Tonle Sap Lake and Kampong Phluk Half-Day Tours from Siem Reap (4-5h)

Overview

Half-day group tour from Siem Reap with a local guide. Enjoy your the tour in the morning or afternoon with about 45-minutes’ drive to the fishermen’s village of Kompong Phluk whose name means 'harbor of the tusks' and Cambodia great lake. Enjoy Tonle Sap Lake, it’s a lake with no ends in front of you, birds flying slowly overhead and surrounding with the interesting village as well as wetland area.

A local boat ride take you the Tonle Sap Lake and village where you will see nature in a way you’ve only seen in picture books and it’s where you will now see villagers houses, school, government houses built on high stilts but the pagoda on the only butte (the only building which is not on stilts) and see the activities of the villagers who your expert guide will teach you about their culture, the life style, and the ecosystem of this fascinating place. 

This tour concludes hotel pick up and drop-off. Please choose from one of two departure times when you book.

Highlights

  • Magnificent views of Tonle Sap Lake and Kompong Phluk
  • On-board guide commentary ensures you don’t miss anything
  • Hassle-free hotel pickup and round-trip transfers from Siem Reap
  • Choice of morning or afternoon departure

Price Per Person in USD

1 Pax
75$

Per Person

2 Pax
45$

Per Person

3 Pax
39$

Per Person

4 Pax
37$

Per Person

5 Pax
36$

Per Person

6 Pax
35$

Per Person

7 Pax
33$

Per Person

8 Pax Plus
29$

Per Person

  • Duration 4-5h
  • Experienced Tour Guide English
  • Instant Confirmation
  • Free Cancellation Yes
  • Mobile Voucher Accepted

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Itinerary

Begin your adventure with pickup from your Siem Reap hotel for the roughly 45-minute journey to Kompong Phluk. Depending on the season, you’ll travel by minibus (February to July) or by minibus and boat (August to January). Transfer to a small boat and set sail along the lake, passing stilted houses and schools, floating markets, pagodas, and fishing boats as your guide tells you more about local life, customs, and traditions. 

Wet-season visitors can also opt to enjoy a traditional canoe ride around the flooded forests (for an additional expense) and experience the region’s unique ecosystem as you glide between the semi-submerged trees. 

Back in Siem Reap, your tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel.

What's Included

  • Experienced English Speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance ticket
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Sharing local boat ride
  • Small-Group Tours
  • Cold bottled water on tour

What's Not Included

  • Canoe ride in mangrove forest (Aug-Jan)
  • Food and drinks
  • Travel insurances
  • Gratuities
  • Others personal expenses

Pickup Time

Morning pickup from 7:30-8:30AM and Afternoon pickup from 1-2PM

Pickup Point

From your hotel in Siem Reap
  • Siem Reap
  • Small Group Tours (Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville)
  • 4-5h
  • Half-day group tour from Siem Reap with a local guide. Enjoy your the tour in the morning or afternoon with about 45-minutes’ drive to the fishermen’s village of Kompong Phluk whose name means 'harbor of the tusks' and Cambodia great lake. Enjoy Tonle Sap Lake, it’s a lake with no ends in front of you, birds flying slowly overhead and surrounding with the interesting village as well as wetland area.

from
USD $29 / Person

Price varies by group size

Guest Reviews

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1076 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Green Era Travel, Viator, Tripadvisor,
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Explorer25997772885

an unforgettable experience

We really enjoyed this tour. We were very impressed by the way of life of the inhabitants of the floating village. We especially remember meeting local schoolchildren and the opportunity to interact with them. This trip will remain in our memories for a long time. Special thanks to our guide Mr. Sophy and driver Mr. Phalit. We were surrounded by their attention and care throughout the entire trip. I highly recommend this tour.
Written Jan 04, 2026

Meg V

A must see!

Bunrong was our guide and he was amazing, so lovely. Very informative, and took the time to explain everything on our journey & was so friendly. Took great care of us & even stopped at a coconut stand for us to get some green coconuts! The floating village was such a unique experience and definitely a must see when visiting Cambodia!
Written Jan 02, 2026

HATAKR

Hiroshima, Japan

Hail Jack Family.

Transfers are very easy as they will take you to your hotel. Jack, our guide, was also very attentive and captivated the participants with his clever storytelling. He brought the group together as the "Jack Family." As for me, I am grateful that I was able to get dozens of photos willingly when I asked if I could get them during the rainy season. It was a perfect combination with driver M r.playboy. I'd like to see you again.
Written Dec 29, 2025

Tanimun

Brisbane, Australia

An Authentic Village Experience

Had a fabulous day out with Sophy. We started early and headed out to Kampong Pluk. Prior to going to the fishing village, we stopped at a local market that was super interesting. Sophy expertly led us through, pointing out things of interest along the way and helping us to interact with the locals. In the fishing village, we had a great time cruising the waterways, seeing the massive lake, and then walking through the village. The whole experience felt authentic and not too touristy like other things I have done in my travels. As a teacher, I particularly loved seeing the schools, and Sophy assisted me to interact with the children and teachers. We were on a tight time schedule and Sophy ensured we didn’t feel rushed but got back home in time for our international flight. A wonderful day out to a great location with an expert guide!
Written Dec 23, 2025

Daniel I

An enriching experience

The tour was enriching and insightful. The guide shared both historical and present knowledge of how things are for people in Cambodia. This trip is a definitive must for people who are planning to visit Siem Reap and want a full day of experience whilst still having free time in the morning and evening. Would Recommend.
Written Dec 20, 2025

Patrik

Kompang Phluk tour

11 contributions Mr San and driver took us on a half day tour to Kompang Phluk including a boat trip on the river. Really well executed and learningful trip. Maybe a little hectic with a lot of quick stops from time to time and also a lot of verbal information. But all in all a very good day. We really appreciated Mr San’s friendliness and knowledge.
Written Dec 20, 2025

Christina I

Get a glimpse of the life in the Kampong Phluc village

Pretty boat tour and very interesting information on the life in village of Kampong Phluc. Mr San was a enthusiastic and friendly guide, we thank him for a nice day!
Written Dec 20, 2025

Manjari

Mumbai, India

Half day Tonle Sap Lake and Village tour

We went on a half day tour and our guide Nak was excellent! His knowledge about everything regarding the tour and Cambodia in general was so enriching. He was very attentive and engaging and it was a great experience to exchange knowledge with him not just about our tour but world events at large. Even our driver Mom was a very calm and helpful person. I would highly recommend them both as people to do this tour with. Thank you Nak and Mom for a great tour experience!
Written Dec 13, 2025

Lucas D

Gdansk, Poland

Lovely boat tour

It was a lovely trip where we could learn about everyday life and struggles. I loved the mangrove fores and the sunset. Great hospitality of the guide. Recommend if you got a spare day in Siam Reap. Very easy to do, very little walking.
Written Dec 05, 2025

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