Diving is generally not recommended for children under 13 years of age but the older kids will have fun at Sihanoukville, the only area thus far developed for this underwater activity.

Elephant Trekking can be done in Ratanakiri and Mondulkiri and is an absolute must do activity if travelling with children. Warning: You are advised to take a guide, as land mines and other dangers make venturing off the beaten track, dangerous.

Go-Karting can be done in Phnom Penh

Golf This activity tends to be for the older kids amongst us but there is no reason that younger children can’t join in. At the moment there are only two golf courses in the entire country, the Cambodia Golf & Country Club (C.G.C.C.) and the Royal Phnom Penh Golf Course. The Cambodia Golf & Country Club (C.G.C.C.) lies to the south of Phnom Penh about 1 hour’s drive from the city and lays claim to being Cambodia's first 18-hole golf course. Royal Phnom Penh Golf Course lies to the south of Phnom Penh only 1/2 hour’s drive from the city. There is also a driving range on the roof of the Parkway Square at 113 Mao Tse Toung Street.

Jet-skiing is another activity that can be done in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville and it is advised that parents keep an eye on their kids while they are on these machines or go with them. Please be aware of swimmers in the water when using these go fast (motor-bike) boats and keep well clear of them.

Mini golf is available in Phnom Penh, ask at your hotel for more details on arrival.

Ten pin bowling Come roll some balls, at the Phnom Penh Bowling Club, corner of Monivong & Street 288 or at the Parkway Square on Mao Tse Toung. This activity is becoming increasingly popular in Cambodia and you are advised to ask at your hotel on arrival in case other centres have been established since writing.

Sports Clubs for Kids The National Sports Complex and the International Youth Club in Phnom Penh offer some facilities, but the best form of exercise is probably renting a bicycle from your hotel or walking.

River Tours Trips on the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers are becoming increasingly popular, one highlight being the opportunity to see Cambodia's famous freshwater dolphins near Kratié.

 

Snorkelling opportunities abound in and around Sihanoukville.

Trekking There are still many thousands of unexploded land-mines in more remote areas of Cambodia. Trekking is therefore still fairly limited, though some marked routes are available around Ratanakiri. Warning: In rural areas, travellers are strongly advised to seek local advice and not stray from the main paths.
 

Water Sports A range of water sports including swimming is available at Sihanoukville and a number of hotels not based at seaside locations have swimming pools and pool slides that will keep the kids occupied for hours.

White-water Rafting For the fearless, this activity is seen as fun and exciting but for others, taking on the wrath of a river is just sheer madness. Be it fun or sheer madness, those preferring to defy all reasons of logic might find white-water rafting in Cambodia a truly extraordinary experience.

Note: For more information on things to do in and around Cambodia, please take a look at our Sightseeing guides, our Sport and activity guides, our Top 10  things to do guides or contact us.