To say that 4 Rivers Floating Lodge is remote does not quite accurately describe the complete peace and tranquility that guests will experience at this luxury lodge, which can only be reached by boat. After a short boat ride, guests will round the bend of Southwest Cambodia’s Taitai River to see the twelve floating tents of 4 Rivers Lodge. There are no roads or neighbors nearby to detract from the experience of being completely immersed in the serene wilderness of the Cardamom Mountains and surrounding lush, tropical rainforest.
The well-appointed luxury tents of 4 Rivers are spacious and handsomely furnished. Each tent is decorated in neutral tones with red accents and features a flat-screen television, Wi-Fi, and a mini bar. The sides of the tents can be rolled up to provide a panoramic view of the sparkling water of the Taitai River right outside. Each accommodation has a private patio which features large lounging chairs, perfect for sunbathing or sipping a cocktail while enjoying the natural entertainment of a colorful sunset. There are steps from every tent straight into the clear, cool water of the river below. Each tent has its own spacious en suite bathroom with a round wooden tub and rainfall shower.
The activities at 4 Rivers Floating Lodge all center around the unspoiled jungle landscape. Excursions to the nearby waterfall provide guests with an opportunity to bathe in its cool pools and receive a natural water massage. Guided tours are available which will take guests into the thick of the mountains where they will meet friendly locals ready to share their customs. In the evening, guides are available to escort guests via boat to the perfect vantage point to watch the sun set over the river or watch the fireflies which are in such abundance, they make the night sky twinkle like Christmas lights. Guests can also choose to explore the Taitai river solo in a kayak or canoe and to try to fish for their supper. If you catch something, the resort’s kitchen staff will cook it up for you! Wildlife are in abundance in the Cardamoms and guests should keep an eye out for any of the many species that reside here, including over 550 species of birdlife, rhinoceroses, tigers, gibbons, and elephants.
Dining at 4 Rivers is a special treat, featuring dishes that showcase international cuisine with a Cambodian flair. Lunch and dinner are prix fixe, with lunch consisting of three courses, and dinner consisting of four. A separate vegetarian menu is also available and the friendly staff are happy to accommodate any special dietary needs.
The 4 Rivers Floating Lodge is the type of resort that you will feel good about staying at. The owners, Anna and Valentin, emphasize social responsibility and ecologically-friendly concepts. They employ individuals from the local village and teach them English and how to use computers, but also ways to preserve and conserve in this developing nation full of natural wonders. The lodge also utilizes many eco-friendly elements such as modern composite materials instead of wood and a waste water treatment system. The owners have plans to implement even more eco-friendly elements to the resort soon.
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