Bettina Zourli

Tonle Sap Vacations

3 reviews

It is the biggest expanse of fresh water in south-east Asia and Tonle Sap lake's floating villages (as well as those on stilts) are an absolute must see during a trip to Cambodia.

Visit Tonle Sap

Lake
Nature, Adventure & Sport
Port

Tonle Sap: How to get there?

One hour from Siem Reap by bus

Tonle Sap: When to go?

From September to January

Tonle Sap: For how long?

One day

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Tonle Sap: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay

Tonlé Sap is South East Asia's largest lake and a real lifeblood for local Cambodians. as it provides food for almost the entire population in the surrounding area.

My suggestion

Spend at least a day on the lake visiting the floating villages and immersing yourself in the everyday life of Cambodia.

It is the biggest expanse of fresh water in south-east Asia and Tonle Sap lake's floating villages (as well as those on stilts) are an absolute must see during a trip to Cambodia.

My suggestion

Visit the floating villages in the afternoon so you can see the sun set over them, or over the surrounding rice paddies.

A huge and beautiful freshwater lake, Tonle Sap is an important source of income and food for the local population, and people cross it to go between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.

My suggestion

Take a boat across to go between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh or Battambang, or at least take an excursion to discover one of the many floating villages built on the lake.

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