Why choose this Siem Reap tour ?
Experience Kompong Khleang and the Tonle Sap Lake, a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Featuring local guides who come from the village, guests gain fascinating insight into life on the Lake, Cambodia’s lifeblood. Depart your hotel at 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM or at your conveience. For morning tours, stop at a local home to hand roll traditional incense, a nearly forgotten trade in Cambodia. Afterwards, visit a local bakery. Try Cambodian favorites and help fry up some palm sugar donuts. Upon arrival in Kompong Khleang, take a boat through the village of 14,000 residents. Make a stop at a Buddhist pagoda (with optional blessing). Afterwards, visit a stilted home to meet a local family. Continue on the boat to see the magnificent Tonle Sap lake and Vietnamese & Khmer houseboat communities. Afternoon tours enjoy sunset.
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What makes Kompong Khleang – Private Floating Village & Lake Tour from Siem Reap a unique experience ?
In Damdek we have the opportunity to try local Cambodian snacks including freshly made sticky rice and palm sugar donuts. We will also visit a local market with plenty of snacks, including fried insects
Experience Kompong Khleang, the largest and most authentic floating village in Siem Reap, on a carefully crafted private tour.
We leave Siem Reap at your convenience, traveling in an air-conditioned vehicle directly to the village.
On the way, we make stops to see a famous sticky rice village, a local bakery, and a rural market to learn a bit about “countryside shopping”.
Upon arrival in the village, we board a boat and travel through the heart of the floating village, passing by stilted and floating homes that have been here for generations. Highlights include Wat Kompong Khleang and the Glimmering Buddha, the tallest Buddha in Siem Reap.
After passing through the floating village, we continue onwards to the Tonle Sap. Here you will see two other floating villages – a Cambodian and an ethnic Vietnamese community. Your guide will talk about its unique ecosystem and how it is the lifeblood of the nation.
This tour lasts approximately 5 hours, depending on your needs.
We will travel through the village and out to the Tonle Sap Lake. Here is where you will see two other floating communities and learn about the importance of the lake for the nation. Time spent here depends on you – if you decide to stay for sunset it can be upwards of 45 minutes.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Children Must Be Accompanied by an Adult
- Life Jackets Included
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Group Sunset Tour
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Duration: 5 hours
Sticky Rice & Palm Sugar Donut: Traditionally made Khmer Sticky Rice is enjoyed in Poom Kralanh. We then visit a local bakery to try Palm Sugar Donuts.
Private Air-Conditioned Car
Private – Sunset Tour: Half day private, guided tour of Kompong Khleang. See the largest, least visited floating village. Experience the countryside by visiting a bakery and pagoda. See a local home. Sunset on the Tonle Sap
Pickup included - Private – Morning Tour
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Half day private, guided tour of Kompong Khleang. See the largest, least visited floating village. Experience life in countryside, like incense rolling and a bakery. Visit a pagoda, home and Tonle Sap
Pickup included
- Transport by Private Vehicle
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- English Speaking Guide
- Local Snacks
- All Other Taxes, Fees and Handling Charges
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by The Tonle Sap Experience.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Phnom_Penh.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Not recommended for pregnant women