Siem Reap: Tonle Sap Lake & Floating Village Tour Tour in a Tuk Tuk
ID: GYG1278388-1955582
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the Tonle Sap Lake and a floating village on a guided tour from Siem Reap. Visit a village market, a lotus farm, and a floating house, and learn about the local culture.
Begin your journey with a drive through the Cambodian countryside, passing rice fields, villages, schools, Buddhist pagodas, and markets. Arrive at Chong Khneas village and take a short cruise along a canal, passing floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, and even a hospital.
See fishing nets being mended and children swimming and playing. Continue through a section of mangroves and out onto the massive lake, past local fishermen and an amazing array of boats. Stop at a floating house, where the roof makes an excellent spot to take photos of the lake and the surrounding area.
On your way back, wander through the village market, blacksmith, local artisan handicraft, lotus ponds, and lotus farm. See wood and stone carving, silk weaving, and experience the art of extracting soft lotus fibers. Watch skilled artisans transform them into exquisite silks through ancestral techniques.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Cambodia on a guided tour
- Cruise along a canal past floating villages, schools, and restaurants
- Visit a floating house and take photos of the lake and surrounding area
- Explore a village market, blacksmith, local artisan handicraft, and more
- Learn about the history and culture of the area from your expert guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour lasts approximately three hours.
INCLUDED
- Private English Speaking Tour Guide
- Comfortable Air-conditioned vehicle
- A short boat cruise
- All entrance tickets for the Sites listed in the above itinerary.
- Bottle of drinking water
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.
