Mechrey Floating Village Tour & Mangrove from Siem Reap
Description
Mechrey Floating Village, One of the small unspoiled floating villages, nice and less touristy spot for those who like to feel beautiful atmosphere and the nature. It is not located far from the Siem Reap town, drive along road number 6, it takes approximately 30 minute (25km). Get off the beaten track and onto the waters of the Tonlé Sap lake on this private half-day tour of Mechrey (Meychrey) floating village, complete with lake cruise. Learn how Khmer families make their living as you visit a lotus farm, a duck farm, a fish farm, and even a crocodile farm, and learn about the rice planting cycle. Look out for wild birds in season. Explore Mechrey floating village and cruise the Tonlé Sap lake Enjoy closer encounters with locals thanks to your private guide Sample the notorious Khmer delicacy: deep-fried crickets.
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Itinerary
A floating village on the northern reaches of the Tonle Sap, Mechrey is not the loveliest spot in the world, but it offers some great bird-spotting opportunities, as well as a chance to witness a unique way of life for those who live on the lake. The establishment of initiatives such as the one at Mechrey can’t strictly be called ecotourism, although it does give people alternatives to fishing as a source of income. But they are an opportunity to witness an extraordinary way of life that is also under threat, and to clock up some lovely birdlife. The tour itself starts off in a pretty smelly artificial canal which you travel along for about a kilometer until the waterway opens out on to the main river and the floating village.
Tonlé Sap is a lake in the northwest of Cambodia. It belongs to the Mekong River system. It is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and one of the most diverse and productive ecosystems in the world, designated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997 due to its high biodiversity.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please select hotels in the list because we will pick up there at least 15 minutes before tour time start.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
We had a memorable experience with bang Thy a very good guide who knew how to explain to us in detail, village, floating as well as life on the water, we had many emotions when going to see the children, filled with joy and happiness, the smile of a child gives future hope of a life full of history. Thanks again my children came home with lots of emotions as well as the parents. I recommend 200%
Dear Thida D We thank so much for supporting us and spending your value time to write candid feedback of your experience with our outstanding tour guide Mr.Thy. We can't wait to see you again in the nearest future. Best regards Pitt and Thy
We visited the village on the river Mechrey, our guide, Sithat, was impeccable, took us from our hotel to the embarkation point, accompanied us throughout the boat tour and brought back later to the hotel, also explaining everything I had that we saw Exciting experience. no tourists. We were able to observe the true life of these people in all its simplicity
Dear Pietro Macchi, Althea Fracassetti We thank for supporting us and spending your value with money to visit the Chey Chrey floating village with our tour guide Mr.Sithat. You are right it was one of remote floating village in Tonle Sap and it was community that it needs more opportunity to develop the community . With our best and Team Pitt and Sithat
We had the most amazing time on our trip to the floating villages of Mechrey, it was just myself and my partner on the entire tour and we were taken out by Thy, our guide and Sythat, our driver. Our experience was fun, interesting and unique; as we began the day by boat witnessing the floating villages without the crowds and getting our every question answered by Thy, we then stopped off at one of the locals houses where we learnt more about the history of Cambodia and some of the things the locals from the village make and how they live. Following on from the tour we stopped by a rice wine farm and witnessed the process behind the making of this and even got to try some! Before heading home we got a ride on a water buffalo cart, a truly unique experience that took us back in time! We could not recommend this experience more to anyone looking for a more intimate and private tour of the floating villages. Most importantly our tour could not have been so personalised and enjoyable without our fabulous guide Thy and Sythat, they were beyond attentive and ensured we got even more out of this trip than we could have hoped for! (So much so we booked our tour of the temples with them again the next day).
Dear Kerry_R We thanked for supporting us and on half of whole team especially tour guide Thy and Sythat . We're also delighted to know his great sense of humor and dedication to your safety enhanced your experience. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing such a glowing review. We hope to welcome you back to Siem Reap again soon. Best regards Pitt
It was an incredible tour ! We were so lucky to discover Mechrey on the boat, with absolutely no other tourists around, only the locals just doing life, the kids leaving school for lunch etc. It was a truly unique and authentic experience with our guide explaining so much to us. We then stopped in a family house to learn and try the local rice wine. And then at a street stall for some grilled crickets and frogs ! The last stop was at Angkor Artisans where we learnt a lot about the ancient wood and stone carving techniques, the silk weaving etc. It was beautiful, out of the crowded places and truly supporting the local businesses (and not the big tour company). Would recommend a 100%, go visit the floating village with the brothers !
Dear Ad_lys0 Thank you so much for your excellent review – it truly means a lot to us! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an awesome and unforgettable experience. Your kind words and appreciation really made our day. It was a true pleasure having you with us, and we’re so happy we could help make your visit special. Wishing you all the best in your future travels – and if you’re ever back in Cambodia, we’d love to see you again! 💛 Warm regards, Pitt and team
