Backpacking Cambodia: 3 Suggested Itineraries for 2025
"Kirirom National Park, about a two-hour drive from Phnom Penh, offers walking trails, mountain biking, waterfalls, and lakes—a refreshing day trip from the city and Cambodia’s first official park; hiring a driver for the day costs around $80 USD (split between travelers is recommended)." - Matthew Kepnes
Have many place to visit, near from Phnom Penh drive on highway just 2h the local people is nice
So fresh but on weekend is crowded, a bit rainy but fresh spending around 20-30$ per person
Cafe, Mountain, waterfall, forest or Lake
Cyrus Bueche
Google
Nice place to cool off. I rented a dirtbike in phenom Penh and rode down. Took 3 hours. There's a network of trails. A coupla lakes. Pine trees. Nice dirt trails with plenty of puddles to play in. There's plenty of food and drink stands around the area. Gas is plenty on the main road. Had afternoon showers about 1430. Cooled off so nice. I wish I had more time to do some camping out here. I saw a coupla tents set up around the lake.
Didn't see wildlife.
Meng Chhiv
Google
Best place to visit if you want to relax and connect with the nature. The temperature also colder there, but the road kinda bumpy. Anyway the scenery will make you forget about it !!!
Kaung Myat
Google
We go the park and waterfall with motor bike from phnom penh. When the rain fall the mountain view is stunning. We been paid 5 usd for park and 3usd for waterfall.
Michaela Gale
Google
Cold, wet and windy. Glorious when you're trying to escape the heat of Phnom Penh. It's a beautiful place to get away from the noises and smells of the city!
David Ou
Google
This camping spot exceeded my expectations. Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or a longer retreat, it offers a great balance of nature, simplicity, and comfort.
Veha Men
Google
Nice view, perfect for mountain view lovers. The only issue is poor trash management in some areas on the mountain.