Landmarks in Koh Rong
- 01
Coconut Beach
A beach on the south-west side of Koh Rong, a short walk from Daem Thkov village, with a couple of resort and bungalow options and a direct ferry route.
- Time needed
- Half a day or a night or two
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- November to March
- Tickets
- No entry fee. Fares and operators vary, and the Buva Sea route is described as running directly to Coconut Beach; check current services before you book.
- 02
Lonely Beach and Prek Svay
A secluded bay on the island's quieter northern and eastern side, near the village of Prek Svay, with a small beach restaurant and bungalows.
- Time needed
- Half a day or an overnight stay
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- November to March; sea is calmest and boats most reliable
- Tickets
- No entry fee. Check boat arrangements with your accommodation; sources give different routes and prices, and Wikivoyage lists a boat transfer from Sihanoukville at its own price, so confirm.
- 03
Long Set Beach
A long stretch of pale sand on the western, sunset side of Koh Rong, reached by boat or a walk from Koh Touch, with resorts, hostels and quiet space between them.
- Time needed
- Half a day as a visit; two or three nights as a stay
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- November to March for calm water and clear sunsets; avoid the wet season
- Tickets
- Public beach with no entry fee; resort facilities, loungers and food cost extra. Boats to Long Set start from the mainland and some use Koh Touch as the stop, so confirm which pier before you book.
- 04
Sok San Beach and Village
A quieter northern end of Koh Rong's long west coast, with a small village, a pier, bungalows and larger resorts, and a sandy beach facing the sunset.
- Time needed
- Half a day as a visit; two or three nights as a stay
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- November to March; avoid September and October, the wettest months
- Tickets
- Public beach with no entry fee. Some resorts run their own boats for guests, and non-guests may pay much more, so check the price before you book.
Experiences in Koh Rong
- 05
Bioluminescent Plankton Night Swim
After dark on a quiet Koh Rong beach, tiny plankton can glow blue-green when the water is disturbed. It needs darkness, calm water and local advice, and is not guaranteed.
- Time needed
- One to two hours after dark
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Moonless, calm nights in the dry season; ask your resort about conditions
- Tickets
- No ticket unless you join a guided plankton tour; Wikivoyage mentioned tours at about 2 am from one bungalow resort. Confirm current options and safety arrangements with your accommodation.
- 06
Koh Rong Marine National Park
Cambodia's first marine national park, created in 2018, protects the Koh Rong archipelago and its reefs, islets and seabirds. It frames a visit to the island more than it sits on a ticket.
- Time needed
- Half a day for a boat or snorkel trip
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- November to March, when the sea is calmest and visibility is best
- Tickets
- No official ticketed trail is described in the sources I opened. Boat trips and snorkel tours are sold by resorts and operators, so compare what is included and ask which reefs they visit.
Neighbourhoods in Koh Rong
- 07
Koh Touch Village and Pier
The main arrival point and busiest village on Koh Rong, where most speedboats dock and where guesthouses, cafes, dive shops and small Khmer restaurants cluster along the shore.
- Time needed
- 1 to 3 hours as a stop; a night or two if you want to be near services
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Late morning arrival from the mainland; November to February for calm seas
- Tickets
- No entry fee. Speedboat tickets are bought from the operators or your hotel; fares and departure times vary by company and season, so check them before you travel.
