TONLÉ SAP TOURS
Private Tonlé Sap Floating Village Tour
Life on Cambodia’s great lake, far from the crowds
On the waters of Tonlé Sap, homes drift with the tide, children paddle to school, and markets float under an open sky. By private boat, you move through a Cambodia shaped by water.
Description
By private boat, you travel beyond the main jetties to Mechrey and Prek Toal, two floating villages where life runs entirely on water. Homes, schools, markets, and a temple drift on the surface of Tonlé Sap as you move through at your own pace.
Nothing here is staged. Fishermen are working, children are in school, and boats are moving with purpose. You pass through quietly, with a guide who knows when to stop and when to keep moving.
Full Day
Easy
Highlights
• Private boat through floating villages beyond the main routes
• Prek Toal, a self-sufficient water-based community
• Floating school, church, market, and homes
• Rice paddies and water buffalo along the drive
• Seasonal birdlife near the Prek Toal Biosphere
Itinerary
6:00 AM – Breakfast at your hotel
7:30 AM – Depart Siem Reap for Mechrey Pier
8:15 AM – Boat cruise through Mechrey floating village
9:15 AM – Cross Tonle Sap to Prek Toal
10:00 AM – Guided village exploration
11:30 AM – Optional birdwatching (seasonal)
12:30 PM – Return boat ride
2:00 PM – Arrive back at hotel
What’s Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Traditional covered boat with life jackets
- Bottled water and cool towels
What’s Not Included
- Prek Toal entrance fee
- Meals
- Tips (optional)
Transportation
Private vehicle to Mechrey pier, about 40 minutes. Return by boat and car.
