Secret Lake Cycle, Kayak & Temple Exploration
Secret Lake
Cycle, Kayak & Temple ExplorationAdventure level:
ADVENTUROUS
This covers most of our trips, which are suitable for
children over 12 who enjoy hiking and cycling in the countryside.
a million miles from the tourist trails of Siem Reap just 20 minutes by car
a snapshot of rural Khmer life
the mysteries of Angkor in a hidden temple
ancient reservoir with clues to Angkorian hydrology
sunset views of the Kulen Hills & The Tonle Sap Lake
VISIT THE SECRET LAKE WITH INDOCHINE EX
Options for a combination of cycle, hike, kayak and Jeep Safari. Our route follows Angkorian roads beside brilliant green paddy fields through small villages to a reservoir, which we paddle across to find temples hidden in the forest.
A 300 meter hill towers over the Secret Lake for those with energy to burn the hilltop ruins of a 10th century temple and sunset views make the climb worth every step.
Prek Toal Flooded Forests and Floating Village
Prek Toal
Flooded Forests and Floating VillageAdventure level:
ADVENTUROUS
This covers most of our trips, which are suitable for
children over 12 who enjoy hiking and cycling in the countryside.
Cultural & environmental adaptations to unique hydrology of Tonle Sap Lake
floating village kayak exploration
explosion of birdlife
introduction to village family
serene seasonally flooded forests
SEE PREK TOAL WITH INDOCHINE EX
Daytrip by motorboat to Prek Toal 2000 family floating village at the mouth of The Sangke River on Tonle Sap Lake & adjacent 22,000 ha Core Bird Reserve. Largest colonies of water-birds in SE Asia – bird watchers heaven. We have lunch on the Saray Platform a women’s initiative to help provide alternative incomes. They can also cook a good lunch.
Options for upgraded homestay in a floating house to be in Core Bird Reserve at dawn – best time for birds also as a stop on a river journey to Battambang.
Kayaking Adventures on The Tonle Sap Lake – Floating Village
Kayaking Adventures
On the Tonle Sap Lake - Floating VillageAdventure level:
DISCOVERY
paddle between the floating houses and back streets of the village
kayak with the houses as they are towed out to the lake
explore the flooded countryside and hilltop pagoda
see floating schools, gardens, crocodile cages, pig pens etc
KAYAK THE TONLE SAP LAKE WITH INDOCHINE EX
Kayaking Adventures on The Tonle Sap Lake – Stilted Village
Kayaking Adventures on The Tonle Sap Lake
Visit a Stilted VillageAdventure level:
DISCOVERY
Half day kayaking adventures are an exciting alternative to the temples even for families with young children and a lovely way to explore the unique environment of the Tonle Sap Great Lake at a gentle pace.
Experience a Very Different Lifestyle
See how the village has adapted to the 8m rise and fall of the lake
Explore the village by kayak
Paddle across the flooded countryside
Lunch on the balcony of a stilted house
SEE THE STILTED VILLAGES WITH INDOCHINE EX
5 – 7 hour trips to fishing villages approx. 1 hour from Siem Reap, motorboat supported so paddling time up to guest, lunch on verandah of stilted house or refreshments on board motorboat at edge of lake, suitable for young children. Options for candle lit dinners and BBQ’s.