15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
Embark on the Around Tonle Sap Lake 4WD Adventures 4 Days tour, an exhilarating and meticulously crafted expedition designed for the adventurous traveler seeking to discover the dynamic heart and authentic rural charm of Cambodia. This comprehensive 4-day journey takes you far beyond the conventional tourist routes, utilizing robust 4x4 vehicles to access challenging terrains, explore remote villages, and reveal the incredible ecosystem and unique way of life surrounding Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake. Prepare for a thrilling blend of off-road excitement, profound cultural immersion, and breathtaking encounters with Cambodia's vibrant inland sea.
Your unique adventure begins from Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor, as you immediately venture into the fascinating world of the Tonle Sap Lake. This immense "inland sea" is not just a lake; it's a vital lifeline for millions of Cambodians, its size dramatically fluctuating with the seasons. The 4WD element of this tour is crucial, allowing you to navigate unpaved roads, challenging dirt tracks, and rural pathways that lead to less-visited areas of the lake's periphery, providing an authentic sense of exploration away from crowded tourist hubs.
A significant highlight of this tour is the immersive exploration of floating villages such as Kompong Phluk or other more remote communities. Here, you'll witness an astonishing way of life where houses, schools, churches, and even markets are built on stilts or float directly on the water, adapting to the lake's dramatic seasonal changes. A boat trip through these villages offers an unparalleled glimpse into the resilience and ingenuity of the local fishing communities. Your 4x4 will take you to strategic points along the lake's edge, offering unique perspectives and access points.
Beyond the aquatic communities, your 4WD journey will lead you through the vast rural landscapes surrounding the Tonle Sap. You'll drive through picturesque rice paddies, traditional farming villages, and potentially explore areas known for specific local industries. The adventure may take you towards Kampong Chhnang, a town famous for its traditional pottery villages, where you can observe artisans at work and learn about this ancient craft. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the daily lives of Cambodian farmers and rural residents, their customs, and their connection to the land and water.
The tour also allows for exploration of historical sites accessible by 4WD in the region. This might include remnants of ancient capitals like Oudong, offering serene temple ruins and panoramic views, providing a fascinating counterpoint to the natural and contemporary cultural explorations. Your guides will utilize the 4x4 capability to find the best routes and give you access to panoramic views of the changing Tonle Sap landscape, from dry plains to inundated forests depending on the season.
Throughout the Around Tonle Sap Lake 4WD Adventures 4 Days, Golden Trail Travel ensures an unparalleled and secure experience. We utilize well-maintained 4x4 vehicles and employ experienced local drivers and knowledgeable guides who are experts in navigating challenging terrains and providing deep cultural and ecological insights. This tour is designed for those who seek genuine adventure, profound cultural exchange, and a truly authentic encounter with a Cambodia that remains beautifully raw, vibrant, and immensely rewarding to explore. Prepare to challenge your perceptions, embrace the unexpected, and forge unforgettable memories around the captivating inland sea.
Ultimate 4WD Rural Exploration: Navigate unpaved roads, dirt tracks, and remote pathways around the Tonle Sap Lake in a robust 4x4, gaining access to authentic villages and hidden viewpoints inaccessible by regular transport.
Immersive Floating Village Experience: Take a boat trip through unique floating villages like Kompong Phluk, witnessing an astonishing way of life where communities thrive directly on the water, adapting to the lake's seasonal changes.
Authentic Rural Life & Culture: Journey through traditional farming villages, observe daily life, and interact with local communities, gaining insights into Cambodian customs and the close relationship between people and the lake.
Tonle Sap Ecosystem Discovery: Learn about the incredible biodiversity and ecological significance of the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve, a vital wetland for migratory birds and various fish species.
Traditional Pottery Villages (Kampong Chhnang): Explore villages renowned for their traditional pottery making near Kampong Chhnang, observing artisans at work and potentially trying your hand at the craft.
Ancient Oudong Exploration: Visit the serene historical site of Oudong, a former capital, with its beautiful stupas and panoramic views, offering a glimpse into Cambodia's rich past.
Scenic Landscapes: Enjoy breathtaking views of vast rice paddies, seasonal flooded forests, and the expansive Tonle Sap Lake as you travel through diverse rural settings.
Responsible & Ethical Travel: Engage in a tour committed to sustainable practices, ensuring respectful interactions with local communities and direct benefits to their livelihoods.
Expert Local Guidance: Travel with experienced 4x4 drivers and knowledgeable local guides who provide deep cultural and ecological insights, ensure your safety, and lead you to unique spots.
Unique Photography Opportunities: Capture incredible, unique images of floating homes, traditional boats, vibrant village life, and the vast, ever-changing landscapes of the Tonle Sap.
HOTELS
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels
Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.
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We’ll depart from our hotel at 08:00 AM. We’ll leave for the Banteay Chhmar Eco-tourism community, and on the way will stop to visit the remote villages and unseen attraction sites. The first stop at Peung Tanon (also written as Perng Ta Norn) is about 2 hours drive north of Siem Reap. It’s becoming a popular day trip for local and international travelers because of its massive sandstone rock formations, also called standing stones, which provide a glimpse into another slice of Khmer history. Continue to drive to visit Phnom Srok Village to stop for lunch, and also visit the Ang Trapeang Thmor. Ang Trapeang Thmor is a unique wetland ecosystem giving a home to over 200 bird species including the endangered Sarus Crane. The population of the Sarus Crane species in this area rose consistently over the years to number more than 300 birds today.,Continue to drive to Banteay Chhmar temple, which is also referred to as the “Fortress of the Cat”. This large temple is rarely visited by tourists due to its remoteness, thus it makes a refreshing change from the crowds at Angkor Wat. Severe looting has prevented archaeologists from understanding the temple and its function in detail, leaving its use to speculation. A low-key community tourism project has recently been established in the village to help the poor people taking care of the temple to supplement their incomes. Upon arrival, the local community will welcome you and members will join you to visit the temple explaining its history. Enjoy the sunset in the rice field with cold drinks (coconut, local beer, and other soft drinks).,Get back to the community to have dinner and we will stay one night in a Khmer Traditional House with the local family.
Included for the day:
Transport: 4WD and driver – 240km
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Homestay at Banteay Chhmar Community Based-tourism
Breakfast with the local family.,We say goodbye to the local family and the community, visit the local market and drive to visit one more big manmade lake called Trapeang Rohal Trach, it is one of the manmade lakes that remained from the Khmer Rouge Regime and it is now become an important reservoir to keep the water for the locals to suppler the surrounding rice paddies, and of course, it is also a nice spot for locals come for relaxation and picnic. Then we continue to drive to Battambang, the second biggest city in Cambodia.,Lunch at the local restaurant upon arrival at Battambang, then we check in and get refreshments.,Continue to the well-preserved 11th-century Prasat Phnom Banan, located on top of a hill bearing the same name. After climbing the 350 steps you are treated to a peaceful setting with superb views across the surrounding countryside. And enjoy the Bamboo Train for 30 minutes ride before we continue to drive to visit the striking hilltop pagoda of Phnom Sampeau. This massive limestone outcrop is dissected by a number of caves with some containing unexpected reminders of Cambodia’s turbulent history. Small villages are dotted in and around the endless rice paddies, punctuated with the characteristic sugar palm trees – a wonderful location to catch the sunset before returning to Battambang town.
Included for the day:
Transport: 4WD and driver – 177km
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Deluxe Villa (Superior Room) or a similar standard hotel
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive around the premises with your guide and walk through the village on the banks of the Sangker River, which is home to many well-preserved traditional Khmer wooden stilted homes and tropical fruit farms. This is a great opportunity to taste juicy oranges, sweet pineapples, and many other fruits available in the region as much as the activities of the villagers making rice paper, and the process of brewing Rice Whiskey. And continue to drive to Kampong Luong in Pursat Province, which is one of the biggest floating villages in Tonle Sap Lake, and take a boat ride to visit this village. The floating village of Kompong Luong offers the opportunity for you to discover the everyday life of Cambodian families on the Tonle Sap Lake. The families live in floating houses with a constant movement of boats that brings people and goods to the village. The village consists of both the Cambodian community and the Vietnamese community both living in the same floating village. Return to the mainland and drive to have lunch at the local restaurant in Pursat.,After lunch, continue to the small riverside town of Kampong Chhnang, it is famous for its beautiful landscape and local villages that produce pottery in the midst of the rice fields. Visit this community and learn how the community makes pottery the traditional way and observe how sugar is collected from the sugar palm trees. Let your guide assist you with translating if you are interested to learn more about village life. Continue to drive to overnight in Kampong Thom (crossing the Tonle Sap River by the local ferry). Dinner at the local restaurant
Included for the day:
Transport: 4WD and driver – 270km (and boat ride)
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Gloria Hotel (Superior Room) or a similar standard hotel
Breakfast at the hotel.,We drive to visit Sambor Prei Kuk temples, Sambor Prei Kuk is Cambodia’s oldest temple site dating back to the 6th century. The site remains remarkably well preserved. Continue to walk along quiet, shady trails from one temple group to another. Lunch at the local restaurant that runs by the Sambor Prei Kuk Community. Continue to drive to visit the lost temple of Preah Khan Kampong Svay.,Preah Khan Kompong Svay bears the original name of “Bakan” which refers to a high tower or citadel. It is a large Khmer temple complex located in Sangkum Thmei commune, Kampong Thom province, approximately 105km to the east of Angkor. The temple is well known for three things; firstly it was a Mahayana-Buddhism temple related to the concept of pure land, secondly, it served as one of the way stations (the temples tape) at least since the 12th century on the east-bound ancient highway network (Royal Road) starting from Angkor Thom, passing through Beng Mealea to Preah Khan Kompong Svay, and thirdly, it is an industrial center relating to the region’s iron mining, smelting, and production activities.,Proceed to Siem Reap, if time permits, we will stop to visit the Naga Bridge on the way.,Arrive in Siem Reap at about 5 pm, drop off, and end of services. Dinner and accommodation are not included.
Included for the day:
Transport: 4WD and driver – 300km
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
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