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Kampot & Kep
Kampot & Kep is a top destination in Cambodia.
About Kampot & Kep
Kampot's French colonial shophouses and riverside cafes pair with the surrounding pepper farms that supply some of the world's most prized peppercorns, while nearby Kep is known for its crab market and abandoned colonial villas.
Essential Info
Estimated Daily Budget
| Accommodation | $10-45/night |
| Food | $5-15/day |
| Pepper Farm Tours | Often free with purchase, or $5-10 for guided tours |
| Transport | $5-10/day |
Best Time to Visit
- Nov-Feb — Cool and dry, ideal for cycling and visiting Bokor Hill Station.
- Jun-Oct — Wet season; Bokor's higher elevation can bring fog and rain even when the coast is clear.
Getting Around
- Getting There — Kampot is about 2.5-3 hours by bus or shared taxi from Phnom Penh.
- Getting Around — Tuk-tuks and rented scooters are the main way to reach Bokor National Park and the pepper farms outside town.
Cultural & Heritage Sites in Kampot & Kep
- Bokor Hill Station — An abandoned French colonial hill resort from the 1920s, including a derelict casino and church, now partly redeveloped within Bokor National Park.
Hiking Trails near Kampot & Kep
- Bokor National Park Trails — Trails through the national park surrounding the old hill station, with cooler temperatures than the coast below.
Cycling Routes near Kampot & Kep
- Kampot Countryside Cycling — Flat roads through pepper farms and salt fields outside Kampot town, a popular half-day ride.
Local Food to Try in Kampot & Kep
- Kampot Pepper Crab — Crab stir-fried with the region's famous green peppercorns, Kep's signature dish served at the beachfront crab market.
- Kampot Pepper — Considered among the world's best peppercorns, grown on farms around Kampot and sold fresh or dried as a popular souvenir.
Seasonal Highlights in Kampot & Kep
- Pepper Harvest Season (December-March) — Farm tours are most active during harvest, with fresh green peppercorns available to sample on-site.
Where to Stay in Kampot & Kep
- Kampot Riverside — The main town area along the river with colonial shophouses, cafes and guesthouses.
- Kep — A quieter seaside town about 25 minutes from Kampot, known for the crab market and abandoned French villas.
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