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What to Expect on a Green (Rainy) Season Floating Village Tour (June – December)

The Tonle Sap is the largest lake in Southeast Asia, and it changes shape every year. During the rainy season, now often called the green season, the Mekong River backs up into the lake and the water rises by several … Read More

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Rowing near the Flooded Forest

Siem Reap Floating Villages Compared

Kampong Khleang, Kampong Phluk, Chong Kneas and Mechrey: distance, boat prices and crowds, side by side. Siem Reap has four floating villages you can visit in an afternoon: Chong Kneas, Kampong Phluk, Mechrey and Kampong Khleang. They are very different … Read More

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Dragon boat race in Siem Reap, photo by Loïc Naessens

Photos by Loïc Naessens of our Kompong Khleang Tours

Recently, we were fortunate to host Loïc Naessens, a photographer from Belgium, on one of our community based tours of Kompong Khleang floating village. Loïc specializes in nature photography and was kind enough to document and share his experience with … Read More

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Kompong Khleang floating village tour on the Tonle Sap, Siem Reap

Video & Photos of Community First’s Kompong Khleang Tour

Steven of Auckland Sports Photography recently joined Community First: Kompong Khleang Floating Village Tours on our afternoon, group floating village and Tonle Sap tour in Siem Reap, Cambodia. He was kind enough to put together an excellent video featuring highlights … Read More

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Kompong Khleang floating village, photo by Mike Porter

Kompong Khleang Photos by Mike Porter

Mike Porter recently participated on a floating tour of Kompong Khleang, the largest floating village in Siem Reap, Cambodia. He was nice enough to share his photos and we’ve selected a few to give you a better idea of what … Read More

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BioSand water filters delivered to Outaput village, Kompong Khleang

Clean Water Filters Have Arrived in Kompong Khleang

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of 35 BioSand filters in Kompong Khleang. These filters will provide clean water for over 200 residents in their respective homes in Outaput village. It will also provide clean water for all of … Read More

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Kompong Khleang, the largest floating village on the Tonle Sap

Kompong Khleang is the Best Floating Village to visit in Siem Reap. Here are 6 Reasons Why.

You’ve been to the temples, checked out the Old Market, and have some time left to see one of Cambodia’s unique floating villages. With so many choices, you might be wondering which floating village is the best to visit during … Read More

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Kompong Khleang floating village in the dry season

What to Expect on a Dry Season Floating Village Tour (January – May)

Cambodia has two unique seasons – the rainy season (now often called the green season), and the dry season. Learn more about the weather, how it affects the Tonle Sap lake, and why you should go on a dry season … Read More

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BioSand filter that turns lake water into clean drinking water, Kompong Khleang

We’re Bringing Clean Water to Kompong Khleang!

Biosand filters can convert lake water into clean, drinking water After consulting with experts, planning and receiving approval from the village chief, and connecting with generous international supporters we are excited to announce that we will be bringing clean water … Read More

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Kompong Khleang residents on their first Reverse Tour to Angkor Wat

Introducing “Reverse Tours” – Free Temple Tours for Elderly Residents

Our first reverse tour to Angkor Wat was a big success Would you be surprised if we told you that a large amount of people in Kompong Khleang have yet to visit Angkor and its many temples? While over 2 … Read More

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