Kampot Pepper Tour, Salt Field, Cave Temple, Secret Lake

About this experience

Explore the enchanting region of Kampot through its renowned pepper plantations, picturesque salt fields, and the mystical Phnom Chhngok Cave Temple. Discover flavorful Kampot pepper and traditional salt harvesting techniques while enjoying stunning landscapes perfect for photography. Visit the hidden dark history of Secret Lake. This journey offers a unique glimpse into Cambodian culture and nature, making it an unforgettable experience for every traveler.

Itinerary

1. Tour stop

   Pick up you and transfer out of town to see the Salt Fields. You will see how to famers work on the Salt Fields. Cambodia exports a variety of goods, including salt products. Cambodia is capable of producing enough salt for domestic use as well as export. The majority of the goods are produced in Kampot, which is close to the sea.

2. Tour stop

   Drive to Phnom Chhngok Cave Temple. travelling there on the winding dirt road, especially by motorbike, could be very tiring. However, passing past scenic views of the Cambodian countryside, featuring paddy fields, small farms and limestone formations, covered in dense vegetation, should suitably compromise. The mountain is a hulking limestone karst, which houses many hidden chambers, rocky outcrops and stalactites, formed by calcium carbonate solution. The largest cave is the home of an ancient red brick temple resting under a massive rock formation resembling an eagle. Phnom Chhngok Cave temple was probably erected during the 7th century, particularly within a pre-Angkorian era known as the Funan period in Cambodia.

3. Tour stop

   Secret Lake or Brateak Krola Lake isn't really a lake at all. The secret lake is actually a dam. During the Khmer Rouge era, a dam was built with slave labor. It's a huge lake, especially for a man-made one. It is well worth the journey. This is the Cambodia we had hoped to discover.

4. Tour stop

   After visiting Phnom Chhngok Cave temple, we continue our trip to visit Kampot pepper farm. It is the perfect place to learn the history of Kampot Pepper and understand how it is produced traditionally and organically. You will understand why Kampot Pepper has been elected as #1 Best Pepper in the world by chefs and foodies for more than a century.

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels