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Irrawaddy Dolphins Spotting

Irrawaddy Dolphins inhabit the Mekong river plain that stretches for about 400 miles between Cambodia and Laos, including the towns of Kratie and Kampi. These rare, unique dolphins are an endangered species found in small populations. Watching these dolphins is one of the top attractions for people visiting Kratie.

Koh Trong is an island in the Mekong river located close to Kratie in Cambodia inhabiting about 500 families. It is a quiet island known as the 'Market Garden' due to various local fruits growing here. The island is popular among the tourists visiting Kratie for its authentic Cambodian rural life experience amidst green rice fields. You can either visit Koh Trong as a day trip from Kratie or stay overnight.

Mekong Turtle Conservation Centre (MTCC) is located near Kratie in Cambodia. It is an establishment for the conservation of the endangered Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle and is one of the popular tourist attractions among the travelers in Kratie, where people can take up Turtle conservation tours to see the hatchlings grow.

Phnom Sombok is a small Buddhist hill temple located near Kratie town in Cambodia. One of the well-known tourist attractions in Kratie, Phnom Sombok is famous for its beautiful location amidst two mountain peaks offering scenic views of the Mekong river. It is on the way to Kampi, a place renowned for dolphin watching, and it's worth to combine your trip with a visit to Phnom Sombok.

The Mekong, the largest river in SE Asia, has a significant path of it in Cambodia, flowing through the towns of Phnom Penh, Kampot, Kep, Kratie and other destinations. Watching sunsets at this gentle river is among the top tourist attractions in Cambodia. Depending on your time and preference, you can opt for short sunset boat tours or luxurious cruises or even slow boat day trips in the Mekong river.