- Tonle Sap Lake - In the morning visit The Great Tonle Sap Lake (8:00AM – 12:00PM)
The great Tonle Sap Lake is the richest fresh water fishing ground in the world, a national treasure producing an ever-changing landscape. The communities that live around the margins of the lake cope with huge seasonal variations in water levels by building their homes on floating bamboo rafts or 30ft stilts. It is well worth the extra effort to get away from the touristy village of Kampong Pluk to the more genuine stilted villages – or Chong Kneas (dependent on water levels) – for an understanding of contemporary lake life.
Take the opportunity to pause at the stilted houses to see learn how a subsistence fishing family lives, before continuing by boat along the margins of the lake. While you explore the life on the water we will have prepared a picnic lunch for you to enjoy on-board while absorbing the atmosphere of this unique locality.
- Bottled water included
- Guidance from an English-speaking guide
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes covered
Centered in the heart of Cambodia’s Tonle Sap, the largest lake in the country, lies the ‘floating’ village of Kompong Phluk. The term ‘floating’ is somewhat deceptive since the residences are erected on tall stilts around 8 meters in height. When the lake’s level rises during the monsoon season, these stilts are submerged giving it an appearance of being afloat. As observed, such villages are ideally positioned within the lake for the convenience of fishermen and rice cultivators to assemble during the harvest season. The tour will transport you deep into a captivating cultural journey of a part of Tonle Sap Lake known as Kampong Phluk Village. Gain knowledge about the ecological and financial implications of Tonle Sap Lake to the Cambodian people. Enjoy a rare peek into the unique lifestyle of the village and end the tour with a visit to The Artisan School. Take advantage of the stop at the Old Market for some shopping spree before we escort you back to your hotel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
