5-Day Cambodia Itinerary for Adventure Travelers on a Mid-range Budget
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
✈️ Arrival Day KampotPaddle down the Kampot River as the sun sets over the mountains.
Browse local snacks and handicrafts at Kampot's evening market.
🍜 Food tip: Kampot pepper farm lunch
Day 2
📍 Full Day KampotA mountaintop adventure with abandoned buildings, waterfalls, and views.
Tour a famous Kampot pepper plantation and taste fresh peppercorns.
See the traditional salt harvesting fields outside of town.
Enjoy local cuisine and the evening atmosphere of Kampot.
🍜 Food tip: French-Khmer fusion dining
Day 3
🚌 Travel Day Kampot → MondulkiriLeave Kampot and travel to Mondulkiri. Travel from Kampot to Mondulkiri.
Check in and settle into Sen Monorom town center.
Take an evening walk and discover your new area.
🍜 Food tip: First meal in Mondulkiri — try something local!
🚌 Transport: Travel from Kampot to Mondulkiri
Day 4
📍 Full Day MondulkiriWalk with rescued elephants in their natural forest habitat.
Cambodia's most impressive two-tiered waterfall surrounded by jungle.
Meet indigenous Bunong people and learn about their traditions.
Enjoy local cuisine and the evening atmosphere of Mondulkiri.
🍜 Food tip: Local market lunch in Sen Monorom
Day 5
✈️ Departure MondulkiriTrek through Cambodia's unusual highland pine forests.
Head to the airport or bus station.
🍜 Food tip: Eco-lodge dinner
Where to Stay
Estimated Trip Cost
$53–$105
Per day
5 days
Trip length
$265–$525
Total estimate
Budget Breakdown
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Best Time for This Trip
Dry Season (Nov–Apr)
Best overall conditions. Clear skies, comfortable temperatures (25–32°C). Peak tourist season with higher prices Dec–Feb.
Rainy Season (May–Oct)
Afternoon showers, lush green landscapes. Lower prices and fewer crowds. Mornings are usually clear for sightseeing.
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