoying a bird-watching tour or a sunset dinner cruise.
Day-to-Day Itinerary
Departure by road from Phnom Penh to Chi Phat village in Koh Kong (around 280 km – around 4h drive).
Take a local ferry around 5mn.
Arrive at the Community Based Eco-Tourism Visitor Center before check-in at homestay.
In the afternoon, walk to nearby Chhay Chrey rapids with a local guide (about 2km), swim and relax. Then continue by moto dup Bold Mountain from where you will see the beautiful sunset.
Lunch and dinner and accommodation at homestay.
Breakfast at community.
Full morning tour including Mountain Biking to O’Spott Bat Cave (easy ride – around 19 km).
Cycle through the Cardamoms country side passing a diversity of landscape. Swim at the stunning Teuk Vet waterfall, gaze at the beautiful O’Spott waterfall and its bat cave before returning to the community.
Picnic lunch on site.
Dinner and accommodation at homestay.
Breakfast at community.
Private transfer by car to Phnom Penh (around 280Km – around 4h drive) or to Sihanoukville (around 290Km – around 5h drive).
Route
- We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this tour; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant;
- We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the tour in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests;
- Guests traveling over and during local holidays may experience longer waiting times than normal, may see certain sites being closed down, and this program may be subject to supplementary charges;
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this;
- We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the tour in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests;
- Tours and excursions often include obstacles of various kinds that may not make this excursion suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility;
- The protection of the country’s flora, fauna and its historical and cultural treasures is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles;
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us. Even when it is cloudy, the sun still has an immense power;
- All mentioned times, durations and stops are based on approximations and may change due to unforeseen circumstances, weather and traffic conditions beyond our control.
- Tours and transfers without licenced English-speaking guiding services / assistance. Guides are on request with supplement charge and are subject to availability;
- Accommodation in sharing twin / double room;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated;
- Shared returned boat transfer from pier to resort in Koh Rong (boat schedules subjected to re-confirmed) (private boat transfer is on request with supplement charge);
- All meals as indicated in the programme (food only).
- Personal expenses such as other meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours/ visits, unless otherwise stated;
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement;
- Any domestic / international airline tickets, airport taxes, visa fees, specific camera / video fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general pick-up / drop-off regions (such as airports, out-of-town resorts, ports, harbours and accommodation in surrounding towns);
- Any accommodation expenses of a personal nature. This includes (compulsory festive) meals and drinks, mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the programme;
- International travel and medical insurance coverage for customers;
- Voluntary carbon emission compensation: USD 1.50 per person per day.
