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Treak Village Walk and Talk Tour

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Our Treak Village Tour is a short walking tour of approximatley 2km.  The Tour can be run at any time between 9am and 4pm and generally takes approximately 2 hours.  A maximum of four people will be booked for any one tour.

Treak Village is located around 10 minutes from Siem Reap town.  Many of the villagers are itinerate workers living day to day.  The village is situated close to the rice plains spreading out from the Tonle Sap lake.

This tour enables you to visit a village and encounter people going about their daily lives.  This is an opportunity to meet local people and interact with them in a respectful and meaningful way.  Photo opportunities abound and your guide will provide information on the village and the peoples lives.  This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about life in Cambodia.

 

What to Wear

  • We recommend a hat & sunscreen
  • Reasonable sturdy footwear

General Information

  • It is extremely important on this tour that you do not provide gifts, hand outs or donations directly to villagers or children.   Should you wish to help please speak to your tour leader.  We appreciate your understanding on this matter.  If you have any questions please discuss with your guide.
  • From each tour 50% of the tour fee goes to an enrichment fund which is spent on helping the village on village agreed projects
  • Sponsorship for fruit trees, rubbish collection or toilets is available
  • For information on the work undertaken in this village please visit www.huskcambodia.org

Details:
Type of Trip
Walking Tour / Village Life

Degree of Difficulty
1/5

Recommended For
Anyone - Great for families


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Treak Village Walk and Talk
Available from 9am until 4pm Daily

 Lady Harvesting Rice Our walking tour takes you through the local village out to the rice fields. Learn about Cambodian stilt homes and life in a typical Cambodian village. This tour includes a visit to the active Pagoda and Ancient ruins.
 Local Children As you wander slowly through the village your guide will show you about the way of life for the local people and answer any questions that you have.  Learn about Cambodia, religion and the peoples lives. This is a chance to meet local people, learn about their lives and interact in a respectful and meaningful way.
 Watering After School The tour takes around 2 to 2.5 hours and covers around 2 kilometers.  Photography is welcome and your guide will let you know if any one does not wish to be photgraphed.  This is a wonderful tour for anyone who would like to learn about the real Cambodia and is ideal for photo enthusiasts.
   Please note;  Please do not hand out gifts, money etc within the village.  These well meaning gestures can cause jealousy and lead to the begging cycle.  50% of the cost of this tour goes back to helping this villages poorest families.

Tour Details

  • $20 per person of which 50% goes to The Treak Village Enrichment program
  • Flexible booking times between 9am and 4pm
  • Return transfers from your hotel provided
  • A maximum of four people will be on the tour
  • Please respect our Enrichment Program - Do not give handouts, lollies or gifts to people in the village.  Please discuss ways you can help with your guide should you wish to.
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Treak Village Walk and Talk Private Tour

  • Prices are for a private trip
  • These rates are based on an English speaking guide
  • Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch
  • Children 11 years and under are 50%
  • Children 4 years and below are free
  • If your group is larger than 5 people please email us for the best rate
     

$20 per person
50% of the price goes directly to HUSK www.huskcambodia.org to help improve the village

Transport

  • 1-2 people by tuk tuk
  • 3 or more people by van

Tours Run Daily from 9.30am last departure 4.30pm
$20 per person
50% of the tour fee goes directly to our Treak Village Enrichment Program
For further details visit www.huskcambodia.org

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