Local Activities
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The islands around Otres Beach are wild and rustic –the Otres area provides a great opportunity to explore some of the lesser developed islands of Cambodia. Enjoy the day snorkeling, swimming, fishing and exploring.
**We do not recommend booking boat trips from beach sellers and cannot guarantee their quality or safety.**
Private Boat Trip
Fishing & Sunset
$130
Join others on a longtail boat to the surrounding islands. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming or hand-line fishing. A full day trip will usually last 7 hours, leaving around 9:30 am and returning around 4:00 pm. BBQ lunch included.
Private Boat Trip
Fishing & Snorkling
$130 - $180
Hire your own boat and have the freedom to visit any of the surrounding islands of your choice at your own pace. Snorkelling and hand-line fishing available. Lunch not included.
Shared Boat Trips Plankton tour: $10/pax
Sail out into the sunset on your own private boat! Swim, snorkel or try hand-line fishing until the sen sets. Once it's dark, swim with the amazing bioluminescent plankton in the Gulf of Thailand. Boat leaves around 5:30 pm and returns around 7:30 pm.
Shared Boat Trips
Daily Tour:
$35/pax
Same chartered boat as above, but includes an English speaking guide and a Secret Garden lunch and water. *Price per 2 people. $7 for each additional passenger.
Day Trip To Koh Rong Samloen Island
$27 return
Full day trip on a boat with sundeck and bar. Stop on the way for snorkeling or fishing. Spend the afternoon in Saracen Bay relaxing on the beach. Coffee & lunch included. Full bar available. Pick-up included
Speed Ferry to Koh Rong or Koh Rong Samloem
45 minutes to 1 hour trip to Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloen. Departure times: 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm. Possible additional times available December - January. Prices and times subject to change seasonally. Pick-up included.
Catamarans & Kayaks
From $8 per hour
Take a short walk down the beach and sail off into the sunset. The catamarans & kayaks are rented by the hour. A short tutorial provided. Catamaran boats for up to 6 people available.
Sport Fishing Charter: $120 per person
Inshore, offshore & estuary fishing. Full day tours include sunrise and sunset for ideal fishing times. Discounts for groups. Lunch included. Non-fishing guests only $20.
Horseback Riding: $30 per hour
Guided horseback riding on beautiful and peaceful beaches by the hour. An amazing experience to swim with horses for an additional $5.
Maximum weight 85kg.
Zip Lining/ Adventure Park:
$6 admission
A tree top adventure for adrenaline lovers of all ages. Includes zip lines and ropes course and takes about 30-45 minutes per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Get there by tuk tuk or boat.
Dune Buggies
$85-$250
If you feel the need for speed, book a half day or full day guided tour around the best back roads in town. Great for any season. We recommend booking at least 3 days in advance due to high demand.
Off-Road Adventures:
from $100 per day
Guided dirt bike tours for all skill levels. Group tours and tailor-made tours available. Don't need a guide? Rent your own dirt bike starting from $25/day.
Kbal Chhay Waterfall
Taxi: $35 return
Best visited between June & December, these 14m high waterfalls are a favorite among local and foreign visitors. Hire a tuk tuk or taxi, or for the more adventurous, take your own moto or dune buggy.
Wat Leu:
Taxi $25 return
Because of it's hilltop location, Wat Leu, is commonly known as "Upper Wat." It offers wonderful views of the town and nearby islands. Catch a glimpse of the resident monks and monkeys. Add a sunset stop here to your trip to Kbal Chhay for only $10.
Ream National Park: $45-$70
Situated just up the coast from Otres Beach, this national park includes jungles, estuaries, beaches, islands and coral reefs. Take a 2 hour trek with a guide or a boat trip exploring the mangroves. Food available, but limited.
Day Trip to Kampot
Taxi: $100-120 return
Take a private taxi through the countryside to see the pepper plantations of Kampot and stop by the crab market in Kep. For a longer day, add a trip to the majestic Bokor Mountain, which served as a cool hilltop retreat in the French colonial days.
Getting Around The Island​
We are able to assist in arranging most type of transport for your stay at The Secret Garden as travel to and from Otres.
Motorbike: $20 per day
A good way for the adventurous to get around the beach and town area on your own. *Be aware that tourists are often stopped by the police on the main roads in town. There is a minimum of $2.00 fine for those without a Cambodian driver’s license
Private Taxi / Minivan Price per vehicle:
Sihanoukville Airport $17 / $30
Kampot $35 / $75
Kep $40 / $85
Phnom Penh $60 / $90
Koh Kong border $65 / $120
Taxi Car
Price per vehicle
Downtown / Golden Lions: $6
Sihanoukville Airport: $15
Otres I / Otres Village: $2.50
*Prices increase by $1 after dark
Public Bus
Price per person:
Phnom Penh $12-$14
Kampot $7
Kep $9
Siem reap $18-$26
Koh Kong $12-$14