Experience Kep Adventure in a Vintage Jeep
Let's head out!
Your Kep adventure starts at 8am. Sry, your great guide for today will collect you from your accommodation and give you a brief outline of the day, and answer any questions you may have before we start. Then hop into the jeep and away we go!
1. Wat Phnom Sorsia Caves
On the way to Kep proper, we’ll stop first at Wat Phnom Sorsia Caves. A Buddhist hill complex it contains Buddhist cultural features approached by a staircase and a complex of karst caves.
One cave, Rung Damrey Saa("White Elephant's Cave") has a stalagmite resembling the head of an elephant; another has a bat colony. Considered a holy hill the steps have been carved into the slopes by hand in a winding formation, to reach both the top of the mountain and the White Elephant Cave.
Significant cultural features include two Buddha to the right of the White Elephant Cave, a colorfully hand painted temple, as well as well as a stupa on top of the hill.
2. Kep Crab & Seafood Market
From here, we venture on to the famous Kep crab and seafood markets! Every morning from about 4am, the local fishermen bring in their catch.
Let’s wander the markets and Sry will buy some great seafood BB, not just the awesome crab, but maybe some squid, prawn or scallops? All with a zesty Kampot pepper and lime dipping sauce.
3. Brunch by the Sea
Let’s relax by the sea with our snacks! Grab an ice-cold beer, soft drink or iced coffee and enjoy the local fishing fleet in port, or take a walk along the beach, even dive into the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand!
4. The Crab Statue
After our snacks and relaxing interlude, lets explore Kep a little more. From the crab statue rising from the warm waters to the distinct French architecture, so damaged during the past conflict as the Vietnamese, led by the Khmer generals crossed the nearby border, and began driving the Khmer Rouge out of Cambodia.
5. Butterfly Garden
As we return to Kampot, let’s stop at the Kep Butterfly Garden. Nestled in tropical surrounds, a truly serene spot to chill, relax, enjoy some tropical fruits and the gentility of the vivid but soft winged butterflies.
6. Back to Your Hotel
From here, we close our day in Kep, and return to Kampot. Grab a cold drink, cold towelette and enjoy your memories!