Top places to visit in Kep

• Kep Crab Market

  Market · 4.1 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The legendary Crab Market at Kep is Cambodia's most famous seafood destination. Dozens of stalls line the waterfront, selling the prized Kep blue swimming crab — cooked fresh to order with the signature Kampot pepper and butter sauce.…

• Bokor Hill Station

  Heritage · 4.3 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Perched 1,080 metres above sea level in the Elephant Mountains, Bokor Hill Station (Phnom Bokor) is a hauntingly beautiful French colonial ghost town abandoned twice — once during the independence struggle, once during the Khmer Rouge. The…

• Kep Beach

  Beach · 4.1 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Kep's main beach is a slim crescent of grey-white sand fronted by calm, shallow waters ideal for swimming and wading. Backed by casuarina trees and the famous Kep Crab Market, the beach has a quiet, old-world Cambodian resort charm. Once a…

• Kep National Park

  Nature · 4.2 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 50 km² protected forest covering the hills behind Kep town, Kep National Park has a well-marked 8 km hiking trail through dense jungle with viewpoints, seasonal streams, and diverse birdlife including hornbills and kingfishers. The park…

• Rabbit Island (Koh Tonsay)

  Beach · 4.2 rating · about 6 h · check the fee at the gate

  Just 30 minutes by boat from Kep, Rabbit Island (Koh Tonsay) is a small, car-free island with three beautiful beaches, a handful of rustic wooden bungalows, and near-total absence of modern development. The main beach is a 400 m arc of…

• Kampot Pepper Farms

  Cultural · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Kampot pepper is world-renowned — protected by a Geographical Indication since 2010, it is considered among the finest pepper in the world by Michelin-starred chefs globally. The lush pepper farms straddling the Kampot–Kep corridor offer…

• Kep Crab Statue

  landmark · 4.2 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The giant blue crab sculpture standing in the sea, Kep's emblem.

• White Lady Statue (Sela Cham P'dao)

  landmark · 4.1 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Nude white statue on the rocks, subject of a local legend.

• Sothy's Pepper Farm

  farm · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Family Kampot-pepper farm near Kep with free tours and tastings.

• Led Zep Cafe Viewpoint

  viewpoint · 4.5 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Rope-swing viewpoint cafe on the edge of Kep National Park.

• Kep Salt Fields

  landscape · 4.2 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Coastal salt pans worked by hand on the road toward Kampot.

• Phnom Voar (Cave Temples)

  cave · 4.0 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Hill of cave shrines and a viewpoint inland from Kep.

Things to do

• Rabbit Island Day Trip by Boat Boat · 7 h · from KHR 28,200 per person
• Kep Crab Fishing & Cooking Experience Cooking Class · 3.5 h · from KHR 106,000 per person
• Kampot Pepper Farm Tour & Tasting Food Tour · 1.5 h · from KHR 17,600 per person
• Bokor Hill Station & Waterfall Day Tour Historical Tour · 6 h · from KHR 123,000 per person
• Kep National Park Sunrise Bird Walk Wildlife · 3 h · from KHR 52,800 per person
• Kep Crab Market Seafood Feast Food · 1.5 h · from KHR 42,400 per person
• Rabbit Island (Koh Tonsay) Boat Trip Nature · 6 h · from KHR 50,900 per person
• Kep National Park Loop Hike Adventure · 3 h · from KHR 17,000 per person

Day trips and tours

• Kep Crab Fishing, Rabbit Island & Pepper Farm 8 h · from KHR 221,000
• Bokor Hill Station & Kep National Park Sunrise 7 h · from KHR 161,000

Where to stay in Kep

• Kep Beach & Town about KHR 50 per night

  Kep's laid-back town centre and main beach strip. Stays range from backpacker bungalows to boutique eco-resorts. The famous Crab Market (Phsar Kdam) is a short walk away, selling freshly cooked crabs in Kampot…

• Kep National Park Hillside about KHR 80 per night

  Rising above the beach town, Kep's forested hillside is home to the National Park hiking trails and some of the most dramatic sea-view eco-resorts in Cambodia. Shaded jungle walks lead to viewpoints over the Gulf of…

• Kep Peninsula Boutique Resorts about KHR 120 per night

  The western tip of the Kep peninsula, reached via a scenic coastal road, is Kep's most exclusive enclave. A cluster of design boutique resorts and private villas perch above the water with infinity pools overlooking the…

Hotels

• Knai Bang Chatt 5-star · USD 220 to USD 600 per night
• The Vine Retreat Kep 3-star · USD 65 to USD 160 per night
• Knai Bang Chatt Annex 5-star · USD 150 to USD 400 per night
• La Villa Romonea 4-star · USD 80 to USD 180 per night
• Veranda Natural Resort 3-star · USD 55 to USD 180 per night
• Le Bout du Monde 3-star · USD 45 to USD 110 per night

Where to eat

• Kep Crab Market Stalls Seafood, Cambodian · about USD 18 per person
• Sailing Club Kep Seafood, Cambodian, International · about USD 22 per person
• Veranda Natural Resort Restaurant Cambodian, Khmer, International · about USD 25 per person
• La Baraka French, Cambodian, Fusion · about USD 28 per person
• Botanica Restaurant Kep International, Cambodian, Healthy · about USD 16 per person
• The Beach House Kep Cambodian, Seafood · about USD 8 per person
• Kimly Restaurant Seafood, Cambodian · about USD 10 per person
• Holy Crab Seafood, Cambodian · about USD 11 per person

Getting to Kep

Nearest airport: Phu Quoc (PQC), about 46 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

How visitors arrive in Kep

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

  Several companies such as Giant Ibis, Mekong Express and Sorya Bus run direct services from Phnom Penh to Kep; share taxis also go from Phsar Dumkor. Source: tourismcambodia.com

• Bus, van or moto from Kampot By road from Kampot · common

  Kep is a short paved road trip from Kampot by bus or van, or by motorbike taxi. Source: tourismcambodia.com

Getting around

• Bicycle

  Bicycles can be rented in Kep, alongside tuk-tuks and self-drive motorcycles.

• Boat

  Boats leave from Kep's coast for Rabbit Island, a short crossing from the mainland.

• Tuktuk

  Tuk-tuks are plentiful in Kep and are also used for the trip to Kampot.

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Crab market price manipulation

  Kep Crab Market stalls

  Stall operators show fresh live crabs priced per 100 g, then weigh cooked crabs after the shells (much lighter) or add surcharges for cooking, sauce, rice. Bill can triple the quoted price.

  How to avoid it: Ask for total price (cooked, with sides) in writing before ordering. Weigh crabs live on the vendor scale and watch it yourself.

• Rabbit Island overcharging by boat captains

  Kep pier / Koh Tonsay departure point

  Boat captains quote USD 5 return per person to Rabbit Island but demand extra "fuel surcharges," "weekend premiums," or refuse to leave until the boat is "full" (indefinitely).

  How to avoid it: Agree on a fixed per-person return price and departure time before boarding. Standard published rate is USD 5 round-trip; USD 7–8 is acceptable in high season.

• Kampot pepper "farm tour" bait-and-switch

  Guesthouses in Kep and surrounding roads

  Tuk-tuk drivers offer a "pepper farm tour" then take you to a souvenir shop selling mass-produced pepper for 5× the farmgate price, claiming it is the farm.

  How to avoid it: Visit certified Kampot Pepper farms directly — La Plantation and KPPA-certified farms publish GPS addresses. Genuine farms show growing plants, not just retail shelves.

Best time to visit Kep

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

More in Cambodia

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

Frequently asked questions about Kep

How many days do you need in Kep?

A typical trip to Kep is 2-3 days.

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

The highest-rated places in our Kep guide are Sothy's Pepper Farm, Kampot Pepper Farms, Led Zep Cafe Viewpoint, Bokor Hill Station, Kep National Park.

Where should I stay in Kep?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Kep: Kep Beach & Town, Kep National Park Hillside, Kep Peninsula Boutique Resorts.

How do I get around Kep?

Ways to get around Kep covered in our guide: Bicycle, Boat, Tuk-tuk, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Kep?

Scams reported to us for Kep include Crab market price manipulation; Rabbit Island overcharging by boat captains; Kampot pepper "farm tour" bait-and-switch. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Kep?

Average daytime highs in Kep run from 29°C in Oct to 34°C in Mar.