Cardamom Trek to Khnang Phsa: 2-day Mountain Camping

Sleep at the base of a 1,177-meter peak and climb to the summit at dawn

A 2-day trek and camping tour from Phnom Penh to Khnang Phsa mountain in Koh Kong province, with hotel pickup, tractor transport to the campsite, and guided hikes to the summit and surrounding viewpoints. The tour includes tent and sleeping pad, dinner, breakfast, and national park fees. You carry your own pack on the 12-kilometer trail and wake before dawn on day two to reach the summit for sunrise.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel and hike to campsite

• Depart Phnom Penh at 4:30 am
• Breakfast at local restaurant
• Travel to Taing Bompong village
• Prepare gear and receive lunch pack
• Tractor ride to mountain base
• Hike 12 km to campsite with lunch break
• Set up tents at campsite
• Walk to waterfall for bathing
• Return to campsite for sunset view
• Dinner and local community sharing

Day 2: Summit trek and return to Phnom Penh

• Wake up early for sunrise trek
• Enjoy sunrise at Khnang Phsa summit
• Breakfast with coffee and tea at summit
• Trek around viewpoints
• Return to campsite
• Pack and prepare lunch box
• Trek back to village with lunch break
• Depart village for Phnom Penh
• Arrive Phnom Penh in evening

The experience

You leave Phnom Penh at 4:30 am from the National Pediatric Hospital (or your hotel for private groups of two or more) and drive 150 kilometers to Taing Bompong village, with breakfast at a local restaurant along the way. From the village, a tractor carries you for about 90 minutes to the base of Khnang Phsa mountain. Then you hike with your own backpack roughly 12 kilometers along the trail, passing four main slopes and a viewpoint, with a lunch break built in. You arrive at the campsite around 3 pm, set up your tent, and have the option to walk about one kilometer to a waterfall for a swim before returning to watch the sunset from camp and share dinner with the group.

On day two, you wake around 4:15 am (optional) and trek for about 30 minutes to the summit at 1,177 meters to catch the sunrise and take in the 360-degree landscape. After breakfast, coffee and tea at the top, you explore nearby viewpoints before heading back to the campsite. You pack up, refill water, and trek back down the same trail with a lunch stop, reaching the village around 2 pm. The drive back to Phnom Penh takes about six hours, with an expected arrival around 8 pm.

The tour is private, meaning your group hikes and camps together without joining strangers. A live guide leads in English throughout, and the operator handles hotel pickup and dropoff. The sleeping bag and pillow are optional add-ons for $5 each if you prefer not to bring your own.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and dropoff from Phnom Penh.
• tent and sleeping pad for two people.
• dinner on day one and breakfast both mornings.
• packed lunches for both days.
• water for refilling in a reusable bottle.
• national park fees.
• tractor transport from the village to the base camp.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (10 to 60 years) · Child (1 to 9 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Demanding physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Solo Landscapes

Is this one for you?The guide leads in English, so you can follow the commentary and ask questions throughout the trek. The tour requires a high level of fitness for the 12-kilometer hikes with elevation gain, and it is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. Children from age one are welcome if they can manage the physical demands with support.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 9 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Khnang Phsa mountain like when you reach the summit?

Khnang Phsa rises 1,177 meters above sea level in the Central Cardamom mountain range and offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding landscape. The summit is reached by a 30-minute trek from the campsite in the early morning, timed to catch the sunrise.

How much hiking and physical effort is involved over the two days?

You carry your own backpack on a 12-kilometer trek from the village to the campsite on day one, passing four main slopes with a lunch break included. Day two involves a 30-minute trek to the summit, exploration of viewpoints, and a 12-kilometer trek back down. The operator notes this tour requires a high level of physical fitness.

What's included in the meals, and when do you eat?

Breakfast is provided at a local restaurant on the drive from Phnom Penh. At the campsite, you receive a packed lunch for day one and dinner that evening. Day two includes fresh breakfast, coffee and tea at the summit, and a packed lunch for the trek back. Soft drinks and alcohol are not included.

Where do you sleep, and what's provided for the night?

You camp at Khnang Sampov Campsite at the base of the mountain. The tour includes a tent for two people and a sleeping pad. A sleeping bag and pillow can be added for $5 each if you don't bring your own.

What time does the tour start and when do you return to Phnom Penh?

Pickup from your hotel or the National Pediatric Hospital is at 4:30 am on day one. You return to Phnom Penh around 8 pm on day two, after the trek back to the village and the six-hour drive from Taing Bompong.

Is a guide included, and what language does the guide speak?

A live guide in English leads the entire tour, including the hikes, campsite setup and the trek to the summit. The guide also facilitates a sharing session about the local community on the first evening.