Cardamom Mountain Trek

This ten-day trekking challenge in the South West of Cambodia, takes you through a region of both natural beauty, but also bloody history. Following the fall of the dictator Pol Pot in the 1970s, the Khmer Rouge soldiers took to the Cardamom Mountains and continued to fight for a further two years. Many villagers here lost their lives. The region remained closed to tourists for decades but has recently opened up.

Your challenge starts in the capital city of Phnom Penh with time to visits the city’s famous sites, including the Old French Quarter as well as the bustling street-life and lively waterfront area, giving you an introduction to Khmer history and culture. You will then transfer by road and river to the remote village of Chi Phat at the foot of the Cardamom Mountains in Koh Kong Province. From here you will trek for five days in collaboration with the Chi Phat community eco-tourism project (CBET) and the Wildlife Alliance.

Due to the nature of the challenge and this being remote jungle, sleeping in hammocks in jungle clearings, groups over the size of 15 will be split into 2 smaller groups.The challenges involves trekking through hilly terrain still largely covered by dense tropical forests, numerous waterfalls and caves, and a 500 year old burial site. You will get the chance to discover village life, explore the traditional culture, food and handicrafts, and witness the flora and fauna of the tropical forest including the Siamese crocodile, Asian elephants, tigers and leopards.

At the end of the challenge, you will return to Phnom Penh for your flight home, or can take advantage of an optional extension to incredible temple complex of Angkor Wat.

The Cambodia Jungle Challenge also happens to be one of our greenest challenges! Click here to find out more about the work we support with local communities in Cambodia.

Want to find out more? Listen to this informative webinar presentation recorded recently by Operations Manager Jo