Top places to visit in Kampot

• Bokor National Park

  national-park · 4.3 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Misty plateau national park of cloud forest, waterfalls and eerie French ruins.

• Phnom Sorsia

  cave · 3.8 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Limestone hill with bat caves and a hilltop stupa near Kampong Trach.

• Popokvil Waterfall

  waterfall · 3.9 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Two-tier waterfall on the Bokor plateau, fullest in the wet season.

• La Plantation Pepper Farm

  farm · 4.7 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Beautiful working Kampot pepper plantation with free tours and tastings.

• Kampot Old Market (Psar Samaki)

  local-market · 4.1 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Riverside market quarter ringed by restored French shophouses.

• Kampot Night Market

  night-market · 4.0 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Evening riverside market of street food, crafts and clothes.

• Lok Yeay Mao Monument

  monument · 4.4 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Giant 29 m statue of the protector goddess on the Bokor road.

• Thansur Sokha Bokor Viewpoint

  viewpoint · 4.1 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Cliff-edge viewpoint by the Bokor summit resort, overlooking the coast.

• Wat Sampov Pram (Bokor)

  temple · 4.5 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Hilltop "Five Boats" pagoda with sweeping plateau and coast views.

• Phnom Chhngok Cave Temple

  cave · 4.1 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Limestone cave sheltering a 7th-century pre-Angkorian brick shrine.

• Kampot Old French Quarter

  district · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Photogenic streets of crumbling-and-restored 1900s shophouses.

• Teuk Chhou Rapids

  river · 4.0 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Boulder-strewn river rapids, a popular local picnic-and-swim spot.

Things to do

• Bokor National Park Day Trip Nature · 6 h · from KHR 63,700 per person
• Kampot Pepper Farm Tour & Tasting Cultural · 2 h · from KHR 34,000 per person
• Sunset Firefly River Cruise Sightseeing · 2.5 h · from KHR 38,200 per person
• Kampot Countryside Tuk-Tuk Tour Sightseeing · 5 h · from KHR 63,700 per person
• Kampot River SUP & Kayak Adventure · 2.5 h · from KHR 34,000 per person
• Kampong Trach Caves Tour Adventure · 4 h · from KHR 50,900 per person
• Kampot Salt Fields Sunset Tour Sightseeing · 2 h · from KHR 29,700 per person
• Kampot Cooking Class Food · 3.5 h · from KHR 50,900 per person

Day trips and tours

• Bokor Hill Station, Waterfall & Pepper Farm Full Day 9 h · from KHR 211,000
• Kampot Countryside Cycling, Firefly Cruise & Sunset 7 h · from KHR 123,000

Where to stay in Kampot

• Riverside & Old French Quarter about KHR 50 per night

  Kampot's most charming area along the Kampot River. French shophouses line the streets; the best guesthouses, cafés, and riverfront bars are here. Walking distance to the night market, Old Bridge, and firefly cruise…

• Countryside & Eco-Lodge Belt about KHR 35 per night

  North of town along the river, eco-guesthouses and farm stays offer rice-paddy views, cycling trails, and direct access to the pepper farms and Secret Lake. Best for slow travellers and cyclists.

• Bokor Hill Area about KHR 80 per night

  Only Thansur Sokha Hotel operates at the Bokor summit. Staying here means waking in the clouds, exploring the ghost town before day-trippers arrive, and experiencing the eerie colonial atmosphere at night. Cool…

Hotels

• Rikitikitavi 4-star · USD 60 to USD 140 per night
• Champa Lodge 4-star · USD 70 to USD 160 per night
• Kampot Riverside Hotel... The Columns 4-star · USD 55 to USD 130 per night
• Tikalain Boutique Hotel 4-star · USD 55 to USD 130 per night
• Banteay Srey Project Guesthouse 3-star · USD 35 to USD 85 per night
• Les Manguiers 3-star · USD 30 to USD 90 per night

Where to eat

• Kampot Pie & Ice Cream Palace International, Dessert · about USD 6 per person
• Twenty Three Bistro European, Fine Dining · about USD 18 per person
• Rikitikitavi Cambodian, International · about USD 12 per person
• Ecran Noodles Chinese · about USD 4 per person
• Cafe Espresso Kampot Cafe, International · about USD 5 per person
• Epic Arts Cafe Cafe, International · about USD 5 per person
• Nelly's Kitchen French, Cambodian · about USD 9 per person
• Aria Latina Italian, Mediterranean · about USD 10 per person

Getting to Kampot

Nearest airport: Phu Quoc (PQC), about 53 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

How visitors arrive in Kampot

• Bus or van from Phnom Penh By road from Phnom Penh · common

  Coaches and vans such as Giant Ibis and Sorya Bus run from Phnom Penh via National Highway 3, with share taxis as an alternative. Source: giantibis.com

• Bus or share taxi from Sihanoukville By road from Sihanoukville · common

  Reached via Highways 4 and 3; share taxis wait near Phsar Leu market and the bus and taxi station. Source: tourismcambodia.com

From the bus terminal to the centre

• Tuk-tuk from the Giant Ibis drop-off

  Giant Ibis coaches stop at its office on Street 724 opposite Kampot Park, where tuk-tuks wait. Source: giantibis.com

Getting around

• Bicycle useful for some trips

  Kampot is small and flat, so bicycles hired from shops and guesthouses are an easy way to get around.

• Scooter Rental

  Scooters and motorbikes can be hired in Kampot from shops and guesthouses, useful for sights outside town such as the Phnom Chhnork caves.

• Tuktuk

  Tuk-tuks and taxis in Kampot are booked through the PassApp app, with payment in cash.

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Tuk-Tuk Fare Inflation

  Bus drop-off areas, night market, and riverside

  Some tuk-tuk drivers quote foreigners 3–5× local rates, especially after dark or near transport hubs where tourists are disoriented.

  How to avoid it: Agree the fare before boarding. Standard rates: town centre $3, La Plantation $8, Kep $15, Bokor gate $20. Ask your guesthouse to recommend a regular trusted driver.

• Counterfeit Kampot Pepper

  Kampot night market, souvenir stalls, roadside sellers

  Vietnamese or Thai pepper is sold as "authentic Kampot pepper" at inflated prices. The GI certification label is absent or photocopied.

  How to avoid it: Buy only from La Plantation, Sothy's Farm, or farms displaying their GI certificate on-site. Certified farms also ship online directly to your home.

• Bicycle and Scooter Overnight Theft

  Guesthouses in the outskirts and unlit riverside roads

  Unlocked bicycles and rental scooters left outside overnight or parked in dark areas have been stolen. More common in low season.

  How to avoid it: Always use the provided lock. Park scooters within guesthouse grounds at night. Photograph the scooter on pickup to document pre-existing damage and avoid false damage claims.

Best time to visit Kampot

• Jan 31°C
• Feb 33°C
• Mar 34°C
• Apr 33°C
• May 34°C
• Jun 33°C
• Jul 32°C
• Aug 31°C
• Sep 31°C
• Oct 31°C
• Nov 29°C
• Dec 30°C

More in Cambodia

• Siem Reap
• Phnom Penh
• Sihanoukville
• Battambang
• Sen Monorom
• Kep

Frequently asked questions about Kampot

How many days do you need in Kampot?

A typical trip to Kampot is 2-3 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Kampot?

The highest-rated places in our Kampot guide are La Plantation Pepper Farm, Kampot Old French Quarter, Wat Sampov Pram (Bokor), Lok Yeay Mao Monument, Bokor National Park.

Where should I stay in Kampot?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Kampot: Riverside & Old French Quarter, Countryside & Eco-Lodge Belt, Bokor Hill Area.

How do I get around Kampot?

Ways to get around Kampot covered in our guide: Bicycle, Scooter rental, Tuk-tuk, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Kampot?

Scams reported to us for Kampot include Tuk-Tuk Fare Inflation; Counterfeit Kampot Pepper; Bicycle and Scooter Overnight Theft. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Kampot?

Average daytime highs in Kampot run from 29°C in Nov to 34°C in Mar.