Into the Living Lake: Phnom Krom to Tonle Sap Expedition
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About The Program
Walking into the Living Lake is an outdoor expedition designed for those who want more than a typical tour. Over two days and one night, participants journey from the higher ground of Phnom Krom into the flooded landscapes of Tonle Sap, experiencing firsthand how water shapes communities, ecosystems, and ways of life.
The journey begins with a 4 km hike across rice fields and floodplain terrain, where the gradual transition from land to water becomes visible with every step. Reaching the lake’s edge, the journey continues by kayak through Mechrey Floating Village, where boats replace roads and floating homes become part of a constantly shifting landscape.
By the end of the journey, participants will not only have hiked and paddled through one of Cambodia’s most remarkable wetlands, but will also leave with a deeper understanding of why protecting the flooded forest also protects fish, livelihoods and the significance of Tonle Sap.
Walking into the Living Lake is an outdoor expedition designed for those who want more than a typical tour. Over two days and one night, participants journey from the higher ground of Phnom Krom into the flooded landscapes of Tonle Sap, experiencing firsthand how water shapes communities, ecosystems, and ways of life.
The journey begins with a 4 km hike across rice fields and floodplain terrain, where the gradual transition from land to water becomes visible with every step. Reaching the lake’s edge, the journey continues by kayak through Mechrey Floating Village, where boats replace roads and floating homes become part of a constantly shifting landscape.
By the end of the journey, participants will not only have hiked and paddled through one of Cambodia’s most remarkable wetlands, but will also leave with a deeper understanding of why protecting the flooded forest also protects fish, livelihoods and the significance of Tonle Sap.
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Where is it happening?
Peam Ta Ou, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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