A Blend of the South of Cambodia

Phnom Penh and surrounds, South Coast | 5 Days / 4 Nights

DAY 1: Phnom Penh - Kampot

Phnom Penh - Kampot (155 km): 3 hours

09:00 - Morning transfer to the Cambodian coast, to the riverside town of Kampot (transfer 3hrs). This charming town with magnificent surroundings is still dominated by French colonial architecture and the countryside in this province is particularly scenic. 

Check in your hotel. The rest of the day at leisure. You have your own evening stroll through town and choose one of the many local restaurants and have a drink at one of the charming riverside bars (at own expense).

Overnight in Kampot.

Day 2: Kampot Leisure:
Kampot – La Plantation (17 km): 36 mins

Breakfast at your hotel.

Depart at 9:00 am from your hotel for a drive through the countryside to La Plantation pepper farm. Upon arrival at La Plantation, enjoy an informative presentation to learn about different types of Kampot pepper, tasting the various forms grown on the farm.

Next, learn to cook traditional Khmer dishes prepared exclusively with La Plantation spices and then lunch on the dishes that have been prepared along with a selection of seasonal fresh juices, home-made ice-teas, or other refreshments. (Note: cooking class is a joining class)

After dining, enjoy some leisure time at the open-air restaurant where you can enjoy the view or shop for various pepper products, including black, pink, and salted pepper, as well as locally-produced Samai pepper-infused rum (provided they have some of the rum on hand, which uses pepper from the farm and is incredibly popular).

In the afternoon, explore the beautiful Kampot Province. Just about 2km out of Kampot town along the way to Kep, visit the salt field. Depending on the season (not possible during the rainy season from June-October), you will be able to see through how the farmer produces and harvest their sea salt.

Drive to Phnom Chhgok Cave, a Hindu cave temple. This is home to the ruins of a temple at the time of Funan (6th- 7th centuries). This small architectural treasure offers an amazing contrast with the grandiose cave where it has been built.

On the way back to the hotel, make a short stop at the Secret Lake. An enchanting place that offers you a breathtaking view of the mountains. 

Overnight in Kampot.

Pool Side Garden

Poolside Garden Rooms are located within footsteps of the swimming pool and tropical surrounds. Rooms enjoy “a Bensley twist” including mirrored feature wall, custom designed iron bed and hand crafted light fittings.  Accommodations are available in King or Twin-share and include a wall mounted LCD TV/soundbar, blue tooth and complimentary wireless internet access.  Rooms feature artwork exclusively created for Shinta Mani by Bensley Design Studios, Bangkok.