Things to do & places to visit in Kep Province, Cambodia

Kep Province #5 destination in Cambodia 2023. The average rating score is 4.06 based on 5.446 traveler reviews, of 31 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Phnom_Penh, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 12:52.

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General weather summary in May

90°F - 81°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Very warm with a gentle breeze

Feels like

62%

Chance of rain

234.0 millimeters

Amount

10.1 mph

Wind speed

76%

Humidity

12.6

Daylight length

5:41 AM

Sunrise

6:16 PM

Sunset

20%

Cloud cover

Sleeveless shirt, rain coat and rain boots

What to wear

Top things to do (32)

Top destinations in Kep Province 2

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Vagabond Temple (208 reviews)
- Find yourself at Vagabond Temple!
Spent More than 3 hours Yoga & Pilates

Vagabond Temple Yoga, Meditation and Healing Retreat is a great place to just be you, grow, learn, heal, and meet other spiritual travelers from around the world. With experienced teachers, a full daily schedule and supportive community, you can reflect,practice and reconnect with yourself. Gain the understanding of how to perform spiritual practices, why we do them and how these teachings can change the way we look at and live our lives. In addition to our ongoing retreat programs, we offer 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and Holistic Healing Training which includes sound healing, Reiki 1 and 2 certifications and our . Regain your balance and inner harmony with one of our wide selections of holistic healing sessions which include but are not limited to various forms of massage, Ayurveda therapies, energy healing and personal life coaching. These sessions will help you to feel your ultimate best. Join us for a unique experience of personal transformation and peace. See more..
5.0 Kep Autrement (101 reviews)
- Would not recommend
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cultural Tours • Boat Tours • Motorcycle Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

We made a whole day south side boat trip with 7 people. We could not visit the island that was planned because of too big waves so we had to visit another island. This island was really full of garbage all over, and a lot of glass os the beach, so we had to wear shoes. It was also impossible to go swimming because of a rocky bottom, I tried and cut my finger on something sharpp immediately. We spend 1 whole hour on this island where we really could not do anything. After this we went to the other side of the island and stayed there for almost the whole remaining time. So this meant hours of just sitting around on hte boat without anything to do. We tried snorkeling, but the water was too brown to see anything. We also got stung by something in the water. We were 4 vegetarians on the boat so we got to eat rice, while the others got nice grilled seafood. So it was not really worth the money for the vegetarians who paid the same amount as the non-vegetarians. During the last hour on this spot the guide took us for coffee in a local place on the island. We played around with some cute puppies while another dog came around. The dog was in poor shape and got dragged away from a local man, screaming in pain. This was not enough, he also threw some rocks really hard on the dog who was already trying to run away screaming of fear and pain. This was a really traumatic experience for us as tourists who are not used to this kind of animal treatement. This gave a really bad ending to the already not so good tour and left some of us scarred. In the end we also had to 300m from the boat to land in the water with a really bottom. The trip could have been nice, but it really was not. Alsp, the guide did not really tell us that much during the trip. See more..
5.0 Max Discovery Cambodia (88 reviews)
- An Incredible Climb!
Spent 2-3 hours Other Outdoor Activities

Climb inside a 250 year old ficus tree, which is over 20m high. Of course you will be properly secured with a harness, ropes etc. Your guide, Max, is an experienced climber since many years. Fun for the entire family. Kids from 5 years up. See more..
5.0 Kep Adventures (63 reviews)
- Wonderful Snorkeling Adventure
Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Eco Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

If you have one day in Kep, this is the tour i recommend. Today my husband and i spent the day on a traditional Khmer fishing boat from which we snorkeled, swam, and saw the nearby islands. The boat covering of rice straw kept us in the shade and the guide, one of the owners who is from Belgium, gave insights into the culture and customs of Cambodia. The lunch was a delicious barbecue prepared on the boat. We have participated in many snorkel tours in many countries, this was by far one of the very best. See more..
5.0 Flying Dog Farm (43 reviews)
- Great visit to Flying dog farm
Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Farms

Welcome! Opened June 3, 2018, in memory of our beloved mother’s birthday, Flying Dog Farm is named after our little puppy, Happy, and it is a NEW Kampot pepper farm & shop in Kep Province, Cambodia. We envision our pepper farm in a garden-like atmosphere, chemical-free, in a Cambodian-style country setting from the 1960’s. We grow, process, and package our Kampot black, red, and white pepper to the highest quality. “Kampot pepper is to Cambodia as champagne is to France.” Harvesting season is from January through May and high-tourist months are from October to March annually. Please visit us for a free tour, quality time, soft drinks and, of course, delicious, gourmet Kampot pepper. We are open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed: Mondays. Thanks! See more..
5.0 TYKA Boat (21 reviews)
- A wonderful day's sailing
Boat Tours

I really recommend the Tyka Boat Cruise. Chris is an excellent and charming host. We left from Samanea resort and headed off the the Islands for some snorkelling a lovely BBQ of fresh fish, fruit and a nice drop of wine. Chris was able to tell us a little about the history and the geography of the archipelago which made the trip really enjoyable. Whether as a couple or a group you won't be disappointed. We enjoyed our whole Kep experience but this was the highlight. See more..
5.0 Thành's Touch (3 reviews)
- Beautiful designs
Fashion Shows & Tours

Thanh is very talented. He has made any alterations on clothes of mine and friends. I am going to order some copies and some of his own designs. I live in Kep so have the time but if you are visiting he can do it quickly for you as he has done for my friends. Lovely shop, fabulous designer. See more..
5.0 EcoBoat Adventure Tour (2 reviews)
- Great Boat Trip
Taxis & Shuttles • Boat Tours • Private Tours • Day Trips

I enjoyed this trip a lot. The view from the sea to the town is really beautiful. It was my first time seeing mangrove forest and it’s absolutely amazing place, the sunset there is stunning. Also I’ve been lucky to see planktons on the way back! They say you can also see fireflies in some months. Our guide explained us history of Kep and importance of mangrove forests on our planet. So it’s a good educational adventure. The trip took around 4 hours, so I ordered some sandwiches and drinks beforehand, which was pretty wise haha. I highly recommend to take this trip! See more..
5.0 Samathe Spa & Salon (2 reviews)
- Excellent massage
Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Spas

Professional nail care and luxurious spa treatments in a relaxing ambience Combining ancient and contemporary techniques with expert knowledge from around Asia, our therapists offer treatments specially designed to meet the needs of each individual. See more..
5.0 Kampot cooking class (1 review)
- Best cooking class kampot
Cooking Classes

Fondator of le tigre de papier cooking class siem reap 20 years ago..arrived 3 years ago.. I decide to open a cooking class for sharing the secret of the delicious khmer cuisine See more..
5.0 Champei Organic Farm (1 review)
- Huge pepper farm set in beautiful grounds
Farms

There's a lot of walking to do, but it's the beauty of this place that captures the imagination. It's free of charge, and pepper is available at their shop. The architect gets a thumps-up from me. Best pepper farm I've even seen. I'll come back and visit when I'm in Kep again. See more..
4.5 Sothy's Pepper Farm (794 reviews)
- You definitely recommend it.
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Farms

See how famous Kampot Pepper - Green, Black, Red, and White - is produced, without chemical fertilizers or insecticides, taking a tour in Cambodian, English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish. We use solar and wind energy. We have one simple bungalow - inquire for prior arrangements. We can be reached from Kep (or Kampot) by tuk-tuk or taxi; many visitors come with locally rented motorscooters See more..
4.5 Samathi Pagoda (36 reviews)
- Beautiful views from the top of the hill
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Sitting atop a hill in beautiful Kep, this amazing pagoda has panoramic views of the islands in the distance. I was the only person there, so I had plenty of time to capture all the beauty of this quiet and peaceful place. If you've got a couple of hours to spend, make sure you come here, and take some time to relax and take it all in. It's worth it See more..
4.5 Black Cat Kep (20 reviews)
- Kep's first open air gallery featuring the art of Swiss artist Olivier Meng
Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

In the idyllic surroundings of the small town of Kep in Cambodia, the Black Cat is emerging as the first Open Air Art Gallery Kep See more..
4.5 Patio (5 reviews)
- Pepper Plantaion in town
Spent 1-2 hours Farms

This is a relatively new pepper plantation in the heart of Kep. Being so, you won’t have to put up with the masses of other tourists vying for attention. This activity can be included in a day trip from Kampot using something like the Crab Shuttle and one of the Tuk-tuks that operate from the end of the pier. This Pepper Farm Tour along with a lovely lunch at one of the many crab market restaurants in the area makes for a great day out. It is my belief that the Patio Pepper Plantation in Kep have plans to include a restaurant on site soon, but for now, a meal in town is your best option. Have fun See more..
4.0 Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island) (1.046 reviews)
- Lovely island off the coast of Kep
Islands

Koh Tonsay or Rabbit Island is approx 30 min boat ride away. To buy tickets is a little chaotic and a form to complete, with name, dob, passport number etc. Some people didn't have or know there passport number so we're advised to put any number on the form. Again not sure why as no one checks you on the boats or checks you come back. The ride over was great and you land on the main beach, that has some beach bars that sell food and drinks at very reasonable prices a d offer free sun beds on the beach or hammocks in a shaded ataps just behind the beds in the trees. The island is relaxed and has many little sandy coves. Weekends many local families pop over and picnic on some of the beaches away from the main beach. On the other side of the island a film crew were making a film with full native makeup. A very good day trip. See more..
4.0 Kep National Park (828 reviews)
- New easy access road
National Parks

Here are some photos of the new smooth concrete path. Very easy to walk, cycle on. Possible to ride a moto up the path too. Adult tourists $1 entrance fee, paid to the guard near Sunset Cafe. Concrete stretch of the path is 6km long. See more..
4.0 Kep Crab Market (590 reviews)
- Traveled All the Way from Phnom Penh for Crab
Speciality & Gift Shops

After 3 weeks in Phnom Penh, I needed a break and wanted to go to the coast. This crab market was interesting at 6:30 in the morning. Watched the fisherman walk out to retrieve their cages then back at the dock, they go through a manual sorting process. Locals come to buy them in quantity. I had a delicious crab cake at Le Strand restaurant in Kep. My private driver drove me from PP. He is the best. Taxi Tom is a safe driver which is of utmost importance in Cambodia. Hire him: [email protected] See more..
4.0 Kep Butterfly Farm (266 reviews)
- Tot rust komen in Kep
Nature & Wildlife Areas

We visited the crab market and the Kep beach and were driven crazy by the noise and the amount of people. Our lovely tuktukdriver (Lim tuktuk Kampot) recommended us to come here to have a quiet moment, and he was absolutely right! $2 is quite a lot for just the butterfly garden, which is lovely but small, but surrounding the farm is an amazing landscape of little streams and bridges, swings and a beautiful wooden house with a platform which gives you an amazing lookout point and a place to sit and relax. See more..
4.0 Phnom Kampong Trach Cave (126 reviews)
- A beautiful and mystic place almost empty of people.
Caverns & Caves

There is an assembly of limestone hills covered in Jungle amidst of rice fields. In one of the hills there is this network of caves with its shrines. One of them is filled with a small lake. There is a kind old lady who shows you around. She is takes you on a climbing tour to the best spots and points out the best photo motives. I gave her a generous tip at the end. See more..
4.0 Ranch of the Plantation (34 reviews)
- Great alternative to typical activities
Spent 1-2 hours Ranches

I took the long horseback tour, about two or three hours. We went up the mountain to the Wat, then down to a small fishing village and back to the farm for a cold beer. I called them by phone and the owner answered instructing me just 'to go and somebody will be there". Indeed, a young friendly French woman greeted me and was excited i had come to ride. The horses are a bit stubborn, and it can be quite physical. Fun, adventurous and different. Actually one of the male horses kept trying to mount a mare when we got back and it was pretty wild to watch as the staff had to control them, which wasn't easy. Also lots of the abandoned villas of Kep are in this area. I also left the young woman a small tip which she seemed surprised to receive, but she earned it. See more..
4.0 Knai Bang Chatt (20 reviews)
- Kep is for seafood
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Boat Rentals • Stand Up Paddleboarding • Kayaking & Canoeing

Knai Bang Chatt, is a fantastic hotel that was once 3 separate homes. One was the home of the French Governor of the area, the second was the cousin of the King of Cambodia and the third was the home for a high Government official. The present owner purchased the 3 properties and turned it into a Fantastic Hotel. The road journey from Phnom Phen was an experience by it's self, on Highway number 3, it should be called TRACK #3, 4 hours for 150 kms. But the journey was worth it. Kep is a great little place and the accommodation was great. Great staff, great position, clean, huge balcony overlooking the Gulf of Siam. The Sailing club next door has amazing food with fantastic staff and really lay back. Well worth eating there, in fact we did many times. The two main reasons we went to Kep was 1) The Crab and seafood 2) Kampot Pepper (brought 2 kilos home) See more..
4.0 Kepmandou Lounge-Bar (16 reviews)
- Outstanding customer service!
Bars & Clubs

Unfortunately I have been taken ill with what seems to be food poisoning from one of the local restaurants. I won't go into details but it's nasty, I am so weak and things are coming out from both ends! Moving on... The staff here have been wonderful! Getting me stomach tablets, sugar drinks, rehydration packets and every now and again coming to see if I'm ok. I can't explain to u how unwell I am right now but with the caring staff helping me it makes me feel so much better! The actual resort is lovely, really chilled out and they staff aim to please. The rooms are good and not overly priced. The toilets have become my best friend or worst enemy which ever way you would like to see it but they are nice and clean. The area is a little out of the way but they hire mopeds for you to get around. So I would recommend you stay here! :) happy traveling x See more..
3.5 Crab Statue (594 reviews)
- It's a statute of a Crab!
Monuments & Statues

Not much to say really apart from its a statute of a Crab just off the beach at Kep, that is lit up at night. See more..
3.5 Kep Beach (442 reviews)
- Popular beach for families
Spent 2-3 hours Beaches

The beach and pavements just behind are popluar with families. Rather than sit on the beach many local put down mats, hammocks and chairs on the pavements that border the beach as it is under the shade of trees. As night the beach is lit up with spotlights for families to play and socialise in the cooler evenings. See more..
3.5 Jasmine Valley Skate Bowl (17 reviews)
- nice and interesting place
Parks

The only concrete skate bowl in the region, the Jasmine Valley Skate Bowl hosts the first generation of Cambodian skaters and guest skaters from around the globe.The first stage is a single bowl with a tight transition and a 1m wall of vertical. Stage two is planned for 2013.Gear is available for the traveler who forgot their skateboard but whose Chuck Taylors are getting restless :) See more..
3.0 Angkul Beach (77 reviews)
- Nice breathing, but not Swimming
Beaches

Angkul Beach is truly a fishing village where you could meet a lot of fishing boat and fishermen, but this place is not an ideal for swimming yet unless there is an effort from the authority to clean the floating and displaying plastic bags. However, you can have good sea food there in the coconut hut. On a recent inspection trip of our company treat Asia Natural Tour, we got some fun and good food there. Just an advice, please be careful with your guidebook ;) See more..
3.0 Monument de l'indépendance (1 review)
Monuments & Statues

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1.0 SOKYTO KEPSHOP (1 review)
- It doesn't exist
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

We drove over there turned out its just inside kepa cabana, sign is there but no shop. Just a shelve with 4 kinds of jams and pepper... Were planning to buy some souvenirs but since anyway got there bought jam. See more..
The Spa By Veranda (0 review)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Spas

Our goals by creating total well-being, healthy indulgence and relaxation, are reflected in the quality of our treatment offers and the outstanding service provided by our expert therapists. At TheSpa in Kep, Cambodia, experience a perfect blend of natural spa indulgence that are supreme at every level. With its unique touches—from spa ingredients sourced from indigenous flowers, fruits and herbs to the ocean and garden view from the treatment rooms—The Veranda-Spa™ creates a unique environment in which to revitalize your energies. Our Veranda-Spa™ treatments are available for both males and females and while you may appreciate a simultaneous couple massage. At The Spa we offer the well-trained therapist to provide the most relaxing treatment experience for you. We adhered to be one of the most trusted and qualified spa in Kep, Cambodia. See more..