Cardamom Peaks and Hidden Falls: A Kirirom Trek

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

13h

Group size

1-12 tourists,
over 10 y.o.

Join our day trek through the primary forest of Kirirom National Park, where we'll ascend through pine woods to reach a cliff offering breathtaking views of the Cardamom Mountain Range, before descending to the secluded Chambok Ecotourism Community waterfall. Kirirom National Park, situated on a 700-meter hill, spans over 35,000 hectares in the Elephant Mountains. The name 'Kirirom,' which translates to Mountain of Joy, was bestowed by the King of Cambodia. This high-altitude plateau is renowned for its unique elevated pine forests, which serve as the source for many streams that nourish Kampong Speu Town. The park is also home to several endangered species, including the Pleated gibbon, sun bear, and tiger, along with a variety of forest birds.

1pax: 250 US Dollars
2pax to 4pax: 139 US Dollars
5pax to 8pax: 105 US Dollars
9pax to 12pax: 89 US Dollars

Tour highlights

Explorу the Hidden Waterfall

Visit the hidden waterfall of Chambok Ecotourism Community

Wildlife and Biodiversity

Encounter diverse wildlife, including the Pleated gibbon, sun bear, and various forest birds

Scenic Trekking Adventure

Trek through the primary and pine forests with breathtaking views of the Cardamom Mountains

Route details

Our day trek begins to pick you up from the hotel in Phnom Penh where it will start from 6:00am. Then, we have a private transfer through the expressway to Kirirom National Park where we take around 2 hours to drive. Upon the arrival of the national park, we will meet our local guide and drive more to the top of the mountain.

Our hike will start through the pine forest and head to the mountain cliff where you are amazed with the stunning view of Cardamom Mountain Range.

Then we take the ranger trail to the hidden waterfall and bat cave of Chambok Ecotourism Community. Through this hiking journey, we also have a change to see many species of forest birds such as Chinese Francolin, Common Flameback, Black-naped Oriole, Ashy Drongo, Greater Racket Tailed, Forest wagtail, White rumped Shama, Red-whiskered Bulbul, Puff-throated Babbler, White-crested Laughingthrush, Dark-necked Tailorbird, Blue-eared Barbet, Black- naped Monarch, Mountain Imperial- pigeon and a numerous of the forest birds as much as we have relaxing at the waterfall before we enjoy our local lunch that serve by a group of women at Chambok Ecotourism Community.

Then, we drive back to Phnom Penh where we expect to arrive around 7pm as depend on the traffic condition. An option to drop you somewhere for the next destination like Kep, Kampot, Sihanoukville or Koh Kong. Refer to your next destination, please let us know during your booking where we can arrange the transportation for you with a reasonable price of transfer.

Hiking Distance Meals

21 km (13 miles) Breakfast & Lunch

Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Tour provider's comments

Total trekking distance: 21km (13 miles)
Max attitude: 700 meter from the sea level (2,296ft)
Activity level: Moderate (Steep up in some small hills)

Available dates

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Number of individuals

1-12 tourists, over 10 y.o.

1 tourist

Weather during the tour

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Thong C. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English, Khmer

I am a founder of our travel company in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We are offering the cycling tours, hiking tours, birding tours, and tailor-made holidays upon the request.

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It's important to know

Child up to 12 years old: 89$ required to book from 1 adults
Senior (13 to 17 years): 109$ required to book from 1 adults