Fishing Village (Tonle Sap Lake) and Roulous Temples Group

• Kampong Phluk Floating Village

  4 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included

  Start your journey morning at 7.30 am depart your hotel for the journey through the countryside to the world's second largest freshwater Tonle Sap Lake. The Tonle Sap one of the world's most productive bodies of fresh water. In the wet season, the Tonle Sap Lake swells to 12,000 km². During the dry half of the year, the lake shrinks to as small as 2,500 km², draining into the Tonle Sap River. Take a boat trip to 'Kampong Phluk' a collection of three small fishing villages in an atmospheric flooded forest setting. Cruise through the village and see unique houses on stilts, and Cambodians at work in the floating forest. Our boat will meander slowly through forest canals, allowing you to catch glimpses of flora and fauna, and see a truly beautiful eco-system. Enjoy Khmer lunch (at your own expense) at local restaurant and rest after Tonle Sap Lake.

• Bakong

  2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included

  This afternoon start your fist temple Roulous temple group. The ruins of Roulous are among the oldest Khmer monuments in the area, dating back to the 9th century reign of King Indravarman I. Witness the evolution of these magnificent temples from the early days of the Khmer empire up to its peak with the Angkor temples in the 13th century. There are three key Hindu structures that remain at Roulous; Lolei, Bakong and Preah Ko, which were all part of the ancient city of Hariharalaya. You will peacefully explore the temples and soak up the local atmosphere away from the crowds. Walk a total distance of 3km from one temple to another and meet local friendly villagers on the way. Transfer back to Siem Reap town.