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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nicon688

Nice Experience

We had a good time during our tour. Although we went during the dry season and we couldn’t use a boat to visit the village it was, it was really interesting to walk down the road and listen to the explanation our tour guide Choub had. Also, the lake was a good attraction and we had some drinks at the crocodile restaurant.
Written Mar 10, 2020

Jo P

Very different

We took this tour during the dry season so the villages were not floating however it was still very interesting seeing their simple way of life. Our guide Nak was a local so very informative. Would be better to do in wet season.
Written Mar 09, 2020

MN_JessH

Kompong Phluk & Tonle Sap Lake

I really enjoyed this tour. The time spent in the boat was especially beautiful and relaxing. The tour guide, Nak, was wonderful. He's extremely knowledgeable, and very passionate and enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge. His outgoing and welcoming personality definitely enhanced the experience.
Written Mar 07, 2020

BrischiRoma

Una Cambogia molto diversa

Interessante la visita di Kompong Phluk e la gita in barca sul lago di Tonle Sap. Dopo le giornate passate a visitare i bellissimi templi del Parco archeologico di Angkor e a vivere anche la turistica Siem Reap, questa gita ti porta la vedere una Cambogia più reale, decisamente più povera e una natura molto bella. Le caratteristiche case a palafitta che costeggiano il fiume prima di arrivare al lago non sono belle come quelle del lago Inle in Birmania ma sono molto simili e molto più alte a causa della stagione secca. Infatti la guida ci ha detto che nel periodo dei monsoni il fiume raggiunge la porta delle case. Il colore del fiume e del lago è marrone; tutta la vita si svolge sulle loro rive dove si pesca, si fa il bagno, si lavano le stoviglie. Caratteristiche sono anche le piccole e colorate barche da pesca. Nel villaggio abbiamo visto case molto semplici in legno, piccoli negozi aperti con pochi alimenti esposti e tanti bambini ti vengono incontro sorridenti che aspettano che i turisti diano loro del cibo o le caramelle. Si va via con una certa tristezza nel cuore vedendo tanta povertà .
Written Mar 07, 2020

X978XDgeorges

The other Cambodia

Picked up right on time, by our excellent guide Choub and driver Borey. Choub was very knowledgeable and helpful explaining everything on the way and at the village. Short stop at a local market, if you are a westerners, you won't forget it, amazing and shocking, in equal measures. We went in the dry season, so drove right to the village and walked through it, a wedding was going on, lots of relative poverty, however all the kids were laughing and smiling, playing in the street. This was followed by a short boat trip to a floating restaurant, which kept crocodiles, , overall a good trip, a great contrast to the temples
Written Mar 07, 2020

MelissaR4143

Great!

the guide showed us around and explained everything, it was very exciting, we were supplied with water. I had fun, it's worth it!
Written Mar 06, 2020

655fannyp

Super tour avec Nak

Un grand merci à Nak pour ce tour en solo. J'ai adoré me balader au marché de Roluos et visiter le village Kompong Phluk. À cette période de l'année, pendant la saison sèche l'eau n'est présente que dans un petit fleuve à côté mais c'est impressionnant de voir les maisons sur pilotis et leur haute construction. J'ai vraiment apprécié découvrir la vie locale et échanger avec les habitants. Un petit tour en bateau sur le lac à la fin du tour pour profiter de l'ambiance de la saison humide. Je recommande ce tour !
Written Mar 06, 2020

1769marianov

Impresionante lago Tonle Sap

Al llegar al pueblo pesquero ves cómo viven los pescadores y el tipo de casas de madera elevadas para evitar el agua en la época de lluvias. Pero lo realmente impresionante es cuando te adentras en el lago...
Written Mar 05, 2020

120meaghanw

Village adventures

Even though it was dry season we still got to see the village and imagine what it looks like during the rainy season. The guide was great and pointed out where the water would normally be up to. A great experience.
Written Mar 04, 2020

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