Tonle Sap Lake Tour

Day 1: Siem Reap – Battambang

We travel from Siem Reap to Battambang, stopping along the way to sample grilled rat and deep-fried bugs for the adventurous, or alternatively to sticky rice with papaya salad or grilled chicken. Upon arrival in Battambang, we visit the local market and a museum that was formerly the provincial hall, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, check in to your hotel for some refreshment. The afternoon includes visiting an ancient Khmer house, enjoying a bamboo train ride, touring a wine factory, and visiting Phnom Sampeu Mountain, where you can relax with a cold beer or coconut drink at the mountain’s base while waiting to watch thousands of bats flying out of the cave at dusk. We then return to Battambang for overnight. Dinner at a local restaurant

Included for the day:
Transport: Private vehicle and driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Maisons Wat Kor Hotel (Lotus room) or a similar standard hotel

Day 2: Battambang – Kampong Chhnang – Farmhouse Smiling Gecko

After breakfast, depart early for villages along the Stung Sangke River, where you can see villagers making banana chips, traditional cakes, rice paper, and rice whiskey. Continue to Farmhouse Smiling Gecko with a stop in Pursat to visit the Limestone Carving Village. Enjoy a boat ride to Kampong Luang Floating Village, a vibrant community on the lake where residents live, work, and raise livestock on floating houses and platforms, highlighting their resilient lifestyle and close connection to the water. After visiting, continue your journey to share lunch at a local restaurant. Then, drive to Kampong Chhnang to explore the pottery village. Arrive at Farmhouse Smiling Gecko around 4 pm, check in, and relax with activities like swimming and wandering around to explore the farm. Dinner is at your own

Included for the day:
Transport: Private vehicle and driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Farmhouse Smiling Gecko (Deluxe Khmer Bungalow)

Day 3: Farmhouse Smiling Gecko – Silver Smith Village – Siem Reap

After breakfast, drive to visit Loung Veak and Oudong, the former royal capital of Cambodia until the early 19th century. Perched on a hilltop, Oudong offers panoramic views, ancient stupas, and historic temples that reflect Cambodia’s royal history and spirituality. Next, continue to Prek Kdam to explore the Silver Smith Village, where skilled artisans craft jewelry and decorative items from silver using traditional methods, showcasing Cambodia’s rich craft heritage. Then, head to Skoun for lunch, featuring the unique Spider Market experience. Afterwards, proceed to Siem Reap with a stop at Spean Prabb Teous, an ancient 12th-century bridge carving known as the Naga Bridge. The trip ends around 4 pm upon your arrival in Siem Reap.

Included for the day:
Transport: Private vehicle and driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch