Tonle Sap on Ella (private boat)
Experience the Tonle Sap in style! Our wonderful wooden boat, Ella, has been designed from scratch to experience the wildlife and absorb the unique floating villages on the margins of the lake.
Area
Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
Type
Community & Culture
History
Grade
Luxurious
Who
Adults
Teens
Young Kids
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Half Day
Today cruise on a custom wooden boat, modelled on a traditional hull and finished to a high standard for private day touring and overnight adventures on the Tonle Sap Lake. Travel by road to the west of town to begin your exploration of the Meachrey floating village, travelling by boat along the margins of the lake to reach the floating village. Take the opportunity to climb onto a floating house to see how a subsistence fishing family lives. While you explore life on the water, you will have a light Khmer brunch ( which includes soft drinks, tea coffee, and local snacks) to enjoy on-board, while absorbing the atmosphere of the locality. Please note that this experience is dependent on water levels.
Tours Featuring This Experience
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View TourThe Ultimate Journey Through Vietnam and Cambodia
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View TourThe Ultimate Journey Through Cambodia and Thailand
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Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationViroth's Hotel
For modernist architecture with a tropical twist, jewel-toned vintage-styled Scandinavian furniture and a hip but friendly vibe, check in to Viroth’s Hotel. A firm favourite with the design-conscious, Viroth’s evokes the ex-pat glamour of a bygone age.
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View AccommodationZannier Phum Baitang
Phum Baitang, which means 'Green Village' in Khmer is one of Siem Reap's most luxurious and elegant hideaways, with just 45 spacious stilted villas that are wrapped in luminous greenery and finished with high quality interiors.
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View AccommodationAmansara
Occupying what was once the 1960's guest villa of Cambodia's retired king, Amansara is exclusive, luxurious and tranquil – the perfect retreat after a day's sightseeing offering fantastic service, delicious cuisine and luxury accommodation.
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View AccommodationShinta Mani Angkor & Bensley Collection Pool Villas
Shinta Mani Angkor & Bensley Collection Pool Villas is a fantastic option for those wanting a super slick and stylish boutique hotel in a great location, just a 15-minute drive from Angkor Wat.
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View ExperienceHidden Temple Trek
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View ExperienceCountry Life Photography
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View ExperienceQuad Biking in Siem Reap
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View ExperienceBoat Trip on Tonle Sap Lake
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