~TOUM TIOU ~
Programs 2010 – 2011
Phnom Penh - Siem Reap, 3 days / 2 nights
~ High water program – from July to December ~
Day 1 - Phnom Penh – Kôh Chen – Kampong Tralach
07:45 Toum Tiou is open for embarking
08:00 Departure of the Toum Tiou for Kôh Chen (Chinese Island). Security briefing.
10:30 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.
11:45 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 for Wat Tani Pagoda in the province of Kampot.
17:30 Passengers re-embark. The Toum Tiou drops anchor few miles away.
19:00 Welcome drink and info meeting about cruise, crew introduction.
Welcome dinner. Overnight onboard.
Day 2 - Kampong Tralach - Kampong Chnang – Chnok Tru
07:00 Departure of the Toum Tiou early in the morning. Sail to Kampong Chnang. 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 Chnok Tru.
16:00 Arrival at Chnok Tru. Local boats are coming along the Toum Tiou and picking passengers for the visit of the
biggest floating village on the Tonlé Sap River
18:00 Passengers re-embark. The Toum Tiou stays overnight under the protection of the flooded forest.
19:30 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 - Chnoc Tru – Siem Reap
07:00 Departure of the Toum Tiou early in the morning. Time to pack and relax a half a day by crossing the Tonlé
Sap Lake.
13:00 Passengers disembark, local tour agent pick up passengers and transfer to hotel after a last lunch onboard.
Destination |
Validity |
Toum Tiou - Capacity 10 cabins, 20 pass - USD/cabin/trip |
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Double |
Single |
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Phnom Penh - Siem Reap |
01 Oct 10- |
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Our tour prices include:
- Accommodation in double cabin, Full board (water, tea, coffee included)
- Mentioned visits, French or English speaking guide on board
- Transfer in Siem Reap from/to FCC Angkor Hotel ONLY
Our tour prices do not include:
- Transfers at departure/arrival port
- Bar fees, Visas, Personal expenses and personal insurance
