Ecotourism Cambodia & Community Tourism Cambodia
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 Ecotourism in Cambodia? Community based tourism in Cambodia? Whilst Cambodia is best known for the mighty Angkor Wat temples, beyond these temples the natural beauty of the country is waiting to be discovered. Cambodia offers many opportunities for adventure travel, ecotourism, and community based tourism such as: trekking in tropical forests; homestays with ethnic highlanders; sighting rare wildlife; water-based adventures on rivers and beaches; cycling along dirt roads through traditional villages, and more…
 Cambodia has unique ecosystems and impressive landscapes within the country’s 23 protected areas, from pristine beaches and coral reefs to evergreen and deciduous forests. Its abundant natural resources and rich biodiversity hold huge untapped potential for eco-tourism development. Because of decades of war and isolation Cambodia’s countryside remains largely unexplored by travellers. Ecotourism and community based tourism in Cambodia are new introductions for the traveller with a sense of adventure.
 There are over 60 rare of endangered species of wildlife in Cambodia, many of which are now extinct elsewhere in South East Asia, including: the Asian Elephant; Tiger; Clouded and Common Leopards, Asiatic Black Bear; Asiatic Wild Dog; Eld’s Deer; Irrawaddy Dolphin; Siamese Crocodile; Banteng; Bengal Florican; Douc Langur; Pileated Gibbon; Elongated Tortoise; Freshwater Sawfish; Giant Catfish; Giant Carp; Grey Ox; Javan; and Sumatran Rhinoceros. Cambodia’s seasonally flooded forests also provide an ideal habitat for several highly endangered water birds: the White Shouldered Ibis; Sarus Crane; and the Greater and Lesser Adjutant Storks.
Community and ecotourism in Cambodia is helping to protect this wildlife as well as the natural environment and local cultures while offering opportunities for much needed employment and sustainable development to poor, often remote, local communities. A much welcomed alternative to the exploitation of the wildlife and local natural resources.
Come to discover the ‘real’ Cambodia, enjoy its wildlife, learn about the different cultures whilst chatting with local villagers, and become a part of the solution by supporting ecotourism in Cambodia!
Below is a map showing the current community based tourism and ecotourism sites in Cambodia, click on the area that interests you for more information…
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Below please find a list of all our suggested Cambodia ecotourism and community based tourism tours. Please remember, these itinaraies are our suggestions to whet your appetite, if they do not fully meet your needs please email us as we are more than happy to discuss individual ecotourism arrangements in Cambodia. |
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Ecotourism & Community Based Tourism Tours in Cambodia
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From Phnom Penh you visit a Royal Mountain and call in on traditional potters and silversmiths. On arrival in laid-back, colonial, Battambang you will discover Angkorian temples, hilltop pagodas, and traditional farming villages. Then north to the remote & vast temple of Banteay Chhmar where you will visit the Community Tourism project and stay with a local family learning all about village life. After exploring the village further you continue to Siem Reap, the home of the mighty Angkor Wat temples.
A 4 day loop from Siem Reap giving an introduction to the laid-back, charming ‘city’ of Battambang, via a fascinating cruise on the Tonle Sap lake, passing enthralling floating villages. In Battambang you will discover Angkorian temples, hilltop pagodas, and traditional farming villages. Then north to the remote & vast temple of Banteay Chhmar where you will visit the Community Tourism project and stay with a local family learning all about village life.
Leaving the hustle & bustle of Phnom Penh after a 6 hour journey by road and long-tail boat you are in the remote village of Chi Pat in the foothills of the Cardamom Mountains. The following day you explore by mountain bike, cycling through a mix of open meadow, bamboo thickets, lowland rainforest, splashing through rivers, and enjoying refreshing waterfalls, on route to the remote & mysterious ancient burial jars. A unique Cambodian adventure…
Leaving the hustle & bustle of Phnom Penh this trekking tour takes you from the secluded village of Chi Pat into the remote forests of Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains. After a magical early morning river cruise you trek through dense forest to the Veal Ta Prak natural watering hole. Here you camp overnight before continuing your trek along disused logging trails.
Similar to the above Cardamom Mountains trekking tour, however the extra day allows you to hike to the remote village of O'Kay and learn about the life of the villagere, as well as visiting a nearby waterfall.
Similar to the above Cardamom Mountains trekking tours, however the extra 2 days allow you to hike to the mysterious ancient burial jar and coffin site, as well as enjoying even more waterfalls!
A mixture of exercise and relaxation in the remote village of Chi Pat in the foothills of the Cardamom Mountains. On you first full day in the village you will discover the Burial Jar mountain bike trail. On your second day you will enjoy a relaxing sunrise cruise spotting birdlife and wildlife along secluded rivers, and spending time swimming in the cool waters.
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Cambodia Eco-tourism & Community Based Tourism Tours: Discover the 'real' Cambodia!
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