Bokor Mountain Hill Station, History and Waterfalls Tour
A day trip up Bokor Mountain from Kampot to the cool, misty ruins of a French hill station, with its abandoned church and hotel, a hilltop temple and a waterfall stop.
Cambodia
Kampot, Kep & Sihanoukville
Kampot, Kep and Sihanoukville make up Cambodia’s south coast, a relaxed stretch of river, mountain and sea that feels a world away from Angkor and Phnom Penh.
Kampot is a riverside town of colonial shophouses, cafes and sunset kayaks, surrounded by pepper farms, salt fields and limestone caves, with Bokor Mountain and its misty French hill station ruins rising behind. Kep, half an hour away, is a quiet seaside village known for its crab market, national park trail and faded mid-century villas. Sihanoukville is the country’s port and beach city, and the gateway to Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem, where diving, snorkeling, paddleboarding and surfing lessons are on offer. Browse tours, hotels and travel guides built around pepper, crab, mountains and islands, with practical advice for each season.
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Bokor Mountain Hill Station, History and Waterfalls Tour
A day trip up Bokor Mountain from Kampot to the cool, misty ruins of a French hill station, with its abandoned church and hotel, a hilltop temple and a waterfall stop.
La Plantation Pepper Farm Tour with Lunch
A visit to a working Kampot pepper farm near town, with a walk through the vines, an explanation of green, black, red and white pepper, a buffalo cart ride and lunch.
Kep Crab Market and Kampot Countryside Tour
A day trip that pairs the famous Kep crab market with a pepper farm, a cave, the secret lake and the salt fields, so you can taste crab cooked with Kampot pepper.
Guided Kayak Trip Around the Green Cathedral at Sunset
A guided sunset kayak on a tree-shaded stretch of river outside Kampot, paddling beneath green canopy as the light fades and the evening sounds begin.
Things to do in Kampot, Kep & Sihanoukville
Hand-picked: every experience here has strong traveler reviews and a verified booking link.
Private Bokor Mountain Sunrise Tour by Rickshaw
A private early-morning trip from Kampot to Bokor Mountain by rickshaw, timed to reach the plateau for sunrise before the day crowds and the heat arrive.
La Plantation Pepper Farm Tour with Lunch
A visit to a working Kampot pepper farm near town, with a walk through the vines, an explanation of green, black, red and white pepper, a buffalo cart ride and lunch.
Kampot Countryside Tour - Salt Fields, Secret Lake and Caves
A countryside day around Kampot that links a pepper farm, the shimmering salt fields, a hidden lake and a limestone cave, easily done by tuk-tuk or car.
Kampot Pepper Tour with Phnom Chhngok Cave Temple
A countryside tour from Kampot that visits Phnom Chhngok, an ancient brick shrine tucked inside a limestone cave, along with a pepper farm, salt field and secret lake.
Kep Crab Market and Kampot Countryside Tour
A day trip that pairs the famous Kep crab market with a pepper farm, a cave, the secret lake and the salt fields, so you can taste crab cooked with Kampot pepper.
Kep and Kampot Full-Day Tour with Kep National Park
A full-day guided trip from Kampot to the quiet seaside town of Kep, with its national park, crab statue, old villas and coastal views.
Full-Day Kampot and Kep Tuk-Tuk Tour
A relaxed day by tuk-tuk through Kampot’s riverside old town and out to the countryside and coast, with a local driver who handles the pace and the stops.
Guided Kayak Trip Around the Green Cathedral at Sunset
A guided sunset kayak on a tree-shaded stretch of river outside Kampot, paddling beneath green canopy as the light fades and the evening sounds begin.
Kampot Highlights Tour with Pepper Farm and Kayak Trip
A mixed Kampot day that combines a visit to a pepper farm with a river kayak trip, giving you both the land and the water around the town.
Cooking Class in Kampot
A hands-on Khmer cooking class in Kampot where you cook local dishes with fresh ingredients, often including a market or garden visit and a shared meal.
Kampot Discovery Tour: Caving, Climbing, Via Ferrata and Abseiling
An active half day in Kampot’s limestone hills, combining caving, climbing, a via ferrata route and abseiling with a guide and safety equipment.
Where to stay
Hotels we would book ourselves, from splurges to good-value bases.
Kampot Sweet Boutique
Kampot town
A small boutique-style hotel in Kampot town, a convenient base for the river, the old quarter and tours to Bokor, the pepper farms and Kep.
Check rates →Kampot View Boutique
Kampot town
A multi-storey boutique hotel in Kampot with balconies, a reception lobby and a swimming pool with lounge chairs, aimed at travellers who want a cool dip after a day of touring.
Check rates →The Square Kampot Hotel
Kampot town
A newer hotel in Kampot with a rooftop terrace, an outdoor dining area with a bar and city views, and rooms with modern touches such as a wall-mounted TV and a sofa.
Check rates →Riviera Hotel and Resort Kep
Kep
A resort-style hotel in Kep near the beach and the national park, with a 24-hour outdoor pool, a poolside bar, room service, sea views and couples dining.
Check rates →Saravoan Hotel Kep
Kep
A beachfront hotel in Kep with direct beach access and an activity-minded setup that includes boat tours, sailing, cave exploring and scooter rentals.
Check rates →Mealea Resort Kep
Kep
A good-value resort in Kep with free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour airport shuttle and a position a short walk from the Kep crab market.
Check rates →Myhouse Resort Kep
Kep historical district
A resort in Kep’s historical district near the beach, with an outdoor pool, a terrace and garden, free parking, rainfall showers and hillside or sea-view rooms with balconies.
Check rates →Howard Johnson by Wyndham Sihanoukville
Independence Beach
A beach-area hotel on Independence Beach in Sihanoukville with sea-view and ocean-view rooms, an elevator and a wide range of room types from deluxe to junior suites.
Check rates →Tour + stay
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Kampot, Kep & Sihanoukville guides
First Time in Kampot, Kep and Sihanoukville: What to Know Before You Go
A practical introduction to Cambodia’s south coast: how the three towns differ, how to get around, what to book and what to leave to chance.
Where to Stay in Kampot, Kep and Sihanoukville
How to choose between a river town, a seaside village and a port city, with notes on the hotels in this guide.
Three Days on the South Coast: Kampot, Kep and Bokor
A balanced three-day plan that links Bokor, the pepper country, Kep and the Kampot riverfront at an easy pace.
Eating and Drinking in Kampot and Kep: Pepper, Crab and Khmer Classics
What to eat on Cambodia’s south coast, from pepper crab and fish amok to morning noodles and riverside cocktails.
Best Time to Visit Kampot, Kep and Sihanoukville
How the dry season, hot season and rainy season shape travel on Cambodia’s south coast, with tips for each.
Koh Rong Sanloem and the Islands from Sihanoukville
How to reach the islands, what to do on Koh Rong Sanloem and Koh Rong, and how to plan an island stay.
