Kratie
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Tips
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Nature
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Mekong pool where rare Irrawaddy dolphins can be watched from small boats.
- Tip: Early or late
2 tips
- Boat fee is shared per boat, about one hour
- Bring binoculars and sun protection
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Car-free Mekong island with rural lanes, pomelo orchards and homestays.
3 tips
- Take the small ferry from the town riverfront
- Rent a bicycle on the island to loop it
- Stay overnight in a homestay for village life
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- 3
Mekong promenade lined with colonial shophouses, famous for its sunsets.
- Tip: Sunset
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Come at sunset for the glowing river
- Evening food stalls set up along the road
- Good spot for a riverside drink
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- 4
Hilltop pagoda complex with Mekong views on the road to Kampi.
- Tip: Go early
- Tip: Dress code
1 tip
- Combine with the dolphin trip
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Before you go: Kratie tips
Transportation
- Take a bus or minivan from Phnom Penh: buses and minivans connect Kratie with Phnom Penh and Stung Treng; book through your guesthouse.
- Rent a bicycle: cycling along the Mekong road to Kampi or around Koh Trong island is the best way to explore.
- Hire a tuk-tuk to Kampi: agree on a price for a round trip to see the dolphins, including waiting time.
Security
- Watch for dengue: protect against mosquitoes with repellent and long sleeves, especially in the wet season.
- Confirm bus bookings: minivans can be overbooked or delayed; confirm times and seats a day in advance.
- Take care on Mekong roads: roads can be dusty or muddy, with trucks and livestock; ride carefully.
Saving
- Carry small US dollars and riel: Cambodia uses both; small notes are useful for tuk-tuks, food and ferries.
- Stay in a homestay: homestays on Koh Trong island offer local experiences at low prices.
- Eat at the riverside market: the evening market along the Mekong serves cheap noodles, grilled food and drinks.
Weather/Clothing
- Pack light clothing: Kratie is hot all year, so wear breathable clothes and a hat.
- Bring rain gear in wet season: May to October brings heavy rain and a high Mekong; carry a poncho.
- Visit in dry season: November to April is drier, making cycling and dolphin trips easier.
Cultural
- Dress modestly at pagodas: cover shoulders and knees and remove shoes when entering temples like Phnom Sambok.
- Try kralan: this sticky rice cooked in bamboo tubes is a Kratie specialty sold on the roadside.
- Respect the dolphins: Irrawaddy dolphins are critically endangered; keep boats at a distance and avoid noise.
Local Hacks
- See the dolphins at Kampi: boats at the Kampi pool offer the best chance to see Irrawaddy dolphins, especially early morning or late afternoon.
- Take the ferry to Koh Trong: the small ferry crosses to the island, which has a loop road for cycling past pomelo orchards and stilt houses.
- Watch sunset at Phnom Sambok: the hilltop pagoda offers panoramic views over the Mekong.
1-day itineraries in Kratie
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