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CAMBODIA
  • CURRENCY Cambodian Riel
  • LANGUAGE Khmer
  • WEATHER
  • FLYING TIME 14 hrs 35 mins
  • TIME ZONE GMT + 7

For those looking to see the dolphins, they are usually easy to spot

Tailor Made Holidays to Kratie

At Travel Concierge, we pride ourselves on tailoring holidays to Kratie that are designed around your needs and expectations and not ours. We have a range of Kratie holiday offers that we have negotiated special or exclusive deals on. We can also arrange multi centre Kratie holiday itineraries as well as tours and excursions in Kratie. For more information on our Kratie holidays, call an Travel Concierge tailor-made expert on 0161 729 0099 and speak to one of our reservation experts who will be able to help you plan the perfect holiday in Kratie.

Destination Overview

Overview

There’s just one major reason to visit Kratie (pronounced kra-chey) and that’s to see the rare Irrawaddy dolphins. Conservationists estimate that there only 75 Irrawaddy dolphins remaining in the world and they are working hard to preserve their natural habitat. Luckily for those looking to see the dolphins, they’re usually easy to spot, especially during the dry season.

The best spot to watch the dolphins is from Kampi village, which is just 15 kilometers north of Kratie. You’re most likely to see the dolphins as they jump and arc over the Mekong River. Unlike some marine animals, these dolphins rarely show interest in the tourist boats and are unlikely to approach. The dolphin’s activity level varies little throughout the day so there’s no bad time to take a tour to see them. If you’re interested in seeing the Irrawaddy dolphins, be sure to book a tour with us and place this city on your itinerary as a stopover between Cambodia and Laos.

Chhlong

This sleepy little town is located just south of Kratie, which is best known as one of the last places in the world to see the rare Irrawaddy dolphin. The town of Chhlong backs up to the banks of the river and is best known for its old governor’s residence and beautiful examples of French colonial architecture in hues of yellow and white. If you’re traveling with an architecture buff, be sure to stop by and see the House of a Hundred Pillars which was built in 1884. The house was pillaged by the Khmer Rouge and now only has 56 pillars, but is still an exquisite example of architecture. If you’re ready for some adventure, you can rent bikes in Chhlong and take the old river road to Kratie. On that journey you’ll pass through some traditional, minority Cham villages. Be sure to not miss the interesting market that takes place in Chhlong, where you might find some unique souvenirs to take home with you. Pictures can only capture so much of the interesting, varied states of decrepitude of the French colonial homes which line the river in Chhlong. Be sure to see the Relais de Chhlong, a French-era mansion which has recently been converted into a hotel.

Kratie

When to visit Kratie

Do you need inspiration for when to go on holiday to Kratie? Give the team of experts at Travel Concierge a call and we will help you plan your Kratie holiday at the best time of year for your requirements. Although our Kratie holiday search tool will allow you to search for Kratie holiday prices upto 11 months in advance, we can also price holidays to Kratie for 2025 and 2026. We can advise on the best time to travel on your Kratie holiday based on Kratie weather, special events in Kratie or even when the crowds in Kratie are at their lowest.