CAMBODIA – Mondulkiri – Jungle Hike in Mondulkiri

Description

This tour is designed to allow travelers the chance to experience Mondulkiri’s jungle and learn about ethnic Cambodian minorities in an interactive way.

Travelers begin their hike from a Bunong village, a well-known ethnic minority in the northeastern region of Cambodia’s highlands. While at the village, travelers can learn about the tribe’s culture and, if available, visit one of the traditional houses. After this introduction, travelers climb a small hill with a view of the surroundings before immersing themselves in the forest. The hike is characterized by different types of trails, with some gentle uphill and downhill parts, crossing a small river and visiting waterfalls surrounded by the nature.

Around noon, travelers stop in a quite place in the forest, and the local Bunong villagers cook lunch using traditional cooking techniques. After a relaxing lunch, the hike continues until reaching the village the tour started at before then traveling back to the hotel.

Distance & duration of hiking: 16 kilometers – 4 hours (full-day including the visits)

Level: 2

Net elevation gain: + 300 meters 

Terrain: mainly jungle trails, through forest

Transportation: Full-day vehicle support / 15 kilometers – 30 minutes – (From Hotel to starting point) / 15 kilometers – 30 minutes – (From ending point to hotel)

Selling points

• Visit a Bunong village and learn about ethnic minority in the North-eastern region of Cambodia
• Hike in the Mondulkiri forest on a 16 kilometers trail
• Visit exotic waterfalls and learn about Cambodian flora and fauna
• Enjoy a local lunch cooked in the forest

Time And Transportation

Duration: Full-day Tour

Total Kilometers of hiking: 16 kilometers

Total kilometers transfer: 30 kilometers

Duration

• Duration: Full-day hiking tour; including hike, visits the village, waterfall, lunch, and transportation
• Total kilometers walking: 16 kilometers – possibility to reduce kilometers hiking
• Duration of hiking: Around 3 hours hike in the morning and 1 or 2 hours hike in the afternoon (depending on the speed)
• Transportation:
  • 15 kilometers– 30 minutes – From Hotel to starting point
  • 15 kilometers– 30 minutes – From ending point to hotel

Min pax

1

Max pax

20

How to sell it

• Full day hiking tour in Mondulkiri for FIT, small groups (max 15 guests)
• For travelers looking for an easy/moderate hike with interaction with local community & nature
• This hike is designed for beginner or active travelers – with some easy uphill & downhill jungle trails
• Perfect for extending an extra day in Mondulkiri
• Perfect to add (one day) before the Elephant Valley Project
• Active way to visit Mondulkiri

Why this activity

• This hike is flexible; possible to reduce or extend the hiking distance
• Great Interaction with ethnic minority and nature, learning about the Bounoug minority, visiting traditional village, experiencing the lunch cooked in the jungle (to be clear, the minority do not dress with traditional clothes)
• Active and eco-friendly way of visiting Mondulkiri through the forest
• Easia Active guide + local guide + villagers escorting the group along the easy trail

Good to combine with

• CAMBODIA – Mondulkiri – Follow the Elephants of the Elephant Valley Project

Do not combine with

• Any other activities on the same day

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• Other DMCs can propose the same tour

Pros

• 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 15 kilometers from Sen Monorom

Cons

• The minority people do not dress with traditional clothes
  
• Only 4 traditional Bunong houses still exist
• 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

Information

Distance: 16 kilometers

Duration: Full day activity 7-8 hours, including 4-5 hours hiking, transportation, lunch, and visits (start at 8h30 finish at 16h00

Average speed: 4 km/h)

Net elevation gain: + 300 meters

Terrain: Mainly jungle trail through the forest

Difficulty: Easia Level – 2

In case of emergency: 

Alerts

• 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, 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
• No support vehicle – the vehicle will drop of and pick up client at the village
• Max elevation gain – less than 300 meters
• First part: visit village, start the hike 2-3 hours, visit some waterfall, arrive at lunch place
• Second part: rest after lunch, hike back to starting point following another trail – 1-2 hours

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 April and May, the weather is very hot. Possible but very challenging
• June to August 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

ERP GUIDELINES:

Price range

$$

Quotation guideline

• Transportation – regular vehicle – Full-day vehicle support
• Local Easia guide out of province
• Supplement hiking fee day tour
• Package Jungle hike in Mondulkiri

Inclusion

Package Trekking day tour Mondulkiri

• Local Mondulkiri Ranger fee
• Local lunch: rice, vegetable, pork or chicken or fish, seasonal fruit
• water 2l per pax
• Local villagers fee

Exclusion

• transportation
• hotel
• dinner
• easia guide

Remark

• To experience this Module the travelers must have a moderate physical level. They must have experience on hiking.
• Children of 14 to 16 years old can participate – children with good physical level
• The trail could be muddy and slippery in some areas after rain

Important notes

SUPPLIER INFORMATION: 

First priority – Please contact Mr. Heng -012 82 80 46/ Email: [email protected]

Second priority – Please contact Mr. Cham-

We need to pay on spot after the tour finished

INFO ABOUT THE HIKING

• Pick up at 8h15 at the hotel
• 9h00 arrival at the Putang village – visit the village and explanation of ethnic minority
• 9h30 starting the hike climbing the small hill, then jungle trail through the forest
• 11h30-12h00 arrival at the lunch spot at Leng Ong waterfall
• lunch break between 12h00 till 14h00 including rest
• 14h00 start hike and reach another waterfall
• 15h40 pm arriving at the Putang Village, back to the starting point
• 16h00-16h30 transfer back to hotel

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, and its archaeological 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

TRANSPORTATION

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

ADVENTURE SERVICES

• snack provided by the supplier
• water provided by easia travel

SPECIAL GUIDE NOTES

• 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 hike – he needs to announce:
  • 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 Active 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

First priority – Please contact Mr. Vanleang -012 82 80 46/ Email: [email protected]

Internal Product Annoucement

[CAMBODIA – NEW PRODUCT – INTERNAL ANNOUNCEMENT]
CAMBODIA – Sen Monorom – Jungle hike in Mondulkiri
SUB-BRAND : Active – Thematic Leisure – Groups
THEME: Art & Culture | Sustainable
SEGMENT: FIT – Small Group
REFERENCE : CA-E-MONDULKIRI-AGL-19-FD-$$$

English

Jungle Hike in Mondulkiri

Distance & duration of hiking: 16 kilometers – 4 hours (full-day including the visits)

Level: 2

Net elevation gain: + 300 meters 

Terrain: mainly jungle trails, through forest

Transportation: Full-day vehicle support / 15 kilometers – 30 minutes – (From Hotel to starting point) / 15 kilometers – 30 minutes – (From ending point to hotel)

Note: Cambodia’s rainy season is from May to October but July, August and September are the months with the heaviest rains which may affect the current visit. If this occurs during the time of the visit, the trail will be slippery and the tour will take longer.

French

Randonnée dans la jungle à Mondulkiri

Vous quitterez votre hôtel pour mettre le cap sur l’un des villages de la minorité Bunong. Ce peuple ethnique bien connu de la région nord-est des montagnes cambodgiennes vous donnera l’opportunité de découvrir sa culture et vous pourrez peut-être visiter l’une de leurs belles maisons traditionnelles, si elle est disponible.

Après cette introduction culturelle, vous commencerez la randonnée en vous dirigeant vers une petite colline offrant une belle vue sur les alentours avant de vous plonger dans la forêt. Vous marcherez à travers la jungle en empruntant des sentiers plus isolés avec des montées et des descentes faciles. Vous verrez également une petite rivière ainsi que des cascades nichées au milieu de la charmante végétation luxuriante. Pendant la randonnée, si vous avez de la chance et de bons yeux, vous pourrez apercevoir des animaux sauvages tels que des poules sauvages, des gibbons et même un cerf ou deux.

Aux alentours de midi, vous ferez une pause dans un coin tranquille de la forêt et des membres de la communauté Bunong vous prépareront un délicieux déjeuner en utilisant leurs fascinantes méthodes traditionnelles. Après le repas, vous pourrez prendre un peu de temps pour vous reposer en écoutant le gazouillement des oiseaux et le frémissement des feuilles avant de reprendre votre marche qui vous ramènera au village Bunong. Après cette journée bien remplie, vous monterez à bord du véhicule privé qui vous reconduira à votre hôtel.

Distance et durée de la randonnée: 16 kilomètres – 4 heures (journée entière visites inclues)

Niveau: 2

Dénivelé total : + 300 mètres 

Type de terrain : principalement des sentiers de jungle à travers la forêt

Transport : un véhicule vous suivra toute la journée  / 15 kilomètres – 30 minutes – (de l’hôtel au point de départ) / 15 kilomètres – 30 minutes – (de l’arrivée à l’hôtel)

Remarque : La saison des pluies au Cambodge a lieu entre mai et octobre. Toutefois, juillet août et septembre sont des périodes de fortes pluies pouvant rallonger la durée du trekking. En effet, si ces intempéries surviennent durant la randonnée, le sentier sera plus glissant et moins praticable.

Spanish

Excursión por la selva en Mondulkiri

Salga de su hotel y diríjase a una de las aldeas del pueblo Bunong. Los Bunong son una minoría étnica muy conocida en la región noreste de las tierras altas de Camboya, así que aproveche la oportunidad única de conocer su cultura de primera mano y, si está disponible, visite una de sus hermosas casas tradicionales. 

Después de su introducción cultural, comience la caminata, subiendo una pequeña colina con una bonita vista de los alrededores, antes de sumergirse de lleno en la selva. Camine a través de la selva por un tipo de sendero diferente y más aislado, con algunas pendientes y bajadas fáciles, y visite un pequeño río, así como algunas cascadas rodeadas de una hermosa y exuberante vegetación. Durante la caminata, si se tiene la vista de águila y se tiene suerte, se pueden ver algunos animales salvajes como gallinas salvajes, gibones o incluso uno o dos ciervos.

Alrededor del mediodía, nos detendremos a descansar en un lugar tranquilo del bosque, y los aldeanos de Bunong prepararán un delicioso almuerzo, empleando una fascinante y tradicional forma de cocinar. Después del almuerzo, y de un breve descanso rodeado por el chirrido de los pájaros y el susurro de las hojas, continúe la caminata hasta regresar a la aldea Bunong. Finalmente, regrese a su hotel en su vehículo privado.

Distancia y duración de la excursión: 16 kilómetros – 4 horas (jornada completa incluyendo las visitas)

Nivel: 2

Desnivel neto: + 300 metros 

Terreno: principalmente senderos de la selva, a través del bosque

Transporte: Vehículo de apoyo durante todo el día / 15 kilómetros – 30 minutos – (Desde el hotel al punto de partida) / 15 kilómetros – 30 minutos – (Desde el punto de llegada al hotel)

Note: Cambodia’s rainy season is from May to October but July, August and September are the months with the heaviest rains which may affect the current visit. If this occurs during the time of the visit, the trail will be slippery and the tour will take longer.

Italian

Escursione nella giungla a Mondulkiri

Dirigetevi dal vostro hotel a uno dei villaggi del popolo di Bunong. I Bunong sono una ben nota minoranza etnica nella regione nordorientale degli altipiani della Cambogia; quindi cogliete l’opportunità unica di conoscere in prima persona la loro cultura e, se possibile, visitare una delle loro belle e tradizionali case. 

Dopo la presentazione culturale, iniziate l’escursione, salendo su una piccola collina con una bella vista dei dintorni, prima di tuffarvi a capofitto nella foresta. Camminate attraverso la giungla lungo un sentiero diverso, più isolato, con alcune facili pendenze e discese, e fate una visita a un piccolo fiume così come a alcune cascate avvolte da una vegetazione lussureggiante. Durante l’escursione, se avete l’occhio di lince e siete fortunati, potete avvistare alcuni animali selvatici come i polli, i gibboni o persino un cervo o due. 

Verso mezzogiorno, fermatevi a riposare in un posto tranquillo nella foresta, dove gli abitanti del villaggio di Bunong prepareranno un pranzo delizioso utilizzando un affascinante e tradizionale modo di cucinare. Dopo il pranzo e un breve riposo circondati dal cinguettio degli uccelli e dal fruscio delle foglie, continuate a fare escursioni fino al vostro ritorno al villaggio di Bunong. Infine, tornate al vostro hotel col veicolo privato. 

Distanza e durata dell’escursionismo: 16 chilometri – 4 ore (giornata intera comprese le visite) 

Livello 2 

Dislivello netto: + 300 metri 

Terreno: principalmente sentieri nella giungla, attraverso la foresta 

Trasporto: sostegni veicoli per l’intera giornata / 15 chilometri – 30 minuti – (dall’Hotel al punto di partenza) / 15 chilometri – 30 minuti – (dal punto d’arrivo all’hotel) 

Note: Cambodia’s rainy season is from May to October but July, August and September are the months with the heaviest rains which may affect the current visit. If this occurs during the time of the visit, the trail will be slippery and the tour will take longer.

German

Dschungelwanderung in Mondulkiri

Von Ihrem Hotel aus machen Sie sich auf den Weg zu einem Dorf der Bunong. Bei den Bunong handelt es sich um eine sehr bekannte ethnische Minderheit aus der Nordost-Region von Kambodschas Hochland. Nutzen Sie die einmalige Gelegenheit, alles über diese Kultur aus erster Hand zu lernen, und wenn möglich, besuchen Sie eine der schönen, traditionellen Behausungen. 

Nach einer kulturellen Einführung beginnt die Wanderung und Sie begeben sich zunächst einen kleinen Hügel hinauf, von dem aus Sie einen schönen Ausblick auf die Umgebung haben. Danach geht es direkt in den Wald. Sie laufen durch den Dschungel auf einem besonderen, recht abgeschiedenen Pfad mit leichten Steigungen und Gefällen. Zudem besuchen Sie einen kleinen Fluss und einige Wasserfälle, die von schönem üppigem Grün umgeben sind. Während der Wanderung können Sie, wenn Sie Adleraugen und Glück haben, einige Wildtiere wie wilde Hühner, Gibbons oder sogar ein oder zwei Rehe beobachten. 

Um die Mittagszeit herum, halten Sie, um sich an einem ruhigen Ort im Wald auszuruhen. Die Bunong-Dörfler werden Ihnen auf faszinierende, traditionelle Weise ein leckeres Mittagessen kochen. Im Anschluss an das Essen und einer kurzen Pause, umgeben vom Zwitschern der Vögel und dem Rascheln der Blätter, setzen Sie die Wanderung fort, bis Sie wieder zum Bunong-Dorf zurückkehren. Schließlich fahren Sie im privaten Fahrzeug zurück zu Ihrem Hotel. 

Strecke & Dauer der Wanderung: 16 Kilometer – 4 Stunden (ein ganzer Tag inklusive Besichtigungen) 

Schwierigkeitsstufe: 2 

Netto-Höhengewinn: +300 Meter 

Terrain: hauptsächlich Dschungelpfade, durch Wald  

Anfahrt/Abfahrt: Van steht ganztägig zur Verfügung / 15 Kilometer – 30 Minuten – (vom Hotel zum Startpunkt) / 15 Kilometer – 30 Minuten – (vom Endpunkt zum Hotel)

Note: Cambodia’s rainy season is from May to October but July, August and September are the months with the heaviest rains which may affect the current visit. If this occurs during the time of the visit, the trail will be slippery and the tour will take longer.

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