Ream National Park

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Ream National Park is a vast, untouched area that includes a mangrove forest, two islands, isolated beaches and off-shore coral reefs, many of which you get to experience on this scenic nature tour.

Your adventure starts when you meet your driver and guide at the port for the picturesque drive to the national park, which was established in 1991, and is home to 155 species of birds, as well as macaques, herons and cranes.

On arrival at the park you'll enjoy an hour cruise along the Prek Teuk Sap estuary, which is salty in the dry season and freshwater in the wet season. As you cruise along the mangrove forest, your guide will point out the storks that feed on the mudflats here, and you may also spot egrets, kingfishers, mouse deer (muntjac), pangolin (spiny anteaters), and sun bears.

As your boat ride draws to an end, you'll disembark and take a hike to the village of Prey Trabaek, passing the countryside path and rice fields along the way. Upon arrival, the local villagers and their families will give you a warm welcome and you'll gain an insight into Cambodian way of life.

Next, you'll board a coach for the drive up to Phnom Samathik (Meditation Mountain).This serene place of worship offers a fabulous view of the park and is also home to many medicinal plants which are revered by Khmers. You will notice the incense sticks smoldering in the rock clefts, which have been left here to honor the spirits as well as the large pieces of rock with the image of the Buddha carved into them by the villagers.

Afterwards, you'll take a short drive to Independence Beach. Here, there will be an opportunity to relax on the white sand or perhaps take a refreshing dip, and a picnic lunch will also be served.
Arriving back at your bus, you will head back to port, traveling through more gorgeous countryside, feeling enriched and enlightened about the enchanting country of Cambodia.

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