Description
Guided kayaking is a documented activity on the Mekong near Kratie. Sorya Kayaking describes a trip through sand-island channels, flooded forest and the dolphin-viewing area.
This is a guided river itinerary, not a fixed self-guided trail. Water level, current and wildlife restrictions can change the route or cause a trip to be cancelled. Dolphin sightings and access through particular channels are not guaranteed.
Site reference ↗How to Get There
Reach Kratie by bus, minivan or car from Phnom Penh. Use the town as a base for the Mekong road toward Kampi and Sambor; river islands require their own crossing.
Use Mekong upstream of as the local approach area for Mekong Flooded Forest Kayaking. Continue beyond the road base on an established guided programme; forest tracks and wildlife routes are different from public town roads.
Road and transport context ↗Admission
Request the current group quote and confirm the guide, equipment, life jackets, transfer and any dolphin-area charge. Ask about cancellation or route changes caused by river conditions.
Site reference ↗Things to Do
Paddle with a guide, learn about river habitats and observe wildlife quietly. Follow the briefing on crossings, spacing and which channels are suitable; let the guide decide whether flooded-forest passages can be used.
Site reference ↗What to Eat
Try sticky rice cooked in bamboo from Thma Krae and locally grown pomelo when available. Kratie town is the practical place for a cooked meal before a river excursion.
Where to Stay
Kratie riverfront is the main base for restaurants and dolphin-area outings. Koh Trong offers a quieter island stay reached by a separate local boat.
Best Time to Visit
November to February usually brings cooler weather for forest walks. Start wildlife outings early; wet-season rain can make tracks slower and change which routes can be used.
Before You Go
Wear the supplied life jacket and disclose swimming ability and relevant mobility needs to the guide. Protect valuables in a dry bag, avoid solo launches and do not pursue or attempt to swim with dolphins.
Videos
No verified video has been added for this place yet.
Location map
Starting point: Sorya Kayaking — published meeting location
Marks the start of the route; the destination continues beyond this point.
Location reference ↗Operator meeting point: northern Riverside Road, between Street 1 and Street 2, above Tea Lab, Kratie, Cambodia
Guide reviewed 25 October 2026. Prices and access can change.
