Kampot
Riverside colonial town — pepper plantations, Bokor Hill Station + Kep crab
Kampot is Cambodia's riverside colonial town — French-era shophouses along the Kampot River, world-famous Kampot pepper plantations, misty Bokor Hill Station (French mountain retreat + abandoned casino), and Kep's crab market 30 min east. Chill Cambodia.
Kampot highlights
Kampot river sunset cruise
Longtail boat sunset tour with drinks — $5-10 for a 2h cruise. Firefly tours night option.
Kampot pepper plantation tour
Half-day tour of a family pepper farm — La Plantation is the popular one. Free tastings + Cambodian lunch.
Bokor Hill Station
1h drive up to 1,000m — misty pine forest + abandoned French casino + massive Wat Sampov Pram Buddha.
Kep + crab market (30 min east)
The classic Kampot crab market — grilled crab with green Kampot pepper. $8-15 for a plate.
Rabbit Island (Koh Tonsay)
Small beach island 20 min boat from Kep — hammocks + fresh seafood + basic bungalows.
Phnom Chhngok Cave Temple
7th-century pre-Angkor brick temple inside a cave — active pagoda. Half-day.
Salt fields
Traditional salt production 5 km outside Kampot — free walk-through.
Getting there
No airport. Bus from Phnom Penh (3h 30m, ~$8) or Sihanoukville (2h, ~$5). Standard Giant Ibis / Mekong Express services.
Getting around
Rent a scooter $6/day (essential). Tuk-tuk $2-4 in town. Walking around Kampot centre.
November-February (dry + cool). Avoid March-May (very hot). October rainy but green.
$15-30 backpacker · $50-100 mid-range · $200+ boutique (Villa Vedici, Ganesha Eco Farm)
Airport transfer from Phnom Penh (3h 30m bus) (PNH)
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