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Tonle Sap Lake: Explore Biodiversity and Local Crafts on Private Half-Day Tour near Siem Reap

Siem Reap

Discover the rich biodiversity of Tonle Sap Lake and immerse yourself in the local crafts scene on a private half-day tour near Siem Reap. Explore the floating village of Chong Kneas and visit Artisan D'Angkor, a training center for Khmer arts and crafts.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Chong Kneas Floating Village - Our guide & transportation (Tuk Tuk or Air-con vehicle) pick you up at your hotel on 8am for morning tour and 1pm for afternoon tour(available with hotels located around or near to Siem Reap downtown only, for hotels located over 10km away from downtown, an extra charge will applied), upon our guide meet and welcome you, process to Tonle Sap lake (take around 30mn), take local long tail boat to visit Chong Kneas Floating Village, see daily life of fisherman and the community, floating school, church, grocery, family farm, police station, and many else that might attract you, your guide will explain the interesting story to you and waiting to answer your any question about the lake and floating village, we will park at a floating restaurant, visit crocodile farm, enjoy a fresh cold coconut juice and rest, return to dock, end of Floating village tour. On the way back, you will visit to Artisan D’Angkor Workshop, see the real Khmer arts & crafts made by local young artist, transfer to your hotel, end of this unforgettable trip.

What's Included

Bottled water
Transportation with Tuk Tuk / Air-con vehicle from hotel to tour and back
Welcome gift souvenir
Friendly English speaking guide
Fresh cold coconut juice
Booking of 2 Pax transferred by Tuk Tuk, 3-7 Paxs transfer by air-con vehicle

What's Not Included

Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information

Approximately 13km from the heart of Siem Reap, you’ll find Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater body in Southeast Asia. This ecological wonder, brimming with interconnected habitats and rich biodiversity, is recognized as a biodiversity hotspot. In fact, it was honored as a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 1997. Be sure not to miss out on a trip to the Chong Kneas floating village on your Siem Reap adventure, reachable by long tail boat.

Artisan D’Angkor is a workshop dedicated to the training and fostering of Khmer arts & crafts. Its main aim is to aid local, particularly young, artists who struggle with financial stability. Entrance is absolutely free and all visitors are warmly invited.