Major city · Cambodia
Kratieក្រចេះ
Give Kratie one night, two at most: arrive by midday, cycle the Mekong islands, take the Kampi dolphin boat at 16:00, leave the next morning.Give Kratie one night, two at most: arrive by midday, cycle the Mekong islands, take the Kampi dolphin boat at 4:00 PM, leave the next morning.
Kratie is a small Mekong river town in northeast Cambodia, known for the Irrawaddy dolphins at Kampi and for flat, quiet roads that make it the best cycling stop between Phnom Penh and the Laos border. There is no large-scale tourism here: you come for the river, the dolphins and a slow day on a bicycle, not for temples or nightlife. Most travellers pass through in a single night on the Phnom Penh–Stung Treng road.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Apr–May (hottest, 35 °C (95 °F)+), Sep–Oct (wettest)avoid Apr–May (hottest, 95 °F (35 °C)+), Sep–Oct (wettest)
- Airports
- PNH · REP
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- 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.
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 Kratie117 ▾
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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 Kratie, 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
- SafetyKratie is a low-crime provincial town and the main risks are practical: fast traffic on Route 7, unlit roads after dark…
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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.
- AirportPNH Phnom Penh (Techo International) (No flights to Kratie; bus or share-taxi from Phnom Penh, 5–7 h).
- Getting aroundThe town is small enough to walk end to end in about 20 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or iced coffee at a market stall1,500–3,000 riel
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup or fried rice at a Khmer stallUS$1–2
- Beerdraught at a riverside bar / can at a shopUS$0.75–1.50
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekUS$5–15
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomUS$8
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomUS$15
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomUS$25
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
- PNH Phnom Penh (Techo International) (No flights to Kratie; bus or share-taxi from Phnom Penh, 5–7 h) · REP Siem Reap–Angkor (Daily bus with a change at Skuon or Suong, about 8–10 h)
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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) low), wettest Sep (21 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kratie: next 7 days
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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)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
20 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
21 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°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
The town is small enough to walk end to end in about 20 minutes. Bicycles are the best way out to Kampi and the islands: about US$1–2 (4,000–8,000 riel) per day from shops near the market. A motodop around town is 500–1,000 riel; a half-day out of town is US$3–5. Motorbike rental is about US$6–8 per day; roads outside town are rough.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kampi dolphin pool
goDoor to door: About 1 h each way by bike
Bicycle or motorbike 15 km (9.3 mi) north on Route 7, then the ticket office and a rowed boatBicycle or motorbike 9.3 mi (15 km) north on Route 7, then the ticket office and a rowed boat
Late afternoon light is cooler; boats use oars only near the dolphins.
Phnom Sombok
goDoor to door: About 40 min each way by bike
Bicycle or motorbike 10 km (6.2 mi) north, on the hill above Route 7Bicycle or motorbike 6.2 mi (10 km) north, on the hill above Route 7
Free entry; a donation for temple upkeep is expected. Combine with Kampi on the same ride.
Koh Trong island
goDoor to door: About 15 min to cross
Short ferry from the Kratie landing, then cycle the loop
Flat sand roads, fruit orchards and a village loop of 2–3 h; check the return ferry time before you set off.
Sambor and Wat Sorsor Muoy Roi
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Motorbike or hired car about 40 km (25 mi) south on Route 7Motorbike or hired car about 25 mi (40 km) south on Route 7
Pre-Angkorian site with a rebuilt temple; go only if you have a second night or your own transport.
Stung Treng
overnightDoor to door: About 3 h
Bus or share-taxi north on Route 7
A staging point for the Laos border, not a return day trip.
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.
Riverside, Rue Sumamarit
Guesthouses and hotels facing the Mekong; walk to the night food stalls and the boat landing. Best for one or two nights.
Market and bus-station area
Cheapest rooms and the morning market; the bus and share-taxi stands are a few minutes' walk away.
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
- US$20–30 excl. bed
- Mid
- US$35–55 excl. bed
- High
- US$70+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × US$15 | US$15 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$45 | US$90 |
| Bicycle hire, one day2 × US$2 · check | US$4 |
| Kampi dolphin boat ticket2 × US$9 · check | US$18 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$10 | US$20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$15 |
| Trip total≈ US$81 per person per day, bed included | US$162 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; long-distance transport to Kratie excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or iced coffee at a market stall | 1,500–3,000 riel |
| Noodle soup or fried rice at a Khmer stall | US$1–2 |
| Beer: draught at a riverside bar / can at a shop | US$0.75–1.50 |
| Bicycle hire, one day | US$1–2 (check) |
| Motodop around town | 500–1,000 riel |
| Kampi dolphin boat ticket | about US$9 per person (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | US$5–15 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Dolphin boat tickets at Kampi are a fixed government charge (about US$9 per person, less per head for groups of three or more); boats must use oars only near the animals. Confirm the current fee at the ticket office.
- The road north to Stung Treng and the Laos border has been rough and slow; ask locally before you plan an overland leg.
- Card use is limited outside a few bank ATMs; carry US dollars and small riel notes.
- No lifeguards and strong currents on the Mekong: swim only where locals do, and not at dusk.
- Mosquitoes are present year-round near the river; dengue is a risk in the wet season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 119
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Kratieក្រចេះ
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My bed tonight
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ទៅអាសយដ្ឋាននេះ សូមTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Ambulance119
Embassy
No embassies in Kratie; most are in Phnom Penh. Register your trip with your government's travel advisory service before you go.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Phnom Penh → Kratie, air-con bus: about US$8–12, 6–7 h (check)
- Kratie → Stung Treng, bus or share-taxi: about US$5–8, 3 h (check)
- Kampi dolphin boat ticket: about US$9 per person, less per head for groups of three or more (check)
Say or show
- សួស្តី — Hello (suostei)
- អរគុណ — Thank you (aw kohn)
- ថ្លៃប៉ុន្មាន? — How much is it? (thlai ponman)
- ថ្លៃពេក — Too expensive (thlai pek)
- បង្គន់នៅឯណា? — Where is the toilet? (bongkon nov ae na)
- ខ្ញុំមិនយកទេ អរគុណ — I don't want it, thank you (khnhom min yok te, aw kohn)
Prices are 2026 estimates in US dollars; riel change is given at about 4,000–4,100 per US$.
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 Kratie. 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–Mar · avoid Apr–May (hottest, 35 °C+), Sep–Oct (wettest) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PNH: last bus and share-taxi departures field-checked, plus a night-arrival fallback.
- Four walking and riding clusters with rescue anchors: riverside, market, Kampi–Phnom Sombok, Koh Trong.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Kampi ticket office, ferry landing, Sambor) and eat pages with last orders.
- Wet-season and hot-season arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.