Tonle Sap Lake Tour

TOUR DETAILS

Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, located in the heart of Cambodia. Connected to the Mekong River, it flows from the lake to the river in the dry season and reverses direction during the rainy season, making it uniquely dynamic. As a vital source of water and fish, it sustains most Cambodians. Join this tour to explore the lake’s beauty and the communities that live on and around it.

Brief itinerary
Day 1: Siem Reap – Battambang
Day 2: Battambang – Kampong Chhnang – Farmhouse Smiling Gecko
Day 3: Farmhouse Smiling Gecko – Silver Smith Village – Siem Reap

Tour costs are net per person in US Dollars based on a twin-sharing room:
2 people = USD 668 per person
3-5 people = USD 569 per person
6-9 people = USD 477 per person
Single room supplement = USD 175

Booking:
E-mail: sales@merrytravelasia.com
WhatsApp/HP: +855 12 766 971

Tour inclusive of:

English Speaking Guide as per itinerary
Private car and driver during the trip
Entrance fee as per itinerary
Mineral water during the tour (unlimited)
Meals as per itinerary
Bamboo Train Ride
4WD ride up the Phnom Sampov Hill
Boat ride
Accommodation (twin/double sharing)

Tour exclusive of:

Travel Insurance
Drinks during the meals
Personal expenses
Tipping

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

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