Roam Cambodia Overview
Kampot is a slow-paced riverside town in southern Cambodia, known for French colonial-era shophouses, sunset river cruises, and the pepper farms that made "Kampot pepper" internationally recognized (it holds a protected geographical indication, similar to Champagne or Parmesan). It's a favorite stop for travelers who want a break from temple-hopping and beach crowds without giving up either entirely, both Kep's crab market and Sihanoukville's islands are a short trip away.
Top Highlights
- Kampot pepper farm tours, with tastings
- Bokor National Park and the abandoned French hill station on Bokor Mountain
- Sunset cruise on the Praek Tuek Chhu river
- Old French Quarter architecture, walkable in an afternoon
- Day trip to Kep for crab market and Rabbit Island
How to Get There
Most travelers arrive from Phnom Penh (~2.5–3 hours by bus or private taxi) or combine it with Sihanoukville and Kep on a south-coast loop. There is no airport in Kampot, the nearest is Phnom Penh.
- Bus from Phnom Penh: ~$6–10
- Private taxi from Phnom Penh: ~$45–60
- Shared taxi/minivan from Sihanoukville or Kep: ~$5–15
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