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English
Explore Kampot Countryside: Salt Fields, Cave Temple, Pepper Farm & Green Cathedral Kayaking Tour
Discover the highlights of the countryside surrounding Kampot on a guided tour.
Depart from Kampot and visit a large salt-producing facility located on the outskirts of the city. Learn about its economic importance to the area and the various steps of the process.
Next, visit Phnom Chhngok, a wonderful cave temple with 203 steps to its entrance. Inside the cave’s main chamber stands a remarkable 7th-century (Funan-era) brick temple, dedicated to Shiva. Admire the wonderful views from the cave entrance.
Visit Brateak Krola Lake, an artificial lake constructed in the time of the Khmer Rouge.
Enjoy a guided tour of a pepper plantation. Enjoy some tastings of the pepper produced onsite as you learn about the production process,
One of our favorite days was spent kayaking through the Green Cathedral in Kampot — a truly unique experience that immersed us in nature and let us fully appreciate the beauty of the Cambodian jungle.
Note: A $5 charge applies for pick-up and drop-off locations more than 3 km from the city.
🚗 Depart from Kampot and drive through peaceful countryside landscapes.
🧂 Learn about traditional salt production with a guided visit to a local salt field and factory — see how the famous Kampot salt is made by hand.
🪣 Visit Brateak Krola Lake, a historical man-made lake built during the Khmer Rouge period, and learn about its background and local life today.
🌶️ Continue to a pepper plantation — enjoy a guided walk through the farm, learn about the growing process, and taste fresh Kampot peppercorns.
🛶 Optional kayak trip around the “Green Cathedral” (a nipa palm canal) — relax, swim, and enjoy the beautiful sunset or quiet afternoon atmosphere before heading back.
🌅 Return to Kampot town with great memories of the countryside.
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