Heading out of the town, we drive to Kampot, 160km to the south on Highway 3. En route, we make stopover at the pre-Angkorian era temples of Tonle Bati and Phnom Chisor as well as the provincial town of Takeo before continuing through the scenic landscape to Kep Beach, once a favourite seaside resort for French and Cambodian residents of Phnom Penh. On arrival in Kampot, we stroll along the riverside and through the centre there are many fine old French houses still standing. O/N in Kampot. (L,D)

Today, we make our way to Bokor National Park. At an elevation of over 1,000 meters, Bokor was founded in the early years of the last century as a hill resort for French administrators when the heat on the plain became unbearable. There are some remains of colonial period and many waterfalls. The road conditions are very poor, but view from the top of the mountain is all worthwhile. The trip ends after arrival in Phnom Penh. (B,L)