Welcome
The Kingdom of Cambodia has plenty to offer in each of our 25 wonderful locations. Phnom Penh being the Capital City and 24 provinces, each bubbling with their respective excitements and flavours awaiting to be explored and enjoyed.
Osvay Community-Based Ecotourism Site
Overview
O'svay CBET site was established in 2007 under the support from CEPA (Culture and Environment Preservation Association). Osvay can be characterized by its rich biodiversity starting from mangrove forests, Mekong Islands and river beaches to a variety of different bird species such as the Black Cormorant. Tourists can enjoy hiking through the forests and meeting friendly, local people.
Location
Osvay is located in Stung Treng Province. Stung Treng Town can be reached by bus, minibus or taxi from Phnom Penh along National Road Number 6 and 7. It takes about 8 to 10 hours. From Stung Treng Town it takes one hour by speed boat or two to three hours by slow boat to get to Osvay.
Attractions and Activities
Hiking tours in the forest
Watching Mekong Irrawaddy Dolphins
Visiting the community forest and mangrove forest
Doing Trips along the river and lake
Getting to know plenty of Mekong river fishes
Experiencing the rural way of life along the river
CBT Products and services
CBT Products and services include both, homestays (with a maximum amount of five people per house) and a community lodge (with a maximum capacity of 10 to 15 people). The food is all organic and made by local people. There are trained local guides to show visitors around and also handicrafts produced by local people to be bought.
Prices
Accommodation: 3$/night per person
Food: 2.5$-3$ per meal
Guide: 5$/day
Short story performance: 10$
Guardian spirit festival: 25$
Parking fee: 3000 Riel per car/bus
Bicycle rental: 1$/day
Motorbike rental: 2.5$/day
Ox-cart rental: ` 2.5$-5$ *
Traditional dancing (Ram Vong): 15$
Dancing in a traditional performance: 10$
Hand tying for happiness ceremony: 15$
Transportation Services: Canoe 2$/day
small/big boat, speed boat 1.5 $ -2$ *
Kor Yun rental (truck with more than 10 people): 2.5$-5$
Note: depends on the distance of attraction.
Contact address
Mr. Tek Vannara
Email: tek@cepa-cambodia.org.kh
Tel: (+855) 12 793 489
Website: www.cepa-cambodia.org
List of CBET sites around Cambodia
