Half-Day Tonle Sap Lake Tour in Siem Reap with Artisans d'Angkor

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the floating village of Chong Kneas on Tonle Sap Lake
• 02 See daily life on the water, with floating markets, schools, clinics, and restaurants
• 03 Visit Artisans d'Angkor to observe revived traditional Cambodian arts and crafts
• 04 Learn about local techniques such as statue making and silk weaving

Discover life on Tonle Sap Lake as you explore the floating village of Chong Kneas, where Cambodian and ethnic Vietnamese families live with markets, schools, clinics, and restaurants on the water. Enjoy a guided boat trip on Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake before returning to Siem Reap to visit Artisans d'Angkor. There, see how local Cambodians have revived ancient arts and crafts techniques, including statue making and silk weaving.

Discover life on Tonle Sap Lake as you explore the floating village of Chong Kneas, where Cambodian and ethnic Vietnamese families live with markets, schools, clinics, and restaurants on the water.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Siem Reap

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tonle Sap Floating Village and Artisans d'Angkor

• This tour starts at 8:00 am or 2:00 pm, depending on your preference.
• Drive to the floating village of Chong Kneas, just south of Siem Reap town. Your guide will take you on a boat trip through the village, where many Cambodian and ethnic Vietnamese families live on the water. Learn how they go about their daily lives, with markets, schools, clinics, and restaurants all floating on top of the water.
• Return to Siem Reap to visit Artisans d'Angkor and observe how local Cambodians have revived many ancient methods of creating arts and crafts, including statues, silk weaving, and other handmade items.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
• Boat trip
• Entrance fee to the floating village
• Experienced English-speaking guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Cool water and towels

What's Not Included

• Meals
• Accommodation
• Tipping and personal expenses
• All expenses not mentioned above

What to bring

• Camera
• Suitable walking shoes

Know before you go

• You must cover your shoulders and knees when entering religious sites.
• We also recommend that you take an umbrella or raincoat during the rainy season - May to October.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Tour start

Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.