Water Hyacinth ChildSafe Community Experience
Siem Reap | Half Day
4 to 4.5 hours | Groups of 4 or more: 40 USD/Person
This Experience is led by a ChildSafe Agent teacher alongside local women from Chong Kneas, a floating village community. The Experience Leader, plus a staff member from Kalyan Mith, the Friends-International Siem Reap program, also support.
You will learn how to weave Water Hyacinth to create Key Rings or Coasters in a local house, where all necessary materials are provided.
By the end of the session, everyone will take home their own unique handmade creation. Afterwards, explore the village with a local guide to learn about daily life in Chong Kneas, then take a Tuk-Tuk to visit a Lotus farm before returning to town.
What's included
Friends-International presentation
Tuk tuk tour
Fresh drinking water
Hand-fans
Umbrellas
Cold Towels
Experience Itinerary (pick your own start time)
9
am
Introduction to Friends-International NGO
Start your journey with an inspiring look at Friends-International, a leading NGO working internationally to protect children, support families, and drive sustainable change through social innovation.
10
am
Tuk Tuk Tour
Starting off with we will do Meet-and-Greet, and Introduction. After this, we will have a tour to Chong Kneas and learn to make Key Rings or Coaster from Water Hyacinth.
Useful Information
Meeting Point & Time
Flexible time. Marum or Tuk-Tuk pick-up: Your Choice, Your Schedule!
What to bring
Feel free to bring a notebook—curiosity is welcome! We provide purified drinking water, and umbrellas are available to keep you shaded and comfortable during your tuk-tuk journey through Siem Reap.
Cancellation Policy
Plans changed? Just reach out—we’re here to help and keep your Siem Reap Experience running smoothly.