3 months ago
We have been travelling around Cambodia for three weeks, and our time in Kratie has been the highlight of the trip thanks to Mr Sok Sambath and his homestay. From the moment we arrived, Mr Sok and his family were incredibly genuine and welcoming, making us feel at home straight away. We shared breakfast and dinner with them each day, which made the experience even more special. One of the highlights was Mr Sok's tuk-tuk tours. He took us to see the rare Irrawaddy dolphins in the Mekong River, one of Kratie's main attractions. We enjoyed the experience very much and enjoyed the ethical nature - engine off boating and observing dolphins from a safe distance without stressing them. However, the most memorable part of the tour was the immersion in local life. We visited local families, spent time with members of the community, and even joined in games of volleyball with the children. We also learned how rice wine and rice noodles are made, how harvested rice is processed, and how traditional bamboo sticky rice is prepared. These are experiences we would never have been able to organise ourselves and were only possible because of Mr Sok's close connections within the local community. Mr Sok can also arrange onward travel to your next destination at very reasonable prices. We cannot recommend this homestay highly enough. If you are visiting Kratie and want an authentic local experience, this is the place to stay.
