Ratanakiri

A hidden northeastern gem on a red-soil plateau, with a crater lake, waterfalls and primary forest, and ethnic minority villages to visit.

Ratanakiri Province lies in the far northeast corner of Cambodia, bordering Laos and Vietnam. Its landscape is mainly red-soil plateau and dense forest, and several ethnic minority groups have lived here for generations. Yeak Laom crater lake, near the provincial capital, Banlung, has clear water, and there are a number of waterfalls around it. Virachey National Park is suited to multi-day jungle treks. In the dry season from November to February, roads are in better condition and the weather is cool. You can make the long trip by road from Phnom Penh, or transfer from the Stung Treng or Kratie direction.

Destinations

• Ratanakiri

Itineraries

• Kratie & Northeastern Red Soil Highlands – An off-the-beaten-path northeastern route featuring Mekong river dolphins, Mondulkiri forests, and Ratanakiri volcanic…