Indagare Tours: Floating Villages on Tonle Sap

The largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and the fifteenth largest in the world, Tonle Sap, sits about a half an hour drive from Siem Reap, and is home to fishing and floating villages. Whether you choose to drive out to the lake and take a cruise on a private boat or do a kayaking trip, it is fascinating to see how the locals have adapted to the rhythms of the water. In the course of the year, waters rise dozens of feet so there are entire villages built on high bamboo stilts and others where the houses, churches, schools, even gardens float on bamboo rafts. Indagare members can contact the Bookings Team.