Tours/Siem Reap/Killing Fields, War Museum and Floating Village ( Mechrey )
Viator · Private tour

Killing Fields, War Museum and Floating Village ( Mechrey )

5.0(1)Siem Reap1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(1)

Description

Get to see fishermen and farmers lifestyles at Floating village Mechrey which is less visited. Get to learn history of Khmer Rough genocide periods and recently war in Cambodia. Get to hear local guide sharing his personal life experience and family life during war.

Tour Options

Killing Fields, War Museum and Floating Village ( Mechrey )
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included240 min

You'll leave Siem Reap and we'll drive you the 28km southwest of Siem Reap to the edge of the Tonle Sap Lake to Mechrey Floating Village. Here, you'll see how around 300 families live their lives on the water. These ethnic Khmer families make their living from fishing, farming, shops and tourism. Along the way, we'll stop to try some deep fried insects, look at a rice paddy field with birds, cows, and buffaloes. You'll also take a short ride on a buffalo cart. We'll also stop to see a lotus farm and a duck farm. When we reach Mechrey Floating Village, you'll see floating houses, a school, restaurants, fish farm and crocodile farm. In the cooler season, you'll also see many different species of birds here. Please note that Mechrey floating village can’t enter from mid of April to June so that we use Chong Kneas Floating instead.

Admission not included120 min

We will also visit the War Museum which displays some of the military vehicles and weapons used during the long and bloody civil war. Our tour guide will share his life experience during this war.

Admission not included60 min

we'll go to Wat Thmey Pagoda which is home to the killing fields of Siem Reap. Here, you can learn about the deadly Khmer Rouge regime under Pol Pot. Our tour guide will share his experience of life and history of his family and friends happened during the genocide.

Highlights

Bottles of Cold drinking Water
Cruise Ride & Entrance fee to Mechrey floating village
Transport ( AC car or minivan or minibus
English-Speaking Tour Guide

What's included

Included
Bottles of Cold drinking Water
Cruise Ride & Entrance fee to Mechrey floating village
Transport ( AC car or minivan or minibus
English-Speaking Tour Guide
Not included
Food and Drinks
Accommodation
War Museum Cambodia
Wat Thmey (Killing Fields)

Pickup Locations & Times

We will come to pick you up from your hotel lobby at the start of the tour. But you must let us know the name, address and its contacts of your hotel before the tour date.

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(1)

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Debbie A
March 27, 2025
Beautiful day out

We had the best day with Bunpheng (tour guide) and Dinner (Driver). Bunpheng had so much knowledge that he shared with us which was very interesting and was very entertaining 😄. I would highly recommend this tour and it’s nice to do a private tour without the big crowds. Thank you for showing us your beautiful country! 🙏

Operator response

Dear Debbie, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had the best day with me. I appreciate your recommendation and I’m glad you enjoyed the private tour without the crowds. Thank you for exploring our beautiful country with us! Best regards, Bunpheng

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