Kampot pepper farm, salt fields & limestone cave tour

Salt fields, a sacred cave, and pepper farm tasting in one Kampot afternoon

A tuk-tuk tour of Kampot's countryside with hotel pickup includes the region's largest salt fields, a limestone cave dating to the Neolithic period, Secret Lake, and a guided visit to La Plantation organic pepper farm with tasting. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and covers traditional villages, local farming methods, and the farm's cultivation techniques. An English-speaking driver leads the route. The pepper farm visit is guided, and you choose between a self-guided or guided-tour option at checkout.

The experience

The tour starts with a 15-minute transfer from your hotel near central Kampot, then heads straight to the salt fields: the largest in the region. You'll walk among the salt ponds and watch local workers harvest using traditional methods (available during the dry season), with time to photograph the process and ask questions about how the work changes through the year.

After a short tuk-tuk ride, you reach Phnom Kbal Romeas, a limestone cave known as "Rhinoceros Head Hill" and a Neolithic site dating back 5,000 to 3,000 years. Inside you'll see brick remains believed to be part of an early temple, still considered sacred by locals. The cave exploration takes 20 to 30 minutes. The drive then continues through the eastern Kampot countryside with a stop to learn about seasonal farming and local livelihoods before reaching Secret Lake, a man-made reservoir built during the Khmer Rouge era and now surrounded by hills and greenery: a quiet spot for a break and photos.

The final stop is La Plantation, one of Kampot's well-known organic pepper farms. You'll spend roughly 1 hour 45 minutes here: walk through the plantation, learn how the peppers are cultivated, and taste the farm's own pepper varieties. The return journey to Kampot takes about 40 minutes.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within 3 km of central Kampot.
• English-speaking driver.
• visits to the salt fields, limestone cave, and Secret Lake.
• guided tour and tasting at La Plantation pepper farm.

Options for this experience

2 options

Option at BoTree Pepper FarmGuide in English · 08:30 and 14:00Lasts 4 hours 30 minutes: enjoy a guided tour of a family-run pepper farm, visit a salt field, the Secret Lake and an ancient cave; tuk-tuk pickup is included

Option at La Plantation farmGuide in English · 08:30 and 13:45Lasts 4 hours 30 minutes: enjoy a guided tour of the La Plantation pepper farm in English or French, visit a salt field, the Secret Lake and an ancient cave; tuk-tuk pickup is included

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 13:45 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (5 to 75 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 49 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 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Visit Kampot/Kep with Micki

Is this one for you?The tour moves by tuk-tuk between stops with walking at each site, so you're comfortable with a mix of short rides and standing time. The pace is steady but not rushed, roughly 4 to 5 hours total, and suits travelers who want to see multiple sides of Kampot in one afternoon without an early start.

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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 is Secret Lake and why is it part of this tour?

Secret Lake is a man-made reservoir surrounded by hills and greenery, built during the Khmer Rouge era. It's included as a peaceful stop where you can rest and take photos during the countryside drive between the cave and the pepper farm.

Can I walk around the salt fields and take photos?

Yes. At the salt fields, you're welcome to walk around, observe the traditional harvesting process, and take photos. The salt fields operate during the dry season only.

What happens at La Plantation pepper farm?

La Plantation is an organic pepper farm where you walk through the plantation, learn about cultivation techniques, and taste the farm's pepper varieties. You can choose between a self-guided tour or a guided tour of the farm at checkout.

How long is the cave exploration?

The limestone cave visit at Phnom Kbal Romeas takes 20 to 30 minutes. You'll see brick remains from an early temple and learn about the site's Neolithic history.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for hotels within 3 km of the Durian Roundabout in central Kampot. Pickup from hotels farther away is available as an option at checkout.

What is the Neolithic cave used for today?

Phnom Kbal Romeas remains a sacred place for locals. The brick remains inside are believed to be part of an early temple, and the site is still respected as a spiritual location.