Relax on the Beaches of Sihanoukville or Koh Rong

The Cardamom Mountains are a mountain range located in southwestern Cambodia and eastern Thailand and cover the provinces of Kampot, Kep, Battambang, Sihanoukville, Koh Kong, Pursat, Kampong Speu and Pailin. It is one of the most extensive mountainous areas and is home to Cambodia’s vibrant ecosystem comprising deep jungles, valleys, rivers, wildlife, swamps and shores. It inhabits hundreds of thousands of people who depend on them.

Travelers exploring Cambodia can experience the Cardamom Mountains through one of the many wildlife conservation projects located in many cities, signing up for guided walks in the region and also taking our jeep tour to explore the area.

The Cardamom Mountains were home to ancient Cambodian tribal life between the 15th and 17th centuries, confirmed by remains, including many porcelain jars, tombs and coffins. In the 19th century, due to the presence of the Khmer Rouge and also hundreds of landmines, the mountains remained inaccessible to the outside world. It was only after the government started setting up wildlife conservation projects for demining that tourism began to develop here.