Silversea Luxury Cruises À KONG KAMPOT

Yoga Class, Vegetarian lunch and Buddhist Pagoda

Vacations should leave people feeling refreshed and ready to take on new challenges once they return home. That is what this tour thrives to do with this tour enriching both your body and soul. The first stop on this tour is to the lovely "Simple Things" yoga studio and restaurant. Beginning with a one-hour yoga session for both men and women, then the men will be taken to see a traditional Khmer house and Cambodian school, while the women stay behind to have a female-centred yoga session.

At lunchtime, everyone will reunite in the "Simple Things Café" to enjoy a healthy vegetarian meal all together. Then a tour to an active Buddhist pagoda. Learn all about this fascinating religion and its beliefs. The tour will end with the saffron-robed monks giving each passenger a Buddhist water blessing for luck, prosperity and good health.

This concludes the tour and you are transferred back to the port to the ship.

Buddhist Pagoda and school

Most Cambodians live simply with modest lives centred around family and community. In the villages, life continues on much as it has done for hundreds of years. Most Khmer people are very spiritual, so the Countryside Experience will begin with a tour around a beautiful Buddhist pagoda, a chance to learn about this interesting religion and how the teachings of Buddha are imperative to how Cambodians live their life. There is a school alongside the pagoda, so guests will have the chance to see a typical school and learn about the Cambodian educational system, which had to be built from scratch only 40 years ago (after Pol Pot's terrible regime.)

Basket Weaving demonstration

Your next destination is a 30 minute visit to a Cambodian wooden house to find out about daily life and the Khmer culture. Stroll through the village and then watch a 15 minute demonstration on how the local people weave such wonderful wicker baskets, then it'll be time to have a go at making one. There will also be a 30 minute workshop about basket making. A friendly guide will be there to answer any questions and give an intimate look into the real Cambodia.

This concludes the tour and you are transferred back to the port to the ship.

Salt Fields, Traey Kaoh Pagoda

Depart the pier for a 20 minute transfer to Kampot. On arrival receive your safety instructions before setting off for a three hour cycling experience. Along the way, get to learn all about Cambodian life, see how they collect the sea salt in the salt fields, Kampot's salt is of a more natural quality than salts produced in foreign countries, as no factories are used in its developmental process.

Over a thousand hectares of land in Kampot are used as salt fields, and you can find them on the road from Kampot to Kep, however, salt production in Cambodia is limited to the dry season months. Afterwards, visit a local village and relax and take a tour around a beautiful Buddhist Pagoda.

Kampot

Finally taking in the gorgeous riverbank with mountain views and the charming downtown Kampot area with it's French colonial style architecture. Some buildings have been restored and turned into either boutique hotels, cosy restaurants and shops.

At the conclusion of the tour you are transferred back to the ship in time for lunch.

Kampot is one of the hidden gems of this part of the world. This sleepy charming little town is surrounded by impressive mountains and home to gorgeous French colonial architecture.

The grand river that runs through the centre of it leads out to the sea and it is common to see the bright turquoise fishing boats going out or returning with their latest haul.

Farmlink Pepper Farm

During this orientation tour, we will visit the Farmlink (Pepper Farm). The Farmlink was created in 2006 by a small group of European expatriates living in Kampot. They made the observation that Cambodia, but Kampot Province in particular is rich in high quality natural products that would be appreciated by fine food enthusiasts across the world.

Traey Kaoh Pagoda and school

Also of note that although Cambodian farmers have a high level of expertise in traditional agricultural production methods, they did not have the knowledge or experience to access overseas markets. Then we continue to Traey Kaoh Pagoda to learn about the Buddhist religion and stories, and to receive a blessing from a Buddhist monk. If on a school day we will have the opportunity of visit a Cambodian school.

Visit the local market

Afterwards, a 45 minute drive takes you to explore the busy local market and stroll along the waterfront to observe the local people going about their lives. This concludes the tour and you are transferred back to the port.

Traey Kaoh Pagoda

This full day tour will start at the Traey Kaoh Pagoda, where you can learn about the Buddhist religion, see a Cambodian school and learn about the Cambodian educational system.

Kep

Just a bit further down the coast is the seaside town of Kep; a bit off the beaten track and totally charming. In the 1950s and 60s, this was the holiday home to Cambodia's elite. Wealthy Cambodians, foreigners, and even the Royal family had mansions in Kep, where they would go to relax by the seaside, en route to Kep,

Boat Ride, Cham Fishing Village

Take a one hour boat ride to see and learn about the ancient Cham people, and see a Cham fishing village. Then we continue to Kep, the town is known for is delicious fresh seafood, in particular crab. At the Kep Crab Market, you can watch people pull crab traps out of the ocean and then immediately sell the crabs right there on the wooden boardwalk. You can also find squid, shrimp, fish, stingray, and many other varieties of freshly caught seafood for sale at the market.

Knai Bang Chatt Sailing Club for lunch

Then continue to Knai Bang Chatt Sailing Club for lunch, the resort offers a variety of refreshing beverages and an extensive menu of local seafood and tasty western favorites from local to globally-inspired cuisine. After lunch, drive back to Kampot and on the way pass the Durian Roundabout and stop for a photo opportunity at Kampot River Front to see the French colonial architectures and the Kampot Historical bridge.

Farmlink (Pepper Farm)

Continue to visit the Farmlink (Pepper Farm). The Farmlink was created in 2006 by a small group of European expatriates living in Kampot. They made the observation that Cambodia, but Kampot Province in particular is rich in high quality natural products that would be appreciated by fine food enthusiasts across the world.

They also noted that although Cambodian farmers have a high level of expertise in traditional agricultural production methods, they did not have the knowledge or experience to access overseas markets. This concludes our tour and you are transferred back to the port to return to the ship.

Kayaking on the Kampot River

An excellent tour for the more adventurous guest. The Kampot river is surrounded by picturesque mountains, green jungle and local fishing villages. On this tour, guests will have the opportunity to commune with nature on a gentle and relaxing trip through the Green Cathedral. The Green Cathedral is a lovely circular route just off the central Kampot River; the jungle surrounds it on all sides. The route takes about one hour to an hour and a half to complete.

Bopha Prey Guesthouse refreshment stop, Kampot

Afterwards a stop is made at Bopha Prey Guesthouse for a refreshment and guests will have the opportunity spend a short time exploring the town of Kampot, before being returned to the ship in time for lunch. This concludes your tour and you are transferred back to the port to the ship.

Cambodian cuisine is a deliciously medley of flavours and tastes and not to be missed. Khmer cuisine was established before the introduction of chili. The Khmer culture has mastered the use of herbs and spices to create flavor without the use of fats and meats. On this tour, guests will have the opportunity to learn all about the local gastronomy and go to the market to select their fresh ingredients.

Once chosen, it'll be time to start cooking. With the many types of spices and a whole range of cooking techniques, it will make for an interesting and educational experience. The teacher will be there to help every step of the way and explain the best way to prepare each dish. Of course, once you have finished cooking, everyone can sit down to enjoy the results of their efforts. Choose from several different options.

This concludes your tour and you are transferred back to the port to the ship.

Explore Sihanoukville at your leisure during your full-day (8-hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own city sightseeing itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Sihanoukvilleat your leisure during your half-day (4-hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own city sightseeing itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Sihanoukville at your leisure during your full-day (8-hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own city sightseeing itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Sihanoukville at your leisure during your half-day (4-hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own city sightseeing itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.