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Chi Phat
Spend 2–3 nights in Chi Phat for community-run trekking, kayaking and wildlife in the Cardamom Mountains; it's a half-day journey from Sihanoukville or Koh Kong.
Chi Phat is a riverside commune in the Cardamom and Elephant Mountains, known for its Community-Based Eco-tourism (CBET) project. Visitors stay in local homestays, hire guides for multi-day treks, mountain biking and kayaking, and support a village that shifted from hunting to tourism. The experience is rustic and guided; you need at least two full days to reach the waterfalls and forest trails.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Oct (heavy rain, trails muddy, river high)
- Airports
- KOS · PNH
- Nights
- 2
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Cambodia ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra. Some nationalities can also get a visa on arrival.
- Cambodia ↗Angkor Wat and other active temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered, or you are turned away at the gate.
- Cambodia ↗US dollars are used for most tourist prices; carry clean, undamaged small notes and some riel for change under one dollar.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Chi Phat117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Chi Phat, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollars for hotels, tours and restaurants; riel (KHR, about 4,000 to the dollar) for change and small street purchases.Cambodia-wide
- SIM or eSIMSmart, Cellcard and Metfone sell tourist SIMs at the airports with passport registration; a week of data costs a few dollars.Cambodia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Cambodia-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or leave US$1–2 where no service charge is added.Cambodia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/G. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Cambodia-wide
- SafetyChi Phat is safe for tourists; the main risks are leeches, slippery trails and limited medical facilities.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, restaurants and at the Angkor ticket office and main temples; squat toilets with a hose or scoop on the road.Cambodia-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 fire · 119 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany shops close for Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben; government offices close all public holidays; Angkor temples open every day.Cambodia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKOS Sihanoukville International Airport (About 2.5 h by bus to Andong Teuk village, then boat to Chi Phat).
- Getting aroundGuided treks, mountain bikes and kayaks arranged through the CBET office.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (private, per room), a night, per roomUS$20
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (private, per room), a night, per roomUS$35
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (private, per room), a night, per roomUS$50
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$25 · Mid US$45 · High US$80
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KOS Sihanoukville International Airport (About 2.5 h by bus to Andong Teuk village, then boat to Chi Phat) · PNH Phnom Penh International Airport (About 4–5 h by bus to Andong Teuk, then boat)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (19 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chi Phat: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Guided treks, mountain bikes and kayaks arranged through the CBET office. No public transport within the commune; walking between villages is possible.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
O'Mallu Waterfalls
goDoor to door: 5–6 h
Guided trek from Chi Phat, about 2–3 h each way
A full-day hike; bring lunch and water.
Door to door: 2–3 h
Boat to Andong Teuk, then bus (about 1 h total)
Possible day trip if you leave early, but better as an overnight.
Door to door: 3.5–4 h
Boat to Andong Teuk, then bus (about 2.5 h)
Too far for a day trip; combine with a longer itinerary.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Chi Phat village
Homestays and guesthouses arranged by the CBET office; all fees go to the community.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $20–35 (homestay, meals, guide fee)
- Mid
- $35–60 (guesthouse, private guide, kayak rental)
- High
- $60+ (eco-lodge, full-board, multi-day trek)
Trip budget
| Homestay (per person, includes meals)1 × 2 nights × US$20 | US$40 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 2 days × US$45 | US$90 |
| Guide fee per day (trekking or biking)1 × US$15 | US$15 |
| Kayak rental per day1 × US$8 | US$8 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$15 |
| Trip total≈ US$84 per person per day, bed included | US$168 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; transport to Andong Teuk not included.
Prices of common things
| Homestay per night (with meals) | $15–30 |
| Guide fee per day | $10–25 |
| Kayak rental per day | $5–12 |
| Boat from Andong Teuk to Chi Phat (one way)check | $5–10 |
| Meal at a homestay or guesthouse | $3–6 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The CBET office arranges all activities and accommodation; book in advance during peak season (Dec–Feb).
- Mobile reception is limited; check with your provider.
- Bring cash (US dollars) – there are no ATMs in Chi Phat.
- Leeches are common on rainforest trails after rain; wear long socks and closed shoes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 119
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ទៅភូមិជីផាតTo Chi Phat village, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Ambulance119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Boat Andong Teuk → Chi Phat: about $5–10, 20–30 min (check)
- Bus Phnom Penh → Andong Teuk: about $8–12, 4–5 h (check)
- Bus Sihanoukville → Andong Teuk: about $5–8, 2.5 h (check)
Say or show
- ជំរាបសួរ — Hello (chum reap suor)
- អរគុណ — Thank you (or kun)
- ថ្លៃប៉ុន្មាន? — How much? (tlai ponman?)
- ការិយាល័យ CBET នៅឯណា? — Where is the CBET office? (kariyalay CBET nov aina?)
Carry small US dollar bills; no ATMs in Chi Phat.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chi Phat. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season) · avoid May–Oct (heavy rain, trails muddy, river high) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for O'Mallu Waterfalls and the CBET office with verified guide rates.
- Eat pages for the village's home-cooked Khmer meals.
- Transport fixture for the boat from Andong Teuk (schedule, fare, contact).
Sources
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