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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1089 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Green Era Travel, Viator, Tripadvisor,
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Ambassador666648

Incredible incredible incredible

Nak was incredible! He gave us lots of information about the area and answered all our questions. He catered to our needs(bathroom breaks and questions) as well as being friendly and welcoming. Nak was very knowledgeable and more than you expect from a tourguide. The villages themselves were more than we expected - it was our first day in Cambodia and we feel like we learned a lot already
Written Oct 10, 2025

Alex R

Wirral, UK

Fun and interesting tour of Kampong Phluk and Tonle Sap

Our guide, Sophy, and driver, Mr Peab, were fantastic for our tour today. Sophy answered all our questions and provided a great insight into Kampong Phluk and the surrounding area. It was a well-paced tour with lots of interesting stops. We really enjoyed our visit to the local market and the boat and canoe tour. Thank you for an enjoyable day out!
Written Oct 08, 2025

Shannon M

Tonlé Soaked

Fun and educational, this tour was perfect for our family with two kids, 10 & 7. Siv Kuysin was a great tour guide, able to be flexible as it started to pour rain on our tour! We spent some time in a floating store/restaurant that had crocodiles while watching the rain, then were able to enjoy the village, meet school children, and observe daily village life. What could've been a weather disaster became an amazing adventure!
Written Oct 05, 2025

Anna L

Wallan, Australia

Great Value Floating Village and Market

Amazing trip with a knowledgeable and kind guide, Nak, and very safe driver Pheap. The tour included boat rides to the floating village and a visit to a local market. Very authentic with no tourist selling pressure. I highly recommend this half day trip.
Written Sep 29, 2025

Brooke H

Amazing experience!!

Great experience, definitely something that needs to be seen when you come to Cambodia, had the best guide as well, very informative and friendly, thanks heaps Nak and Pheap
Written Sep 26, 2025

Frances W

Morning tour of Market and Kampong Phluk

Whole experience was amazing. Loved the walk through the local market and a glimpse at life in Kampong Phluk Village. The stop off at the English school was a real treat. The children were so welcoming and friendly. San- our tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his country. Would highly recommend this excursion when in Siem Reap.
Written Sep 16, 2025

Catherine G

A brilliant tour with an expert guide Samun

Brilliant trip to a local market, Kampong Pluk, and Sonle Tap lake. Our driver Samun was very knowledgeable and passionate about his country and Siem Reap. Samun spoke very good English, him and his driver were very friendly and full of attention. We loved our half day tour. Highly recommend the tour with Samun. Tour not to be missed.
Written Aug 16, 2025

Pau Valls

Very good experience

Was nice to meet how they live in the village and get in the boat to see the sunset from the lake, and having lunch in the floating bar
Written Jul 17, 2025

Flopslouise

Melbourne, Australia

A Memorable Experience with Outstanding Service

My 4-year-old daughter and I had an absolutely wonderful experience. From start to finish, we felt safe, secure, and well cared for, thanks to our exceptional guide, Sorphea, and our friendly driver, Mr. Mom. Sorphea’s clear English conveyed his knowledge and warm demeanor and Mr. Mom was a safe and attentive driver. The tour is suitable for all ages and is an unforgettable way to experience an authentic cultural experience.
Written Jul 17, 2025

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