Visiting southeast Cambodia

ianfrank · Post by **ianfrank** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:41 pm

We would like to visit Southern Cambodia this December and it appears spending 2 nights in Kep/ Kampot and then 5 nights on Koh Russey (there's a new hotel opening there in November) and then another 2 nights on Koh Kong might superficially cover the area as we do not have time for more. We are so fortune to be able to have a driver and guide but if we are not inventive they would be happy simply to drive us from A to B with little attention to some of the temples, villages and sights to be seen.

My question. The travel agents all propose a 6 hour trek from the base of Ta Kiev Mountain and back. Does anyone, knowing this area well, have another suggestion? Would it be a shame to spend 6 hours walking back and forth? Perhaps there other more meaningful suggestions in the short time we have available? Any comments and suggestions are gratefully awaited with many thanks.

that genius · Post by **that genius** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:52 pm

December is rainy season, but even then, 6 hours in temps of around 33C and 80% humidity?

Loads of other more sensible things to do/see

Kirirom park closer to Phnom Penh has nicer walks, many of them around 1 hour

Mangrove walks in Koh Kong approx 1-2 hours

Longtail boat rides, 1 hour, $15

Kayaking...rent bicycles/dirtbikes, go to beaches

dirtymacca · Post by **dirtymacca** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:55 pm

They said DECEMBER!

that genius · Post by **that genius** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:56 pm

Yes...I edited my post...chill, dude.

Barang chgout · Post by **Barang chgout** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:10 pm

December is rainy season?

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that genius · Post by **that genius** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:42 pm

Down by the coast, yes, iirc, we had rain every day over an 8 day holiday, but maybe unusual?

Post by **Username Taken** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:39 pm

OP, December is not rainy season. But, just like anywhere else in the world, the chance of rain is always possible.

John Bingham · Post by **John Bingham** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:00 pm

December and January are the height of the cool/ dry season. The coast gets a bit more of a year round soaking but it's still drier in December than August for example.

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