Day trips in Kampot
- 01
Bokor Hill Station
The remains of a French colonial hill station on Bokor mountain, with a stone church, a former royal residence, viewpoints and cooler air above Kampot. It is the area's best-known day trip.
- Time needed
- Half a day including the drive up and down
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Early morning in the dry months, December to February
- Tickets
- Entry into the national park and any parking or site charges change, and the area has been under development. Ask your hotel for current arrangements and use an official or well-reviewed driver.
- 02
Kep Seaside Day Trip
A quiet seaside town about 25 km east of Kampot, known for seafood and sea views. It is an easy half-day outing by car.
- Time needed
- Half to a full day
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Dry season, morning departure
- Tickets
- Free to visit. Restaurants, boat trips and attractions set their own prices. Boats go from Kep to Rabbit Island; check current schedules.
- 03
Teuk Chhou Rapids
Rapids on the river about 8 km upstream of Kampot, with a small island and swimming and tubing in the wet months.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- After the rains, from November to January
- Tickets
- Check current access and fees on the day. Swimming and tubing carry risk; follow local advice and use life jackets.
Landmarks in Kampot
- 04
Durian Roundabout
A traffic circle topped with a giant durian sculpture, the town's quirky symbol and a handy orientation point.
- Time needed
- 5 to 15 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Any time; evening for lights
- Tickets
- Free to see. The area also has banks, shops and a night market.
- 05
Kampot Old Bridge
The old iron-and-concrete bridge over the Praek Tuek Chhu, now closed to heavy vehicles and used by pedestrians, cyclists and motorbikes. It is the town's easiest evening walk.
- Time needed
- 20 to 30 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Late afternoon to sunset
- Tickets
- Free to cross. It is closed to heavy traffic, but bicycles and motorbikes still use it, so watch for traffic.
- 06
Kampot Railway Station
A 1960s station on the Southern Line, designed in the New Khmer style with a zig-zag red-tiled roof. Passenger service resumed in 2016.
- Time needed
- 15 to 30 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Daytime
- Tickets
- Free to see. Train tickets and schedules are set by Royal Railway Cambodia; check current information.
Experiences in Kampot
- 07
Kampot Pepper Farms
Plantations in the hills around Kampot that grow the area's protected-origin pepper. A farm visit is the most characteristic day out in the province.
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours including travel
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning, December to February
- Tickets
- Access, tour fees and opening hours differ by farm. Ask your hotel to arrange a visit and confirm the farm is a member of the Kampot Pepper Producers Association.
- 08
Kampot River Cruise
A slow boat trip on the Praek Tuek Chhu, passing under the old bridge, past mangroves and fishing boats. It is the most relaxing way to see the river.
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Late afternoon to sunset
- Tickets
- Boat trips are booked through guesthouses and operators on the riverfront. Prices vary; ask what is included and whether life jackets are provided.
- 09
Kampot Salt Fields
Shallow evaporation ponds on the road toward Kep where sea salt is made by hand. It is a flat, open place to stop and watch a working landscape.
- Time needed
- 15 to 30 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Dry season, morning or late afternoon
- Tickets
- Usually free to see from the roadside. If you walk among the pans, ask permission and respect that this is people's workplace.
Neighbourhoods in Kampot
- 10
Kampot Riverside Colonial Quarter
The riverside road lined with French-era houses, restaurants and the short promenade along the Praek Tuek Chhu. It is Kampot at its most photogenic.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Late afternoon to evening
- Tickets
- Free to walk. Restaurants and bars along the road have their own hours.
- 11
Old Market Street
The heart of Kampot's colonial-era shophouse quarter, lined with cafes, small shops and restaurants. It is the easiest place to eat, shop and get your bearings.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours, more for meals
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Late afternoon and evening
- Tickets
- Free to walk. Shops and cafes keep their own hours, and some close on one day each week.
Culture in Kampot
- 12
Kampot Traditional Music School
A school for orphaned and disabled children that teaches traditional Cambodian music. Visits are by appointment.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- By appointment, daytime
- Tickets
- Rehearsals can be visited by appointment, and occasional concerts have been reported. Arrange through the school or your hotel, and consider a donation.
