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

Share this with your friends & families

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

5.0 5 star

1076 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Green Era Travel, Viator, Tripadvisor,
GetYourGuide and Google reviews

956
98
16
3

Cassandra B

Magical mangrove forest, awesome guide.

Thoroughly enjoyed the whole tour. Local guide Sothea was funny and informative. The mangrove forest was truly magical. Just be prepared for "strong" encouragement to purchase in the middle of the forest! A perfect start to my time in Siem Reap
Written Oct 20, 2018

Andy T

Beautiful day.

Great day on the water. Went in October and conditions were perfect. Vanlonh was a great, insightful guide. Half day timing lets you fit it in with other activities and was enough time.
Written Oct 20, 2018

EJSNZ

Great Tour

Sarat our guide was very knowledgeable and had very good English. Our family really enjoyed the experience.
Written Oct 14, 2018

teleschred

Low expectations were exceeded

I had low expectations for this outing, as quite affordable when booked via trip advisor - $23/person. Trip was a great way to spend our morning before and afternoon departure. The outing would have just been ok, but guide Noy made it great, as his knowledge of the area and history made for an educational outing.
Written Oct 05, 2018

Spogley

Tonle Sap and Kampong Phluk

Trip was about 4.5 hours in total. Air conditioned small coach collected us from the hotel and took us pick up a boat to Kampong Phluk. Option here to take a short trip into the forest on a small boat paddled by local women. We got off the boat and had a short walking tour where the guide explained about life there in the different seasons etc. Back on the boat and out onto Tonle Sap lake. Guide was very polite and knowledgeable throughout the trip. We were also given the option to stop for lunch at a local restaurant but others on the trip had to get back for flights. Well worth a trip as it takes you through the countryside and you get to see how people live and work outside of the city.
Written Oct 03, 2018

Nikki_Travels_Well

The Community on Tonle Sap!

I really enjoyed the Floating Village Tour. Sothea is a charming and informative guide. We learned about the challenges humans face when choosing to live on the water. We also learned about their triumphs and role of women in the community. We were also taken to a unique location to view the sunset. I highly recommend this tour. Thank You so much!
Written Oct 02, 2018

Re S

Half day Tonle Sap Lake

What a great experience! Such a humble and refreshing experience. Our tour guide Toun was great! He was friendly and knowledgeable. He was attentive and ensured we had a great tour! Thanks again Toun Marin!
Written Sep 30, 2018

Saba S

Floating Village Tour

The floating village tour was the second tour that my partner and i went on. Our tour guide Cherry was very light hearted and knowledgeable and made the tour all the more enjoyable. The highlight was the guided boat tour through the village which allowed us to gain an insight into village life. Thoroughly recommend this tour for anyone who wants a unique and memorable experience.
Written Sep 28, 2018

Bryan M

Half day tour of Floating Village

What a great morning. Easy to book & pick up from our motel. The floating village was a very humbling experience. Our guide Chet was very informative. Would highly recommend this tour.
Written Sep 24, 2018

Related Tours in Siem Reap

Siem Reap | 6h
From US$35

Kulen Waterfall and 1000 Linga River Small-Group Tours from Siem Reap

5 star
234 Reviews

Join a group tour to uncover the special religious significance and the natural beauty of Phnom Kulen Mountain, Cambodia’s most sacred mountain, ... More

Siem Reap | 30 Minutes
From 29

Siem Reap Angkor Airport Arrival Fast Track Service

5 star
3 Reviews

Upon arrival at the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport immigration gate, our officer will greet you with a personalized welcome sign displaying ... More

Siem Reap | 2 Days-1 Night
From US$149

Siem Reap-Sambor Prei Kuk Homestay-Phnom Penh

Zero star
0 Reviews

Sambor Prei Kuk, Homestay, Craftsmen's ... More

Siem Reap | 7-9h
From US$199

Angkor Wat Temples & Kulen Elephant Forest Day Tour

5 star
5 Reviews

Book a special tour, and visit the most highlighted temples on a circuit through the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park. Stop at Angkor Wat ... More

Siem Reap | 6-7h
From US$18

Angkor Wat Sunrise Small-Group Tour from Siem Reap

5 star
201 Reviews

Catch the stunning Angkor Wat sunrise on a guided small-group tour from Siem Reap. Visit Bayon, Ta Prohm and more with expert guide, hotel ... More

Siem Reap | 1Day
From US$99

Full-Day Beng Mealea Remote temple, Phnom Kulen and 1000 Linga River Tour

Zero star
0 Reviews

Taking a group tour to an uncover the special religious significance and the natural beauty of Phnom Kulen Mountain, Cambodia’s most sacred ... More