Chong Kneas Floating Village Sunset Tour
Floating community, river life, fishing activities, sunset
Enjoy a short journey from boat excursion to Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake and a UNESCO biosphere reserve teeming with biodiversity. Learn about its ecosystem, fishing techniques, and floating village life from your guide. Capture stunning photos of the vibrant community and end the trip with a breathtaking sunset over the water before returning to your hotel.
- Tour code: #sundown1
- City/region: Siem Reap
- Tour type: private, classic, sightseeing, boat excursion
- Duration: 3 – 3 ½ hours
- Hassle: free, flexible
- Available: daily (best time: November to January)
- Advance booking: required
- Tour required: all included
Tour Program
Our experienced tour guide and driver will be greeting you at 3.30pm at your hotel’s lobby then we’re heading out to Chong Kneas floating village at Tonle Sap Great Lake 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 journey takes approx. 20 minutes and when we we arrived, we’ll then process to embark a local boat for the excursion slowly cruises passing floating school and floating houses animated by some fishing activities or you may come across kids on boats returning from school in the evening. 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 floating crocodile farm, souvenirs shop if it interests you.
Near the end of the trip, we will spend a lovely time of golden evening to capture the beautiful sun fading at horizon and do your best to take those amazing photos before the boat takes us back to the mainland then catch our awaiting car/minivan back to your hotel.
Private tour cost per person.
1 Pax: $80.00 ($72.00 by Tuk Tuk)
2 Pax: $45.00 ($40.00 by Tuk Tuk)
3 Pax: $35.00
4 Pax: $28.00
5 Pax: $25.00
6 Pax: $23.00
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.