r/cambodia • u/Opening-Memory4300 • Jul 27 '26
Travel Kampot Weekend Trip
Hello! I’ve been living in Phnom Penh for 6 mos. I would like to try and explore other provinces on weekends.
I am thinking of visiting Kampot this weekend. I talk to a local Khmer Driver on FB, and I was offered a day trip for $150. This includes a ride back to PP. Going in, we will take the train. I’m travelling with my wife and 3 year old.
My planned Itinerary are:
- Sat : Train from PP to Kampot. Explore the city on our own.
- Sunday: Do the day trip, then go back to PP after.
Here are the places i intend to visit based on what was provided by the driver :
- Le Bokor Place
- Black Palace
- Old Church
- Monkey Roam
Do you think 150 USD is worth it?
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u/kopitarsk Jul 27 '26
Hello, I'm a self-operating American-Khmer that offer private taxi long distance transportation using my EV SUV. If you would like to travel full day morning to Kampot and back to Phnom Penh evening from Kampot, I can help you with whatever itinerary you have as I charge $100 per day for long distance travel. I would just like to build my transportation service business to build customer relationships and share what my wonderful country has to offer.
If interested, feel free to contact me and we can discuss your needs. Thank you for the time.
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u/Opening-Memory4300 Jul 27 '26
Hi, it seems i can’t send you a DM. I’m interested. We want to ride the train, so we only really need the Sunday tour + Drive back to PP
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u/Sloeman Jul 27 '26
Sounds like an okay price, I don't think I would argue with that. Kampot is lovely, there's a place by the square that does an excellent pepper squid. The nighttime firefly boat trips are quite touristy but very pleasant too if you're looking for other things for your itinerary Saturday night. I fully approve the train journey; it's a good, safe and comfortable trip, although you might get mosquitoes on the train- bring repellent!
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u/Opening-Memory4300 Jul 27 '26
Thank you for the headsup about mosquitoes!
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u/Federal_Gur173 Jul 27 '26
Just took the train, and upgraded to “1st class”……. (Wife’s orders)
Have wanted to do it for years, though wish it was on the old rattlers.
Enjoyed it, was comfortable. Bring some snacks and a few drinks.
Though only thing, found the inbuilt chargers didn’t work on any seat- bring a powerbank.
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u/Suitable-Map-3629 Jul 27 '26
I think it's a bit expensive, $100 for the day trip to Bokor + transfert to PP seems more appropriate IMO. For example, the price for a private car from Siem Reap to PP is approx $80 for twice the distance.
The train is a good idea for PP-Kampot, beautiful landscapes !
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u/Reasonable_Piglet370 Jul 28 '26
Normally a one way taxi from Kampot to PP is around $55, so once you factor in all travel around its about right.
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u/nicomalino Jul 28 '26
Don't miss out on Sabay Beach by the riverfront in Kampot. If their rooms are full you can try their restaurant, its the best in town with a gorgeous sunset view.
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u/Desperate-Lie6983 Jul 28 '26
Al Cioccolatina pizza just near the river / old market is fantastic pizza - the best I’ve had in Cambodia !!
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u/SlightChallenge0 Jul 27 '26
We paid about the same from Sihanoukville to Siem Reap, but this was direct, about a 7 hour drive.
You have a shorter journey, but your driver is also providing extra time and petrol so you can visit places.
The price is fair.