Kampot: Caving, Climbing & Via Ferrata Adventure Tour

Summary

Climbodia adventure mixes caving via ferrata & abseiling in Kampot

You’ll climb limestone cliffs, squeeze through cool caves, try via ferrata lines and even abseil down with guidance from locals who know every crevice of Phnom Kbal Romeas. Expect laughter, shaky legs (in a good way), and moments where you forget everything except what’s right in front of you.

What’s the experience like?

We were already sweating by the time we ducked under the first ledge at Phnom Kbal Romeas. Our guide, Dara, grinned and handed me a helmet that still smelled faintly like chalk and sunblock—guess it’s seen a lot of heads. The limestone felt cool under my palms, almost slippery from the morning mist. “Don’t worry,” Dara said, “just go slow.” I tried not to look down as I clipped into the via ferrata line. There was this weird mix of excitement and nerves buzzing in my chest—like, what am I doing here? But then you just keep moving because everyone else is moving too.

Inside the caves it got quiet fast—the kind of quiet where you can hear your own shoes scuffing on rock. Dara pointed out these tiny bats clustered above us (I ducked instinctively; he laughed). The air changed—it was damp and smelled faintly earthy, with some odd sweetness from incense smoke drifting in from a shrine tucked in a corner. We scrambled over rocks slick with condensation and I caught myself thinking about how different this was from anything I’d done around Kampot before. At one point my hands were shaking more from adrenaline than fear—I think? Hard to tell sometimes.

The abseiling part came up quicker than I expected. My friend nearly chickened out but Dara joked her into it (“You trust me?” “No!”). The rope felt rough and solid in my grip. For a second I just stood there listening to someone outside yelling directions in Khmer—kids maybe? Then suddenly I was swinging down into sunlight again, dust on my shoes and heart pounding. We finished off with bottled water that tasted way better than usual after all that climbing. Still not sure if it was relief or pride but yeah—I still think about that view back toward Kampot town through the cave mouth.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Rock climbing and caving activities

• Arrive at Phnom Kbal Romeas mountain
• Participate in rock climbing
• Experience via ferrata climbing
• Abseil down cave entrances
• Explore caves through caving

Top questions

Is previous climbing experience required for this tour?

No, you don’t need any previous experience for this tour.

What activities are included on the Climbodia tour?

The tour includes rock climbing, caving, via ferrata, and abseiling in Kampot’s cave complex.

Where does the adventure take place?

All activities happen at Phnom Kbal Romeas mountain near Kampot.

What should I wear for the tour?

You should wear a T-shirt, shorts or leggings, and lace-up shoes.

Are helmets provided during the activities?

Yes, helmets are provided for all participants.

Is bottled water included on the tour?

Bottled water is included during your adventure.

Can children join this tour?

The minimum age for participants is 6 years old.

Is this suitable for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries?

No, it’s not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries.

What’s included

Your day covers all gear including helmet use, plenty of bottled water to keep you going between climbs and caves, plus every activity led by a professional local guide who knows the area inside out—so you can just focus on trying something new (and maybe laughing at yourself along the way).