Cardamom Tented Camp is an ecolodge in southwest Cambodia, set in the remote jungle of the Cardamom Mountains near Trapeang Rung. Guests sleep in tented rooms with their own bathrooms, and the camp is built around trekking through the surrounding forest in support of local conservation work.
Days here are spent outdoors. The camp runs guided treks with nature guides who know the local flora and fauna, and the river alongside the property is used for swimming off the jetty, kayaking upriver and tubing. Night boat tours go out to look for wildlife; guests have reported seeing macaques, snakes and a civet, and hearing gibbons. Meals are served at the camp, along with beer brewed on site.
This suits travellers who want to see the diverse ecosystems of the Cardamom Mountains without needing a high level of fitness, and it works for families as well as couples: guests have stayed with childr...
Ecolodge in the Cardamom Mountains
Guided jungle trekking
Kayaking, tubing and swimming
Night wildlife boat tours
Tented rooms with bathrooms
Home-brewed beer on site
The area
The camp sits at Trapeang Rung, in the Cardamom Mountains of southwest Cambodia. The surroundings are remote jungle with diverse ecosystems, and the camp's activities and conservation work are based in this forest. A river runs by the property, with a jetty for swimming and kayaks for going upriver. Guests have travelled here from Phnom Penh for weekend stays.
Good to know
The camp supports local conservation efforts and guests describe consistent environmental practices, including recycling and steps to minimise the camp's impact. Bathrooms are semi-outdoor, in keeping with the jungle setting. Activities such as trekking, swimming and kayaking continue in the rainy season, between showers.
Amazing experience. Completely off the grid. Great food, awesome hiking guides, and a beautiful river. We spent our time eating, relaxing on the dock, and tubing and kayaking down the pristine river. We were the only guests staying at the time (in August). The employees were kind and really good at spotting the animals from afar. Highly recommend the night boat ride.
An unforgettable experience. My partner and I stayed three nights and wish it could have been longer. The staff were so wonderful and accommodating. The food was excellent. The tented room was gorgeous, bathroom was also great. Our host Alan and his family bent over backwards without us ever having to ask for anything. Would recommend this experience to anyone looking to visit Cambodia.
I have to give the camp the highest 5* review I can! We had the most extraordinary 3 days here. The staff are so passionate and inspiring - particularly Sovann and Thea who enhanced our stay so much. The food was amazing and we looked forward to every meal, and also their delicious home brewed beer. They are truly eco friendly - everything is recycled and they minimise their impact on the environment wherever they can. We swam, kayaked, tubed down the river, trekked through the jungle and saw a huge range of flora and fauna. The logistics of getting there aren’t as bad as it seems, we got a bus from Phnom Penh and were picked up seamlessly. Your stay also helps to protect the forest (as a non profit organisation) from logging and poaching and you really feel your impact. The tent is so comfortable with private bathroom and a comfortable bed. We wished we could stay for so much longer. If you are visiting Cambodia you must visit this place and ensure it can continue its amazing work whilst having a magical few days. We will return when we can!
We had the most wonderful time with Allan and his team. The nature guides are expert animal spotters and are great with guests of varying experience in the outdoors. Food and rooms are fabulous. A great weekend getaway from Phnom Penh.
Best experience in the cardamoms ! So friendly, very safe, very good food and the guides know very well the flor and fauna ! We spend 3 beautiful days, you don't need to be very sporty. I highly recommand !
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Frequently asked questions
Can I book this hotel here?
Not directly. Cardamom Tented Camp is not a partner hotel, so we have neither its live availability nor its rates. You can send them your dates and they answer you by email.
Will I be charged anything?
No. Heroes Hotels takes no payment for this hotel and holds no room. Any payment is agreed directly with the hotel.
How can I contact them?
By phone on +855 96 641 0783, or through the request form on this page.
Where is it?
Cardamom Tented Camp, Trapeang Rung, Cambodia
How much does a night cost?
Between $302 and $393 a night, as shown on the hotel's own website. The hotel confirms the exact rate for your dates when it answers your request.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
The entrance is not wheelchair accessible according to the hotel's Google profile.