Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Khleang Village Day Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Tonle Sap Lake's floating villages
- Visit Kampong Khleang's stilted houses
- Experience local Cambodian culture
- Enjoy a traditional Khmer lunch
- Witness unique wildlife and scenery
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Your Local English-speaking guide will meet you at 8 am from your hotel. As you travel to Tonle Sap Lake which will take about 1 hour drive and you’ll pass by markets and small villages and along the causeway to the lake’s edge. When we reach the Khleang River, we’ll transfer to a private river craft for the next phase of our trip – a peaceful ride that takes us to Kompong Khleang village and then on to the flooded forest and farm (in dry season Oct-Jun). On reaching the village, you’ll note that many of the homes are built on high stilts, some standing as tall as 10 meters. With your guide, you’ll visit the village and later, we will have picnic lunch a local house in Kompong Khleang where you’ll enjoy way of life in village. At the end of the tour we will make our way back to Siem Reap and drop you off at your guest house or hotel.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- The tour involves boat rides and walking; consider your comfort with these activities.
- Lunch is included; inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and boat rides.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a camera to capture the scenic beauty and unique moments.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Please bring your:
- Sun cream
- hat
- sun glasses
- and drinks lots of water during tours
Traveler reviews
Urban and Malin
Fantastic day! We were so well taken care of and got to experience some truly amazing sights.
Very Interesting!
Recommended for something different! Our guide, Sing (Siv Kuysin), was great and very accommodating and engaging. He fully explained everything and answered all our questions. The lake was amazing, the lunch was even better, and learning about life in the fishing village was extremely interesting.
Excellent!
Excellent tour. Our guide, Mr Nak, was very knowledgeable and friendly. We felt safe on the boat and in the van. The lake was massive. The lunch was amazing and plentiful. We got to see inside a school, community centre, and a temple, and eat lunch at a nice homestay. សូមអរគុណ!
Wonderful peaceful day on the lake watching daily life.
What we loved about this trip was it was a less touristed village so you got a glimpse of actual life: children taking boats to/from school, young boys practicing boat racing for an upcoming festival. In the town center listened as locals participated in recycling education and later heard chanting. On the water we passed boats that were gathered on the water to sell their fish and finally just sitting on the boat in the lake talking with our guide, Nak, who was very happy to teach us about his culture and was open to our many questions. Lunch at the home stay was delicious and filling. It was a wonderful opportunity to see inside a stilted home and after lunch enjoyed a brief rest in the hammocks and watched the world go by while soaking in the perfect weather.
Another great experience from Green Era
Our guide Mr. Nak and driver Mr. Pheap were prompt and courteous. Our Tonle Sap tour was affected by late season rains but they worked hard to find other interesting sights along the way and gave us insights into the local way of life. Mr. Nak spoke excellent English and also provided translation for conversation with the local boat driver. It was another great experience from Green Era.