Mekong River Dolphins

Mekong River Dolphins

The Mekong River is home to a rare and endangered species of river dolphin. Travellers on the Mekong, may witness these graceful mammals. There is no guarantee of encountering them but the best time is from December to April, when sightings are common.

Day 1: Phnom Penh - Kratie Regular boat from Phnom Penh to Kratie. Brief tour of the small colonial-style town. Continue by car to reach the site of the river dolphins. Observe the dolphins until sunset and return to Kratie for dinner and accommodation.

Day 2: Kratie - Chhiong - Kompong Chain Visit the pagoda of Vihear Kork and the Wat Phom Sambok. Return to Kratie for lunch and travel by small speedboat to Kompong Cham. Stop en-route at Chhiong, a small village with both Khmer and colonial architecture. Dinner and overnight at Kompong Cham.
Day 3: Kompong Cham/Chup/Phnom Penh Cross the Mekong River by ferryboat and drive to Chup, a rubber plantation. Return to Kompong Cham and visit the Wat Nokhor with its ancient temple and modern style pagoda. Drive to Phnom Penh.

Ref: CRD3 Price £245.00 per person, based on two people sharing. Guaranteed daily departures on private tour basis. Includes accommodation and meals as per program, transfers, boat trips, entrance fees, and tours with English speaking guide.

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