Rabbit Island of Cambodia

Last week was Chinese new year and it means that many people travel outside of town.

Yes, I was asked to arrange a trip for a group of staff. It was a nice trip. We had a pleasant 1N2Ds trip. What is more, the five girls who I lead have never in their life seen beaches or sea before!

កោះទន្សាយ read as Koh Tonsai, Rabbit Island in English is rather a small island which located very closed to Kep city. The name perhaps given base on the shape of the island when viewing from the sky or perhaps it had many rabbits there before!

Sunset over the sea and boat at Koh Tonsai. Watching for sunset at the sea is one of the best feeling ever!

I love this island for its shallow and clear water which is easy to swim, the water is comparable to that of Koh Rong Sanleum beach but with black sand. It has short and narrow beaches compared to Koh Rong Sanleum.

The island

• It is about 2square km and about 5kms from Kep city. You can go by boat for about 25mns.
• Many locals prefer day trips but there are quite many guesthouses that you can spend overnight too. It has camping site as well.
• You will take a boat from the pier, which cost about 25$/boat for max of 10pax.

What you do or see there?

• There are quite nice white sand beaches with shallow and clear water very good for a beginner swimmer
• You can also do snorkeling and scuba diving around this island.
• You can look back to Kep city. It is within eyes distance.
• At night, you can bring your own camping gears, but pay 5$ for the camping fee and bathing. 
• You can do party with your own amplifiers - locals love doing it.
• There are few bungalows, costs around 10-30$/nights, few restaurants also available here. The price can surge during public holidays.
• Electricity got off at around 10pm, you might be asked to pay extra for the electricity all night.
• It's a 3 hour walk to go around the island.  You'll be on beaches, mangrove forests and rocks.
• It is mostly crowded over weekends and public holidays. You may wait at the pier for up to 1 hour.
• Many businesses are owned by locals so it is still underdeveloped. You might see rubbish a lot.
• You might want to pack your own food there but seafood at the island are fresh since they bought it from the fishermen. 

With the girlsClear waterWaiting for sunsetThe water is so tempting

You can view here for more information about the island.

Accommodation: few bungalows with camping sites can be found below. Please not that price can surge during the public holidays.

Chhay Soheng	$5 - $15	with camping ground
Kem Leng	$5 - $15	with camping ground
Kim Vouchiay	$8 - $14
Ngann Sokha	$7 - $10	Middle locations, quite clean - suggested to use this one
Yey Meng	$5 - $15
Yea Om	$5 - $8