Highlights:

Spend a day at the working elephant rescue sanctuary.
Contribute to the rehabilitation of working elephants and a community-based conservation project in Mondulkiri.
Hike through local forests and natural habitats.
Hand-feed elephants and observe them in their natural habitat. No performance tricks or elephant riding are offered.
Enjoy a lunch break at the sanctuary's base camp by the O'tey River, with the opportunity to swim at a waterfall.
Visit an indigenous village and learn about their unique culture and traditions.

Itinerary:

8:20 AM: Meeting in Sen Monorom. We travel south to our Elephant Sanctuary Forest (12 km / 20 min). The drive offers scenic views of the community forest which our project helps to protect.
9:00 AM: We begin with a short hike down the valley. Before meeting the elephants, the guide explains the safety rules, the project goals and the importance of protecting Mondulkiri’s wildlife and habitat. We meet and feed the elephants and follow them to observe how they roam freely and eat in the jungle. We observe their natural behaviors, such as how they consume bamboo, grasses, and various plant roots for natural medicine. This is an excellent opportunity to capture photos of the elephants in their natural environment.
12:00 PM: We hike to the Sanctuary’s base area, located by the river, to enjoy a local meal. After lunch, you can ask all the questions you have to the guide and relax in a hammock while enjoying jungle views. You might spot birds and other wildlife, and you can swim at our beautiful waterfall.
2:00 PM: The mahouts (caretakers) guide the elephants into the water for their daily shower and mud bath. The elephants enjoy grooming, scratching against trees, and playing in the mud. You can swim with the elephants, it is an unforgettable (and potentially messy) experience. Mud coating is essential for keeping an elephant’s skin moist, protected, and healthy.
3:00 PM: We say goodbye to the elephants and the Sanctuary team, and we hike out of the forest back to the car and drive to the Bunong minority village (Putang). You receive a warm welcome from the villagers and can explore the traditional Bunong houses to gain insight into their village life. The guide tour explains, translates and answers any questions you may have about the Bunong people. After the visit, we return to Sen Monorom.

Please note that the schedule may be subject to change due to extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.


Hike Level: Moderate, family-friendly and suitable for children over 8 y.o.
Group Size: 2-10
Children of up to 10 years get a 50% discount.

Highlights:

Hike through local forests and natural habitats.
Discover the flora and the fauna of the area.
Swim in the waterfall and visit a cave.
Enjoy a delicious lunch.
Visit an indigenous village and learn about their unique culture and traditions.

Itinerary:

8:00 AM: Meeting in Sen Monorom. The tour begins with a car ride to Putang village (10 km / 15 min).
8:30 AM: We visit the village of the Bunong people, and we begin our trek into the jungle, hiking uphill. You can enjoy beautiful views of the mountains. The guide points out various trees and shares stories about how people live in the jungle.
10:00 AM: We arrive in the middle of the jungle, where we can see a bamboo forest, a rainforest waterfall, a beautiful cave, and a valley. You can hear the wonderful sounds of the jungle, and if you are lucky, you might spot some animals, such as monkeys.
11:30 AM: We reach the Leng Oung waterfall, where you can swim. The guide begins preparing a traditional meal, including the bamboo soup cooked in a traditional way.
12:30 PM: We have lunch at the beautiful waterfall and then rest in the middle of the jungle.
1:30 PM: We continue the tour to another waterfall called Leng Ken, where you can take a shower.
2:30 PM: We hike back taking a different route, seeing some large trees and crossing several rivers.
4:00 PM: We arrive back at the village where we started the tour. We rest and spend some time in the village.
4:30 PM: Return to Sen Monorom by car.

Highlights:

Hike through local forests and natural habitats.
Discover the flora and the fauna of the area.
Swim in the waterfall and visit a cave.
Enjoy a delicious lunch.
Visit an indigenous village and learn about their unique culture and traditions.

Itinerary:

8:00 AM: Meeting in Sen Monorom. The tour begins with a car ride to Putang village (10 km / 15 min).
8:30 AM: We visit the village of the Bunong people, and we begin our trek into the jungle, hiking uphill. You can enjoy beautiful views of the mountains. The guide points out various trees and shares stories about how people live in the jungle.
10:00 AM: We arrive in the middle of the jungle, where we can see a bamboo forest, a description: ""