The Mekong Village Cooking Escape

5.0 (4 reviews) Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Duration1 day
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Cooking with Sophors feels like joining her family for the day. You shop at the local market, pick herbs from the garden, and prepare an authentic Khmer meal. The experience ends with countryside hospitality and a night in our peaceful guesthouse surrounded by greenery, only 15 minutes from Phnom Penh.

What's included

  • Cooking class (1 main, 2 sides & 1 dessert)
  • Short tuk-tuk transfer back to Areyksat ferry dock at the end of your stay
  • Drinking water during the experience
  • All cooking ingredients and utensils
  • Healthy countryside breakfast
  • Access to Western-style shower blocks (2 units downstairs)
  • Use of facilities (jacuzzi, garden, hammock, lounge areas)
  • Overnight stay in our Guesthouse (4 rooms available)
  • Beers, soft drinks are excluded (we can arrange separately)
  • Phnom Penh - Areyksat Ferry > 500 riel (0.15 USD) per person
  • Areyksat Ferry - Phnom Penh > 500 riel (0.15 USD) per person
  • Short tuk-tuk from Areyksat ferry to Meet The Province (our place) > 8000 riel (2 USD)

What to expect

Arrive at Meet The Province before 3:00 PM and settle into your countryside guesthouse. Take a dip in the jacuzzi or simply cool down before the fun begins. At 4:00 PM, join Sophors at the bustling local market, then head to her garden to snip herbs and veggies. Wander through the village, then discover the three traditional dishes you’ll learn to cook. Roll up your sleeves, get hands-on in the kitchen, and finally sit down together to enjoy your creations. End the night with a slow countryside evening.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Hop on the public ferry from Phnom Penh Ferry Station near Nagaworld Casino to Areyksat (500 riel ~0.10 USD per person). Once arrived, tuk-tuks can bring you to our place within 5 minutes. If you’d prefer pickup, let us know and we’ll arrange it.

End point

Hop on the public ferry from Phnom Penh Ferry Station near Nagaworld Casino to Areyksat (500 riel ~0.10 USD per person). Once arrived, tuk-tuks can bring you to our place within 5 minutes. If you’d prefer pickup, let us know and we’ll arrange it.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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