Cambodia
Enjoy backpackers paradise Kampot
Kampot is a charming riverside town in southern Cambodia, known for its relaxed atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings. The town is famous for its Kampot pepper, one of the finest in the world, and you can visit local pepper plantations to learn about its cultivation. You can also visit the salt flats, the nearby crab village and enjoy time at the river. We only spend one day here but you could easily spend more if you plan your time accordingly. It’s a backpacking paradise with chill accommodation.
Pepper plantation
Visiting a pepper plantation can easily be done in Kampot. There’s a huge pepper plantation, established by a Belgian in 2013, which offers free guiding tours on the property. You will learn more about the pepper production, the different kind of products and be able to taste a variety of peppers they make here. There are both French and English tours which you can join. No need to book anything in advance. It’s a beautiful farm with Khmer-style architecture and has a huge social impact on the surrounding community.
Salt fields in Kampot
Kampot has a lot of salt fields where you can see how the salt is harvested. It’s a great experience and we recommend to visit this either early in the morning or right before sunset, to have the most epic views. The fields are huge and you are free to walk around. It’s great if you come with a guide as they will be able to give you more information on the salt process, and because they know exactly where to be.
