Sat Toung Cruise 3 days : Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
Highlight
Day 1: SIEM REAP
6:30am: Support to our meeting in Siem Reap
7:30am: Boarding and departure to Kampong Khleang - Installation on board and announces safety instructions
7:30am: Breakfast
7:45am: Passage in the middle of the floating village of Chong Neas
10:30am: Anchor in front of the village of Kampong Khleang and visit with community vessels from the fishing village on stilts
12:30pm: Back on board. Sat Tung departed for the lake crossing
12:30pm: Lunch is served
4:00pm: We anchor near Pean Bang, visiting the village
6:00pm: on board
7:30pm: Dinner is served under the net amid cries of wild animals
Low water season - Early February to end of June +/- 2 weeks
6:30am: Pick up at the hotel by minibus in Siem Reap
10:00am: Passage to Battambang. Snack at a local restaurant
12:30pm: Arrival at the Chnok Tru pier
12:40pm: Passengers boarding the Chnok Tru market and visiting the floating village on a community boat
1:45pm: Boarding of passengers on board Sat Toung, installation on board and announcement of safety instructions
2:00pm: Welcome drink and lunch
3:45pm: Sat Tung anchors at the mouth of the Stung Sen River, in front of Khum Phat Sanday
4:00pm: Visit of the floating village Khum Phat Sanday on a fishing boat
5:00pm: Visit of a family and his house floating in the village (house of the family of the Sat Toung cook)
6:00pm: Back on board of Sat Toung
7:30pm: Dinner is served under the mosquito net.
Day 2: TONLE SAP
5:30am: Getting Started machines and departure Chhnok Tru
6:30am: Breakfast aboard Sat Toung 9:00am: Exit Tonle Sap lake and output reached Chhnok Tru
9:15am: Visit the floating village of Chhnok Tru on board community boat
Low water season - Early February to end of June +/- 2 weeks
7:00am: Breakfast
8:00am: Boarding in a fishing boat to go up to a floating dock collecting fish from the boats fishing on Lake Tonlé Sap. This fish then leaves by boat to the village of Chnok Tru to be sold to fishmongers from Siem Reap or Phnom Penh
10:15am: Back on board Sat tung and equipment to Kampong Chhnang
10:30am: Departure
12.00am: Lunch
2:00pm: Arrival at Kampong Chhnang
2:15pm: Departure to the pottery village
4:15pm: Back on board Sat Tung. Departure to Kompong Tralach
6:15pm: Arrive near KaochSlaeng, anchoring
7:30pm: Dinner
Day 3: PHNOM PENH
06:00am: Start engine and departure to Udong
06:30am to 7:30: Breakfast is served on the Sat Toung
09:30am: Mooring on the river banks in Udong and departure by Tuk-Tuk to the hill of Udong
12:15am: Back on board
12:30am: Lunch
3:00pm: Arrive at tourist port in the center of Phnom Penh. End of our support.
Important notes
- No air conditioning. The boat is naturally ventilated and wooden cabins are covered by a white protective order to limit the temperature. These however are softer because we are on the river. The cabins are equipped with fans.
- We can not provide hot water in the bathrooms, water is only lukewarm. Due to the high temperatures almost all year round, the hot water did not seem necessary.
- Water used for the bathroom is clean and has embarked before each cruise. We have 4500 liters, which is enough for grooming, showers and kitchen. It must however be careful not to use it improperly. The water in the toilet is pumped into the river, giving this land of color to toilet bowls.
- Smoking is not permitted in cabins and toilets. We ask smokers to smoke only on the deck, while taking care of the cigarette butts. We are on a wooden boat.
- In order not to damage the bridge, ladies please do not walk with needle heels.
- We determine the menus before departure and we source fresh produce along our cruises. It is possible that our cook changes its menu based on availability on the market met or for an encounter with a fisherman.
- We tried to minimize engine noise by soundproofing of the engine room, but they remain.
- We sail on wild rivers, which makes the charm of these cruises, but they are also accompanied by uncertainties. So we often land on undeveloped shoreline, it is necessary to provide shoes accordingly. The water level varies over 8 meters depending on the season, changing the riverbed, the intensity of the currents forcing us to change course, or sometimes even looking our way. This may have an impact on our schedules.
- Likewise, we must continuously focus on objects floating in the river (tree trunks or driftnets often) and jachintes water (on the Tonle Sap above), which can also change our schedule if we should stop the engine to change a propeller or release stems jachintes water that would wound it.
- Ra, our captain is very experienced. It is part of a minority called ‘Cham’ majority on the rivers of Cambodia. This water people are very peaceful community, where mutual aid is essential. Thus, we may need to ship a few people for a few hours if a request is made to Ya, for example to drive them to a dispensary. Similarly, if difficulties or changes occur on the river, one or two men can board to help our captain.
- If there are few insects in the day in the river, moorings at night can attract many, especially if we are the only lights visible for several kilometers. We are equipped with mosquito nets in the cabins and the main deck level to be able to dine comfortably. However, it is strongly recommended that repulsive and dark clothing (light colored clothes attract insects).
- The Sat Toung is equipped with solar equipment and a high-performance battery system. The cabins are all equipped with electric lights, 220 volt outlets, fans. We are equipped with a refrigerator, a freezer, WIFI, water pumps for running water, extractors in the bathrooms etc … All this equipment is fed by day by the Solar panels, by high performance batteries at night. They can not, however, withstand excessive power like a hair dryer.
- The Sat Tung is equipped with WiFi. This can however not be operational throughout the cruise, certain areas are not covered.
- By conviction, we have not equipped our TV cabins or minibar. The trip on board must be the opportunity to share in contact with the Sat Toung crew and the inhabitants of the river.
- The company PhoceaMekong cruises is intimately involved in the NGO Ptea Clara, which sponsors children along the river. We may need to meet some of these cruise ongoing sponsorships to control their education and provide them with school equipment.
Inclusions
- Full board accommodation, including meals mentioned in the program, coffee, tea & drinking water
- One french bottle wine par cabin per day
- English speaking Khmère native on board manager
- Pick up at hotel in Siem Reap (Only for hotels in city center)
- Pick-up only at the Saravoan Royal Palace hotel in Phnom Penh (possibility of pick-up at the airport by this hotel)
- Excursions in our program (entrance fees, tuk-tuk, community boats, etc.) in Udong, Kompong Chhnang, Chok Tru, Kompong Klieng
- Boarding and disembarking – port taxe
- Passenger liability insurance included with “FORTE insurance”
Exclusions
- Personal travel insurance
- Tours and meals other than those mentioned in the program
- Transfer from / to airport / to hotel in Phnom Penh (except Saravoan Royal Palace hotel)
- Personal expenses & Gratuities for the crew/guides
General of Facilities
- Outside bar
- Sundeck
Activities on Board
- Walking to villages
- Sightseeing by sampan
- Tours of Floating Fishing village
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