discover floating villages and tonle sap lake by boat
At a glance
discover floating villages and tonle sap lake by boat is a 4h guided experience in Siem Reap, Cambodia, operated by Tara River Boat Company. Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 80 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $39 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: 2 drinks (soft drink, beers, cocktails, wines, juices or spirits mixers., English speaking professional local guides, All check point fees.
Highlights
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h
- Group
- Small group, up to 30 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Discover the floating fishing villages and the Great Tonle Sap Lake on a traditional flat bottomed boats, travel in comfort to the lake in an air conditioned minivan/car or tuk tuk with your English-speaking local lake tour guide as you pass by lotus fields and rice paddies. Then, aboard a mini Tara boat(all our boats have life jackets and toilets for your safety and comfort) cruising the Siem Reap River and than out towards the Tonle Sap lake, seeing the floating villages,including schools,churches,homes, shops,service stations,police station,all floating and crocodile and fish farms on the way (crocodile and fish farm dependent on current water levels). Upon arrival at the famous Queen Tara, (ex cargo boat almost 100 years old) in the heart of the floating village, relax on the main decks, enjoy the included food and drinks and take in the stunning views. This unique tour experience is suitable for families, groups or single travelers. Rest assured there are no hidden costs here.
What's included
What's included
- 2 drinks (soft drink, beers, cocktails, wines, juices or spirits mixers.
- English speaking professional local guides
- All check point fees
- Tour of the floating fishing villages
- Restroom on board
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off in air conditioned taxi or tuk tuk
- meals on the Queen Tara Riverboat
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 3h
We will tour the complete floating villages ,depending on the current water levels,our aim is to get up close to the floating village as possible,we have special unique designed boats that can safely travel in all types of water levels,as the lake itself and in deed the river systems leading into the lake can vary from just half meter to well over 10 meters in a seasonal change,our expert lake guide and also our boat drivers where born in this village,so certainly know the best places to explore,this is a true floating village where every thing floats,including churches,schools,police stations and shops,there are floating vegetable gardens,floating basketball courts,floating pool halls,and lots of floating homes,some 6000 villages call this there home and the village moves in and out as the seasons dictate,(in the high water seasons the actual floating village will be in the river system,and low water they move onto the lake) lunch and cold drinks are supplied on Queen Tara Riverboat
Meeting point
Please wait for our lake guide in your hotel or Guesthouse foyer/reception area just prior to the tour start times
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Children 10 or under are half price
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the discover floating villages and tonle sap lake by boat take?
The experience lasts about 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $39 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
2 drinks (soft drink, beers, cocktails, wines, juices or spirits mixers.; English speaking professional local guides; All check point fees; Tour of the floating fishing villages; Restroom on board; Free hotel pickup and drop-off in air conditioned taxi or tuk tuk.
Where does it start?
Please wait for our lake guide in your hotel or Guesthouse foyer/reception area just prior to the tour start times
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 80 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Siem Reap.
