Mechrey Floating Village Tour
Floating community, river life, fishing activities
The half day trip takes you passing Cambodia charming countryside dotting with palm trees, cows, water buffalos and farming activities before reaching the boat pier at Mechrey village. The boat trip greatly cruises along the canal leading to the less touristy Mechrey floating community in the impressive Tonle Sap whose daily life animated by fishing/trading activities on their rowing boats and learn how life relies on aquatic resources.
- Tour code: #coconut
- City/region: Siem Reap
- Tour type: private, classic, sightseeing, boat excursion
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Hassle: free, flexible
- Available: mid September to January
- Advance booking: required
- Tour required: all included
Tour Program
Our experienced tour guide and driver will be greeting you at 8.30am (or 2.30pm for sunset) at your hotel’s lobby then heading out of the hassle Siem Reap city about 45 minute drive to Mechrey village of Tonle Sap Lake. The journey passes interesting city highlight and huge beautiful rice paddies dotting palm trees and cattle in the fields before we arrive at Mechrey boat pier. Embark a sheltered boat for the excursion to see The Great Lake of Tonle Sap which the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia and is also an ecological hot spot that was designated as a UNESCO biosphere in 1997. The boat trip slowly cruises along the canal then passing by floating school, floating houses which animated by some fishing activities. Our tour guide will explain you about Tonle Sap ecosystem and witness how life works in the floating community relying on aquatic resources, and we stop to see a small floating crocodile farm, souvenirs shop and stroll around Buddhist pagoda to interact the locals. Return to your hotel and end of service.
Private tour cost per person.
1 Pax: $85.00 ($72.00 by Tuk Tuk)
2 Pax: $47.00 ($42.00 by Tuk Tuk)
3 Pax: $39.00
4 Pax: $32.00
5 Pax: $28.00
6 Pax: $25.00
Tour Included
› Experienced local English-speaking guide
› Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Siem Reap
› Traveling in air conditioning car/minivan (tuk-tuk is available upon request)
› Private boat excursion & entrance fees
› Tour activities and sightseeing per program
› Mineral bottled water & fresh wet tissues
Tour NOT Included
› Accommodation
› Travel insurance
› Meals, drinks and services are not mentioned
› Gratitude/tipping to guide and driver
Transportation
Tuk Tuk has become very popular in Cambodia when visiting Angkor Siem Reap, especially tourists make their journey with tuk tuk to get an unique experience and have some fun when on Tuk Tuk. If you don’t feel comfortable with the tropical weather in Cambodia, air conditioning car/van/coach are the alternatives, cool and convenient.
Dressing Code
You should wear whatever is most comfortable but remember to dress appropriately to respect the locals and other religious sites, pagodas, temples and holy places. Clothes must cover your shoulders and knees, especially when you visit Buddhist temples/pagodas or an religious sites.
Payment
Private day-tour booking does not require a deposit but please courtly leave us 48 hour notice for any cancellation. The full payment in US dollar cash should be ready and we will assign our tour guide to collect the cash payment (US Dollar) on behalf of us when he picks you up at your hotel’s lobby.