Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Arriving in Sihanoukville, buses stop at the bus terminal, then most (but not all) continue
to their central terminals. Prices to the Serendipity Beach area from the new bus station
are fixed at a pricey US$2/6 for a
moto
/
remork
, so continue to the centre if possible and
get a cheaper, shorter
remork
ride from there.
BICYCLE
Bicycles can be hired from many guesthouses for about US$2 a day, or try Eco-Trek
Tours at Mick & Craig's for mountain bikes.
MOTO & REMORK
Sihanoukville's
moto
drivers are notorious for aggressively hassling passers-by and, more
than anywhere else in Cambodia, shamelessly trying to overcharge, so haggle hard (with a
smile) over the price before setting out.
A
moto
/
remork
should cost about US$1/2 from the centre to Serendipity, Occheuteal
and Victory Beaches and Victory Hill.
Remorks
from Serendipity to Victory Hill/Beach
should cost US$3, but drivers ask US$5 for this trip.
Motorbikes can be rented from many guesthouses for US$5 to US$7 a day. For fund-
raising purposes, the police sometimes 'crack down' on foreign drivers. Common viola-
tions: no driver's licence, no helmet, no wing mirrors and, everybody's favourite, driving
with the lights on during the day.
Hiring a
moto
(including the driver) for the day costs US$10 plus petrol; a
remork
is
about US$20 a day.
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Around Sihanoukville
Ream National Park
Just 15km east of Sihanoukville, this large park offers potential trekking in primary forest,
invigorating boat trips through coastal mangroves and long stretches of unspoilt beach.
This is an easy escape for those looking to flee the crowds of Sihanoukville.
The park is home to breeding populations of several regionally and globally endangered
birds of prey, including the Brahminy kite, grey-headed fish eagle and white-bellied sea
