Kirirom National Park Private Day Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Kirirom National Park's lush landscapes
- Visit the park's waterfalls and scenic spots
- Enjoy a traditional Cambodian lunch
- Experience the cool climate of the Cardamom Mountains
- Discover diverse flora and fauna in the park
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation from Phnom Penh
- Guided tour of Kirirom National Park
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Depart this morning at 7:30 am. It is situated in Kampong Speu province and was the first to receive national park status in Cambodia. You will follow Highway 4 all the way until you reach the Kirirom junction from where the road becomes slightly bumpier. Take a turn first towards Chambok community and explore one of Cambodia’s first community based tourism projects. Enjoy a 30 minute trek through the forest to the Chambok waterfall and enjoy your picnic lunch (own arrangement from Phnom Penh). And then, you will pass through the gate of Kirirom and drive all the way up to the top to admire the views of the surrounding forest and mountain ranges at 675 meters above sea level. Take a stroll along some of the many trails towards the lake (20 mins). The pine forest is of particular interest and offers a relaxing walk and there are numerous streams and rapids in the park to be visited as well. Return to Phnom Penh mid afternoon after a refreshing day in the national park.
Kirirom National Park was initially established as a holiday resort and tourist city in 1945. The area was named Kirirom “Joyful Mountain” by the King at the suggestion of a monk from Phnom Penh. The mountain, which is 700 meters in height, covers an area of 35,000 hectares. It is conveniently located in Phnom Sruoch District, Kampong Speu Province, and 120 km southwest of Phnom Penh. It can be reached by National Road Nº4. Chambox Village is situated next to Kirirom National Park, Chambok has a lot of attractions and activities to offer to both local and international tourists who are strongly interested in nature. It is well known for its three streams, including the biggest with beautiful waterfall. Tourists can take guided tours to one of those streams and enjoy the views while hiking through the forest.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is private and can be customized to your preferences.
- Advance booking is recommended to secure your preferred date.
- The tour operates in English; please inform us if you require a different language guide.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater for cooler temperatures in the mountains.
- Carry a camera to capture the park's natural beauty.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveler reviews
Fantastic!
My tour guide, Siphat, was so kind, knowledgeable and funny! I felt so comfortable with him and he was flexible with me wanting to stay a bit longer at the waterfall and I just felt we had a great time. We had a laugh and they covered all the admission fees. The tour felt organised and structured - thank you Siphat xx Our driver, Try, always had water to hand and we even took pictures together!! Great driver, felt really safe and so personable. Thank you for an unforgettable trip! The waterfall might be smaller than why you may expect but she is MIGHTY beautiful x
Kirirom
Insights into life in Cambodia. People are interesting. It was a long drive and we enjoyed seeing the countryside. It was cooler on the mountain. We saw monkeys crossing the road and a gecko but the waterfall was underwhelming.
Great time at Kirirom mountains
Kirirom National park is a paradise. It is full of pine trees, nice jungle, lakes, streams and waterfalls. I book my tour with green era travel at very last minute in Phnom Penh. My driver was very good and tour guide Si Phat are very nice, had excellent knowledge and made sure to visit places I want to see. I highly recommend this tour to all travellers.
A nice break from the city
A nice break from the city. Our driver and guide were very knowledgeable and shared a lot of great information about the area and connected us with some of the local folks to share some of the traditional uses of the plants in the area. We had several stops in the mountain with short trips to some park highlights. Unfortunately, due to the number of people, there was no wildlife to be seen and there wasn't much for hiking. The vistas were great. Would recommend it as a trip to see something a little different and get out of the city.
Good thing to do
Good experience and something different. It is not cheap and is potentially over priced but we had a good guide and the whole National park to ourselves. We happened to go to this during Cambodia Independence Day so we did end up in a lot of traffic because of this. I would recommend that trip advisor considers offering transfers between PP and Kiriom as it is also possible to stay there which would have been a magical experience.