CARDAMOM MOUNTAIN BIKING: BURIAL JAR TRAIL
from $100*
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3 Days / 2 Nights
Ref: BJMTB-3D |
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• Mangrove Forest River Cruise • Secluded Chi Pat Village • Remote Cardamom Mountains •
• Mountain Biking • Refreshing Waterfalls • Local Village Life • Mystical Ancient Burial Jars •
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Day 1: Phnom Penh to Chi Pat
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 An early start as you leave Phnom Penh and drive the 190km (3 - 4 hours) to the riverside community of Andoung Tuk. Here you board a boat for the approx. 2 hour upstream journey along the Preak Piphot river. During this journey through mangrove forests, as well as witnessing typical river edge villages and homes, be on the lookout for birds and mammals coming to the waters edge to drink. Upon arrival in the small, remote community of Chi Pat you will be welcomed at the Community Ecotourism Office and have a 'Welcome Lunch'. After being shown to you guesthouse (basic facilities inc. mosquito net & fan), you will visit some nearby rapids where you can relax in the cool refreshing waters. Later you will be taken to the local community's reforestation project where you can help by planting a tree (donation included). You will enjoy a lovely sunset atop 'Bald Mounatin' before returning to the village for dinner. It is then an early night to be prepared for an early start the following day. |
Day 2: Burial Jar Trail Mountain Biking (approx 45km)
B / L / D
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 After an early breakfast you are introduced to your cycle guide and fitted to your mountain bike. Once you have stocked up with water you head north through the village, soon cycling along single track amongst banana plants, before coming to your first river crossing. After paddling across you are soon spinning along old logging trails, a mix of double track and single track undulating trails that the surrounding vegetation is reclaiming, and splashing through streams… After passing through a mix of open meadow, bamboo thickets, lowland rainforest, and being treated to fine views over the surrounding forested hills you arrive close to the Burial Jar site. Here your leave the bikes for the final short climb to a rock outcrop where you will discover the mystical ancient burial jars, and small wooden coffins. These were only recently discovered and very little is know about them. After lunch you follow the same trail back to Chi Pat and stop off to visit Tuk Vet waterfall. Further on you cycle to the ‘hidden’ waterfall of O’Spot which you can walk behind and discover the ‘bat cave’. This waterfall is perfect for taking a refreshing shower and jumping into its plunge pool! Just before reaching the village you once again cross the wide Steung Chhay Chrey river, a great opportunity for a late afternoon swim if you wish. After freshening up a tasty dinner will be served at the Community Restaurant. The rest of the evening is then free at leisure to wander around the village and experience rural community night life… |
Day 3: Chi Pat to Phnom Penh (or other destination)
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After a leisurely breakfast you will bid farewell to Chi Pat as you journey back to Andoung Tuk. On arrival at Andoung Tuk you will meet your waiting vehicle and be returned to Phnom Penh, allowing you time to reflect on the wonderful and unique Cardamom Mountain biking experience you have enjoyed in the seldom visited mountains of Cambodia, and taking away very fond memories…
N.B. from Andoung Tuk you may choose to travel on to the beaches of Sihanoukville or Koh Kong (the border with Thailand).
N.B. The details of the above itinerary may change dependent on local conditions.. |
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| *The cost for the above tour is $100 (US dollars) per person based on 4 people sharing 2 rooms |
| If there are more of less than 4 people travelling in your party, or if the above suggested itinerary does not fully meet your needs please email us as we will be happy to discuss alternative arrangements. |
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- All sightseeing tour and transfer services as detailed in the above itinerary
- Community Guides (limited English)
- Accommodation in Chi Pat (basic no a/c)
- All necessary entrance fees
- All necessary boat trips
- Mountain bike & helmet hire
- Daily drinking water
- All meals as detailed in the above itinerary
(B = Breakfast - L = Lunch - D = Dinner)
- Services not detailed in the above itinerary
- Travel to tour start location (Phnom Penh)
- Cambodian Visa fees (currently $20 per person)
- International airport departure tax (currently $25 per person)
- Expenditure of a personal nature
- Drinks with included meals
- Discretionary tips
- Travel insurance
- Any payment / money transfer charges
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| N.B. Currently the English speaking skills of the Community Guides is limited. If you wish we can arrange an English speaking qualified guide to accompany you from Phnom Penh. |
| N.B. The above tour uses public bus transport from Phnom Penh to Andoung Tuk, 1 way Andoung Tuk to Chi Pat by public ‘cargo’ boat, and 1 way Chi Pat to Andoung Tuk by motorbike taxi. If you would prefer private road transport and private return boat transport, please contact us for prices. |
| Cardamom Mountain Biking: Burial Jar, 1 Day Mountain Biking |
