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Virachey National Park

National park in Cambodia

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Overview

Virachey National Park spans the northern sections of Ratanakiri and Stung Treng Provinces of Eastern Cambodia.

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Getting there

All treks begin in Ban Lung with registration at the national park office on the east side of town. (Refer to the map on the Banlung page.) Tel: +855 75 974013, +855 77 965196, +855 97 6999579.

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Getting around

A motorcycle will take you to the town of Tavang where a boat will see you along the Sesan River to your starting point at one of several minority villages.

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UnderstandThis is an enormous park covering 3,325 km2 established in 1993. Most treks barely put a dent in it.

Get inAll treks begin in Ban Lung with registration at the national park office on the east side of town. (Refer to the map on the Banlung page.) Tel: +855 75 974013, +855 77 965196, +855 97 6999579.

Fees and permitsA national park fee must be paid to enter the park. Soukhon Thon is the head park ranger and warden for ecotourism: http://viracheyecotourism.blogspot.com/ Email: soukhon07@yahoo.com, khonvnp.kh@gmail.com

Get aroundA motorcycle will take you to the town of Tavang where a boat will see you along the Sesan River to your starting point at one of several minority villages.

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DoThe 7-day trek (a kind of mini-Annapurna) to Veal Thom Grasslands

BuyHandicrafts might be on offer at some of the minority villages you visit.

EatYour jungle-cooked food will be surprisingly delicious. As for meals before or after the trek, Gecko House, near the intersection by Parrot Tours, makes some good pizzas and salads.

DrinkIf you want booze in the jungle make sure you request or bring it.

SleepThere is no accommodation within the park. Trekkers will be spending the nights in hammocks.

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