Oral Mountain Trekking

Overview

This tour is a three-day adventure that takes you to the top of Phnom Oral, the highest mountain in Cambodia. You will trek through the jungle, camp in the wild, visit a waterfall, and see an old airplane crash site. You will also learn about the local culture and enjoy the natural beauty of Cambodia. Along the way, you will face some challenges, such as steep slopes, narrow paths, and unpredictable weather. But you will also have some fun, such as swimming in the waterfall, interacting with the villagers and rangers, and taking amazing photos. This tour is not for the faint-hearted, but for those who love adventure and nature. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will never forget.

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Places you’ll see

Phnom Penh

Highlights

Experience the thrill of trekking to the highest peak in Cambodia, Phnom Oral, and witness the stunning views of the jungle, the bamboo forest, and the waterfall.
Camp in the wilderness and enjoy the sounds of nature, the fresh air, and the starry sky.
Explore the mysterious site of an old airplane crash and learn about its history.
Swim in the refreshing waterfall and interact with the friendly local villagers and rangers.
Travel by car, moto-tractor, and foot to discover the diverse landscapes and cultures of Cambodia.

Itinerary

Phnom Oral, or Aural Mountain, is the name of the highest peak in Cambodia. Located just 100km away from Phnom Penh on the border of 3 provinces, Kampong Speu, Kampong Chhnang, and Purat. From the trekking point up to the peak and return is 23 km, some people can do it even a day trip, 2 days, or 3 days, for us as the experience trekking tour guides recommend 3-day trekking to enjoy the scenery and take some time to relax at a campsite with nature.

Early in the morning at 5 am, our guide and driver will take you from your hotel in Phnom Pen and drive for 2 hours to the Sraen Ken 3 village. There, we will meet the local range and take the moto-tractor for 8 km to the trekking point (we will have breakfast at a local restaurant on the way). We will trek through the jungle and small streams for about 1 km, then we will face the hard part of the trekking. We will continue to trek higher and higher, and it will be hard, but the jungle scenery, the bamboo forest, and the sound of birds and waterfall will make it worth it. We take a lot of breaks on the way for taking pictures, learn about the different plants/trees, and have lunch. We pass the first campsite and overnight at the second campsite.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hammock at campsite 2 (with mosquito-net, and sleeping bag)

Breakfast at the campsite with a cup of hot coffee, then we start trekking up to the peak of the mountain which is more than 4 km, spend some time on the top there, take a picture to prove you are there reaching the highest peak of the mountain Aral in Cambodia. We trek down a bit to see the old airplane fall out of the sky a long time ago and then we trek back to the second campsite for late lunch and further down to the first campsite for overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hammock at campsite 1 (with mosquito-net, and sleeping bag)

Breakfast at the campsite and trek down for 3km, stop to visit the waterfall, and enjoy swimming. Then trek further down to ride the moto-tractor back to Srae Ken 3 Village to have lunch.

After lunch, say goodbye to the local ranger and the villagers in Srae Ken 3 and drive back to Phnom Penh. Arrive at Phnom Penh at around 5 pm, drop off, and end of services. Dinner and accommodation are not included.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch