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Mekong
Dolphin Safari 2 Days / 1 Night
• Take a boat trip and see the famous Irrawaddy river Dolphins
• Camp and Dine on a beautiful riverside sandbar
• Explore Wat Nokor, Wat Roka Kandal and Wat Hanchey
Standard Price: fr. £229 pp (based on 2 people sharing) £20 Single supplement
Luxury Price: fr. £560 pp ( based on 2 people sharing ) £38 Single
supplement.
Itinerary
1: Standard
Day 1: Phnom Penh to Kampi via the Mekong River (L, D)
We travel northeast to the bustling provincial city of Kompong Cham,
pausing en-route at Skuon, affectionately known as ‘Spiderville’,
where it is possible to sample the local delicacy of deep fried
tarantula. We also visit the 11th century temple of Wat Nokor and
the pre-Angkorian hilltop temple of Wat Hanchey either side of lunch
in Kompong Cham.
We continue to follow the Mekong River passing through the old river
port of Chhlong, home to some of the best examples of French
colonial architecture in the country. We then reach Kratie were we
board a boat and travel out to our island camp in the Mekong. The
camp is set on a beautiful sandbar, surrounded by flooded forest and
abundant birdlife. We enjoy a private dinner on the island with the
light of a bonfire and traditional torches.
Day 2: Kampi – Phnom Penh (B, L)
Today we head off to encounter the rare Irrawaddy dolphin which
inhabits this stretch of river. We use our motorized boat to access
the deep pools where the dolphins are found before switching to a
local paddle boat to avoid disturbing these gentle creatures.
Viewing is commonplace, although it is easier to see the dolphins in
the shallower waters of the dry season, than in the swollen river of
the wet season. After spending some time alone with these rare
creatures, we return to the mainland for our onward journey. We stop
in Kratie to explore the local market and the historic temple of Wat
Roka Kandal, home to a handicrafts cooperative. We can enjoy a cold
drink on the banks of the Mekong before heading southeast towards
Kompong Cham where we break for lunch before arriving back in the
Cambodian capital before nightfall.
Itinerary 2: Luxury
Day 1: Phnom Penh to Kampi via the Mekong River (L, D)
We travel northeast to the bustling provincial city of Kompong Cham,
pausing en-route at Skuon, affectionately known as ‘Spiderville’,
where it is possible to sample the local delicacy of deep fried
tarantula. We also visit the 11th century temple of Wat Nokor and
the pre-Angkorian hilltop temple of Wat Hanchey either side of lunch
in Kompong Cham.
We continue to follow the Mekong River passing through the old river
port of Chhlong, home to some of the best examples of French
colonial architecture in the country. We then reach Kratie were we
board a boat and travel out to our island camp in the Mekong. The
camp is set on a beautiful sandbar, surrounded by flooded forest and
abundant birdlife. We enjoy a private dinner on the island with the
light of a bonfire and traditional torches.
Day 2: Kampi – Phnom Penh (B, L)
Today we head off to encounter the rare Irrawaddy dolphin which
inhabits this stretch of river. We use our motorized boat to access
the deep pools where the dolphins are found before switching to a
local paddle boat to avoid disturbing these gentle creatures.
Viewing is commonplace, although it is easier to see the dolphins in
the shallower waters of the dry season, than in the swollen river of
the wet season. After spending some time alone with these rare
creatures, we return to the mainland for our onward journey. We stop
in Kratie to explore the local market and the historic temple of Wat
Roka Kandal, home to a handicrafts cooperative. We can enjoy a cold
drink on the banks of the Mekong before heading southeast towards
Kompong Cham where we break for lunch before arriving back in the
Cambodian capital before nightfall
Tour Includes:
Overnights as mentioned (twin/double shared room)
English speaking Tour Leader
English speaking Local guide
Transportation (private vehicle with driver)
Meals as mentioned (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch & D-Dinner – excludes
drinks)
Boat trips
Entrance fees
Soft drinks and drinking water during sightseeing
Luxury Itinerary includes
*1 night on the Mekong Island in deluxe tented camp
Local ferry from Kompong Cham to Kratie
Tour Excludes:
Beverages & Personal Expenditure
Other excursions and entrance fees
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