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Ko Kong sights and attractions

River waterfall - A good excursion

Description
A very worthwhile trip, regardless of the season is to do a boat trip up the Kah Bpow river to a large waterfall that crosses the river. In the wet season the waterfall spans almost the entire river's width, whilst in dry season (when the rivers are all lower) the waterfall is restricted to the far left side of the river. When the river is low there are ample swimming opportunities, just be very careful jumping off any of the large rock ledges.

Aside from getting wet, the highlight of the trip is the boat trip up the river which takes you into the foothills of the Cardamon Mountains -- the well-forrested scenery is very pretty and you'll also pass through mangrove forests and a couple of small fishing villages.

The trip takes about one hour each way. You can organise transport in a small fibreglass boat. The cost is around 600B for the boat.

Ko Kong island - Lovely beaches

Description
Save a few shacks that are home to coconut farmers, Ko Kong is largely uninhabited -- leaving its pristine white sand beaches just for you. The water at its many beaches is remarkably clear and the setting is pristine (save the general flotsam that washes up onto the beach). Around an hour by fibreglass boat from Ko Kong town, the island is a popular escape for a daytrip from dusty Ko Kong. Whle accommodation is not available, we were told that some people have camped on the island. It you choose to camp, be sure to take enough water and arrange with your boatman a time and a place to be picked up afterwards. Visiting the island for a late afternoon swim then a sunset is a fine way to pass half a day. Fibreglass boats will ask 1,000B for a return trip from Ko Kong town, you may be able to bargain the price down a little.