Kratie

A quiet province on the Mekong where you can see rare Irrawaddy dolphins in the river and enjoy the slow pace of a small town.

Kratie Province lies in northeastern Cambodia, with the Mekong running through it from north to south. The provincial capital, Kratie, keeps its French colonial-era buildings and has lovely sunsets over the river. Kampi, north of town, is the main place to see Irrawaddy dolphins, and small boats let you watch them up close. Koh Trong island, across the river, is good for cycling and experiencing village life, and there are ancient temples around Sambor. From November to May the water level is lower and dolphin-watching conditions are better. You can arrive by long-distance bus from Phnom Penh, and Kratie is also a stopover on the way north to Stung Treng and Laos.

Destinations

• Kratie

Itineraries

• Kratie & Northeastern Red Soil Highlands – An off-the-beaten-path northeastern route featuring Mekong river dolphins, Mondulkiri forests, and Ratanakiri volcanic…
• Southern Laos along the Mekong to Angkor – Travel overland from Pakse through the 4,000 Islands into Cambodia, passing Kratie and Kampong Thom to Siem Reap.