Vantha was our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and informative about culture related to the market and the population living on Tonle Sap Lake. He chose different and delicious samples of Cambodian snacks and fruits for us to taste. Such an eye opening tour to see how other people live and truly a memory that will never be forgotten. This tour was just incredible all around. Very good experience for my 10 year old daughter and I. Highly recommended.
Review by: Jamie D, February 2018
Highly recommend. Lovely to see the floating villages, learn more about Cambodia from a perspective a book can't give you, and have the experience at the guidance of a wonderful, kind and intelligent guide.
Review by: Theodorus G, January 2018
The contact number on the tickets didn't work. Couldn't get hold of the supplier and neither could the hotel.
Review by: Ronald F, December 2017
Fascinating part of the world. Interesting to see lifestyle on and near the water in this extraordinary country.
Review by: Gavin S, December 2017
We booked the tour out to Me-Chrey floating village on the edge of the Tonle Sap with Viator. They contracted Urban Adventures to run the trip. We did the half-day tour, which for Me-Chrey was about right, and we found the whole experience remarkable and memorable. Cruising gently through the village we were amazed as westerners how the villagers lived. It certainly made an impact and we would highly recommend this tour. There was a downside, however. We travelled out to the boat pick-up point by tuk tuk. This allowed us to immerse ourselves in the countryside we passed through, but it was very dusty, bumpy and windy. On balance, it added to the experience, but be prepared a scarf and sunglasses are a must. Sadly our tuk tuk driver blew his horn at every vehicle he overtook, every junction, and anything else he saw fit to warn, which was probably as necessary as it was tedious. The other aspect was our boat, which had a most noisy and exposed engine and pretty much rendered conversation difficult if not impossible. That said, it was still a great tour, and as we cruised out to the village we enjoyed all the river life we passed, and the egrets and storks overhead. Our guide said Urban Adventures aim to encourage tourists to experience local life. On this trip they certainly did that.
Review by: Wayne R, December 2017
Ok
Review by: Andrea B, November 2017
The people living there DONT WANT TOURISM. I did not know before but the guide did those people feel like in a circus, they get nothing of the money you pay the company . Cruel!
Review by: DANIEL N, November 2017
Terrible!
Review by: Kamran E, November 2017
The tour was great! we visited floating village in November and got the chance to see the every day life of people living there. On our way back our tour guide took 3 stops to show us local snacks. It would be great if we could also pop in to one of the crocodile farms.
Review by: Lauren G. H, October 2017
This ended up being a solo tour, with just the guide and I and it was great! He took me to a couple extra places and was very helpful!
Review by: Lia S, October 2017
Great tour.
Review by: tracy.m64, September 2017
We travelled to the lake with our guide ,Van in a tuk tuk along some lovely countryside. Our driver was good, managing city traffic and then very bumpy county roads. The floating village was interesting, almost felt like we were intruding into their world, however it was nice to listen to village life when our boat stopped for a short time. Loved seeing the children having fun in the river. On our return tuk tuk ride, Van took us to a small village to enjoy some local sweets. Yum indeed. Throughly enjoyed this half day tour.
Review by: Brenda, September 2017
Beautiful tour, though not a cruise but a small boat, however the trip was good, had a good English speaking guide._br/_ Learned and life of people staying on the floating village, crocodile farming._br/_ Overall nice.
Review by: Cassidy B, August 2017
Must do! Hard to navigate language, however the tour guide spoke english very well
Review by: Mark, July 2017
The tour is great. Our tour guide, Mr. Vantha, was outstanding and his English level and pronunciation was superb. We had no trouble understanding him. Pick up was smooth and on time, Remork Tuk Tuk was initial mode of transport to a local market, some food tasting, then a Buddhist Temple, then the boat on a brown water river to the lake. The tour was awesome. HOWEVER, Viator is charging a premium for this tour and all their tours. You can easily book this same tour via a local Cambodia tour group on line, or just wet until you arrive there. There are small tour retailer booth type boxes all over. They offer some good deals.
Review by: Kathleen M, June 2017
This was a very interesting tour and our guide De was the best we had for our whole holiday. Her english was excellent and she had virtually no accent. The tour was great being picked up in tuk tuk and taken to the port where we had a boat trip on the river and passed many buildings on stilts and then a fishing village with boats living on the river. All in all an excellent tour highly recommended.
Review by: coffeejas, June 2017
It was okay
Review by: Ken M, May 2017
Fantastic way of gaining an insight into Cambodian life. A particular highlight was visiting a floating village on Lake Tonle Sap and the local market was a real eye opener. Thanks to Vanny for a fantastic job as out guide, very knowledgeable.
Review by: Anand L, April 2017
Maybe a little longer tour on the boat across Tonle Sap Lake, as this tour barely goes into the lake entrance and then returns. All in all a worthwhile trip.
Review by: Anand L, April 2017
Great tour could have been a bit longer especially cruising on Tonle Sap Lake which felt kind of short. Overall a nice tour, gives a good insight into how the locals live around the lake.
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