Contact provider for price | 3 Days | Year-round |
Comfort accommodations
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Exertion level: 3
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Operator: Exotissimo Travei |
24 people max
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The meandering Tonle Sap River serves as a lifeline to Cambodia's
people, many of whom have even taken to living aboard its waters in
floating villages. Literally translated to mean Large Freshwater River,
Tonle Sap is indeed that; in fact, it is the largest body of fresh water
in Southeast Asia and its size quadruples in the wet season when much
of the surrounding area floods.
This river and adjoining lake
are home to some of the most important sites in all of the country, and
Exotissimo have specifically designed this tour to let you enjoy the
serenity of this calm river, whilst sleeping in luxurious comfort on
board the boat. Over a period of three days you will be introduced to
some of the most unforgettable parts of the region, making this one of
our favourite Cambodian experiences.
First up, you will get to
see the capital of Cambodia between the years 1618 and 1866, Oudong.
Much of the town suffered from American bombing raids during the 60s but
a set of 509 steps survive, leading up the famed hill to a temple and
fantastic views across the surrounding area.
After seeing or even
buying some of the wonderful silverware that the region produces, the
cruise continues to Kompong Chhnang. This community takes its name from
the earthenware pots it makes and provides a beautiful site of stilted
houses set amid flood plains that fill up during the wet season,
providing the town with an abundance of fish, for which it is now
famous.
Here, the river joins with the lake of the same name and
you will get to see the intriguing villages scattered about its canal
system. This tour will include the largest of them all, Kompong Luong,
before your final night on board the boat and disembarkation from what
we are sure will be an unforgettable trip.
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