Things To Do On the Island

When we first visited Koh Rong, the whole island was being ran off a single generator located in the main town, and no card machines meant that it was cash only! Fast forward over nearly 2 years, and mainland power has been installed, as well as most establishments taking card payments. The island has come such a long way, in such short space of time. So many new roads, resorts, restaurants and bars are being built in full swing. Whilst the popularity of the island is ever increasing and things are constantly evolving, it still has a laid-back charm that we love. We feel incredibly lucky to be celebrating here at this moment in time — while it still feels special and a little off the beaten path, but with enough comfort to make it easy for everyone to enjoy. A change with by far the most biggest impact is an airport slowly being constructed, and aiming to open in the next 10 years. This will definitely change the feel of the island forever!

Cultural Experiences

For those who want to experience a bit more of Cambodia beyond the beaches, Koh Rong also offers a few low-key, meaningful ways to connect with local culture. Join a Khmer Cooking Class: Learn how to make traditional Cambodian dishes like fish amok, green mango salad, or banana coconut dessert. Classes are hands-on, fun, and a great way to taste more of the local flavours — plus you get to eat what you make! Visit a Local Village: Take a guided trip to one of the nearby Cambodian villages on the island. It’s a chance to see how people live, learn about daily life. The pace is slow and welcoming — often lots of kids playing.

Discover Other Beaches

If you feel like a bit of adventure, take a tuk tuk or drive to visit nearby beaches. Each has its own atmosphere; from quiet and secluded to lively and social. We’ve listed a couple of our favourites below! 1. Lonely Beach: golden sands, a jungle gym, cocktail shack by the beach. It is peaceful and beautiful. 2. Palm beach: visit the beach restaurant for cocktails, accross the sea you can see the nearby Sok San private island (this island resort charges guests 1000 US dollars per night!) 3. Long beach: the best view of the sunset , as well as being the place we got engaged!

Relax, Read and Repeat

Of course, one of the best things to do is nothing at all. Bring a good book, float in the water, or take a nap in a hammock!

Hire a Kayak Canoe or Jet Ski

Explore the calm coastline by kayak or canoe. Paddle out, and you may spot tiny fish jumping out the water!

Snorkelling / Island Hopping / Swimming with Bioluminescent Plankton

Expect tropical fish, coral, and a fun boat day out on the water. On dark nights, the water around the island glows with natural bioluminescent plankton — little sparkles of light that swirl around you as you move. We plan to see this on our chartered boat trip day!

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