KAMPOT 2024
Welcome to Motorbike Kampot travel blog and self tour.
Just a friendly reminder to please take care of the motorbikes, go slow on bad roads,
avoid rocks, and obstacles that may cause damage to the machine.
We prefer a two day minimum but we will rent for one day
(Theres a lot to see, don't rush it).
We want everyone to enjoy these nice reliable
motorbikes at an affordable price for many years to come.
We have also recently joined with a bus company and a trusted private taxi, so please inquire with us for travel information and price list see below.
Thank you for choosing us we appreciate your business and we hope you enjoy Kampot!
We can make local deliveries!
All bikes come with phone holders and nice helmets.
Long term rental price is negotiable
24 hour rental period
We sell very cheap bus tickets and the bus will pick you up here and take you to your next destination when you drop off the bike.
Hope to see you!
🌴Kayak The Green Loop🌴
Bokor Mountain
Kep Beach
Sunset by the Tonle Sap River
CLICK LINKS TO LOCATIONS BELOW IN GOLD
1. Kampot Area
A. Kayak the Green Loop - go to Retro bungalows to rent a kayak. Safe & $4 dollars per trip 088-864-6619
B. Walk across the railroad river bridge and take some great photos.
C. Ride out to Kampot River beach: have a daung thrachia (cold coconut), an icecream cone, bring food or dine at one of the many riverside restaurants and watch the sunset, see the water buffalo and riverboats go by. Very relaxing and great photo ops.
D. Tada wateralls – 3 waterfalls if the water is flowing. (Notice: many caged animals, more of a Khmer destination)
E. Kampot Seahorse Statue – A new Kampot Landmark and Tourist attraction. People love to come and take photos around it. Advise not to post inappropriate photos of yourself with it, because you might get a knock on the door.
F. Etanou Slide River Park 10 minutes from town. Most people like the zip line and the view. (kind of a locals place) You can also take the Ferry from here.
H. Take the Crab Shuttle to Kep and Rabbit Island. 855-097-790-6547
I. Bokor Night Market and beach -food and kids rides on the beach during the evening and night.J. Durian Round about and Night Market – shopping for souvenirs, clothes and shoes also take a photo at the Durian statue - a must in Kampot.
K. Walk around the Old Market Walking Streets for restaurants and night life starting at the Tarawin Market.
L. New beach between railroad bridge and car bridge is a nice place to watch the sunset. Take a photo as the train crosses the bridge.
M. Salt fields on Fish Island- Interesting to see how salt is gathered. This is seasonal from January to July and closed from July to December.
N. Kamchay dam and rapids- The dam is not accessible, but its a good ride 15 minutes of paved road and you can see the river, mountain and lush forest. Have a cold coconut or meal riverside. This is the same road to Tada waterfalls.O. Samaki wet Market – Our big market for fresh food and local ingredients.
Q. Sail on a small catamaran up and down the river with Neil and learn all about sailing. Tell him David sent you.
R. True Money near the durian for the best exchange rate for USDollars, I can't speak for pounds, AUD, Euro & Yuan
S. Rainy day activities - "Lucky Kitchen Cooking class", mens $2 hair cut (englsih/khmer), women's $5 British Mony salon, play games at a local hostel, find a good book at Sokunthea bookstore, High Tide on the river, The Japanese resale shop, Tiny Kampot Pillows, Peam Snea Resort for lunch and hangout on the river at The Hideaway. Browse the local dollar stores 2900 riel shop, 2500 riel shop, imart 2500 riel
T. Kampot Seafood & Pepper/cooking class – Some have said the cooking class is their favorite thing to do in Kampot. Location
U. Kampot Kite Boarding - details in the link.
V. Paddle boarding - details in this Trip Advisor link.
W. River boat tour - See link.
X. Local Bicycle Tours
Z. Kampot Map
( 32 Kilometer paved road- 1101 meters elevation. Links below are in geographical order to visit.)
A. Yeay Mao statue. Can't miss it, on the right.
B. Domnak Preah Bath Monivong (Ancient King Retreat) Interesting, on the left.
C. See the Popokvil Waterfall if flowing. If no recent rain it will be dry. Big falls, but not much for swimming. They have a big restaurant and coffee shop here.
D. Catholic Church – must see French colonial abandoned Church, some say its a good sunset spot.
E. Wat Sampov Pram – great view from an ancient wat, where you can see all of the islands.
E. Bokor Hill Station - Abandoned and recently remodeled French colonial hotel.
F. Ciao Bokor (closed until July 1st) has hand made pasta, authentic Italian located near the entrance to Bokor - affordable and amazing option for lunch. Super nice owner and good mountain view. A must experience if you have time.
G. Watch for wild hornbills, macaque monkeys and other animals on the way up. Can buy bananas to feed them at the entrance but toss them, don't let them get too close.
G. Watch for wild hornbills, macaque monkeys and other animals on the way up. Can buy bananas to feed them at the entrance but toss them, don't let them get too close.
3. Kep (in geographical order)
A. Crab Market – bargain, buy and they will cook for you, watch them cook it so they don’t switch it out. A bit stressful but interesting.
B. Holy Crab restaurant, or Magic Crab Just try the crab Amok $8. Enough for two. Kep Sur Mer restaurant and bar, also good crab amok.
C. Buy one menu item per person or pay $3 and swim at Saravoan Pool for free. (Japanese fried chicken $4.50) Good Food 069300128. Towels, umbrella and shower provided. Overlooking kep beach.
D. Kep Beach - Rent the chairs and umbrella $5. Don't buy the food, expensive and small portions.
E. Try Khmer pancake, Thuk umpole (sugar cane juice), a Sting or Ize cola on ice on the beach.
F. Kep Crab Statue - Iconic statue, take a photo
G. Go to the Koh Tonsay pier and drive out or take the crab shuttle from here to the islands $8/ person. Have a drink on the pier and watch the boats. Park by the ticket office.🙏🏻
H. Kep National Park ticket office and entrance- a nice ride (don't look down) you will pass by Led Zep Cafe first then a long ride up to the lookout tower.
4. Caves and Climbing
Phnom Kbal Romeas Cave - Archaeological site in Cambodia a small cave and an option for Climbodia for Climbing Inside $10 for three hours and includes gear. Make contact (see photo below).
6. Kampot Coffee Shops
A. Le Cafe Kampot - Smoothest Latte in town.
B. Brown Kampot - new and nice view of the river.
C. Bronze Coffee - good reviews.
D. Flan Coffee - They have a desert coffee with flan. Its within the Pizza Kiosk.
E. Analog coffee - good coffe, and atmosphere.
7. Kampot Restaurants
A. Cheap and good Yean Long outdoor Khmer food. $2.50 per plate. Try the seafood pepper, noodles or crab fried rice. If you can't find it ask someone.
B. Kampot Pie and Ice cream Palace for breakfast
C. Bob Marley Pizza – local Khmer with some western cuisine. Affordable and Tasty food. Kabobs (after 5) and special curry.
C(1) Armandos Wooden House - Riverside romantic, festive atmosphere. Italian hand made food. Very good.
D. Cioccolatino – wood fired Pizza (Four cheese) Italian Owner
D(1). Kampot Seafood & Pepper – Good seafood. Location
E. Smashed Burger – Great burgers and fries. Eat in or take away. Highly recommend the double fish sandwich. British and Khmer owners.
F. Nom Tom Belgian Bakery food truck - amazing pastries, sausage and bacon rolls, and danishes. Arrive early for a better selection. Food truck on the river by Artisans restaurant.
G. Candy Pepper – Good Thai and Western Cuisine. (Pat Kra Pao..spicey)
H. Phnom Khiev (blue Mountain) – local Khmer average prices. Try the bawbaw or fried noodles.
I. There are many local kiosks that sell amazing local economical food. Such as Bai Sechurouk (rice, egg, grilled pork, soup and kimchi - before 10am 5000 riel) situated on the sidewalk with a tarp Kweetheo (daily noodle soup with veggies, meat and dumplings inside 8000-12000 riel) Bawbaw (rice porridge with many meat and veggie options - optional black pepper, sugar, pepper sauce and fermented bean paste. 6000-10000), served Bawbaw mornings and Bawbaw evenings see photo below). This place sells street food out of hot pots ready to go or dine in. This link will take you there and you will see the pots. Look inside each pot. Very cheap and tasty local food (try Kaw a local favorite)
J. If you're not a vegetarian and you've never had it Duck (dtia) link is good (right next to the beef). (Ask for 1/4 or 1/2 (gonla) of a large duck and 1 rice 14000-28000 riel comes with sauce and herbs.
Some people ask me about fried chicken (Try the 5 star kiosks around town 4500 riel per piece spicy and mild. I like it with the spicy sauce) Theres one around the corner by 7 eleven too.
K. For vegetarian try Karma Traders, Simple Things or Simons Tandoor, all good!
L. Kens Crab Fried Rice. Great for takeaway, and ride down at the Kampot River Beach.
M. Le Cafe Kampot - Some say its the best latte in Kampot add thuk dako kop (sweet milk) 5000 riel per cup.
N. Pita Pita, Fast food Turkish style with a river view.
O. Vanna Restaurant, Great river views and reviews.
P. If you’re gonna be in Kampot a while, join Kampot Noticeboard on face book.
Q. There is a nice restaurant for a romantic sunset dinner on the Kampot Beach Seafood Restaurant. Its very nice and I have seen a lot of tourist couples having dinner here. Check google maps photos.
R. Riverboat dinner and sunset cruise - This is a link to Jasmine Boat but many tourists choose Goodtimes boat, go there and choose, they are all together by the railroad bridge.
S. Use NHAM24 app for food delivery.
8. Gym and Exercise
A. VK Gym - 6000 riel for everything or 1000 per 10 minutes on the tread mill.
B. Walk or jog around the lotus pond.
C. Jog or exercise on the riverside Public gym
D. Kampot Athletic Field - Jogging track.
E. KH Sports Club - Nice gym.
9. Some places not to go on rental bikes
A. Sihanoukville (the road is impassable and its 100+ km from Kampot)
B. Phnom Penh (Its very dangerous and its too far if something were to go wrong)
C. Omal Waterfalls (everyone that has rode here has had problems (damage) due to the large rocks protruding from the path.)
D. A friendly reminder that its not advised to exceed 50km from Kampot on a rental, because so many things can go wrong and its harder to get you assistance. Also if you're seeking a remote offroad destination and the road is getting bad 1/2 way, its most likely to get worse and it may be better to turn back. (Speaking from experience.) All this said to ensure you have a safe and fun time. Thank you all! 🙏🏻
Bus Tickets
A. We have low prices and save you money on bus tickets. Bus schedule and prices - All prices include picking you and your bags at your hotel or from MBK in my car and taking you to the bus station. Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem ticket includes bus Sihanoukville, bus to ferry, ferry to island and island back to Sihanoukville. I can also sell tickets from SHV to Phnom Penh.
We offer tickets to many other destinations.
B. Some people are asking about visiting Koh Ta Kiev
Kactus Resort in Koh Ta Kiev. They can give you all of the details on how to access their location.
Kampong Trach Water Caves
Kep Crab Market
Enjoy fresh seafood at the buy and cook market
Sandy Beach Umbrellas
New Pier in Kep
Have a nice meal at Kep Sur Mer, Magic Crab or HolyCrab (crab amok)
Kampot Railroad Bridge
Crab Shuttle with Information
Kampot Seafood Cooking Class
Popokvil Waterfalls at Bokor
Sail in Kampot on the Tonle Sap River with Neil
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