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The Sihanouk Ville port area is the main hub for all the dive centers from the the southwestern Cambodia. There are four PADI dive centers which offer diving services, and one can expect to see a lot of fish and beautiful coral. Some of the dive centers to choose from include scuba nation PADI 5 star instructor development center and Eco Sea Dive.
2. Snorkeling
Snorkeling is probable in most part of Sihanouk Ville, and with so many restaurants around offering the service. The prices are very competitive. It will generally cost $15.00, and includes breakfast, visiting at least 2 snorkeling spots as well as lunch. Remember, the best places for snorkeling is available at the more distant. There is more visibility, more fish and corals.
3. Rent a motorcycle or bicycle
Motors and bicycles are ubiquitous in Sihanouk Ville, and are very cheap. A bicycle rented for a day will cost you around $2.00, and it is a great way to explore the public beaches, downtown, as well as bar hopping in the city center. In additions, there are bicycle tours available where you can get to see the most beautiful parts of the area such as stray dog adventure dirt bike tour. It has a lot of fun, easy and exciting, and a great way to travel between in best beaches in Sihanouk Ville, especially because of them are quit far apart.
4. Beach Hopping
With over 23 beaches to explore on Sihanouk Ville, some of them at the coast and others on the nearby island. The best way to see all of them is by beach hopping. Tours to islands such as Koh Rong, Koh Rongsonlem, and Bamboo island will typically cost $30 from the travel agencies, either in serendipity or downtown. It is a lot of fun and very affordable.
5. Fireworks Display at Serendipity Beach
Every night, at Serendipity Beach, there is a superb fireworks display that attracts busload of tourists. With fireworks being sold cheaply at the beach. They are constant supply and very so often. There will be a mini fireworks display that look absolutely beautiful in the night and black water of the sea. It is a free event which there are a lot of people around having a grand time and with a cold drink in hand. It is a moment to savor.
6. The Booze Cruise
This is a very popular event for young backpackers in Sihanouk Ville. For only $25, a few days during the week you can enjoy a booze cruise and party on a large sized boat as you explore some of the islands in Cambodia. It is a great fun party, and the drink flow in plenty. Definitely a must do for younger backpackers who loves having a great time.
7. Visiting Sihanouk Ville's Central Market
At the market, you can buy variety of goods such as seafood, some mightily cheap trinkets and souvenirs, juice and fruit, as well as some of sarges and local clothing. It is a great place to buy a few gifts for some of the people back home, and an opportunity to observe the local culture of the place and enjoy some delicious prawns.
8. Rent a Kayak in Sihanouk Ville
At many of the sailing clubs and resorts in the town, you can rent a kayak and try your hands at kayaking to exercise same of the rarely used muscles of yours. It is a lot of fun, and not so expensive. One of the places to do this is at the Otres nautical sailing club. For only $3, you can enjoy experience of an exhilarating adventure and have a laugh about it. Definitely something to try if you are getting bored of sunbathing and are in search of something exciting.
9. Go to Visit Cambodian Pagoda
Although Sihanouk Ville's pagodas are not the oldest or indeed the most majestic in Cambodia, there are still enough set in beautiful location that you can savor. Some of these include Wat Krom, Wat Ler, Wat Ream, and Wat Samathi. The photo ops of Wat Samathi is incredible. and one can enjoy a spot of meditation at these places, and get to know different people than they would normally see at the beaches and markets of Sihanouk Ville.
10. Cambodian's Children Painting Project
On serendipity beach road, you will find the Cambodian Children's Painting Project (CCPP). This is a NGO that helps poor Cambodian children, by selling the arts they created and using the funds to support the children's families. They also get some basic education, sport, medical helps, and painting materials. If you are interested, you can visit a place, become a volunteer, donate some money, or bu a painting. It is all for a good cause, and it is a great fun messing around little kids.
