The Cambodia Coastal Visitors Guide 52nd

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Closer to shore than the big islands and completely undeveloped, KOH TA KIEV is a lovely island with come-and-go beachside camping and simple accommodation such as The Last Point . Lovely yel- low sand beaches dotted with pine trees offer the perfect spot for reading and relaxing. The kind of ‘forgotten island’ that will not last in the face of expanding development. The island also offers many bird-watching and snorkeling opportunities. Located off Ream National Park at the eastern edge of the archipelago is KOH THMEI , an island on the brink of development but is still blissfully quiet. Flanked by mangrove forests and home to more than a hundred species of birds, the island offers splendid sunset views and the chance to stay at Koh Thmei Resort - a compound of ecologically minded bungalows that are set up with solar power and a special water filtration system. Otherwise than that, Koh Thmei is as yet almost completely untouched and receives very few visitors. KOH RUSSEI used to be favored by backpackers. Very basic bungalows hugged the shore. Alas, that is all finished. The island has been slated for devel- opment and is currently undergoing the first stages. There are no accommodations (even camping) on the island.

Monkey Island Feast on English-style pub grub, Khmer favorites and excellent Thai curries. Drinks are cheap and plentiful,

with 2-for-1 cocktails at happy hour. Koh Rong Island, Koh Toch Beach Things to do...

All the usual island activities are in play - snorkel- ing, mountain biking and motorcycle touring, kayak- ing, island hopping boat cruises ( Nice Food II does a daily 3-island cruise), fishing and plenty of scuba diving opportunities. (A few PADI outfitters operate of the island including Koh Rong Dive located on the pier on Koh Toch. See page 19.) And nature lovers will appreciate the many hiking and trekking oppor- tunities, the best of all the islands. And unique to Koh Rong: The High Point Rope Adventure Park Offering jungle rope adventures on Koh Rong island. Full course - handhold, zipline, barrel, bridges and more. Hire includes all safety equipment, the first time round the course under supervision of guide/instruc- tor, and then an unlimited number of independent goes. Tickets available from travel agents in Sihanoukville and Koh Rong. Koh Rong, south end of Koh Toch Tel: 016-839993 www.high-point.asia

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