Pursuits

Get to know the country and its people

For guests wanting to explore rural Cambodia, we have various activities and guided tours. These options let visitors experience local culture and see the everyday lives of the amazing local people. Our tours are a part of responsible travel and sustainable travel initiatives, offering a vacation with purpose.

Smiling Gecko Campus,
AN NGO PROJECT

The tour of the 150 hectare Smiling Gecko Campus is an unforgettable experience near Angkor Wat. Here, guests get a perfect insight into the numerous NGO projects of Smiling Gecko and visit our school and the kindergarten, a activities that actively support sustainability in travel and tourism.

Temple Hill

Approximately 25 kilometers west of the resort is a picturesque 500-year-old Buddhist monastery on a hill that can be seen from afar. A visit to the impressive site is particularly spectacular in the early evening hours when a breathtaking sunset bathes the surrounding country in a unique light. As a result, making our Buddhist Monastery Sunset Tours in Cambodia a must-see.

Floating Villages

The provincial capital, Kampong Chhnang, is around an hour’s drive from the campus. From here our boats depart towards the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Tonle-Sap Lake with its traditional floating villages. A highlight, where our guests learn a lot about the life of the population during these Cambodia tours.

Bamboo Basket Weaving

In the Rolea Ba’ear district, along the road from Prey Khmer to Krang Tamom, several villages are known for crafting bamboo products for daily use. The skill of making bamboo baskets has been passed down through generations. Villagers create these baskets for their own use, while some produce extra items to sell and earn additional income for their families.

Udong

From the early 17th century to 1866, Udong was the capital of Cambodia. A period also referred to as the “dark ages” in the country’s history. The monumental necropolis of the former kings of Cambodia with numerous stupas and shrines are still witnesses of the former position of the place. An exciting excursion that is equally popular with foreign and local guests, making our Historical Tour of Udong, Cambodia a fascinating experience.

Chreav Waterfall

Join us for a scenic 70-kilometer drive from the Farmhouse Resort to the breathtaking Chreav Waterfall.

This is more than just a day trip—it’s an adventure for those who want to connect with nature and enjoy a refreshing dip. The hike takes you through lush surroundings, leading to a multi-level waterfall with natural swimming basins at certain spots.

Located on the slopes of Aural Mountain, near Chreav Peak, this area offers stunning views of the Kravanh (Cardamom) mountain range. Along the way, you’ll enjoy picturesque landscapes, including rice paddies that change with the seasons, farmers at work, and sprawling sugarcane fields.

Ant tour

Fire ant nests are a Cambodian specialty and taste surprisingly delicious! On our Cambodian Fire Ant Nest Harvesting Experience tour, our guests accompany a local family when harvesting the nests and learn a lot about the original life in rural Cambodia.

Palm Sugar Tour

Palm wood products are among the most important trade goods in rural Cambodia. On the palm sugar tour, which leads to a family in the area around the Smiling Gecko Campus, our guests experience how palm sugar is made at a height of 20 meters. An experience that reveals a lot about the hard life in the country.

Cooking course
«New Khmer Cuisine»

In the unique ambience of the Founder’s bungalow on the Farmhouse grounds, our guests have the opportunity to be introduced to the secrets of Cambodian cuisine in the Authentic Cambodian cooking courses of our executive chef, Mariya Un Non. Very exciting, very educational and very tasty.

Udong

Ant tour

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