Kampot Countryside Bicycle Tour
Countryside Experience
Real people. Real places. Real Cambodia.
“The most beautiful thing about Cambodia isn't the country — it's the people.”
— Rithy Panh, Cambodian Filmmaker
Many travelers come to Cambodia for Angkor Wat or to learn about its difficult past, but they often miss what makes this country truly special.
We created Jason's Countryside Experience for travelers who want to connect with the people and culture that shape Cambodia today.
Our Countryside Tour takes you into the rural parts of Kampot, on a relaxing bicycle ride, into local communities where we'll meet the people and show you the traditions and culture that bring Cambodia to life.
What you'll experience
Culture
Cambodia's culture is built on stories, beliefs, and traditions that have been passed down for centuries.
You'll visit pagodas, shrines, and spirit houses to see how faith shapes daily life in Cambodia. Along the way, you'll hear the local myths and legends that influence customs and beliefs, and discover how Buddhism, Hinduism, and older animist traditions blend together in everyday practice. Through these stories and places, you'll begin to understand how Cambodians view their history, their faith, and their place in the world.
“Jason is incredibly knowledgeable about Cambodian history and culture, and you can tell he truly loves to share it with people.”Reserve your spot →
Tradition
Just outside the city, traditional farming and village life continue alongside signs of modern change.
You'll see how many rural families still farm and live much as they have for generations. Many families live in wooden stilt houses, while newer brick homes and cars now stand beside them. Electricity and running water only became common in much of the countryside little more than a decade ago, bringing changes and opportunities. The tour offers a close look at how rural Cambodia is evolving, where traditional living continues alongside a slowly modernising way of life.
“We passed through rice field, monastery, school, rural countryside, palm sugar farm. One of the most interesting tours we ever did.”Reserve your spot →
People
Cambodia's story lives not just in its history and legends, but in the warmth and spirit of its people.
As we travel through the countryside, you'll meet families who welcome us into their communities. You'll share meals, visit small farms, and see daily life unfold in the fields and villages around you. These moments of kindness and connection reveal the true heart of Cambodia — found not in its monuments or museums but in its people.
“We were the only tourists in sight, greeted by friendly locals who weren't used to seeing tourists.”Reserve your spot →
About the tour
$25 USD (100,000៛) per person
Pay in cash on the day
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:00 a.m. ride; back 4:30–5:30 p.m.
~20 km, no hills, slow pace
Frequent breaks for drinks, photos, and stories
We'll explore the countryside just outside Kampot, far from tourist attractions and busy sights. Each stop offers a glimpse into real village life, with routes that change by season and what's happening locally. Here are some of the highlights:
- Visit three pagodas — from the mainstream to the more rural and traditional — learning about how Buddhism is practised in Cambodia today.
- Visit rice growing communities and learn about rice harvesting and farming.
- A visit to a Muslim village, where we'll learn the history of the Cham people in Cambodia.
- See how palm sugar is made at a traditional family farm using age-old methods.
- The highlight of the tour is a home-cooked Khmer meal with Vin and her family in their 120-year-old wooden house, where you'll also hear her family's moving story of resilience.
- Along the way, your guide will share countless fascinating insights into everyday Cambodian life, turning even the smallest details into stories.
- ✓ Good quality mountain bicycle
- ✓ Bicycle helmets
- ✓ All drinks: water, iced coffee/tea, coconuts, and more
- ✓ A home-cooked traditional Khmer lunch at Vin's house
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“Quite simply the best tour we've had after months of traveling in Southeast Asia. Jason offered an incredible deep-dive into Cambodian culture and history — this is so much more than just another sight-seeing tour! Part tour guide, part history teacher, and part anthropologist. The bike ride through the countryside was stunning and the lunch was fantastic. If you only do one thing in Kampot, do this tour.”
Reserve your spot
Tours depart at 9:00 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Reserve your spot
Buy tickets in person at either hotel, or message Jason directly on WhatsApp.
Tours depart at 9:00 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Message Jason on WhatsApp