Kompong Khleang Floating Village Sunset Tour
Stilt-houses, floating homes, sunset
Kompong Khleang is a remarkable floating village on Tonle Sap Lake, also well known for its towering stilt houses and vibrant aquatic lifestyles. Cruise through the community to observe daily fishing and trading activities, learn about the lake’s ecosystem, and see how locals thrive on its resources. The tour ends with a stunning sunset over the great lake which provides an ideal for photography before returning to your hotel.
- Tour code: #sundown3
- City/region: Siem Reap
- Tour type: private, classic, sightseeing, boat excursion
- Duration: 5-6 hours
- Hassle: free, flexible
- Available: September to March
- Advance booking: required
- Tour required: all included
Tour Program
Our experienced tour guide and driver will be greeting you at 2.00pm at your hotel’s lobby then heading out of the hassle Siem Reap city about 1 hour (50km) drive to Kompong Khleang village of Tonle Sap Lake. The journey passes interesting city highlight, countryside dotting with palm trees and enroute to observe how famous bamboo sticky rice is produced, and you have chances to taste some bites of those delicious snacks. when we we arrived, we’ll then process to embark a local boat for the excursion slowly cruises along the canal and around the region that admired by amazing houses atop high poles, come across the highlight of fishing activities as well as see people selling fruits/vegetable/meats on their boats, you sometimes see kids in student uniforms coming back from their classes. Continue the boat excursion to visit Kompong Khleang floating community, witness how life works on the water and how people make the lake as home and see the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia “Tonle Sap”, learn from your tour guide about ecosystem and its rich biosphere reserve.
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.
Is Kompong Khleang village worth a visit of all three villages at Tonle Sap Lake during dry season?
*Dry period: Mid of February to AprilThe answer is YES because the area of stilt-house village is dry that you’re going to walk within the village to see their real daily life, high stilt-houses arising from the ground and other interesting activities (includes making dry/smoked fish) which are much more interesting than the trip in wet season that you spend all the time sitting in a boat to see the surroundings. However, a boat ride to see a floating village at Great Lake of Tonle Sap is still available but it may cause inconvenience due to the water level at an actual period of the dry season.
Private tour cost per person.
1 Pax: $105.00
2 Pax: $60.00
3 Pax: $45.00
4 Pax: $40.00
5 Pax: $34.00
6 Pax: $30.00
Tour Included
› Experienced local English-speaking guide
› Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Siem Reap
› Traveling in air conditioning car/minivan
› 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
Due to the distance, air conditioning vehicles are the best option, cool and comfortable while Tuk Tuk is not available for this trip.
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.