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← Older revision		Revision as of 05:00, 11 February 2013
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	There is no scheduled means of (public) transport to the border and even if you have a motorbike driver or a fast boat taking you there, you may have to walk on the Lao side to the village of Voeng Kham to find some form of transport (about 4 km from the border). Travellers on the public bus from Phnom Penh are collected at the border though.		There is no scheduled means of (public) transport to the border and even if you have a motorbike driver or a fast boat taking you there, you may have to walk on the Lao side to the village of Voeng Kham to find some form of transport (about 4 km from the border). Travellers on the public bus from Phnom Penh are collected at the border though.

−	From February 2010 a Lao Visa has been available on arrival. How much, depends on what passport you have, but most were about US$30-35. Resist giving some small denomination dollars to pay the "processing" fee of US$1-2 on each side of the border: this is ~~corruption~~ and neither necessary nor useful. Just be quiet, polite and patient!	+	From February 2010 a Lao Visa has been available on arrival. How much, depends on what passport you have, but most were about US$30-35. Resist giving some small denomination dollars to pay the "processing" fee of US$1-2 on each side of the border: this is abuse of power and neither necessary nor useful. Just be quiet, polite and patient! They actually ask you without shame to pay an additional US$ 2 to stamp you out and again to stamp you in (both sides). This is not the case at other border places (jan /13).

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 * <sleep name="Tonle Guesthouse" alt="Tourism Training Center" address="" directions="" phone="+855 92 674 990" email="fieldco@tourismforhelp.org" fax="" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="$6-8">A traditional Khmer house with four nicely decorated rooms equipped with fans and a terrace with a view of the Sekong River. Also serves western and local food (order in advance and come by preference in the weekdays when students are training). </sleep>
-*<sleep name="Mekong River Resort" alt="Mekong River Eco-lodge" address="" directions="" phone="+855 12 796 699" email="mekongbird76@gmail.com" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="15 US$" lat="" long="">A really peacefull location with wonderfull view and access to the Mekong river. Ideal for nature lovers. Wooden bungalows with private bathroom 15 US$, including breakfast. New management in 2013, enhancing services and comodities. Kayak and Restaurant on site. Swimming, sunbathing, boatexcursions, islands, birdwatching...
-No iinternet neither bicycle rental at the moment. You get there easily by the road over the Sekong river to the north, 3 Km ahead is a T-junction with indication. By bicycle, follow the "Paddy" itinerary on the dirtway 1 Km after the bridge. It brings you through the hamlets and farms by an easy but charmfull path (part close to the river)</sleep>
+*<sleep name="Mekong River Resort" alt="Mekong River Eco-lodge" address="" directions="by the road over the Sekong river to the north, 3&nbsp;km ahead is a T-junction with indication. By bicycle, follow the "Paddy" itinerary on the dirtway 1&nbsp;km after the bridge. It brings you through the hamlets and farms by an easy but charming path (part close to the river)" phone="+855 12 796 699" email="mekongbird76@gmail.com" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="US$15, including breakfast." lat="" long="">A really peaceful location with wonderful view and access to the Mekong river. Ideal for nature lovers. Wooden bungalows with private bathroom.  New management in 2013, enhancing services and commodities. Kayak and Restaurant on site. Swimming, sunbathing, boat excursions, islands, birdwatching...No internet nor bicycle rental at the moment.</sleep>
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 * <sleep name="Tonle Guesthouse" alt="Tourism Training Center" address="" directions="" phone="+855 92 674 990" email="fieldco@tourismforhelp.org" fax="" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="$6-8">A traditional Khmer house with four nicely decorated rooms equipped with fans and a terrace with a view of the Sekong River. Also serves western and local food (order in advance and come by preference in the weekdays when students are training). </sleep>
-*<sleep name="Mekong River Resort" alt="Mekong River Eco-lodge" address="" directions="" phone="+85512796699" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="15 US$" lat="" long="">A really peacefull location with wonderfull view and access to the Mekong river. Ideal for nature lovers. Wooden bungalows with private bathroom 15 US$, including breakfast. New management in 2013, enhancing services and comodities. Kayak and Restaurant on site. Swimming, sunbathing, boatexcursions, islands, birdwatching...
+*<sleep name="Mekong River Resort" alt="Mekong River Eco-lodge" address="" directions="" phone="+855 12 796 699" email="mekongbird76@gmail.com" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="15 US$" lat="" long="">A really peacefull location with wonderfull view and access to the Mekong river. Ideal for nature lovers. Wooden bungalows with private bathroom 15 US$, including breakfast. New management in 2013, enhancing services and comodities. Kayak and Restaurant on site. Swimming, sunbathing, boatexcursions, islands, birdwatching...
-No iinternet neither bicycle rental at the moment. You get there easily by the road over the Sekong river to the north, 3 Km ahead is a T-junction with indication. By bicycle, follow the "Paddy" itinerary on the dirtway 1 Km after the bridge. It brings you through the hamlets and farms by an easy but charmfull path (part close to the river)
+No iinternet neither bicycle rental at the moment. You get there easily by the road over the Sekong river to the north, 3 Km ahead is a T-junction with indication. By bicycle, follow the "Paddy" itinerary on the dirtway 1 Km after the bridge. It brings you through the hamlets and farms by an easy but charmfull path (part close to the river)</sleep>
-Contact by email: mekongbird76@gmail.com</sleep>
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	* <sleep name="Tonle Guesthouse" alt="Tourism Training Center" address="" directions="" phone="+855 92 674 990" email="fieldco@tourismforhelp.org" fax="" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="$6-8">A traditional Khmer house with four nicely decorated rooms equipped with fans and a terrace with a view of the Sekong River. Also serves western and local food (order in advance and come by preference in the weekdays when students are training). </sleep>		* <sleep name="Tonle Guesthouse" alt="Tourism Training Center" address="" directions="" phone="+855 92 674 990" email="fieldco@tourismforhelp.org" fax="" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="$6-8">A traditional Khmer house with four nicely decorated rooms equipped with fans and a terrace with a view of the Sekong River. Also serves western and local food (order in advance and come by preference in the weekdays when students are training). </sleep>
		+	*<sleep name="Mekong River Resort" alt="Mekong River Eco-lodge" address="" directions="" phone="+85512796699" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="15 US$" lat="" long="">A really peacefull location with wonderfull view and access to the Mekong river. Ideal for nature lovers. Wooden bungalows with private bathroom 15 US$, including breakfast. New management in 2013, enhancing services and comodities. Kayak and Restaurant on site. Swimming, sunbathing, boatexcursions, islands, birdwatching...
		+	No iinternet neither bicycle rental at the moment. You get there easily by the road over the Sekong river to the north, 3 Km ahead is a T-junction with indication. By bicycle, follow the "Paddy" itinerary on the dirtway 1 Km after the bridge. It brings you through the hamlets and farms by an easy but charmfull path (part close to the river)
		+	Contact by email: mekongbird76@gmail.com</sleep>
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	==Get out==		==Get out==

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 The town itself is not so big, and one can explore it on foot. There are some Wats (temples) in the town and a daily fresh market. To explore more of the area though, it is wiser to rent a moto. You can rent one at the Riverside guesthouse or near the market.
-Next to the Sekong river, about 4 km east from the town center there is a '''weaving co-operative Mekong Blue''', which warrants a visit for the lovely fabrics and patterns they produce.
+Next to the river, about 4 km from the town center there is a '''weaving co-operative''', Mekong Blue, which warrants a visit for the lovely fabrics and patterns they produce.
 Furthermore Stung Treng Village is a good base to explore Stung Treng Province. It is a beautiful place with some historical value. The Ramsar site to the nirth that connects to Laos is a real treat to explore and several (nearly extinct) Irrawaddy Dolphin pools surround this charming provincial town. Furthermore are several NGO's such as Tourism for Help, Evergreen Community and Mlub Baitong are active in the region and welcome any kind of support from travelers where needed. The town links well to Banlung (Ratanakiri) and can be used for more than just a stopover. Hikes are available to see the 4000 Islands area from the mountain top and the unique merging of 4 main rivers (also known as the Mekong plus 3 Area) makes the place for a great river exploration.
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 Along the trail, you will have the opportunity to see critically endangered Mekong River Dolphins, while minimizing your impact on them and the habitats they rely on.
-By using the Trail, you will also be assisting river communities, some of the poorest (but most welcoming) in Cambodia.
+By using the Trail, you will also be assisting river communities, some of the poorest (but most welcoming) in Cambodia.</do>
-</do>
-*<do name="Koh Preah island" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">on the Mekong, 37 Km south of Stung Treng  offers 7 homestays, in a rotation system, at 3$ a night/ person. Coordination by Mr Siam Lom.
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-Mr Theang "+855(0)889099660" is the only guy of the island speaking quite fluent English. He is 24 years old, loves to practice his English. He lives west of the new hospital (under construction), close to one of the only places to have a drink in the village stretch on the western side of the island. He can arrange a 2- hours boattrip to go and see delphins for 20$.</do>
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 * '''Stung Treng Hotel''' has good rooms including private bathroom and TV starting at 6$ for one with a fan.
-* <sleep name="Tonle Guesthouse" alt="Tourism Training Center" address="" directions="" phone="+855(0)92 674 990" email="fieldco@tourismforhelp.org" fax="" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="$6-8">A traditional Khmer house with four nicely decorated rooms equipped with fans and a terrace with a view of the Sekong River. Also serves western and local food (order in advance and come by preference in the weekdays when students are training). </sleep>
+* <sleep name="Tonle Guesthouse" alt="Tourism Training Center" address="" directions="" phone="+855(0)92 674 990" email="fieldco@tourismforhelp.org" fax="" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="$6">A traditional Khmer house with four nicely decorated rooms equipped with fans and a terrace with a view of the Sekong River. Also serves western and local food.</sleep>
 ==Get out==
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 There is no scheduled means of (public) transport to the border and even if you have a motorbike driver or a fast boat taking you there, you may have to walk on the Lao side to the village of Voeng Kham to find some form of transport (about 4 km from the border). Travellers on the public bus from Phnom Penh are collected at the border though.
-From Febuary 2010 Lao Visa is availible on arrival. How much depends on what passport you are having, but most where about 30 or 35 dollars. Don't bring some small denomination dollars to pay the "processing" fee of 1$ to 2$ on each side of the border, this is corruption and in no way necessary nor usefull Just be quiet, polite and patient!
+From Febuary 2010 Lao Visa is availible on arrival. How much depends on what passport you are having, but most where about 30 or 35 dollars. And bring some small domination dollars to pay the "processing" fee of 1$ to 2$ on each side of the border.

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:57, 31 December 2012
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	There is no scheduled means of (public) transport to the border and even if you have a motorbike driver or a fast boat taking you there, you may have to walk on the Lao side to the village of Voeng Kham to find some form of transport (about 4 km from the border). Travellers on the public bus from Phnom Penh are collected at the border though.		There is no scheduled means of (public) transport to the border and even if you have a motorbike driver or a fast boat taking you there, you may have to walk on the Lao side to the village of Voeng Kham to find some form of transport (about 4 km from the border). Travellers on the public bus from Phnom Penh are collected at the border though.

−	From Febuary 2010 Lao Visa is availible on arrival. How much depends on what passport you are having, but most where about 30 or 35 dollars. ~~And~~ bring some small ~~domination~~ dollars to pay the "processing" fee of 1$ to 2$ on each side of the border.	+	From Febuary 2010 Lao Visa is availible on arrival. How much depends on what passport you are having, but most where about 30 or 35 dollars. Don't bring some small denomination dollars to pay the "processing" fee of 1$ to 2$ on each side of the border, this is corruption and in no way necessary nor usefull Just be quiet, polite and patient!