Kratie Mekong Dolphin Festival

អន្លង់ផ្សោត

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Nature & SeasonKratie
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forSeasonal rites, water traditionsKratie holds a distinctive place in
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KHR
CategoryNature & SeasonFestival type
The story

Kratie Mekong Dolphin Festival in Kratie

Kratie's Mekong-side festival grounds periodically host Cambodia's touring River Festival, a three-day government event pairing sports, boat races, and cultural performances with the town's identity as home to one of the last Irrawaddy river dolphin populations. Held here first in 2015 and since returned to the rotation, the gathering blends civic pageantry with genuine wildlife tourism, giving visitors a rare chance to combine a boat race and a dolphin-watching trip in one weekend.

Kratie town curves along a stretch of the Mekong where roughly 100 Irrawaddy river dolphins, one of the world's few remaining freshwater populations, still surface near the Kampi rapids just north of town.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Kratie holds a distinctive place in Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism River Festival series as the town where it launched in 2015, and it has returned to the host rotation more than once since

02

The mystery stays covered

Its editions fold river-conservation seminars into the usual mix of Kun Khmer kickboxing, swimming, football, Khmer chess, and traditional boat races seen at other host provinces, each under its own Ministry-assigned theme

03

The city starts moving

What is not replicated elsewhere on the festival's rotation is the direct link to Kratie's Irrawaddy dolphin population at the nearby Kampi rapids, which officials have named as a specific driver of the town's tourism economy and conservation messaging

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Recurring elements of the Ministry of Tourism's River Festival series

Water and renewal

Living ritual

documented at other host provinces

The sacred route

Living ritual

include traditional wooden boat races

The local code

Living ritual

Khmer chess tournaments

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and Kun Khmer kickboxing bouts

Tradition 6

Living ritual

Kratie's edition layers in conservation seminars tied specifically to the Irrawaddy dolphin population

Tradition 7

Living ritual

though the exact activity lineup can vary each year by host province

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Use the event area in Kratie to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing suited to Cambodia's hot March dry season, plus a wide-brim hat and sunglasses for hours outdoors on exposed riverside grounds; closed shoes or sandals with good...

Safety

Kratie Mekong Dolphin Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Kratie.

Tickets/cost

Public water rituals are often open, but boat, viewing, or activity access may be paid.

Language/currency

KHR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map12.49 N, 106.02 EOpen in Google Maps

Kratie, Kratie Province, Cambodia

Nearest airportPNH — Phnom Penh
TransportUse the event area in Kratie to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Kratie.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kratie via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kratie, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable clothing suited to Cambodia's hot March dry season, plus a wide-brim hat and sunglasses for hours outdoors on exposed riverside grounds; closed shoes or sandals with good grip help on grass and dirt sports fields, and modest, non-revealing clothing is appropriate if you visit any nearby pagoda while in town. For the dolphin-watching boat trip, wear or pack quick-dry clothing since river spray and short wades to the boat are common.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Cambodia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kratie Mekong Dolphin Festival?

Kratie Mekong Dolphin Festival is listed for Past edition: 27–29 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kratie Mekong Dolphin Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kratie, Cambodia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kratie, Kratie Province, Cambodia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLcpp.org.kh
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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