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    1 Day in Kampot — Riverside Town Guide (2026)
    One perfect day in Kampot: pepper plantations, riverside dining, Bokor Hill Station, and sunset cocktails. Complete with times and costs.
    1 Day
    Kampot

    1 Day in Kampot

    Kampot is Cambodia's most charming small town — a riverside gem with pepper farms, colonial architecture, and the most relaxed atmosphere in the country.

    How should I spend 1 day in Kampot?

    Morning: pepper plantation tour. Afternoon: Bokor Hill Station. Evening: riverside sunset drinks. Total cost: $15–$40.

    Day 1: Pepper, Mountains & Riverside

    7:00 AM

    Breakfast at Epic Arts Cafe

    $3–$5

    Social enterprise cafe with great coffee and river views.

    9:00 AM

    Kampot pepper plantation tour

    $5–$8

    Visit La Plantation or Sothy's Pepper Farm to learn about world-famous Kampot pepper.

    11:30 AM

    Drive up to Bokor Hill Station

    $10–$15 (moto/tuk-tuk)

    Abandoned French hill station at 1,080m with misty coastal views.

    1:00 PM

    Lunch at a riverside restaurant

    $3–$8

    Fresh fish or crab with Kampot pepper sauce overlooking the river.

    3:00 PM

    Explore the Old Town

    Colonial architecture, street art, and the atmospheric old market.

    5:00 PM

    Sunset kayak or riverside walk

    $0–$5

    Kayak rental ($5/hour) or walk along the riverside promenade.

    6:30 PM

    Sunset cocktails at Rikitikitavi

    $3–$6

    Best rooftop terrace in Kampot with river views.

    8:00 PM

    Dinner at Ellie's

    $5–$12

    Excellent Cambodian-Western fusion.

    💰 Budget Estimate

    🎒

    Budget

    $15–$25

    🏨

    Mid-Range

    $30–$50

    🌴

    Luxury

    $60–$100

    💡 Tips

    • • Kampot is small enough to walk or cycle everywhere.
    • • Kampot pepper is a world-class souvenir — buy directly from farms.
    • • The sunset over the river is Kampot's signature experience.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    One day covers the highlights. But Kampot's charm is its slow pace — 2–3 days lets you truly unwind with river cruises, cave exploration, and lazy cafe mornings.

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