Itinerary

Day 1

We head out of Phnom Penh to Kompong Speu, where we leave the highway and join the winding ox-cart track through Aural National Park to Sophat. We spend the night here in a traditional village house.

Day 2

Riding along a challenging jungle path and crossing numerous rickety bridges through Araing and Thmor Bang, we enter the Cardamom Mountains. After a fun two days of "Dancing Roads", we take a breather in the coastal border town of Koh Kong.

Day 3

Riding along a challenging jungle path and crossing numerous rickety bridges through Araing and Thmor Bang, we enter the Cardamom Mountains. After a fun two days of "Dancing Roads", we take a breather in the coastal border town of Koh Kong.

Day 4

Spend some time at your leisure during a well-deserved rest day around the town and on the beach.

Day 5

We begin the first leg of our journey through the Cardamoms, along the most extreme trail Cambodia has to offer, until we reach O' Saom. This isolated village is completely cut off from civilisation during the rainy season is completely self-sufficient, with its own homegrown fruits and vegetables and freshwater supply. Villagers also report the occasional glimpse of wild crocodiles. Here you have the option of either camping out or staying, believe it or not, at their own guesthouse!

Day 6

We continue our journey along the trail to Veal Veng, another remote village where we stop for lunch. Leaving Veal Veng, we ride the ox-cart track to Pailin through sand, dirt and clay. Located on the Thai border, this former Khmer Rouge stronghold is where we rest our bones for the night in well-deserved comfort!

Day 7

We leave Pailin along a red dirt road for the pretty colonial town of Battambang. Passing through picturesque rice fields and villages of stilted houses, we make our way to the hill of Phnom Sampeau for a stunning view of Battambang province. Cambodia's dark history is revealed here by the skulls and bones of "Killing Cave" victims. It also features a working Buddhist pagoda and numerous cave shrines. From Phnom Sampeau we continue to the 11th century hilltop temple of Phnom Banan. After climbing the steps to the top, relax in this peaceful location and take in more great views before another comfortable night in town.

Day 8

After an off-road adventure that rivals the best, it's plain sailing from Battambang along a new tarmac road, passing through Pursat and Kompong Chhnang en route to Phnom Penh.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

twin accommodation

Exclusions -

visas