Cardamom Mountains – Bespoke Cambodia Itineraries

The remote Cardamom Mountains beckon intrepid travelers looking to immerse themselves in the wilds of Cambodia.

Located roughly a two-hour drive west of Phnom Penh, the Cardamom Rainforest Landscape is an incredibly biodiverse protected area and marks the country’s largest remaining tract of rainforest, covering 8,010 square miles. This is a spot to add to your Cambodia travel if you want to birdwatch, trek through the forest to tumbling waterfalls, and kayak down serene rivers.

A raised tented lodge terrace overlooks a rushing jungle waterfall in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains.

A still lake reflects green tree-covered hills under low cloud in a tranquil Cambodian landscape.

A guide and traveler walk a forest trail through tall trees in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains.

Why visit the Cardamom Mountains?

The Cardamom Mountains are home to one of the most singular accommodations in Cambodia: Shinta Mani Wild. The adventure begins before you even set foot on the property, as you’ll catch a zipline ride through the treetops to reach the resort, with your favorite drink waiting for you on arrival. Secluded, sumptuous tented suites are cradled by the lush forest overlooking a river, where you’ll wake to birdsong and jewel-tone butterflies flitting through the trees.

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The Cardamom Mountains are home to one of the most singular accommodations in Cambodia: Shinta Mani Wild. The adventure begins before you even set foot on the property, as you’ll catch a zipline ride through the treetops to reach the resort, with your favorite drink waiting for you on arrival. Secluded, sumptuous tented suites are cradled by the lush forest overlooking a river, where you’ll wake to birdsong and jewel-tone butterflies flitting through the trees.
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With Shinta Mani Wild's focus on wellness, enjoy nourishing, fresh food, dips in the river and swims around waterfalls, or a river-stone foot massage while soaking in a stream.
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Shinta Mani Wild’s surrounding landscape is brimming with ways to engage deeper with nature. Hop on an expedition pontoon and cruise down the Srey Ambel Estuary, floating by green rice fields and golden-sand beaches, birdwatch from a kayak, looking out for kingfishers and bee-eaters, or head deep into the forest on a trek or mountain bike excursion. You can also visit the ranger station to meet the rangers who protect the forest from logging and poaching, and learn about their work.

The best time to visit the Cardamom Mountains

The dry season is the best time to experience the Cardamom Mountains. This is when roads and hiking and mountain biking trails are navigable, providing the widest offering of thrilling active excursions, though lower water levels might allay the flow of rivers and waterfalls in the driest months (March through May). Keep reading: The Best Time to Visit Cambodia.

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