Kampot pepper farm, cave & Secret Lake tour by tuk-tuk

Sip fresh coconut juice while exploring Kampot’s local secrets with a native guide

A half-day private tuk-tuk tour of Kampot with an English-speaking driver who grew up in the area. You visit a pepper plantation (free entry to BoTree Farm or a paid tour at La Plantation with tasting), Phnom Chhnork cave temple, the Secret Lake, and salt fields at sunset, with pickup from accommodation within 5 kilometers of Kampot town centre and cold water and coconut juice included. The driver, Pheary, is a local expert who knows the region intimately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kampot and nearby attractions

• Pick up from accommodation
• Visit Secret Lake
• Tour Phnom Chhnork cave temple
• Visit pepper plantation (BoTree or La Plantation)
• Drive through local villages
• See Kampot Salt Fields at sunset
• Visit Kep Crab Market
• Return to accommodation

The experience

Pheary runs this tour himself in a tuk-tuk, and he grew up in Kampot, so he knows which stops matter and which ones don't. The half-day itinerary moves through the things the region is actually known for: you'll choose between a free tour of BoTree Farm or a paid visit to La Plantation (5 USD for a guided tour and pepper tasting as of April), drive through local villages, and stop at the Secret Lake before heading to the salt fields to watch the light change. Pickup happens from your accommodation if you're staying within 5 kilometers of Kampot town centre.

Phnom Chhnork, a Hindu cave temple about 5 miles northeast of Kampot, sits on the route. The salt pans that stretch along the coastline are another stop: vast, geometric fields that are part of how the region works. On the way back, you get dropped at your accommodation. Cold water and coconut juice travel with you. The tuk-tuk itself is the transport, so you're moving through the landscape rather than watching it from behind glass.

What’s included

• Cold water and coconut juice.
• free entry to BoTree Farm (or the option to pay 5 USD for a guided tour and tasting at La Plantation).
• tuk-tuk transport throughout.
• pickup and dropoff from your accommodation within 5 kilometers of Kampot town centre.
• English-speaking driver.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 30 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Om pheary

Is this one for you?The tour is led entirely in English by Pheary, a driver who grew up in Kampot and speaks the language fluently, so you'll hear the local context for each stop without needing a separate guide. The tuk-tuk itself means you're moving through villages and past the salt fields rather than sitting in an enclosed vehicle, which is how you see the region work.

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Top questions

What is the Secret Lake in Kampot?

The Secret Lake is a hidden gem in Kampot Province, southern Cambodia, built near the border with Vietnam. It's a stop on the tour where the tuk-tuk pauses so you can see the water and the landscape around it.

Do I have to pay extra to visit the pepper plantation?

BoTree Farm is free to tour, but La Plantation charges 5 USD for a guided tour and pepper tasting. You choose which one when you book or on the day itself.

What is Phnom Chhnork?

Phnom Chhnork is a Hindu cave temple in Kampot Province, located about 5 miles northeast of Kampot town. It's one of the stops on the route.

Is there an extra charge if I'm staying outside Kampot?

If your accommodation is more than 5 kilometers from Kampot town centre, there's an extra charge of 5 USD for pickup and dropoff.

How long does this tour take?

The tour runs for 6 to 7 hours, covering the pepper plantation, cave temple, Secret Lake, salt fields and local villages before returning you to your accommodation.