Tours & Activities

Koh Pdao Mekong Community Tour

Stay with a Mekong island community near Kratie, watch Irrawaddy dolphins responsibly and join village, farming, cycling and cultural activities.

At a glance

Plan your visit

Location
Kratie
Duration
2.5 days / 2 nights
Language
Khmer, English guide available
Starting price
From $50
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The experience

What to expect

Koh Pdao is an inhabited Mekong island about 40 km from Kratie town. The community development tour combines a village homestay and local meals with responsible Irrawaddy dolphin watching, island walks or cycling, traditional cooking and optional participation in farming and livelihood projects.

The programme was established in 2007 by the Cambodian Rural Development Team. The published reference package is US$50 for 2.5 days, including preparation and guide support, five meals, two homestay nights, road and boat connections, dolphin viewing and a local guide. Optional ox-cart, bicycle, island-boat and cultural activities are priced separately; confirm current rates and dolphin conditions before travel.

Highlights

What makes it special

  • Responsible Mekong Irrawaddy dolphin watching
  • Two-night homestay with island families and local meals
  • Village cycling, farming and community-development activities
Plan

Itinerary

  1. Kratie departureTravel north by road and continue by local boat to Koh Pdao
  2. Island welcomeMeet the community, settle into the homestay and explore village life
  3. Dolphin journeyTake an arranged boat trip to observe Irrawaddy dolphins responsibly
  4. Community activitiesCycle, cook, farm or join a livelihood project according to the programme
  5. Final morningShare breakfast, say goodbye to hosts and return toward Kratie
Included

What is included

  • Two homestay nights and five local meals in the reference package
  • Road and boat connections specified in the community package
  • Local guiding and arranged dolphin-viewing boat
Not included

Plan separately

  • Transport to Kratie before the programme
  • Optional ox-cart, bicycle, cultural and extended boat activities
  • Insurance, personal expenses and guaranteed dolphin sightings

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