Pushing deeper along the plateau, the forest opened onto a sweeping cliffside ridge with views stretching across an endless ocean of canopy. The final leg of the trek led us down a steep, rocky descent toward a deep, reverberating roar. As the trees parted, the magnificent multi-tiered waterfall crashed into a broad emerald basin, sending a refreshing cloud of mist through the shaded grove—a sanctuary of cool water and quiet wonder at the heart of Cambodia’s holy mountain.

Escape the tourist crowds and discover the wild side of Cambodia. This 4-night itinerary takes you deep into the rugged northeast highlands of Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri. From the breezy pine hills, ethical elephant encounters, and thundering waterfalls of Sen Monorom to the ancient volcanic crater lakes and rich indigenous culture of Banlung, discover exactly what to do, where to stay, and how to conquer the red-dirt roads of Cambodia’s most untamed provinces.