Kampot Countryside Tour: Pepper Farm, Salt Lake & Caves

See how Kampot's famous peppers grow, taste them fresh from the farm

A countryside tour of Kampot visiting the salt fields, a temple inside a cave system, a scenic man-made lake, and a working pepper farm where you taste different varieties. The tour includes pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide, bottled water, and a lunch stop. It runs five to seven hours with travel time built in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kampot's nature and agriculture

• Visit Kampot salt fields
• Tour ancient temple in cave
• See scenic man-made lake
• Visit pepper farm and taste peppers

The experience

The tour starts with pickup and takes you first to Kampot's salt fields, where your guide explains the production methods that have supplied the region for generations. From there you head to one of Cambodia's oldest temples, set deep inside a cave system: the walk through the caves themselves is part of the stop. You'll pause at a man-made lake off the main roads to take in the views and hear about its construction and Cambodia's history.

The pepper farm is the centerpiece. You visit either La Plantation or BoTree Farm, walk through the growing areas, and taste test different pepper varieties and blends directly with the farmers to find your favorite. The guide handles all driving, and the itinerary accounts for travel time within the total duration, so you're not waiting around between stops. Lunch is included at a point during the day.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your hotel.
• English-speaking guide throughout.
• bottled water.
• lunch at a stop during the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (5 to 90 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 47 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Two Brothers Travel Cambodia

Is this one for you?The tour involves five to seven hours of driving and walking, with time spent inside caves and at outdoor stops, so it suits travelers comfortable with a full day on the road and on their feet. You choose between two pepper farms and taste the peppers yourself rather than watching from a distance.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are Kampot's salt fields and what do I actually do there?

Kampot's salt fields are the production areas where salt is harvested and processed: a major agricultural output of the region. You visit them with the guide, who walks you through the production methods and explains how the salt is made.

Can I taste the peppers at the farm, or is it just a viewing tour?

You taste test different pepper varieties and blends with the farmers themselves, so you get to sample several and see which one you prefer before deciding whether to buy.

How much of the five to seven hours is actual driving versus time at the stops?

The tour duration includes all travel time between stops, so the five to seven hours is the full day from pickup to drop-off. The remaining hours after the stops are spent on the road.

Do I need to book a specific pepper farm in advance, or does the guide choose?

Two farms are available: La Plantation and BoTree Farm. The guide will take you to one of them. You can confirm which during your booking or with the guide on the day.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is included as part of the tour. The specific location is arranged as part of the itinerary on the day.