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The
Mekong river is also home to the rare and endangered
Irrawaddy river dolphins which may be seen near Kratie in
the north east between December and April. As the tour
tries to respect the environment as much as possible,
there is no guarantee of encountering them, but have your
camera ready.
You can
choose the beginning cruise from Phnom Phenh to Siem Reap
or in the reverse.
From
Phnom Penh : every monday ; from Siem Reap : every
thursday
Day 1
Phnom Penh - Kompong Chhnang
Embark at the pier in
Phnom Penh at 8:00 am.
Welcome on board of R/V Toum Teav and departure for our
cruise on the Tonle Sap River to Oudong. Visit of Oudong,
then stop at Prek Kdam to visit a small silver handicraft
village. Lunch on board on the way to Kampong Tralach,
stop and visit its wonderful pagoda. Dinner and overnight
on board.
Day 2
Kompong Chhnang - Kompong
Luong
Sail
to Kompong Chhnang to visit the market and a pottery
village. Sail to Chnok Tru, the last big village before
the River meets the Great Lake of Tonle Sap. Lunch
on-board. Continue to Kompong Luong, one of the largest
floating villages on the Lake. Dinner and overnight on
board while anchored at Kompong Luong.
Day 3
Kompong Luong - Siam Reap
Half
day sailing on the Great Lake of Tonle Sap. Relax in the
library or on the deck salon prior to arrival in Siem
Reap. Sail along a small canal, flocked with crowded
floating houses, before reaching Phnom Kroum.
Note: Due to the
low level of the water in the lake from March to July, the
boat may not be able to cross the lake to reach Siem Reap.
During this period, the visit of the floating village of
Chnol Tru will be done, instead of the floating village of
Kompong Luong and the passenger will cross the lake by
small speed boats, the timing remains unchanged.
Cost per person
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Twin sharing |
Single Surcharge |
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485
USD |
266
USD |
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