7 islands in Cambodia you need to visit

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Cambodia is known to have some of the most beautiful and diverse islands, the white sand beaches, the blue or turquoise color water, mesmerizing sunsets, and the soothing breeze is among the many other relaxing things Cambodia has to offer.

To facilitate the tourists and visitors, the islands of Cambodia had some new developments recently. The Islands has finally caught the attention it always needed.

What Makes the Cambodian Island So Special?

Cambodia is still an underdeveloped country that lacks resources. But still, the Cambodian Islands attracts a number of tourists from different regions of the world. The beauty of the Cambodian islands is awe-inspiring. Furthermore, Cambodian islands are popular for hosting some of the most exciting and fun evening & night parties. The beach parties on beach gather around a large number of young western tourists, who love extravagant and vibrant nightlife. The music, atmosphere, food & snacks and the beautiful views of the islands is the reason many people visits Cambodia. Experience the best day and nightlife in Cambodia.

Here is the guide that provides an overview of seven different beautiful & exotic islands in Cambodia.

1- Koh Rong – Perfect for Night Parties and Raves

The Koh Rong island is the largest and most popular on the Coast of Cambodia. The island is a very beautiful piece of land that has surrounded by refreshing blue colored water and white sand. In the last few years, certain significant developments have been made on this island. A number of reasonable, non-luxurious, yet nice-looking & comforting accommodations have been added to already existing tourist amenities of the island.

This island is a great attraction for party lovers.  The Wednesdays and Saturday nights are the all-night parties on the beaches of Koh Rong.

2- Koh Rong Sanloem – A Nice Island For Relaxation

Near the Koh Rong island, there is another heart-shaped island covered with the turquoise water and captivating white sand beaches is Koh Rong Sanloem Island. There is a group of exotic resorts of all sorts. You can find the most simple wooden bungalows to fully air-conditioned luxury villas on Koh Rong Sanloem.

This island is known for some of its most magical characteristics. On one side of Sanloem island, you can enjoy the exquisite colorful displays on the water at sunsets. Though there are not much to do on the Koh Rong Sanloem island, you can lay back and relax under a palm tree soaking the refreshing air.

You get a speed ferry Cambodia from the Sihanoukville to reach on the island, in $22.

3- Koh Thmei Island – Cherish the Wonders of Nature

If you want to enjoy the beauty of mother nature and spend your time in a soothing and relaxing place, Koh Thmei Island would be your best option. The island is surrounded by thick mangrove forests, there is only one Resort to stay on the Island.

This resort is located with the National park of the island. This spot has many wonderful miracles of nature. You can find the exotic birds and many other animals including monkeys, lizards, and civets. Another interesting fact about this island is its shores, that are littered with beautiful, exquisite seashell and coral reefs.

4- Song Saa – Get the Luxury Feel

Song Saa means ‘sweethearts’ in Khmer. It is a private island that has dozens of high priced luxury villas. Experience the some of the most exclusive island escapades with 24-villa resort at Song Saa island. Although the prices of this villa are extremely high that is $3000/night, here you can enjoy the glass of champagne, gourmet meals, free international calls, mini-bar, and everything else.

Furthermore, the Resort has launched a waste management program and has contributed to marine conservation. You will find the most sustainable developments on this island.

5- Koh Ta Kiev Island – Experience the Simple Beach Life

Are you someone who finds joy and pleasure in the simple and old style life? If the answer is yes, then Cambodia has the right island to give you such an experience. The Koh Ta Kiev island features Cambodia’s old style, simple and basics communal beach life.

The resorts, hammocks, and canvas on this island are cheap old beach styled. You can spend the day in your resort and cherishing the simple and basic Cambodian beach life. It is not wrong to call the Koh Ta Kiev island an ‘old-school-styled-sandy haven’.

6-Koh Russei Island – The Bamboo Island

The bamboo or Koh Russei Island is among the group of several small islands in Cambodia. This island is an hour away from the Sihanoukville. You can visit the whole island before night. But it is recommended to spend at least a night on this island. The resorts on this island are cheap and basic but pretty much clean.

You can enjoy the fire poi show every night at 10 pm and can stroll through the jungle on the other side of the island. Take the boat trip to have a pleasant and memorable experience.

7-  Koh Tonsay Island – The Rabbit Island

Last but not least, Koh Tonsay Island or the rabbit island. This island is 25 minutes away from the old colonial beach town of Kep. the island offers beautiful landscape. The first you can see on the island is a large number of swaying palm trees along with the dozens of simple hammocks.

The hammocks under the palm trees, surrounded by the beautiful blue sparkling water makes this island picture perfect. The atmosphere around this island is warm, soothing and relaxing. The Koh Tonsay Island is alone enough to make your trip to Cambodia unforgettable.

Make it Happen!

With multiple recreational and exotic island option, it is necessary to visit the land of Cambodia at least once in life. Also, there has been rumors plan is to convert some of the islands into commercial places. That can turn down the touring ratio of these island to dust. therefore, make sure you visit Cambodia to enjoy most of the island’s beauty while you still can.