3 Days Siem Reap - Phnom Penh with Toum Tiou Cruise
Duration: 3 days/5 nights
Route: Siem Reap - Kampong Luong - Kampong Chhnang - Kampong Tralach - Phnom Penh
Price: From US$ 495 - US$ 865
Built in the traditional style, the Toum Tiou was christened in 2002 on the river at Phnom Penh, the first Cambodian cruise boat with international standard accommodation.
Fully-paneled in wood, with charm and comfort in mind, we designed it in keeping with the local style. Modestly sized and with the safety of a steel hull, its low draught makes it possible for the boat to access the smallest of villages. With the tasteful decoration of a bygone era, it has 10 cozy double cabins with private shower, a large lounge area, a panoramic viewing space to the front, a half-covered bar-restaurant to the rear and a roof patio. Air conditioning, hi-fi system and library are provided. The captain, boat hands, hostesses, cooks and boat master are quiet and insonspicuous in the performance of their duties.
Day 1: Siem Reap - Kampong Luong - Kampong Chhnang
07:45 Toum Tiou is open for embarking. 08:00 Formalities clearance. 08:30 Toum Tiou leaves Phnom Penh for Kôh Dek Chau island. Security briefing. 11:30 Arrival at Kôh Dek Chau island, A short break along the way, it allows to get a fascinating, close-up look at daily life in Cambodia. On the fringes of civilization, the 600 people who live on Kôh Dek Chau will receive your visit with some surprise. School children will escort you along your way. You will go through the village that occupies the full length of the island, walking along a trail shaded by date palms. 12:30 Re-embarking, departure for Kaam Samnaar (Cambodian border). Lunch during the navigation. 16:00 Toum Tiou arrives at Immigration check point in Kaam Samnaar. Clearance of departure formalities. 17:30 The boat drops anchor for night on river between the borders. 19:00 Welcome drink and info meeting about cruise, crew introduction. Welcome dinner. Overnight onboard
Day 2: Kampong Chhnang - Kampong Tralach - Phnom Penh
07:00 Departure of the Toum Tiou early in the morning. Sail to Kampong Chnang by passing near Chnok Tru, the first big village after the River meets the Great Lake of Tonlé Sap. Breakfast during navigation. 09:00 Arrival to Kampong Chnang. Located some 56 miles from Phnom Penh, the town of Kampong Chnang is one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonlé Sap. Fish farming is also widely practiced in the area. The area is famous for its pottery ware, unchanged in style for centuries, which is produced in sufficient quantities to supply the entire country. And not to be overlooked are the products of the Thnot tree (sugar palm – a real national symbol) that abounds in the area: a mellow tasting, caramel-colored sugar sold in large cakes and palm wine. 11:30 Passengers re-embark the Toum Tiou. Lunch on board on the way to Kampong Tralach
15:30 Arrival at Kampong Tralach to visit its wonderful Vihara belonging to Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. To get to it, we cross Kampong Tralach Krom village along a small road perpendicular to the river, crossing some gorgeous stretches of emerald rice paddy as we leave the river behind. The Vihara dates back to early last century. It was probably built on an older site, as indicated by the latérite foundations, and is home to some outstanding mural paintings. These, however, are starting to suffer from weathering. They remain one of the last survivors of cultural destruction that continues unabated due to widespread indifference. Standing by itself in the middle of rice fields, it is a modest pagoda that receives very few visitors. Its isolation may well be its undoing, as was the case last May for Wat Tani Pagoda in the province of Kampot. 17:30 Passengers re-embark. The Toum Tiou drops anchor few miles away. 19:00 Farewell cocktail (1 glass of local liquor or juice) with Master of Ship & Cruise Manager. Captain’s farewell dinner (Enriched menu + 1 glass of wine). Overnight on board.
Day 3: Phnom Penh
07:00 Departure of the Toum Tiou early in the morning. Sail to Kôh Chen (Chinese Island) 08:30 Arrival to Kôh Chen, small village of whose inhabitants specialize in silver and copper smiting. They make ornamental items, including delicately engraved tropical fruits, used in traditional ceremonies at the pagoda or for marriages. The distant hills of Cambodia's old capital, Oudong, and its royal stupas can be seen a few kilometers away from the ferry. At the top of the hill, the ruins of Anthareu temple. 11:30 Passengers re-embark the Toum Tiou. Lunch on board on the way to Phnom Penh. 13:00 Arrival in Phnom Penh.
Note: Due to the low level of the water in the lake from March to July, the boat may not be able to cross the lake to reach Siem Reap. During this period, the visit of the floating village of Chnol Tru will be done, instead of the floating village of Kompong Luong and the passenger will cross the lake by small speed boats, the timing remains unchanged.
Tour price:
Cabin
Single
Double/Twin
RV Toum Tiou
US$825
US$495
RV Toum Tiou 2
US$865
US$525
Inclusions of the trip
English / French speaking guide
Deluxe double / twin cabin of Toum Tiou
Full board (Tea, water, coffee included)
Admission fees and permits where applicable
Transfer in Siem Reap from/ to FCC Angkor hotel only
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