Cluster 2
South Coast Super-Circuit (Kampot – Kep – Bokor – Sihanoukville – Koh Rong)
Best for: Travel series, reality shows, ‘Amazing Race’ style tasks, romance, resort commercials, action ‘coast + jungle.’
Core logistics: Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville is now under 2 hours via expressway.
Phnom Penh to Kampot is commonly about 2.5 to 4 hours by road.
Location density (all close):
- Kampot: river, old town, pepper farms, caves/karst vibes
- Kep: seaside, fishing village energy
- Bokor area: misty mountain roads, cool air, big ‘atmosphere’ (great for horror/thriller too)
- Sihanoukville: port, beaches, modern-developing city textures
- Koh Rong / islands: pristine beaches + jungle interiors
Island access: Sihanoukville to Koh Rong can be as fast as ~30 to 45 minutes on fast services (varies),
longer on slower ferries.
Pitch: City to river to mountain mist to beach to island in one production week.
Phsar Leu Market Sihanoukville Town (Preah Sihanouk Province) :
Approximately 220 km / ~2.5 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Serendipity Pier (Preah Sihanouk Province) :
Approximately 172 km / ~4.5 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Koh Rong Samloem :
Approximately 22 km / ~45 mins ferry travel from Sihanoukville City
Golden Lions Sihanoukville Town (Preah Sihanouk Province) :
Approximately 220 km / ~2.5 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Kbal Chhay Waterfall (Preah Sihanouk Province) :
Approximately 208 km / ~4 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Ochheuteal / Serendipity Beach (Preah Sihanouk Province) :
Approximately 172 km / ~4.5 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Wat Leu – upper pagoda (Preah Sihanouk Province) :
Approximately 210 km / ~2.5 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Wat Leu – lower pagoda (Preah Sihanouk Province) :
Approximately 210 km / ~2.5 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Victory Beach (Preah Sihanouk Province) :
Approximately 225 km / ~3 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Ream National Park – mangroves & river (Preah Sihanouk Province) :
Approximately 227 km / ~3 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
kampot province
Kampot Riverfront – ‘The Front’ (Kampot Province) :
Approximately 146 km / ~3 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Bokor Hill Station (Kampot Province) :
Approximately 172 km / ~4.5 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Wat Sampov Pram (Kampot Province) :
Approximately 172 km / ~4.5 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Old Catholic Church (Kampot Province) :
Approximately 172 km / ~3.5 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Kampot Salt Fields (Kampot Province) :
Approximately 150 km / ~3 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Phnom Sorsia – cave complex (Kampot Province) :
Approximately 150 km / ~3 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Popokvil Waterfall (Kampot Province) :
Approximately 190 km / ~3.5 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Teuk Chhou Rapids (Kampot Province) :
Approximately 146 km / ~2.5 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
kep province
Kep Beach Promenade (Kep Province) :
Approximately 160 km / ~3 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Kep Crab Market – Psar Kdam (Kep Province) :
Approximately 160 km / ~2.5 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Kep National Park (Kep Province) :
Approximately 160 km / ~3 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Wat Samathi Pagoda (Kep Province) :
Approximately 160 km / ~3 hrs drive from Phnom Penh City
Sailing Club / Kep West (Kep Province) :
Approximately 160 km / ~3.5 hrs travel time from Phnom Penh City
Koh Rong Island (Kep Province) :
Approximately 230 km / ~4 hrs travel time from Phnom Penh City
Sailing Club / Kep West (Kep Province) :
Approximately 160 km / ~3.5 hrs travel time from Phnom Penh City
Koh Rong Samloem :
Approximately km / ~4 – 4.5 hrs travel time from Phnom Penh City
