23 Jan 2023
This trip was fantastic. My husband and I almost didn't book it because it was a little pricier than some other options, but we only had two days in Siem Reap and wanted to make the most of it. We are glad we did! The trip to the rural floating villages was quite eye opening. First, our guide, Sim, helped us understand so much of what we saw at the village market, such as how they cook the red ants, lay out thousands of shrimp to dry, and use every bit of an animal in their meals. No waste whatsoever. And then seeing the homes and school, both from land and by boat, gave a lot of insight into a lifestyle I couldn't have imagined.
Our tour guide was especially helpful in explaining the various temples we visited. He enthusiastically described everything to us and I'm sure we benefited by his knowledge of shortcuts through the temples as well. He was also quite flexible, allowing a couple of very interesting side trips on the way back to the hotel.
We especially appreciated how attentive our guide was to answering our many questions, including about Cambodian history.
And finally, having a driver with a nice air conditioned vehicle and cold water who dropped us off and picked us up close to each site was especially welcomed during the long, hot days!
This was a great, informative two days! Well worth the price!