Cardamom Mountains

Luxury Cardamom Mountains Travel

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. 

The region is also home to one of the most singular accommodations in the country: 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. With its 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.  

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.  

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