Tours & Activities

Koh Samseb Community River Experience

Discover Koh Samseb’s Mekong islands, flooded forest and 218 recorded bird species through community homestays, camping, cycling and boat journeys.

At a glance

Plan your visit

Location
Kratie
Duration
Full day or overnight
Language
Khmer, English support available
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The experience

What to expect

Koh Samseb—also known as Koh 30—is a community-based ecotourism area on the upper Mekong in Sambo District, Kratie. Community activities include homestays in Khmer-style houses, camping on dry-season white-sand beaches, cycling and birdwatching, boat tours through flooded forest, traditional fishing, forest and island walks, swimming and learning about local and Indigenous culture.

The community reports around 218 bird species, including threatened species, and offers local food, homestays, camping, boat and bicycle rental, guiding and tree planting. Koh Samseb is about 95 km north of Kratie town on National Road 7 and around 65 km south of Stung Treng. Services and river access are seasonal; contact the community committee to confirm a package and current prices.

Highlights

What makes it special

  • Upper Mekong islands, flooded forest and dry-season sand beaches
  • Community homestay or riverside camping
  • Birdwatching, cycling, fishing and local cultural activities
Plan

Itinerary

  1. Community arrivalRegister with the Koh Samseb team and confirm seasonal activities
  2. Mekong journeyExplore river islands and flooded forest by community boat
  3. Village and forestCycle, walk or join traditional fishing and cultural activities
  4. Sunset and overnightCamp on a dry-season beach or stay with a local family
  5. Morning returnWatch birds, share breakfast and continue toward Kratie or Stung Treng
Included

What is included

  • Community guide when selected
  • Homestay, camping, food or rentals included only as booked
  • Boat and local activities specified in the confirmed package
Not included

Plan separately

  • Transport from Kratie or Stung Treng unless arranged
  • Personal camping and birding equipment unless supplied
  • Insurance, personal expenses and guaranteed wildlife sightings

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