Rattanakiri Trekking 5 Days / 4 Nights

Rattanakiri is the home of hill tribe minorities in northeast part of Cambodia. Remaining truly nature and unspoiled hills, you will enjoy the nature trek in the jungle which become safe now with our walking guide and ranger. Meet hill tribe people and enjoy swimming at the the volcanic lake of Yak Lom and the water fall.

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Duration: 5 days/4 nights

Tour Code: MCAT05

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Phnom Penh - Banlung - Kroeung Territory - Tapoun Totems - Yak Lom - Phnom Penh

• Day 1 - Phnom Penh - Banlung (0km)

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Lunch - Dinner

  Transfer to Banlung which is the capital of Rattanakiri Province, nicknamed “the Red City” because of the omnipresent laterite. Transfer to Terre Rouge Llodge which is one of the most romantic and unique lodge with swimming pool. Welcome dinner and briefing on the tour. Stay overnight at the lodge.

  Day 2 - Banlung- Kroeung Territory – Banlung(12km)

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  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Drive north towards Laos and the village of Taveng. Cross the volcanic lava field of Veyrum Plang. Travelling north the landscape changes from primary forest to cleared forest, bamboo and bush. Walk to visit some Kroeung villages en route. The Kroeung people have the curious custom of erecting bachelor houses standing on long bamboo poles. These houses will remain until the young man finds a wife. Only then will the unusual bachelor pad be destroyed. The time of year to see them is usually from February to August. Stay overnight in home-stay.

  Day 3 - Banlung- Tapoun Totems - Banlung (10km)

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  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Leave Banlung heading northwest through bamboo forests to reach the village of Voeune Sai. This village is a Chinese enclave in Cambodian territory with most villagers not speaking Khmer. Upstream are the Tampoun villages which is known for their funeral statuary or totems. Some of the best of totems are in the village of Ka Choan, reached by boat and walking. Return to Banlung for dinner and overnight.

  Day 4 - Banlung-Yak Lom (5km)

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  Breakfast at the hotel. Drive by on rough roads to explore the surrounding waterfalls at Teuk Cha Ong and Okachang and Ka Tieng. Take an elephant ride to enjoy the view of the hill. In the afternoon, walk to the volcanic lake- Yak Lom in a superb location surrounded by pristine rainforest. Swim or take a stroll around the lake. Dinner and overnight in Banlung- provincial capital of Rattanakiri.

  Day 5 - Banlung-Phnom Penh (0 km)

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the town including the market to observe the busy activities in the morning when people come to buy food and do other shopping. Lunch in Kratie. Arrive in Phnom Penh. Tour ends.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 04 Nights Accommodation.

  
  

  
  

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

  
  

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  
  

  
  

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

  
  

  
  

  - Dinners, except as specified above. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  
  

  
  

  What to bring?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  
  

  
  

  
  

  How to start?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  - You can get Cambodia Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).