Thursday, August 12, 2010

Tours 2010/2011 ( 2 of 2)

4:Kayak/ jungle trek-this trip starts with 3 man /1 man kayaks with a 40 min kayak trip across a clam river through mangroves into a secluded bay with surrounding mountain scenery giving you that quiet special moment out in the wilds.Arriving at a rock outcrop and a optional swim,followed by a 2 hr walk through long grass trails to covered jungle and descending down a river/rapids bed which depending on the month will be a small flow or dry,with great jungle photo opportunity.After a rest the same kayak back,taking around 4-6 hrs and requiring a reasonable good level of fitness although if you want to admire the scenery the guides will do most of the paddling! Tour price $20 per person.
(Tours 3 & 4 no food or drinks are provided but BBQ or pack lunch can be arranged if required).
Other tours with operators booking through Koh kong Eco tours can be arranged to areas such as Thumel bang waterfall by jeep or Moto,Tatai falls ,pream krasaop,Koh yor beach or for the more adventurous dirt bike outings into the cardamom mountains on the pursat dirt road with optional jungle sleep overs.

Tours 2010/2011 (1 of 2)

Koh kong eco tours for 2010/2011;
1.Koh kong Island-(October to June)Pick up hotel at 7:40am,long tail traditional boat departs lagoon at 8:00am,2hr 45 min journey with 75% chance of dolphin sightings to beach 3(beach 6 in lonely planet guide)with lagoon behind.4hrs beach time with prawn & veg BBQ,baguettes,fruit and water provided(cold soft drinks and beer $1 each).journey back through Pream krasaop mangrove forest past local fishing villages.Approx time back 6:00pm and transport back to hotel.(The coast of Cambodia has sand flies sometimes,we provide free repellent and honest advice before you book).Life jackets,first aid kits and shade provided.Tour price $25 per person.
2.Koh por waterfall and jungle Trek-(all year but trekking can be restricted by monsoon)Pick up 8:20am,transport to lagoon and traditional long tail boat departs 9:00am,1hr 30 mins through glorious jungle mountain scenery to the first of two falls,trek to the second falls and swim in the lagoon and rapids, return to the first falls for a Prawn& veg BBQ,baguettes,fruit and water(cold soft drinks and beer $1),back at lagoon approx 5:00pm and transport to hotel. Life jackets and first aid kits and shade provided.Tour price $25 per person.
3.Jungle treks-We have two choice of treks set up,the first by long tail boat for 40 mins with a 30 min trek to a view point and refreshing dip at rapids,this trip is a easy walk for most levels of fitness and takes around 5 hrs from departure.The second is 10 mins long tail boat and a walk through jungle and down a waterfall and river bed for 2 hrs,this walk is a higher level of fitness.Both trips are $20 per person.All treks are in safe areas with no land mine concern and follower old logging paths, experienced local guides are used.

Koh kong eco tours

Koh Kong Eco Tours 2010/2011 trips:
As Koh kongs longest running and most experienced tour operator in the area we guarantee to give the best value for money and memorable experience of this unique area of Eco tourism.All the tours were established out of Oasis resort and the first organized tours in the area of Koh Kong island,Koh Por waterfall and now working with other responsible operators to take you to other areas within the cardamom conservation area.This area is still in its infancy and conditions can vary with weather and choice of tour operator can give you a memorable experience or place you in a area where experience is paramount,so let us help you with your choice of tours to enable you dont end up wasting your money or placing yourself in danger.
Our booking office is on the high street at the dug out hotel with local knowledge provided by local character Ritthy.Our staff for tours now consist of 7 khmers and 2 westerners and first aid facilities is always permanent on the trips,along with the one of the areas most experienced Khmer army trackers .We also have two teenage guides 1 who is learning English in lessons and from customers and 1 who is deaf and mute but a favorite with everyone who meets him. Tours with us are based on respect of the environment but also on maximum involvement of the local community and there presence in preserving their own countries treasures.
Ritthy also rents 125cc motorbikes,cycle bikes from the office and books bus tickets or taxis to most destinations within the kingdom,along with visa arrangement.

Friday, April 23, 2010

KOH KONG ECO TOURS

Koh Kong eco tours has been established by oasis resort to bring local tour operators together to provide the best responsible eco tourism and tourist satisfaction in the area.
As the first and most experienced tour operator in the area, let us pass on our local knowledge for your enjoyment of the area.Our aim is to take you to the scenic spots of koh kong with our tours, limiting impact on the area and every visit collecting litter left by others.we also maximize use of the khmer people in the business in there development and promotion of their country.
The booking office is located on the main street at the Dug out hotel and the booking agent is called Ritthy,his local knowledge can help you with tour information,town information and travel booking.Take time to see our extensive photo collection of the area ,taken since 2002.Koh kong eco tours is a extension of the tours originally run by Oasis resort and is a booking agent for the responsible tour operators in koh kong.The office provides information and booking for,kohkong eco tours,Neptune tours,Sauna garden tours,Motocross,Stray dog tours,Chi pat eco community project,Rainbow eco lodge,Footprint wildlife tours & 4 rivers resort.All these business are committed to responsible eco tourism,conservation and positive building of tourism in this unique natural area.All email esquires to kohkongecotours@netkhmer.com.