Sihanoukville: Fishing Village & Wat Krom Temple with Beach Time

Five hours in Sihanoukville: from fishing boats to a temple overlooking the Gulf

Your guide takes you through six stops: the Independence Monument, a fishing village, Phsar Leu Market, the hilltop Wat Krom temple, the Preah Thong and Neang Neak statue, and a beach. The tour includes a guide, shared air-conditioned transport, and cold bottled water and tissues.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sihanoukville city and beach tour

• Meet at Independence Monument or Port Gate 2
• Visit Independence Monument and shrine
• Explore the Fishing Village port
• Tour Phsar Leu Market stalls
• Visit Wat Krom hilltop temple
• See the Preah Thong and Neang Neak statue
• Relax at Otres or Sokha Beach
• Return to shuttle bus station

The experience

The first stop is the Independence Monument, set in a small park on Ekareach Street, between downtown and Victory Hill. Built in 1985, the monument honors Cambodia's independence and those who died in past conflicts, and next to it stands a lotus-shaped shrine used for religious festivals. It's the anchor point for this Sihanoukville shore excursion, and from there the day unfolds in a particular order: monument, fishing village, market, temple, the Preah Thong and Neang Neak statue, and the beach.

The fishing village is where the rhythm of the coast becomes visible. Local fishermen head out every evening and come back early the following morning with the night's catch. You'll see traditional boats docked at the port, crews unloading haul and repairing nets, preparing gear for the next night's work. It's not staged or quiet. It's the actual daily work of people who live by the sea, and the guide will walk you through what you're seeing. After that, Phsar Leu Market opens up the local shopping life: fresh produce, seafood, spices, clothing, handicrafts. The market runs from 7 am to 6 pm, and vendors are used to visitors. You can try street food (spring rolls, grilled meats, coconut desserts), or just watch how people shop for dinner.

Wat Krom sits on a hilltop and the views from there reach across Sihanoukville City and out to the Gulf of Thailand. The temple has a big reclining Buddha and a shrine to Ya-Mao, a local deity, and the Khmer architecture and calm atmosphere make it feel far from the port noise. Then comes a stop at the Preah Thong and Neang Neak statue, followed by the beach: either Otres or Sokha. You can walk the sand, feel the tropical breeze, or ask for a coffee or lunch break if you want to sit for a while.

The van is air-conditioned, and you'll get cold bottled water and tissues for the journey.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup at the Independence Monument by a guide holding a sign with your name, shared air-conditioned transport, cold bottled water and tissues, visits to the Independence Monument and shrine, the fishing village, Phsar Leu Market, Wat Krom temple on the hilltop, the Preah Thong and Neang Neak statue, and either Otres or Sokha Beach, then drop-off at the shuttle station.

Options for this experience

2 options

Small-Group ToursGuide in English · 08:30 and 09:00You will travel in a small group of fewer than 14 people. We collect you from Sihanoukville Port Gate 1 between 8:00 and 8:30 am, so pickup is included.

Private ToursGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00Private day tour with an English-speaking guide. We collect you from Sihanoukville Port Gate 1 at your requested time, so pickup is included.

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

Information

Lasts 5h–6h, runs every day, 7 start times, from US$ 69 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 11:00

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Green Era Travel

Is this one for you?This suits cruise passengers who want the main Sihanoukville sights covered in one outing, with transport between stops arranged for you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What's included in the tour?

Pickup and drop-off at the meeting point, a guide, shared air-conditioned van, cold bottled water and tissues, and visits to six places: Independence Monument, fishing village, Phsar Leu Market, Wat Krom temple, the Preah Thong and Neang Neak statue, and a beach.

Is there time to eat during the tour?

Yes. At Phsar Leu Market you can try street food, and at the beach (Otres or Sokha) you can ask for a coffee or lunch break.

What time does the market close?

Phsar Leu Market is open from 7 am to 6 pm daily.

Is the tour suitable for older travelers or those with mobility concerns?

The tour involves walking through a market, climbing to a hilltop temple, and strolling a beach. It isn't advised for anyone with a spinal injury or poor cardiovascular health, but it suits all other fitness levels.