Take a relaxing route to the southern Cambodian tours of Kampot & Kep. Both are great towns to sit back and watch the sunset, learn about the French and Khmer history of the country, enjoy some delicious local food and the fresh air of Bokor Mountain or the seaside.
Transfer from Phnom Penh to Kampot (approximately 3 hrs) with your English speaking Tour Guide who will accompany you for the duration of your visit.
Kampot is home to some of the best examples of French colonial architecture to be found in Cambodia today though many of the buildings are in need of repair. Kampot is famous for its pepper, fish sauce and the huge durian fruit.
After checking into your hotel take a relaxing walk around the town and the riverside and enjoy the laid back, friendly atmosphere. Enjoy the backdrop of the river and the Bokor Mountain dominating in the distance.
Take a scenic river cruise on the Kampot River in the late afternoon. Dinner this evening will be at a historic landmark.
Meal included: Dinner
Accommodation at: Selected hotel, Kampot
(optional tour – no extra charge – for the early starters: Kampot Fish Market).
Head out of Kampot this morning for Bokor National Park. The entrance to the park is a short 10km drive and enjoy a few scenic viewpoints to stop and enjoy the sight of The Gulf of Thailand and across to Phu Quoc Island in neighbouring Vietnam.
Visit the Catholic Church and the Casino which is undergoing redevelopment. Descend a short distance and head to Popokvil Waterfalls.
Back in Kampot it is time for a massage with a difference – a ‘seeing hands’ massage at the hands of a skilled blind masseur.
Meal included: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation at: Selected hotel, Kampot
A scenic journey awaits today for the drive to Kep. Set off mid-morning and drive to a pepper farm. Take a tour of the pepper plantation and learn about the difference between the green, black, white and red peppercorns. Then it will time for a tasty lunch at the restaurant.
After lunch it is a short drive on to Kep which used to be a thriving seaside town in the 1960’s. A small local beach, delicious seafood and an easily accessible national park are just some of the highlights of Kep.
Sunsets are particularly stunning and this evening enjoy a drink whilst watching the sun setting.
Meal included: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation at: Selected hotel, Kep
After breakfast head to the famous Kep Crab Market.
Drive to the pier to catch a private local boat across to Koh Tonsai or Rabbit Island as it is also known. On arrival at Rabbit Island you can choose to walk around the perimeter or just sit, relax and enjoy the beach and warm waters. Snorkeling gear is at your disposal if required.
A seafood BBQ will be prepared for your lunch and some further time to relax.
Meal included: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation at: Selected hotel, Kep
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before the return drive to Phnom Penh (3 hrs).
Alternatively your Asian adventures may continue onwards to Vietnam
Meal included: Breakfast
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