Khaet Preah Sihanouk

Cambodia's seaside gateway and home to its deep-water port, and the departure point for tropical island getaways such as Koh Rong.

Preah Sihanouk Province lies on the Gulf of Thailand coast in southwestern Cambodia and has the country's most important deep-water port. Near the provincial capital, Sihanoukville, there are several beaches, and boats run to islands known for white sand and clear water, such as Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem. Ream National Park protects mangroves and coastal forest. In the dry season from November to April sea conditions are better, making it the best time for island trips. Sihanouk International Airport has domestic and international flights, and the Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville Expressway has greatly shortened the overland journey.

Destinations

• Sihanoukville
• Phu Quoc

Itineraries

• Angkor to the Coast: Cambodia Grand Loop – Travel from north to south covering Angkor, Battambang, Phnom Penh, Kampot, Kep, and Koh Rong.
• Kep, Kampot & Koh Rong Sanloem Southern Coast – Head south from Phnom Penh to feast on Kep crabs, visit Kampot pepper farms, and relax on Koh Rong Sanloem.
• Mekong Delta to Phu Quoc Island – Travel from Saigon through Ben Tre, Can Tho, Chau Doc, and Ha Tien, then take a ferry to Phu Quoc Island.