2-Day Kachoch Hill-tribe Jungle Trek

2-Day Kachoch Hill-tribe Jungle Trek

Follow Kachoch Hill-tribe ranger for a 2-day jungle trek to submerge in the semi-evergreen dry forest in Kaoh Piek, the southern of Virakchey National Park. Starting on the dirt roads to Vun Sai, the banks of the Sesan and O’Lalai rivers, visit small settlements, stay overnight in the jungle, and submerge in a beautiful forest. This 2-day trek does not only focus on nature but also engage with indigenous communities, learn about local farming and lifestyle. Different sceneries will be presented to you like beautiful panoramic views, mixed forest, secondary forest. Sleep may not be the same without the fireflies speaking across the night sky, but at least you’ll always have the memories and dreams of your time.

Itinerary

Day 1: Approximately 4-6 hours trek

Stop At: Ratanakiri Province, Ratanakiri Province
You will be picked up from your hotel at 8.30am and travel north to Kachon village approximately 90 minutes’ drive. From Kachon we take a scenic boat ride for about 50 minutes on Sesan river to a remote village of Kachoch ethnic minority. Upon arrival at the village, we meet our Kachoch ranger and start our trekking tour. At the beginning of the hike, we pass by many interesting rice fields and farmhouses.

Lunch break at a farmhouse. Prepare and get changed to avoid getting cut from the jungle and beaten by insects as we are heading deeper.

Carry on the trek and hike passing through the bamboo forest, rocky hills, streams, thick jungle stopping on a hilltop to enjoy the beautiful scenery. After 4 hours we arrive at the waterfall. This three-tier waterfall measures at least over forty meters and a beautiful clear river at its bottom is waiting for you rinse the sweat off your body and invigorate your muscles. In the evening, your guide and ranger will set up a shelter, prepare the food, dinner at the camp-fire and overnight in the hammock with mosquito net near the waterfall.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in the hammock with mosquito attached

Day 2: Approximately 4-6 hours trek

Stop At: Ratanakiri Province, Ratanakiri Province
Early in the morning, you can enjoy hot coffee or tea. Breakfast will be prepared on the wood fire. Today trek is on a loop back to Koh Piek village and the primary forest changes into the secondary. Once in a while, we take a rest a little bit to enjoy the jungle surrounding and your guide will explain the natural resource as well as you will learn about your ranger’s way of life. After 3 hours of the trek, we reach the outskirt of Koh Piek and a small farmhouse where we can take our main break for lunch. In the afternoon, we continue further south to Kachoch village of Koh Piek where we’ll visit the sacred cemetery of Kachoch indigenous group. Koh Piek is home to a traditional Kachoch burial ground complete with carved effigies of the deceased. Family groups are buried side by side and elaborate ceremonies held after a period of mourning. There are wooden men and women statues standing in front of the tombs to guard and likeness of elephant tusks and beautifully decorated tombs. You will learn about the animist belief of Kachoch hill tribe from your guide. Afterwards, we walk to Sesan River and continue by boat back to Kachon village. Our Kachoch hill tribe adventure mountain trek has now come to an end and we are picked up by car and travel back to Ban Lung arriving at approximately 4.00 PM.
Duration: 6 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.