Siem Reap: Authentic Eco Village Walk and Cooking Class Tour
ID: GYG980619-1528567
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Immerse in Cambodia’s rural heritage with this eco-conscious journey. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class using fresh organic ingredients and explore the region’s rich cultural and culinary traditions.
Immerse yourself in the heart of Cambodia’s rural heritage with a cultural and eco-conscious program designed to connect travelers with the traditions, flavors, and the sustainable spirit of local communities.
Begin your journey with a heartfelt welcome to the community through warm smiles and a traditional Khmer greeting. Sip a refreshing welcome drink made from indigenous ingredients like fragrant lemongrass, tropical fruits, or herbal infusions, all sourced from village gardens.
This opening ritual sets the tone for a day of authentic connection as you meet local hosts eager to share their way of life. Continue your exploration with a guided eco-walk through the village’s lush landscapes. Stroll past verdant rice paddies, discover grassroots sustainability initiatives, and witness how tradition and innovation merge to create a resilient, eco-friendly lifestyle.
Next, step into the vibrant world of Khmer cuisine during a cooking class led by seasoned home chefs. Explore bustling organic gardens to handpick fresh herbs, vegetables, and spices, learning how Cambodian families cultivate and utilize seasonal produce.
In a rustic, open-air kitchen, master the art of balancing flavors—tangy, sweet, and aromatic. Savor your creations while listening to stories of family recipes passed down through generations, deepening your appreciation for Cambodia’s culinary soul.
Unleash your creativity in a handicraft workshop, where time-honored crafts come to life. Under the patient guidance of village artisans, try your hand at weaving sturdy bamboo baskets or shaping palm leaves into intricate mats.
These skills, rooted in centuries-old traditions, reflect the community’s resourcefulness and connection to the land. Take home your handmade souvenir as a tangible memory of Cambodia’s artisanal gems while supporting sustainable livelihoods for local families.
This program is more than a series of activities—it’s a bridge to understanding Cambodia’s rural heartbeat. By participating, you contribute directly to community-led tourism, empowering locals to preserve their cultural identity and environment and fostering meaningful connections and lasting respect for a way of life shaped by simplicity, ingenuity, and harmony with nature.
Highlights
- Experience the warm hospitality of a traditional Khmer greeting
- Sip a refreshing welcome drink made from indigenous ingredients
- Stroll through the village's lush landscapes on a guided Eco-Walk
- Discover how to prepare authentic Khmer dishes using organic produce
- Learn how to weave traditional baskets or make palm-leaf products
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick up is include for this tour, please kindly advise hotel name, hotel address in order for us to arrange the transfer for you. Our Team will e-mail you to inform the exactly pick up time, please don't forget to check your e-mail.
INCLUDED
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- Transportation to/from the village
- Welcome drink
- English Speaking Tour Guided
- Lunch
- Cooking class
- Handicraft workshop
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.