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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amirulhakimm2022

Best trip ever!

Best guidance ever! Mr san really help me understanding culture at kampong phuk on our tour. He spoke really well in english. I've seen best side of kampong phluk people. He also has great knowledge on his history as well. Reall recommend it to any tourist that hunger for knowledge and fun.
Written May 16, 2022

I8142XIjorgec

Awesome experience in Siem Reap area

Out visit to the lake and the people’s village was an amazing experience. Besides the gorgeous natural site itself, I really enjoyed our guide Mr. Nak’s help, attention and comments throughout the trip. Mr. Nak entertained us the whole trip with his knowledge about Cambodia’s culture, history and customs, which we were very grateful for. Very advisable activity if you visit Siem Reap area.
Written May 16, 2022

cristinasD3160UM

Great tour!

The tour is completely worth it. Our guide Nak was so nice and told us a lot of history of Cambodia, the lake and the people living there. The road in boat is very pleasant and the view is beatiful. The walk through kampong was also quite good and interesting. Our guide was very very kind with us, he spoke english perfectly and he took a lot of time explaining the things and taking photos for us. I recommend it. Thank you Nak!
Written May 15, 2022

athi2794

An informative and fun experience!

I had a fantastic time with Nak, he was so friendly and willing to answer all of my questions. I’d say my favourite part of the day was walking through the stilted village, seeing how everyone lived and worked. Tonle Sap lake was beautiful and it felt as if we were on the open ocean, Nak taught me a lot about the river, so now I have a new found appreciation for it. Over all I had a lovely time and if possible I would definitely book with Nak again.
Written May 04, 2022

VIDYA_B

Exceptional service from Mr Van

Mr Van Lonh was a passionate kind who was very patient when our flight got delayed. He still ensured we covered everything in our itinerary and also took us to the best photography spots. He is knowledgeable about the history of Cambodia and ensured all statues’ background story is covered.
Written May 02, 2022

GoPlaces21506545783

Afternoon trip to Kamphong Phluk Village and Ton Le Sap lake -highly recommended

Excellent trip. Our guide Nak was very attentive, courteous and knowledgeable. Wonderful to see this side of Cambodia. Trip highly recommended
Written Apr 30, 2022

foxy622

Great guide and tour

Fantastic trip put together by the very talented and knowledgeable tour guide Youk Makara. Thoroughly recommend especially with this guide.
Written Apr 27, 2022

ker_w

Enjoyable insight into stilted living

If you are looking for a floating village tour, then this probably isn't the one to book. The 'floating' part is limited to some restaurants aimed at tourists. HOWEVER, we still really enjoyed it, and having been to a real floating village before, I found the stilted homes more interesting. We had worried that we were overpaying, as tuk tuk drivers can take you to these areas much more cheaply, but our guide, Van Lonh was a very cheerful, friendly and informative person to have with us and it was great to arrive at a boat that had already been organised. There are a few efforts by locals to sell you pictures of yourself, or books but as virtually the only visitors at the time we went, we didn't feel mobbed or pressured. The locals,in the main, just got on with their usual day. As we declined the chance to visit one of the floating restaurants and see their caged crocodiles, the tour was just over 4 hours.
Written Apr 24, 2022

mariel205

Great experience, highly recommendable!

We went on a half day tour with our guide Choub and our driver Vong and it was a great trip! Vong drove very safely and Choub told us so many interesting things not only about Tonle Sap and Kompong Phluk but also about Cambodia and its people and traditions! The visit to the local market was a highlight and did not feel like a tourist attraction/open air museum at all! We felt safe and in good hands at all times! Cold water was included in the price during the whole trip. Highly recommended!
Written Apr 23, 2022

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