Chi Phat Community-Based Ecotourism Site is a nature retreat in remote Cambodia centred around local community experiences and outdoor exploration. The site offers waterfalls, trekking, kayaking, and biking through secondary forest and mountainous terrain. Lodges provide food and accommodation for overnight stays.
The site functions as a hub where visitors can arrange guided tours, get local advice, and connect with indigenous guides. It suits travellers seeking a quiet, peaceful escape into nature away from urban areas, though reaching it requires a bus journey followed by either a 45-minute motorcycle ride or a two-hour boat trip.
Waterfall and cave trekking
Multi-day jungle treks with camping
Kayaking and biking tours
Local guide services
On-site lodge accommodation
Swimming in natural pools
The area
Chi Phat is located on an unnamed road in a remote area of Cambodia, accessible primarily by local transport. The site sits near Srae Ambel and requires crossing a river by ferry boat to reach. The surrounding landscape includes mountains, secondary forest, and wildlife habitat.
Good to know
The site is not easily accessible by standard transport; visitors typically take a bus followed by either a 45-minute motorcycle ride or a two-hour boat trip. Lodges provide meals, though menu options are limited. The community centre offers information and booking for all tours and activities.
Chi Pat is truly a hidden gem surrounded by beautiful waterfalls, lush mountains, and rich wildlife. My experience there was amazing. The place is so peaceful and relaxing, perfect for escaping from the busy city life. I enjoyed exploring the natural trails, listening to the sounds of nature, and feeling completely refreshed. The locals were welcoming, and the overall atmosphere made me feel calm and connected to nature. If you are looking for a quiet, beautiful place to unwind and enjoy the true beauty of Cambodia’s nature, Chi Pat is definitely worth visiting.
Chiphat Community Eco Tourist is a wonderful natural getaway that offers a refreshing escape! The cool waters are perfect for swimming, making it an ideal spot to relax and unwind.
The lodges provide food and accommodation, which is convenient for those looking to stay longer. While the menu selection can be somewhat limited, it's understandable given the location's distance from the city center.
Getting to this hidden gem requires a transit with local vehicles, but the journey is well worth it. Overall, it's a lovely place to connect with nature and enjoy a peaceful retreat. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a unique eco-tourism experience!
We loved our over-night jungle trek with some bird watching.
I will be honest, the bird watching portion was very half baked. Half because we never stopped anywhere long enough to properly watch birds. But also because our guide was more interested in talking about other things and his bird knowledge was never unleashed properly.
With that said, the trip on the whole was brilliant. We loved it all, particularly the hammock jungle camp!
You walk about 14km per day through very nice secondary forest. You see various pieces of evidence from the impressive Wildlife around. Like elephant poop, bear scratches, wild car poop, and a lot of sounds - particularly at night.
I always think that if you are in a forest that haa a lot of evidence of the animals, but you don't see them, then you are in a very wild place!
Guide was lovely, and the chef was great! You won't want for food!
First I stopped my bike here around 12pm to look for lunch and coffee, and one kind woman came to me and gave me some advice/tips about Chi Phat and community centre services. Later I talked to a man, Lin, who is an indigenous Chong. I asked Lin to recommend me few beautiful waterfalls / how to reach there cuz I planned to go back around Srae Ambel around 4pm. From community center everyone can get any advice regarding to tour in Chi Phat like trekking, kayaking, or biking. Therefore, we as visitors or tour organizers, can seek information. As soon as you cross the river by ferry boat, you find the center there.
Chi Phat is not an easy place to get to. First you take a bus then you take a 45 minute motorcycle ride on the back of a stranger or a two hour boat ride to a small community where you check in for your stay. Their site did not have any google maps associated with it. The descriptions of the treks are not well written and have vague descriptors of the effort level required easy/medium/hard. We chose the easy 1day hike to see a waterfall and bat cave. It ended up being a 13 mile round trip hike. We only stayed at the waterfall about 20 minutes before it was off to the bat cave. I would hardly call it a cave, it was more of a large opening behind a small waterfall. Don’t get me wrong, it was pretty but there weren’t even any bats. We ate all of our meals at the community center. They were very good and had meat/vegetarian/vegan options. There is a small bar that is also open in the evenings. I feel that this place would definitely benefit from a good English speaker. We had a lot of miscommunication regarding the treks and with our guide on the trek. It would have been nice to take it a little slower than we did to take pictures and more water breaks. Overall the people were nice and we enjoyed the hike. I hope they plan on improving their program and website to make this a better experience.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I book this hotel here?
Not directly. Chi Phat Community-Based Ecotourism Site 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 92 720 925, or through the request form on this page.
Where is it?
Unnamed Rd, Cambodia
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the entrance is wheelchair accessible according to the hotel's Google profile. Ask the hotel about the rooms and bathrooms before you book.
