The main activities on Koh Rong organise around the beach and the sea.
Swimming and lazing: Koh Toch beach (7 km, lively), Long Beach (4 km, almost deserted), Sok San Beach (north-west), Lonely Beach (far north), Koh Tuy Beach (east coast).
Water activities: snorkeling from Koh Toch or by boat excursion (USD 15-25 per person), diving (PADI-certified centres, USD 60-90 the 2-dive outing), kayak and paddle (USD 10-15/hour), island tour by boat (USD 30-50 per person full day).
Bioluminescent plankton: the iconic Koh Rong experience (October-March, moonless nights). Organised excursions (USD 10-15 per person, 7:30-8:30pm departure, 1h30 duration).
Deep-sea fishing: full-day excursion USD 50-80 per person.
Hiking: Koh Toch-Long Beach trail through the jungle (1h), island summit ascent (315 m, 2-3h return).
Nightlife: Koh Toch beach is the night epicentre (Sky Bar, Vagabonds, Pura Vita bars).
Massages: Khmer or Thai massages on the beach (USD 5-10/hour).
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- Siem Reap and Angkor — The Angkor archaeological site — to combine with Koh Rong for a balanced trip.
- Phnom Penh — Cambodia's capital — transit point to Sihanoukville and the islands.