GETTING HERE

Directions

Getting to Chi Phat is part of the adventure.

Chi Phat village is located about 40 minutes (17 km) by road or two hours by boat from the main highway.

All boats and motorbikes heading to Chi Phat depart from Andoung Teuk.

You can reach Andoung Teuk by bus from major cities in Cambodia using various companies. However, we recommend Virak Buntham as the most reliable option.

We suggest booking your bus ticket to Andoung Teuk well in advance to secure a seat. Make sure your driver understands that you need to get off at Andoung Teuk — show him the location on a map, and using the name in Khmer can also be helpful.

When you book your stay at Chi Phat through this website, you can include your transfer from Andoung Teuk to the village. This will secure your arrival and make your journey much easier.

1. Arriving by bus to Andoung Teuk

From Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Kep or Kampot

All buses turn off National Route 4 onto NR 48. After 10 km it will cross a bridge at Sre Ambel (you may stop for lunch just before the bridge). After 30 km more you will reach the second bridge: Andoung Teuk. Get off just before crossing the bridge.

From Koh Kong

Andoung Teuk is about 100 km (1½ - 2 hours) from Koh Kong. Alight immediately after crossing the bridge at Andound Teuk, this is the third bridge from Koh Kong.

Meeting point for your ride to Chi Phat

Once at Andoung Teuk, go to the lady's shop near the bridge. Ask her to help arrange transportation to Chi Phat community.
If you have already booked your transfer, this is where you will meet your boat or motorbike driver. If you haven't booked transportation, you can also arrange it here.

Virak Buntham buses schedule

Departure	Direction	Arrives at Andoung Teuk
Phon Penh 07:45	Koh Kong	12:30
Sihanoukville 08:15	Koh Kong	11:30
Koh Kong 07:45	Phnom Penh	09:45
Koh Kong 08:15	Sihanoukville	10:15

2. From Andoung Teuk to Chi Phat

By Moto-taxis

If you have booked a moto-taxi, or arrange one when you arrive, you can leave immediately. The cost is $8 per person (one moto, one person).

The journey takes about 20–30 minutes on a BST road—no longer a dirt road, so travel is smooth in all weather.

Moto-taxi service is available until 5pm. If you are late, an extra $3 fee applies, and the driver can wait until at least 6:30pm.

If you book your moto with us, the cost will include the moto ferry and your driver will bring you all the way to the visitor center. You do not pay the driver directly: wait to pay at the visitor center.

If you travel by moto without booking, you will have a local Andoung Teuk driver. You should pay him directly, and he will drop you at the ferry point. You should then cross the river and walk to the visitor center, 200m from the river.

All treks leave in the morning, so there is no need to hurry to Chi Phat by moto, if you can arrive to Andoung Teuk in day time we recommend you to take a more relaxing and enjoyable trip to Chi Phat by boat.

By boat

Boats leave when the Virak Buntham bus arrives from Phnom Penh, usually between 12:30 and 13:00. If the bus is late, the boat will wait until 14:00, or later if other passengers agree.

Boats are well maintained and come with life jackets, shade, and spare engines. They can be very loud, so if you want to relax, you may want to wear earplugs. The boat driver will take you to the small port on the north side of the river at Chi Phat and then lead you to the visitor center. The journey is scenic and takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, with availability from 3:00 pm. The price is $40 for two people; for three or more, it is $15 per additional person. We suggest that guests do not pay the boat driver directly. Instead, payment should be made at the CBET Visitor Center.

If the scheduled boat from Chi Phat is full or has already departed, you can travel by moto-taxi or rent an Andoung Teouk community boat at the information desk. The Andoung Teouk boat is not part of Chi Phat CBET transportation. Do not pay more than $40 for the whole boat.

By own vehicle

The road to Chi Phat starts 4 km west of Andoung Teuk. Look for a small sign near the cluster of buildings. From there, follow the telephone wires all the way to Chi Phat – most turnings have signs.

You will arrive at the car ferry. If you are in a car, sound your horn to signal the ferry. A car crossing costs $5.00.

About 50 meters west of the car ferry, you will find a small unmarked path leading to a foot / bicycle / moto ferry. This crossing costs 1,000 riel per person and 2,000 riel per bicycle or motorbike.

After crossing the river, follow the village high street for about 200 meters to reach the visitor center.

Leaving Chi Phat

You can book your tickets back from Chi Phat to the main cities in Cambodia directly in the village, there's no need to book or plan ahead. Must buses picking you up from Andoung Teuk leave in the morning, so you will not have time for activities in the village on your last day. Please book your return tickets before your last day, as we need to organize for the boats or motorbikes one night before your leave.

Boats and moto-taxis leave Chi Phat every morning, and drivers will guide you to the bus stop in Andoung Teuk. You can reach Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Kep, Kampot, Koh Kong, Trat and Bangkok on the same day (Bangkok arrival time about 21:00 - 22:00). Other destinations will require an overnight in Phnom Penh, or taking a night bus from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap or Battambang. If you are travelling on to Koh Kong or Thailand, you can take the scheduled boat at 07:00, or leave about 11:00 by moto-taxi to make your connection. If you are travelling to other destinations, you will leave by boat at 07:00 or moto-taxi at 08:30.

If you have any questions or need some help with your plan just send us a line.

Chi Phat warmly welcomes you any time!