SoloLandscapes

Rural
Forest
Mountains
Wildlife
Nature

Small group trips into Cambodia mountains, forests and rivers

Most visitors to Cambodia see Angkor, Phnom Penh and little else. SoloLandscapes exists for the rest of it, the sandstone ridges of the Cardamoms, the waterfalls and elephant forests of Mondulkiri, the river islands and the coast, all run as small group trips from Phnom Penh. Weekends head up Aural, the highest mountain in the country, or across Khnang Kroper and Phnom 1500, sleeping in hammocks and village homestays.

Softer days work better for most people, cycling out to Silk Island to meet weavers, walking Phnom Penh modernist architecture, or joining the community run programme at Chi Phat, where former loggers and poachers now guide visitors. Groups stay small, guides and partners come from the communities you are visiting, and itineraries follow Leave No Trace principles. It is honest, unpolished travel, and it is cheap, with day tours from around twenty five dollars and two night mountain trips from about eighty.

Sustainability

Climate & conservation

Low impact travel, Trips follow Leave No Trace principles, with small groups and no permanent infrastructure.
Protects natural habitat, Works with community forest and ecotourism projects such as Chi Phat in the Cardamom mountains.

Community & culture

Employs local people, All guides and ground partners are Cambodian and drawn from the areas visited.
Supports local food and producers, Meals, homestays and transport are booked with village families and small operators.

Commercial

Locally owned, A Cambodian run platform rather than an overseas tour operator.

In brief

Price bracket: £
Type of tour: Community-based eco-adventure tours (trekking, hiking)
Tour length: Single/multi-day, e.g. peak treks
Activities: Hiking, Cycling, Cultural visit, Photography
Setting: Rural · Jungle or forest · Mountains

Best time to visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

November to March is dry and cooler, the best window for trekking. April and May are punishingly hot. June to October is wet, green and best for waterfalls.

Kids

City and island day tours suit families, but the mountain treks involve long climbs, basic camps and are better for teenagers and up.

Accessibility

Trekking routes are steep and rough with no vehicle access. City walks and Silk Island days are much easier going.

£pp / night Visit website

Guide price · £ <£100 · ££ £100–300 · £££ £300–800 · ££££ £800+ pp / night