Smiling Gecko Campus,
AN NGO PROJECT
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, among other things, contributing to sustainability in travel and tourism.
Temple Hill
Around 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, making our Buddhist Monastery Sunset Tours 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
Let us take you on a scenic 70-kilometre drive from the Farmhouse Resort to visit the breathtaking Chreav Waterfall.
This is not your average day trip—it’s an adventure for those eager to immerse themselves in nature and possibly take a refreshing dip in the cool waters. 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 delicious! On this 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»
«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.
