Kampot
Kampot has more going on than most visitors get to see. These experiences are a good way to go further than you would on your own, discover the culture and places that make the region worth knowing, and support the local people behind them.
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These are experiences where your visit makes a direct difference to local people. Everyone listed here is either community-run or channels a portion of proceeds back into projects that benefit the people of Kampot.
Most visitors see Kampot's salt fields without the farmers benefiting at all. This community-created tour changes that, with 20% of proceeds going back to support the Chumkriel Language School NGO and the people who live here.
More than a spa, the Banteay Srey Women's Spa in Kampot offers an authentic Khmer wellness experience while supporting opportunities for local women.
ACD Homestay
Stay with a local family in Chumkriel village, five minutes from Kampot, with proceeds supporting the free school next door.
High Tide Dogs
For animal lovers: a riverside sanctuary giving rescued dogs a second chance. Drop in, spend time with them, and just by showing up you're helping.
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These are signature tours in Kampot with a clear idea behind them. They'll involve a local guide who brings you on a unique experience, often away from where the regular tourists go.
Kampot Sunset Walking Tour
The perfect introduction to Kampot. Learn about its history, the local spirits, and the best things to do in town.
Sa Tuk-Tuk Tours
Visit the Muslim fishing villages of Kampot with Sa, a local guide who grew up there. Meet families, see daily fishing life, and visit mosques, schools, and markets.
Countryside Cycling
Jason's tours are for people who want the real Cambodia. A deep dive into culture, religion, and daily life. Away from the tourist spots and into places most visitors never reach.
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The best way into a culture is often through its food. Classes here usually start at the market and end with a full Khmer meal you've cooked yourself.
Learn to cook traditional Khmer food at the Eco Lotus rural farm.
Lucky Kitchen combines a market visit, ingredient shopping, and a hands-on rooftop cooking session in Kampot. It is a closer-in option for travelers who want a practical cooking class with a market-to-table feel.
Kampot Seafood and Pepper
Kampot Seafood and Pepper combines a restaurant setting with cooking classes focused on Khmer food, Kampot pepper, and fresh seafood.
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Get out on the Kampot River. Whether you want a classic sunset cruise with fireflies on the return, or an eco-tour into the mangroves with lunch on board, both are easy to arrange and among the most relaxing things to do in Kampot.
Naga Boat
A classic Kampot sunset cruise on the river, with a drink included and fireflies on the way back.
The Bay Boat
A lunch cruise on the Kampot River visiting the Trapeang Sangkae Community and the mangrove ecosystem.
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Kampot sits nestled between the river, mountains and sea. That makes it a natural base for outdoor adventure. If you're into doing something physical, there are several great options in town.
Climbodia
Guided climbing and caving in Kampot's limestone hills for beginners and experienced climbers.
Cambodia Kiteboarding
A wind-driven side of Kampot that most visitors never realize is here.
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A good option if you're short on time or just want someone to take care of the day. These English-speaking guides run full and half-day trips around Kampot and Kep, covering the major stops with someone who knows them well.
From rural villages and monasteries to meeting local families, Jason's Tours gets you away from the tourist attractions and into the everyday side of Cambodia.
Sa is well known for his outgoing personality and humor, ensuring that every adventure with him will be memorable.
Mr. Sana grew up in the rural communities near Kampong Trach in the midst of the civil war. His insights into village life and traditional Khmer culture give you a window into Cambodian rural life that most tours completely miss.
A flexible local guide for Bokor Mountain, pepper farm loops, Kep days, Green Cathedral kayaking, city tours, and custom Kampot routes.
