Gateway to the rare freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins of the Mekong River, Kratie is emerging as a crossroads on the overland route between Phnom Penh and northeastern Cambodia or southern Laos. The town has a decaying colonial grandeur and some of the country’s best Mekong sunsets. Nearby Koh Trong island is a relaxing place to experience a homestay or explore on two wheels. North of Kratie, the Mekong Discovery Trail has adventures themed around the river, including community-based homestays, bicycle rides and boat trips.