CAMBODIA – Ratanakiri – A Venture into Cambodia’s Remote Far East

Description

The tour offers the opportunity to visit a remote tribal village located in an area outside Ban Lung by using different means of transport, such as a local ferry, a boat, walking, and a motorized tractor known as a Kuyon, traveling through an exciting mix of forest and jungle with opportunity for interaction with the villagers.
This full-day private tour is designed for beginner-level and experienced hikers, allowing them the unique experience of being in direct contact with the local tribe while learning about their culture, lifestyle, and cuisine. The day starts with a short transfer aboard a ferry, a ride on a local tractor, a moderate hike for about 3 hours through the jungle, and ends with an experience in a small boat on a river before heading back by tractor again. As part of the day, guests will have the chance to enjoy lunch cooked by the villagers and learn about edible plants and some basic techniques to survive in the jungle. All the while, they will be surrounded by an incredible natural environment.

Distance & duration of hiking: 10 kilometers – 3 hours (full-day including the visits)
Level: 2
Net elevation gain: + 300 meters 
Terrain: Mainly jungle trails, through forest
Transportation: Full-day vehicle support / 30 kilometers – 1 hour – (From Hotel to starting point) / 30 kilometers – 1 hour – (From ending point to Hotel)
Note: There is a possibility to reduce the hiking distance by extending the transfer by motorized tractor

Selling points

• This rare opportunity to travel deep into the forest to meet a tribe of Ratanakiri
• Uses the traditional means of transport to reach a local tribe
• Learn about the edible plants of the jungle
• Learn about the culture, lifestyle, and cuisine of the local tribe
• Relaxed and interactive way of exploring Ratanakiri

Time And Transportation

From November till end of April possible to reach the starting point by big buses

From end of May to October only wit 25 or 15 seats buses

Duration

• MAP OF THE TRAIL
• Duration: Full-day tour; including hike, visit to the village, local lunch, bamboo rafting and transportation
• Total kilometers walking: 8-10 kilometers – possibility to reduce kilometers hiking
• Duration of hiking: Around 1h 30 minutes hike in the morning and 1h 30 minutes hike in the afternoon (depending on the speed)
• Duration of bamboo rafting or local boat: 1 hour
• Transportation:
  • 30 kilometers– 1 hour – From Hotel to starting point
  • 30 kilometers– 1 hour – From ending point to hotel

INFO ABOUT THE HIKING

• Pick up at 8h00 at the hotel
• 9h00 arrival at the village – possible visit the market
• Take local ferry
• Get on the Kuyon – ride the tractor for about 1 hour
• start the hike till you reach the village, about 1 hour / 1h 30 min hike
• welcome from the villagers, check how the cook the lunch, then lunch, rest
• after lunch hike up to the view point, learn about the plants in the jungle, back to the village (up and downhill 1h30 minutes)
• Take the bamboo rafting or local boat and travel downstream
• hike for 1 kilometers till you reach koyun
• travel back to starting point and take ferry back to the van
• transfer back to hotel, arrival at the hotel around 17h00

Min pax

2

Max pax

20

How to sell it

• Full day tour in Ratanakiri for FIT, small groups (max 15 guests)
• For travelers looking for an easy/moderate hike with interaction with local community & nature
• Perfect to experience Ratanikiri and learn about the culture, lifestyle and meet local tribes
• Perfect to combine one day before or after the visit of Yeakloam Lake
• Active Leisure way to visit Ratanakiri

Why this activity

• Great Interaction with ethnic minority and nature, visiting a traditional village, experiencing home-cooked lunch (to be clear, the minority do not dress with traditional clothes)
• Experience different means of local transport in a fun and safe way of combining local villages and nature
• This hike is flexible; possible to reduce or extend the hiking distance
• Active leisure way of visiting Ratanakiri
• Easia Active guide + local guide + villagers escorting the group along the easy trail

Good to combine with

• CAMBODIA – Ratanakiri – Visit and enjoy Boeun Yeakloam lake by bicycle
• CAMBODIA – Ratanakiri – Hiking in Virachey’s Community Forest

Do not combine with

• Any activities on the same day

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• No competitors proposing this tour
• Organized by a local supplier

Pros

• Organized by a reliable local supplier
• Moderate Active product – everyone with moderate physical health can enjoy
• Easy to find a guide that can escort the group on this tour
• Easia Active Guide + Local guide + local villagers escorting the group along the trail
• Possible to reduce daily hiking kilometers adapting to the needs of the travelers
• Most of the trail is covered by trees, providing shade
• Easily accessible only 1 hour drive from Ban Lung

Cons

• The minority people do not dress with traditional clothes
  
• Not exclusive to Easia; other tourists can visit as well
• Need to book an Easia guide to establish communication with and provide explanations about the villagers
• Road is a bit bumpy

Information

• MAPS OF THE TRAIL
  • Link to gogle map / pleae do not share it to client
  • Distance: 8-10 kilometers
  • Duration: Full day activity 7-8 hours, including 3 hours hiking, transportation, lunch, and visits (start at 8h00 finish at 17h00
  • Net elevation gain: + 300 meters
  • Terrain: different type, village trail, jungle and forest trail
  • Difficulty: Easia Level – 2
  • In case of emergency: 

Alerts

• From November till May possible to access the starting point with big buses, but in raining season from May till October we can access only by 25 or 15 seats buses.
• Part of the road on the local tractor is a bit bumpy
• Children from 12 years old up
• For people that are able to hike – some part of the trail are up and downhill through the forest
• During the rainy season (August, September), the trails can be muddy, slippery – do not suggest

Important information

INFORMATION ABOUT THE HIKE

• We use a local supplier
• Easia Active guide + 1 Local ranger + local villagers to escort the group
• Flexible module, possible to reduce the hiking daily kilometers, adapting the trail
• Support vehicle, local tractor for most of the tour – bumpy road
• Easy trail with Max elevation gain – less than 300 meters
• First part: visit village, start the hike 2 hours, cross rice field, casave and cashew nut , arrive at lunch place
• Second part: rest after lunch, hike up to the view point, back to the village, take local baot, hike to the local tractor and back to the starting point of the day

INFORMATION TO COLLECT FROM THE CLIENT 

• Understand the client and guests’ needs and expectations before proposing an itinerary
• Request information from clients and fill the Information Active Participants file: Name and surname, hiking level, any specific allergies, insurance details.
• Understand the walking level of the travelers
  • No difficulty – Accessible for everybody
  • Easy – Accessible for everybody who like walking
  • Moderate – For people who practice hiking occasionally
  • Difficult – For people in good shape
  • Extreme – For professionals
• Duration is quite important, but we can reduce or extend the duration and daily walking kilometers,

SEASONALITY DETAILS

• From November to beginning of March is the perfect time with pleasant temperature and nice landscape.
• In March, April and May, the weather is very hot. Possible but very challenging
• June to July is the green season, with some rain during the early morning and/or late afternoon, but boasting beautiful and lush, green landscapes.
• Avoid August, September and October due to the heavy rain, the trail is muddy and difficult to access

WHAT TO BRING:

• The big luggage will be kept on the van or 25 seat bus
• Small back pack to carry water and camera during the trek
• Trekking shoes, sun protection, hut, mosquito repellent, reusable water bottles, swim suits in case of traveler want to swim in the water fall or river,
• Long pants, rain jacket in case of unexpected rain

Price range

68-88 $$ / person

Quotation guideline

• Transportation – regular vehicle – Full-day vehicle support
• Local Easia guide out of province
• Supplement hiking fee day tour
• Service ERP – Easia signature – A venture in the Cambodia’s far east – Parrot tours
• Budget for snack suggested

Inclusion

Inclusion on the service: A venture in the Cambodia’s far east – Parrot tours

• all local transport fee (ferry, Koyun, boat)
• local guide
• villagers to escort the group
• lunch
• water
• entrance fee

Exclusion

• Transport from town to starting point

Remark

• To experience this Module the travelers must have a moderate physical level and practice hiking occasionally
• Children over 12 with a good physical level can participate
• The transfer with the local tractor is a bit bumpy
• The trail could be muddy and slippery in some areas after rainfall
• During dry season – April to May could be very hot
• Do not suggest during raining season June, July, August, September

Important notes

SUPPLIER INFORMATION: 

Parrot tours – Contact person:Aum Sea Yeen– General Manager

Tel:0974035884

Email:[email protected]/[email protected]

INFO ABOUT THE HIKING

• Pick up at 8h00 at the hotel
• 9h00 arrival at the village – possible visit the market
• Take local ferry
• Get on the Kuyon – ride the tractor for about 1 hour
• start the hike till you reach the village, about 1 hour / 1h 30 min hike
• welcome from the villagers, check how the cook the lunch, then lunch, rest
• after lunch hike up to the view point, learn about the plants in the jungle, back to the village (up and downhill 1h30 minutes)
• Take the bamboo rafting or local boat and travel downstream
• hike for 1 kilometers till you reach koyun
• travel back to starting point and take ferry back to the van
• transfer back to hotel, arrival at the hotel around 17h00

EASIA GUIDE

• Use Guide Database and book an Active Guide able to hike in the forest
• Always remember to give the First aid kit to the Guide
• Clearly explain to the Guides the client’s profile and the guests’ expectations
• Guide must be prepare to explain the flora and fauna of the area, culture and important sites
• Ask the guide to stop and try some local snacks along the way, which is important to allow guests to experience local life and Cambodian traditions
• The local guide following the client is charged 50% of the tour rates for accompanying the client

TRANSPORTATION

• Use regular transportation supplier
• Give to the guide the number of hospital nearby, in case of emergency

ADVENTURE SERVICES

• snack must be organized on spot by our guide,
• water provided by supplier and easia travel

GUIDE 

• Choose an Active guide with good shape/physical health
• Provide the guide with all the necessary emergency phone number
  • Local supplier
  • emergency contact in the area
• Be sure of his capacity to pass out the information
• Guests wants to learn about traditional culture, local life
• Good knowledge required of: culture, Khmer remedies, local life
• Don’t forget to explain to the guests how to behave according to the local customs and the natural surroundings
• Bring first aid kit

Special Guide notes

• Guide must do the briefing before starting the day and the hike – he needs to announce:
  • Distance and duration of each transportation
  • Distance and duration of the hike day
  • Where will they go, what they will visit, and points of interest
  • Type of terrain
  • Share some
  • local insight and information about the locations, sites, and culture before departure
  • Should give information about the code of conduct, how to behave in a destination by respecting the environment and locals
  • Hiking guide must be flexible on the spot: Adapt the speed and the length of the trails to the needs of the guests
• Should have lunch together with the guests
• Guide must stop and allow the guests to try some local snacks along the way; important to make guests experience the local life and traditions of the country
• Guide must interact with the Local ranger and share all the information to the travelers

Contact

Party A

Parrot Tours

Apivat village, Labansiek commune, Banlung

City, Ratanakiri province, Cambodia.

Contact person:Aum Sea Yeen– General Manager

Tel:0974035884

Email:[email protected]/[email protected]

• Booking required 25% deposit upon booking.

Internal Product Annoucement

[CAMBODIA – NEW PRODUCT – INTERNAL ANNOUNCEMENT]
CAMBODIA – Ratanakiri – A venture in the Cambodia’s far east
SUB-BRAND : Active – Thematic Leisure
THEME: Art & Culture | Sustainable
SEGMENT: FIT – Small Group
REFERENCE : CA-E-RATANAKIRI-AGL-19-FD-$$$

English

A Venture into Cambodia’s Remote Far East

Distance & duration of hiking: 10 kilometers – 3 hours (full-day including the visits)

Level: 2
Net elevation gain: + 300 meters 
Terrain: mainly jungle trails, through forest
Transportation: Full-day vehicle support / 30 kilometers – 1 hour – (From Hotel to starting point) / 30 kilometers – 1 hour – (From ending point to hotel)
Note: possibility to reduce the kilometers hiking extending the transfer by motorized tractor

French

Une aventure à l’est du Cambodge

Vous quitterez votre hôtel à 8 heures pour une journée complète d’excursion pour visiter le village d’une ethnie locale. Au cours de la journée, vous utiliserez différents types de transports : le ferry, un bateau local, un tracteur motorisé local ainsi que vos propres pieds ce qui vous donnera l’opportunité d’observer la jungle et la forêt de diverses manières.
Une voiture vous conduira au nord pour atteindre un petit village, vous traverserez ensuite la rivière à bord d’un ferry puis vous prendrez la direction d’un village de minorité locale. Le chef du village vous attendra au bord de la rivière et vous emmènera dans son tracteur motorisé surnommé « Koyoun ». Sur le chemin, vous dépasserez de jolis villages ainsi que des rizières et des plantations de manioc avant d’atteindre le point de départ de votre randonnée. Après votre marche d’environ 7 kilomètres, vous arriverez finalement au village ethnique situé sur la berge d’une petite rivière.
A votre arrivée, vous rencontrerez les villageois et savourerez une boisson rafraichissante avec eux. Vous découvrirez ensuite leur culture, leur mode de vie et si vous le souhaitez, vous pourrez même goûter leur alcool de riz traditionnel, le Srah Thnam. Pendant ce temps, on préparera le déjeuner de façon traditionnelle en utilisant des produits saisonniers et ça vaut le détour !
Après le délicieux déjeuner et un peu de repos, vous reprendrez votre randonnée pour 1,5 kilomètre avant d’atteindre un incroyable point de vue. Pendant votre marche, les locaux vous montreront des plantes comestibles (que vous pourrez goûter si vous le voulez bien sûr) et des techniques de survie dans la jungle avant de retourner au point de départ.
De retour au village, vous regagnerez la ville en descendant la rivière à bord d’un bateau traditionnel. En route, vous pourrez piquer une tête dans les eaux cristallines, si cela vous tente. Une fois sur la terre ferme, le tracteur vous raccompagnera jusqu’au ferry, puis un véhicule privé vous reconduira jusqu’à votre hôtel.

Distance et durée de la randonnée: 10 kilomètres – 3 heures (journée complète, visites incluses)
Niveau : 2
Dénivelé total: + 300 mètres 
Type de terrain: principalement des sentiers de jungle, à travers la forêt
Transport : un véhicule vous accompagnera toute la journée / 30 kilomètres – 1 heure – (De l’hôtel jusqu’au point de départ) / 30 kilomètres – 1 heure – (De l’arrivée jusqu’à l’hôtel)
Remarque : possibilité de réduire la randonnée et d’allonger la distance du transfert en tracteur motorisé

Spanish

Aventura en el lejano oriente de Camboya

Abandonará su hotel a las 8:00 para disfrutar de un día completo visitando un poblado tribal local. Hoy montará a bordo de varios tipos de transporte diferente: ferry local, un barco local, caminando y en tractor local motorizado, lo que ofrece una gran variedad de bosque y selva que observar.

Diríjase hacia el norte en coche hasta llegar a un pequeño pueblo; posteriormente, cruzará el río en ferry local y se preparará para una travesía hasta el pueblo tribal local. El jefe del pueblo le estará esperando al otro lado del río y le llevará en su tractor motorizado, llamado «Koyoun». Durante el camino, pasará por algunos pueblos bonitos, así como por plantaciones de arroz y mandioca, hasta llegar al punto de partida de la excursión. Esta excursión es de aproximadamente 7 kilómetros, después de los cuales llegará al pueblo tribal local ubicado en los márgenes de un pequeño río.

Cuando llegue, conocerá a sus habitantes y disfrutará de una refrescante bebida con ellos; aprenderá sobre su cultura, estilo de vida y, si lo desea, incluso podrá probar el vino de arroz tradicional que preparan, Srah Thnam. Entre tanto, prepararán el almuerzo utilizando métodos tradicionales y usando ingredientes de temporada, ¡algo que debería probar!

Después de un almuerzo delicioso y de un breve descanso, continuará su excursión durante 1,5 kilómetros hasta llegar a un mirador con unas vistas panorámicas impresionantes. Durante la excursión, los habitantes le enseñarán algunas plantas comestibles (¡échele valor y pruebe algunas si le apetece!) y algunas técnicas de supervivencia en la selva antes de regresar al punto de partida.

Cuando regrese al pueblo, volverá a la ciudad en barco tradicional, siguiendo la corriente aguas abajo del río. Por el camino, si le apetece podrá darse un baño en sus aguas cristalinas. Cuando llegue a tierra firme, monte a bordo del tractor motorizado para llegar hasta el ferry local, que finalmente le llevará a su vehículo privado para regresar al hotel.

Distancia y duración de la excursión: 10 kilómetros – 3 horas (día completo, incluidas las visitas). 

Nivel: 2. 

Altitud total: + 300 metros.  

Terreno: principalmente caminos a través de la selva. 

Transporte: Soporte en furgoneta durante todo el día; 30 kilómetros – 1 hora (desde el hotel al punto de partida) / 30 kilómetros – 1 hora (del punto final hasta el hotel). 

Nota: posibilidad de reducir los kilómetros de la excursión ampliando el traslado en tractor motorizado.

Italian

Un’avventura nell’estremo oriente della Cambogia

Lasciate il vostro hotel alle 8:00 per un tour di un’intera giornata per visitare un villaggio locale. Oggi, sarà una giornata all’insegna dell’avventura, prenderete diversi tipi di trasporto locali: il traghetto, una barca e il trattore motorizzato, e camminerete tra la foresta e giungla locale.

Dirigetevi a nord in auto per raggiungere un piccolo villaggio, quindi attraversate il fiume con il traghetto e preparatevi per un viaggio verso la tribù locale. Il capo del villaggio vi aspetterà dall’altra parte del fiume e salirete sul suo trattore motorizzato, chiamato “Koyoun”. Lungo la strada, attraverserete graziosi villaggi, oltre a piantagioni di riso e cassava, fino a raggiungere il punto di partenza dell’escursione, dove inizierete a camminare per circa 7 chilometri. Alla fine del sentiero raggiungerete finalmente il villaggio locale situato sulla riva di un piccolo fiume circondati da una valle.

All’arrivo, incontrerete gli abitanti del villaggio e gustatevi un drink rinfrescante assieme a loro, interagendo e imparando la cultura e lo stile di vita locale. Inoltre, se lo desiderate, potrete anche assaggiare il loro tradizionale vino di riso, Srah Thnam. Nel frattempo, il pranzo sarà cucinato dalle donne del villaggio utilizzando metodi tradizionali e ingredienti di stagione.

Dopo il delizioso pranzo e un breve riposo, continuate la vostra escursione per altri 1,5 chilometri, quando raggiungerete uno straordinario punto panoramico. Durante l’escursione, gli abitanti del villaggio vi mostreranno alcune piante commestibili (siate coraggiosi e provatene un po’, se volete) e alcune tecniche di sopravvivenza nella giungla, prima di tornare al punto di partenza.

Arrivati al villaggio proseguite con una barca tradizionale, seguendo il fiume a valle per tornare in città. Lungo il fiume, potete fare un tuffo nell’acqua cristallina. Quando arrivate sulla terra ferma salite sul trattore che vi porterà al traghetto locale, e poi finalmente salite sul vostro veicolo privato, che vi riporterà in hotel.

Distanza e durata dell’escursionismo: 10 chilometri – 3 ore (giornata intera comprese le visite)
Livello 2
Dislivello netto: + 300 metri
Terreno: principalmente sentieri nella giungla, attraverso la foresta
Trasporto: supporto veicoli per l’intera giornata / 30 chilometri – 1 ora (dall’Hotel al punto di partenza) / 30 chilometri – 1 ora (Dal punto d’arrivo all’hotel)
Nota: possibilità di ridurre i chilometri escursionistici estendendo il trasferimento con trattore motorizzato

German

Ein Abenteuer im Fernen Osten Kambodschas

Sie verlassen Ihr Hotel um 8 Uhr für eine Ganztagestour mit Besuch eines lokalen Dorfstammes. Dabei werden Sie unterschiedliche Transportmittel nutzen – die örtliche Fähre, ein Boot, die Füße und nicht zuletzt einen motorisierten Traktor. Dank der verschiedenen Fortbewegungsmittel erleben Sie die faszinierende Mischung aus Wald und Dschungel aus verschiedensten Perspektiven.

Zuerst fahren Sie mit dem Auto in Richtung Norden bis zu einem kleinen Dorf, überqueren dann den Fluss mit einer Fähre und machen sich für eine Reise zu den Dorfeinwohnern bereit. Das Oberhaupt des Dorfes erwartet Sie auf der anderen Seite des Flusses und nimmt Sie dann mit auf Entdeckungstour mit seinem Traktor („Koyoun“). Unterwegs kommen Sie an einigen schönen Gemeinden sowie Reis- und Maniok-Plantagen vorbei, bis Sie schließlich den Startpunkt für die Wanderung erreichen. Nach rund 7 Kilometern Fußmarsch erreichen Sie die Siedlung am Ufer eines kleinen Flusses.

Bei Ihrer Ankunft werden Sie auf die Einheimischen treffen, die mit einem erfrischenden Getränk schon auf Sie warten. Bei dieser Begegnung lernen Sie etwas über deren Kultur und Lebensstil; außerdem können Sie den typischen Reiswein SrahThnam versuchen. In der Zwischenzeit wird ein traditionelles mit Mittagessen mit saisonalen Zutaten gekocht – das möchten Sie bestimmt probieren!

Nach dem köstlichen Mahl und einer kurzen Pause setzen Sie Ihre Wanderung für weitere 1,5 Kilometer fort und kommen an einen malerischen Aussichtspunkt. Während der Wanderung werden Ihnen die Dorfbewohner unterschiedliche essbare Pflanzen (Seien Sie mutig und probieren Sie!) und einige Überlebenstechniken für den Dschungel zeigen, bevor es zurück zum Startpunkt geht.

Wieder im Dorf angekommen, nehmen Sie ein traditionelles Boot und fahren flussabwärts zurück in die Stadt. Auf dem Weg dorthin können Sie auch gerne ins kristallklare Wasser eintauchen. Sobald Sie das Land erreichen, fahren Sie wieder mit dem Traktor zur Fähre und schließlich zum Privatfahrzeug, welches Sie dann zurück zu Ihrem Hotel bringt.

Strecke & Dauer der Wanderung: 10 Kilometer – 3 Stunden (ein ganzer Tag inklusive Besichtigungen)
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 2
Netto-Höhengewinn: +300 Meter 
Terrain: hauptsächlich Dschungelpfade, durch Wald
An- und Abfahrt: Fahrzeug steht ganztägig zur Verfügung / 30 Kilometer – 1 Stunde – (vom Hotel zum Startpunkt) / 30 Kilometer – 1 Stunde – (vom Endpunkt zum Hotel)
Hinweis: Es besteht die Möglichkeit, die Kilometerzahl der Wanderung zu reduzieren, indem die Fahrt mit dem motorisierten Traktor verlängert wird.

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