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Koh Rong Samloem

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Few people think about a vacation at sea in Cambodia, but this is a missed opportunity! The small island of Koh Rong Samloem offers all the conditions for a perfect beach vacation, including diving, smooth tanning, and jungle walks. What makes it even more appealing is its relative seclusion, offering fewer crowds and especially beautiful sea views. The island is renowned for its magnificent sunsets and sunrises, considered among the best in the world.

Koh Rong Samloem caters to a variety of preferences, providing idyllic spots for romantic getaways as well as opportunities for memorable family vacations.

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Guide to Ko Ronga Samolema

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Usually, people visit Cambodia for its historical antiquities, tales of a spooky past, and picturesque nature. However, the island of Koh Rong Samloem offers a different allure with its white beaches, thin palm trees, wonderful diving opportunities, and beautiful landscapes.

The island's nature is a standout feature, boasting not only emerald jungles but also sandy white beaches and an incredibly bright azure sea. The safe, gentle descent and sandy bottom of its beaches make it an ideal family vacation spot.

For those who enjoy romance or solitude, Lazy Beach is the perfect choice. Its small bungalows offer an authentic Robinson Crusoe experience. Boat tours around the island showcase the most interesting lagoons and hidden spots.

Ko Rong Samloem is known for its festivals, fireworks, and fire shows. These events are infrequent and confined to the more tourist-centric areas, allowing visitors to enjoy the charms of a secluded vacation or indulge in restaurants and lively parties as they wish.

Experienced diving instructors are available to guide you through the island's interesting depths and most picturesque coral groves. They ensure a safe and enjoyable diving experience. This Cambodian island vacation offers a unique perspective on the country, revealing a side of Cambodia that is often overlooked.

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Tips for tourists

Take quality repellents and fumigators with you, and with a reserve. In addition to palm trees, water and sunshine, there are plenty of mosquitoes and midges in these parts.

Sunscreen should always be with you, as should hats. You can get sunburned on the island even in the shade and on a cloudy day, as the sun is so active here.

Carefully study the beaches you are going to vacation on and the descents into the water. There are corals here, and they are quite sharp. So swim with caution. And watch out for currents, tides and currents.

Population

300

Time zone

Language

Khmer

Currency

Riel, US dollar

Interesting places in Ko Ronga Samolema

Excursions in Ko Rong Samloem are mostly underwater. On the island itself, there is not much to see; it's a destination for complete relaxation and quiet rest on the beaches. However, the underwater world is magnificent and attracts the attention of tourists. Hiking routes on Koh Rong Samloem are not very popular as visitors prefer to travel by boat along the coast. The central part of the island is covered with impenetrable jungle, potentially unsafe for those unprepared for the wild southern life. There are a few marked hiking trails that should be followed. So, where can you go on this seemingly lost island?

Lazy Beach

The white sands of this beach are remarkable for their purity, and the azure sea attracts divers and those who love beautiful views.

The old lighthouse

At the southern tip of the island there is a lighthouse built during the French rule.

Saracen Cove

The 3km long enclosed bay is shaped like a crescent, it is a scenic spot that is a must visit for guests.

Ma Phay Bai, Pum Kang Krau, Pum Kang Knong Villages

You can visit fishermen's villages to see the life and traditions of the locals. They are not tourist attractions, but visitors are nevertheless welcome.

Beaches of Koh Rong Samloem from the mainland side

Numerous beaches, sheltered from the monsoon by the coast, have a gentle slope and are protected by reefs. Even small children can swim here.

The Fishing Hook

For 5-7 USD you can have a delicious meal here. European, Asian, national Cambodian cuisine and seafood await guests. Located on M'pai Bay beach.

Sun Island Eco Village

Here you can eat both Asian and European cuisine. There are Cambodian dishes and seafood traditional for the island. The check starts from 5 USD.

Cita Resort

This hotel has a good restaurant where you can have a delicious meal with a check from 5-8 USD. Seafood and Asian cuisine await you.

Travel budget

Flight ticket prices

To reach Koh Rong Samloem, you will need to fly into Sihanoukville or Phnom Penh. From Sihanoukville, it's about an hour or two by water to the island. Direct flights are not available, so you should expect at least one or two layovers. From May to October, the rainy season leads to a downturn in tourism, meaning you might find cheaper tickets. However, finding tickets cheaper than 750–850 USD for this route is challenging.

The best hotels in Ko Ronga Samolema

There you will find a lot of small bungalows of different levels of service. If you want, you can find accommodation for 10-15 USD per day. The average price ranges from 25-35 USD. Rooms in hotels like Secret Paradise Resort cost around 50 USD. Most of the quality hotels are located on the beaches on the mainland side, on the opposite side of the island, on Lazy Beach, there are more small hotels that rent out entire bungalows near the beach. Many people choose Paradise bungalows, a hotel that also consists of small lightweight houses. It can be found near the central pier where passengers from Sihanoukville disembark.

The cost of vacation

Considering that in Koh Rong Samloem you can find inexpensive bungalows for 10-15 USD or nice rooms for 25 USD, staying on this island can be inexpensive. Flights will cost a penny - expect to pay 800 USD round trip. You can also find economical options around 700-750 USD, but they happen less often. Meals in these parts are quite expensive, because you will have to dine in restaurants, the check usually starts at 3-5 USD, there are more expensive options. Of course, you can go shopping on the mainland, in Sihanoukville. But most people prefer to stay local, rest a few days on the paradise beaches of the island. On average, four or five days of vacation here cost 1000-1200 USD, if you take into account the cost of diving and walking tours around Koh Rong Samloem.

The budget for a trip to Ko Ronga Samolema
Visa	60–74 USD	Flight	1500–1700 USD
Accomodation	20–40 USD	Average check in a restaurant	5–8 USD
Transportation fare	2–10 USD	Excursion	20–50 USD
Total: about 2100 EUR for a week for two people

Koh Rong Samloem: tips for tourists

On the tripmydream website, you can find out many of the intricacies of vacationing in Ko Rong Samloem. You need to find the section you are interested in and ask your questions.

Visa to Ko Ronga Samolema

Cambodia visa can be arranged on arrival or online. You don't need Schengen here, of course, but it's not too difficult to get a pass into the country. The electronic version of the visa costs about 37 USD, and if you do it on the spot, it will cost only 30 USD. We recommend that you make the visa on the spot, the electronic visa is valid for one time and not all checkpoints can be traveled with it. These are Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Poipet Cham Yeam, Bavet.

Airports near Ko Rong Samloem

The nearest airport to the island is in Sihanoukville, but it is a domestic airport, where planes from Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap fly. Therefore, many tourists prefer to fly to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, from there get to the coast and then go to the islands.

Airport Transfer to Koh Rong Samloem

Two times a day, morning and afternoon, there are boats leaving from Sihanoukville towards Samloem. Unfortunately, their schedule is rather "loose". If you fly into Phnom Penh, a cab to Sihanoukville costs about 50 USD. Flight buses cost less than 10 USD, but it is more convenient to take a cab. A boat will cost you 2-5 USD, if you rent private water transportation, the ticket can cost from 10-15 USD and more, but it will take you to the right point on the coast of the island.

Public transportation on Koh Rong Samloem

So far, this island doesn't even have the abundance of tuk-tuks typical of Cambodia. Locals get around on bikes, bicycles, and carts. The easiest way to move by sea is to sail along the shore to the desired beaches. Renting such a boat or walking with the owner of the watercraft costs 2-10 USD. The fee depends on the rental time and distances.

Car rental in Koh Rong Samloem

There are virtually no roads to drive on. The locals can be led across the island on buffalo-drawn carts. There is an option of renting bikes and you need to bargain, then the bike will cost 2-5 USD per day. But even with it you will not travel much. So it is easier to rent a boat for 5-10 USD per day.

Safety on Koh Rong Samloem

This area is quite safe, locals can not be feared, as for visitors, precautions are common. Do not carry valuables, preferably do not take really valuable things to Cambodia. Large sums of money are better to have with you and keep track of them, do not leave in bungalows and rooms. Be wary of the hot sun and tropical fauna of the island and coastal waters, there are jellyfish, sea snakes and even moray eels.

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