Day 1: Phnom Penh - Rattanakiri - Ban Lung (Available on Mon and Wed only)

Today you take a short drive to airport for a flight to Rattanakiri. On arrival you are met and transferred to hotel in Ban Lung, town center of Rattanakiri Province. The exploration of this mountainous region begins with a short drive to Wat Phnom Soui, giving us a chance to catch the first view over the plateau and Banlung Town. We continue to Cha Oug Waterfalls and Yeak Laom Park. This protected area is looked after and managed by the regional authority .The main attraction of this area is Yeak Laom Lake, a volcanic crater lake believed to have been created about 700,000 years ago. The spectacular lake Surrounded by forest up to the crater is a beautiful oasis and a great place for a refreshing swim! We will walk along the lakeside and visit the simple visitor center, which exhibits different tools from the various tribes. O/N in Ban Lung.

Day 2: Ban Lung - Tampoum Totems - Ban Lung

Heading out of town we make our way to Voeune Say, which is is one of the main villages by the Se San River. The road conditions are very poor in this region therefore this overland trip is somewhat arduous. On arrival at Voeune Say we stroll around this community and are sure to attract attention since this part of the country receive very few tourists. Upon leaving this area, we embark on a traditional wooden long boat navigating on the scenic Se San River which gives us a taste of adventure and an enjoyable visit to the Tampoun, Kroeng and Brou minority people. They are very poor but have an interesting local culture and a colorful history. O/N in Ban Lung. (B,L)

Day 3: Ban Lung - Phnom Penh

The traditional morning market in Ban Lung also attracts a wide array of mountaineers who converge from the surrounding the mountainsides to trade their goods. Today we enjoy a short walk around this congregation and visit the coffee and cotton plantation just outside of Banlung. By early afternoon, we travel by air back to Phnom Penh. The trip ends on arrival at Phnom Penh airport without transfer to hotel. (B)

INCLUSIONS:

-Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver

-Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner

-Accommodation twin sharing room at mentioned hotel

-Domestic flight Phnom Penh - Rattanakiri - Phnom Penh

EXCLUSIONS:

-Meals no mentioned

-Travel insurance, drinks

-Personal expenses; Tips