With it's smattering of colonial buildings and tree-lined streets, Kratie is an almost charming kind of place -- not as rundown as Stung Treng nor as bustling as Kompong Cham -- making it a popular place for backpackers travelling from Laos to Phnom Penh to break their journey (and see the dolphins).

A common miss-conception is that the dolphins can be seen from Kratie town -- this is not the case. The dolphins are seen at the village of Kampi -- some 18-20km north of Kratie along the river road -- any motodop will be more than happy to take you there.

Aside from the dolphins, there's ample opportunity for boat-trips, village walks and general exploring -- both You Hong Guesthouse and Star Guesthouse are good places to get more information on things to see and do around Kratie.