South Coast - Cambodia - page 373

Ream National Park's territory includes two islands with some fine snorkelling, Koh Th-
mei and - just off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island - Koh Seh , which is best accessed from Koh
Thmei.
Getting There & Around
Sihanoukville travel agencies offer day trips to the park for about US$20, including a boat
ride, a jungle walk and lunch.
Ream National Park is a breeze to get to - just follow NH4 east to the airport turn-off,
which is 15km from the Cambrew brewery at the junction of NH4 and Wat Leu Rd. Go
right and drive 500m to the park HQ.
A return trip from Sihanoukville by moto should cost US$7 to US$15, a remork US$15
to US$20. The price depends on how well the driver speaks English and how long you
stay.
Kbal Chhay
Cascades
Thanks to their appearance in Pos Keng Kong (The Giant Snake; 2000), one of the most
successful Cambodian films of the post-civil war era, these cascades (admission US$1, picnick-
ing platforms per day 5000r) on the Prek Toeuk Sap River draw huge numbers of domestic
tourists. That's why there are so many picnicking platforms .
From the parking area, a rough log toll bridge (per local/tourist 300/500r) leads to several
miniature sandy coves, more lounging areas and some perilous rapids. The best spot for a
safe, refreshing dip, for children as well as adults, is across another bridge, on the far bank
of a cool, crystal-clear tributary of the brown-tinted main river. Not much water flows
here in the dry season.
To get here, head east along NH4 for 5.5km from the Cambrew junction and then, at the
sign, head north along a wide dirt road for 8km. By moto / remork a return trip should cost
US$7/15.