A stay in a Bunong village, a hike in a protected forest and Sen Monorom Waterfall reveal different sides of a trip through Mondulkiri Province. In Putang, a Bunong village in the province, it is possible to stay overnight in a village homestay. There are also specific activities in two protected areas: a full-day hike in the Mondulkiri Elephant & Wildlife Sanctuary, as well as tours and camping in Phnom Prich Sanctuary. You can decide whether to start with accommodation or with a particular experience.
Putang: A village stay and Bunong food
During a stay in a Bunong village, guests can try Bunong food and sample rice wine. In Putang, both an overnight stay in a village homestay and this culinary experience are available. If you are looking for village accommodation, Putang is a specific place to start; trying Bunong food and rice wine adds another dimension to your stay. Before travelling, check with the provider for current availability of the accommodation and culinary offering. This helps you plan around the options that are actually available.
Forest hikes and excursions
The Mondulkiri Elephant & Wildlife Sanctuary offers a full-day hike through the protected forest within the sanctuary. On this tour, visitors can observe the sanctuary’s two elephant herds. The hike and herd viewing are part of a full-day experience, so plan to spend the entire day. Tour details may change, so it is a good idea to check with the operator before travelling.
In Phnom Prich Sanctuary in Mondulkiri, half-day tours and full-day excursions are offered, as well as camping in the forest. These options differ in duration from the full-day hike in the Elephant & Wildlife Sanctuary: a half-day tour is the shorter format specifically mentioned here, while a full-day excursion is also possible. Camping in the forest is another option alongside the tours. If you are planning a tour or camping, ask local authorities or providers about current arrangements in advance.
Sen Monorom Waterfall
Sen Monorom Waterfall is in Sen Monorom District in Mondulkiri Province, five kilometres from the provincial capital. This distance provides a geographical point of reference, while the protected-area activities can be compared by duration. If you would rather make your choices based on locations than activities, knowing where the waterfall is in relation to the provincial capital can help. Alternatively, half-day tours and full-day options can help you plan by time required.
Cambodia in a broader context
The wider destination of Cambodia offers other, distinct contrasts: Tonle Sap is a major topographical feature of the country and is fed by the Mekong and the Tonle Sap River. Angkor covers about 400 square kilometres and includes temples, waterworks and roads. These country-wide examples represent different themes within the same country and offer another perspective from which to consider Mondulkiri as a distinct region.
Discover more destinations: Krong Saen Monourom, Kep, Prey Veng, Kracheh, Oddar Meanchey Province, Phnom Penh, Banteay Meanchey, Sihanoukville.
For the main travel overview: Cambodia.
