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Explore the real Cambodia, beyond Angkor Wat!

While the vast majority of Cambodia’s visitors come to see the magnificent temples of Angkor Wat, many are allowing more time in their itineraries to explore more of what this captivating country has to offer.

 

Cambodia’s community-based (eco)tourism is becoming more sophisticated and varied. Local residents are looking forward to your visit and working hard to learn more how to accommodate you and your needs.

 

Community-based Tourism (CBT) is a form of tourism managed and owned by communities in collaboration with all stakeholders to enhance local well-being, natural and cultural resource conservation, and foster host/guest interaction and education. Experience the real culture… The real nature… And the real Cambodia!... Goto full text

 

About CCBEN

Chambok WaterfallThe Cambodia Community-Based Ecotourism Network (CCBEN) is the only network of more than 30 members including communities, non-governmental organizations, academic institutes and private companies who are working closely with ecotourism. CCBEN aims to support, promote and advocate for this unique style of tourism in order to conserve natural and cultural resources, to protect environment and to raise sustainable wellbeing of the local communities across the country.

 

Community-Based Ecotourism (CBET)

Community-Based Ecotourism is a form of tourism that is locally run by the community and for the community. It promotes conservation of nature, tradition and culture. CBET also strives to improve the local livelihood as well as to enhance meaningful interactions between the host community and visitors.
Visitors in any CBET site get the chance to know real local Cambodians, to experience memorable hospitality and to learn history and daily life. This authentic form of tourism will also take the visitors to various natural attractions.
With your support to the site, you will also contribute to the environmental and natural conservation.

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Going on a CBET trip

Going on a CBET trip is a different experience than going to a destination of mass tourism. Some things to consider in advance...

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