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groves protect the coast from erosion, serve as a vital breeding and feeding ground for
fish, shrimp and shellfish, and provide a home to myriad birds (see
www.ramsar.org
)
.
The best way to visit the sanctuary is on a boat tour out of Koh Kong. Alternatively,
ride a bicycle or
moto
(return US$5) out to the park entrance, 5.5km southeast of the city
centre, where a 600m-long concrete
mangrove walk
wends its way above the briny waters
to a 15m observation tower.
Tours
Boat tours are an excellent way to view Koh Kong's many coastal attractions. English-
speaking Teur hangs around the boat dock and can help you hire six-passenger (40hp) and
three-passenger (15hp) outboards (speedboats). The big draws are Koh Kong Island (big/
small boats from US$80/50) and Peam Krasaop Mangrove Sanctuary (US$40/30).
Recommended operators for boat and other tours:
Koh Kong Eco Adventure Tours
( 012 707719;
www.kohkongecoadventure.com
;
St 1)
Ritthy's excursions include excellent Koh
Kong Island boat tours, birdwatching and jungle treks in the Cardamoms.
TOURS
Blue Moon Guesthouse
( 012 946079;
bluemoonkohkong@yahoo.com
)
Mr Neat offers boat trips and rainforest
overnights in a hammock.
TOURS
Sleeping
Koh Kong is becoming a popular holiday destination for Khmers, so hotels fill up - and
raise their rates - during Cambodian holidays. The Tatai River, 18km east of town, has
some appealing eco-accommodation options. Also check out the latest accommodation on
nearby Koh Kong Island.
Koh Kong City Hotel
HOTEL
$
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