The riverfront offers a beautiful private beach, riverside terrace and wooden decking with stunning panoramic views of Bokor mountains and surrounding areas. The perfect place to sit back and enjoy one of our many cocktails on offer at the bar or a swim in one of our two pools. On those “rainy” season days, why not sit back and relax in our communal TV area, equipped with all the latest cable channels, latest DVD’s, small library and boardgames. During the other 95% of the year when the sun is shining and the weather is perfect, why not indulge in one of our many activities on offer.
Sunset River Cruise
The beautiful and romantic sunset river cruise is a must do during your stay. The sunset roof boat takes you to the most beautiful part of the Kampot river. Have a swim, enjoy a gin and tonic/beer or just take in the view of the ever changing sunset over the Bokor mountains. Departure from 15:30 hrs onward and return just after sunset.
$60.00 when less than 8 people
(Maximum 12 people on the boat)
Special packages: Upon request to the kitesurf beach.
Kiteboarding
Cambodia Kiteboarding has operated out of Villa Vedici in Kampot for the past ten years and is the only company in the Kingdom licensed by the International Kiteboarding Organisation.
The windy seasons in Kampot run from May to the beginning of October and December until the end of February. Lessons are held on the Kampong Bay estuary, down river from Villa Vedici resort and offering stunning views of Bokor mountain.
www.cambodiakiteboarding.com
Mountain Biking
Bokor Mountain
Mountain bike rental is available for the dare devils who like to challenge Bokor mountain. From Villa Vedici to the foot of the mountain it’s 6-7 kms flat. Starting at the checkpoint on the foot of the mountain, it is 31 kms up, up, up and more up. Your reward is a huge Khmer built Casino and an amazing view. Make sure you bring enough water and take your time!
Village Trip
No interest in sweat and tears during your bike trip? Explore the Cambodian country side by cruising through some small little villages around Kampot. During the trip you can visit a school, temple, health center, fruit tree production. Get a taste of rural live in Cambodia. Not many tourists go there and you will definitely experience the real rural life of the local Khmer people.
Tour with guide and bike USD 13 per person. Go by yourself ? Vedici can arrange the mountainbike rental for you and can provide you a tourmap free.
Kayaking
Villa Vedici has 5 double and 3 single kayaks available. The Kampot river offers great kayak trips. One can go 8-10 km upstream on the main river, but there are also several special trips. Just about 500 meters upstream you can leave the main river and take your kayak towards the Kampong Kreng Temple. There are several small waterways and it is the easiest trip for those who don’t want to go very far.
Approximately 3km upstream form Villa Vedici you can take a loop also off the main river. It takes about 45 minutes to take the loop before you return to the main river. The river in the loop is much narrower than the main river and is on both sides heavily grown with vines, palm and it gives you a feeling like you are part of the Old Apocalypse Now movie. The kayak trips guarantee you a great afternoon. Don’t forget your sunscreen.
Single Kayak $7/day
Double Kayak $10/day
Paddle Boarding
Kampot River is an ideal location for stand up paddleboarding, SUP. The lazy river winds for 14 kilometers through pristine natural forests, beside fishing villages, and lush mangroves to the sea. Villa Vedici is located in the middle of the river. Great quality gear is provided.
$7.50 per hour.
