Tours & Activities

Prek Thnout Coastal Community Experience

Walk mangrove boardwalks and forest trails with community guides, visit waterfalls and learn about coastal livelihoods, seafood and rattan production.

At a glance

Plan your visit

Location
Kampot
Duration
Half day, full day or overnight
Language
Khmer; trained local guides
Starting price
From $3
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The experience

What to expect

Prek Thnout is a community-based ecotourism site in the coastal mountains of Bokor National Park between Kampot and Preah Sihanouk. Visitors can follow mangrove boardwalks, hike with local guides to waterfalls, swim in streams, take evening firefly boat trips and learn about fishing, seafood preparation, rattan weaving and other non-timber forest products.

The community offers a guesthouse, locally prepared meals and trained guides. Published reference prices include a US$3 community entrance fee, US$30 boat rental for up to 15 people, meals at US$3 per person and a local nature guide at US$3 for groups of up to ten, with additional guiding charged by the hour. Confirm tides, weather, firefly conditions and current services before arrival.

Highlights

What makes it special

  • Mangrove boardwalks, waterfalls and forest-guided walks
  • Community seafood, fishing traditions and rattan handicrafts
  • Optional evening firefly boat experience
Plan

Itinerary

  1. Community arrivalRegister, meet the local guide and confirm conditions
  2. Mangrove walkFollow the boardwalk and learn about the coastal ecosystem
  3. Waterfall trailHike to a stream or waterfall and swim when conditions permit
  4. Livelihood visitDiscover fishing, seafood preparation or rattan weaving
  5. Optional eveningTake a community boat for fireflies or stay at the guesthouse
Included

What is included

  • Community access when entrance is paid
  • Local guide, boat, meal or guesthouse only when selected
  • Activities specified in the confirmed programme
Not included

Plan separately

  • Transport from Kampot or Preah Sihanouk
  • Optional activities and meals not booked
  • Insurance, personal expenses and guaranteed wildlife sightings

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