3 Days Cardamom Tented Camp
Sleep under canvas, connect with nature and help with a conservation project by staying at Cardamom Tented Camp. This is situated in a pristine rainforest in Koh Kong province. By staying at this eco-friendly resort, each guest participates in conservation initiatives and also supports the local community. The camp collaborates with the Wildlife Alliance NGO and the government’s forest rangers to stop poaching and other harmful human activities. The action is focused on Botum Sakor National Park, a vast expanse of jungle, mangroves and a river. This is home to wild and endangered species and extensive and important flora.
Day-to-Day Itinerary
The three-day adventure commences with a five-hour drive westwards from the capital Phnom Penh. Vastly untouched Koh Kong province contains the most original tropical rainforest in Cambodia.
After arrival at the hotel pier, we continue our journey on the river by wooden boat though a thick forest. After checking-in, the rest of the day is at leisure to explore our new idyllic riverside surroundings, with the opportunity to trek, kayak, or ride on a zip-line.
Lunch is at leisure and dinner is at the camp.
Overnight in Cardamom Tented Camp.
After a restful night under the stars to the soothing sounds of life in a riverside jungle, we enjoy breakfast and then embark on our first activity of the day, a one-hour leisurely trek through a serene and spectacular location. Our expert guide will highlight points of interest and hopefully, we will see some native wildlife along the way. We will stop by the ranger station to see confiscated snares, traps and improvised hunting rifles on display. Our journey back to the camp is by kayak – the best way to absorb the jungle’s atmosphere.
After lunch at the camp, there is time to relax and explore our surroundings independently, with the option to trek, kayak or enjoy a thrilling zip-line ride that reveals our surroundings from a commanding bird’s-eye view.
A perfect day concludes with dinner on-site.
Overnight in Cardamom Tented Camp.
Our escape to a rural paradise concludes after breakfast. Early risers can go on a self-guided hike along the trails around the camp. At 10 am, we take the boat back to the main road and transfer by road to the next destination, Phnom Penh or Sihanoukville.
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.
- Transfer without guide, activities at the camp with English speaking team;
- Accommodation in sharing twin / double in a safari-styled tent with air-conditioning;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated;
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the programme;
- All applicable taxes and service charges;
- All meals as indicated in the programme (food only);
- Transfer in from Phnom Penh, transfer out to Phnom Penh or Sihanoukville (other destination on request).
- Tours and transfers with licenced English-speaking guiding services / assistance;
- 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.
