One-Way Land & Cruise from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh ( $ 139 per person)(Children 10 years and under are half priced)5yo and under free
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This is an exciting and different way to travel, we Cruise both ways Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and Siem Reap to Phnom Penh Daily. Travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap has always been difficult due to the ever-changing water levels on the Tonle Sap Lake, even in the wet season when the water levels are high enough you have other issues, low lying bridges,making the riverboats unable to pass, storms on the lake that can make the crossing treacherous. fishing nets and water hyacinth are also issues, the sheer boredom of crossing the lake as there is nothing to see apart from vast swathes of water, not anymore.
We have overcome these issues by using our specially designed double hulled cruisers, the Mekong Tara Prince (once owned by the Prince of Cambodia)or our Mekong Explorer or our tonle sap explorer to cruise up the beautiful Tonle Sap River from Koh Chen Island or the Mekong River from Roka Kaong (depending on weather conditions).(all our vessels used for this trip are safe and clean, captained by experienced licensed operators),
This way you get to see the awesome river and rural life on the river together with rural life on land. The best of both worlds without the boredom.
Children waving from the riverbanks, buffalo cooling off in the Mekong River, large, rare waterbirds, floating homes and riverside villages and much much more,
Guests are picked up from their hotels or Guesthouses in Siem Reap at 7.30am by our guides before being transferred to our boats on the Tonle Sap River. Upon arrival at our riverboat guests will be welcomed with a free drink.
The air conditioned transport to the boat will include a stop or 2 along the way for refreshments. arrival at Koh Chen island where or boat is waiting.
Lunch will be served on board, consisting of fresh local fruits and barbecue (vegetarians options available), and drinks, as we cruise along the river South towards Phnom Penh approx. 4.5 Hrs. Seeing life along the river is an amazing experience and our special vessel has a unique double hull which allows us to travel closer to the riverbanks and also explore the narrow waterways on route. Our boats will be passing floating homes and business and also there will be a stop to a river village along the river, so as to experience life there, we also visit the famous silversmiths workshop on Koh Chen Island,for a first hand encounter with Artisans producing magnificent khmer silver-ware favored by the Khmer Royal Family,where fine hand made jewellery is created and available for purchase.if in market to buy unique high quality jewellery at wholesale prices,this is the place,the best silversmiths in Cambodia produce here.
Cruising along the Tonle sap river we will be passing floating homes small floating village and business and a riverside stop is included, its a forever changing scenery and seeing people along the river going about there daily lives is awesome.
Arrival at Phnom Penh approximately 4.30 pm and free transfer to your hotel or Guesthouse.we use the local tuk tuks for the free transfers as they are easier to navigate the sometimes crazy traffic in Phnom Penh. Total time can vary but we aim to allow 8 to 9 hours from Hotel to Hotel.
Please note this is a complete tour including hotel to hotel pick up and drop offs, English speaking guides, meals and drinks with a few interesting stops along the way, (not just a transfer service) one-way cruise/land tour. Part way cruise, part way land. We operate 3 vessels our Mekong Explorer (RAVY), our Mekong Tara Prince and our Mekong Queen, all 3 vessels are staffed by very experienced crew, all have special double hulled and all have western toilets for your comfort. luggage is welcome.
land section is approx 4 hours.
Cruise section is approx 4.5 hours.
Times quoted include both cities hotel transfers.
We are the only operator Licensed and fully insured for this cruise/ferry (Having over 20 years' experience in this cruise) Hotel to Hotel transfers included in price (NO MORE TO PAY)
Our guides on the cruise section speak English and Khmer, mostly our drivers are there to drive.
Times quoted are approximate, it depends on river currents and road conditions at the time. we do try to keep to the times quoted but certain weather conditions may affect our times.
All our vessels we use have life jackets onboard, all have toilets, this is a complete tour, hotel to hotel every day.
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This tour is best for people who want to experience the river, and roads of rural Cambodia, its a guided tour (English speaking lake guides), and all times quoted are approximate only.
Your participation on this tour will directly help our educational and environmental initiative we have in place, as all profits from these tours go towards a better future for the lake and river communities, part of these initiatives are free schools education (orphans and poorer lake families)and cleaning up the rivers and lake (rubbish removal) in the areas we visit.
The Journey is as important as the destination.