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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amgaza

Insight on local life.

Took a tour to the floating village of Kompong Phluk earlier today. Got picked up approximately at 7:30 and was met by our tour guide Jose. We then went on to pick up the rest of our group and then we were off. Our first stop was a local market, then the floating village, then took a boat ride through the forest. Five stars! The tour itself was excellent. During our visit to the market, We were able to sample various things. Be sure to check out the waffles, they are made with meal and coconut. Only regret was not buying more. My absolute favorite part was visiting the village. We were able to get insight on the daily life of the locals. We also got a chance to visit the charming school children at the English speaking school. Lastly, Jose was very kind and very knowledgeable. Not only about the village, but also the history of Cambodia. I would highly recommend this tour and highly recommend Jose! Definitely the tour to check out if you're looking for something outside of temples!
Written Nov 16, 2019

Experience525982

Sevärt och intressant

En fin tur till en mycket speciell plats. Trevlig och kunnig guide och en chaufför som körde lugnt och fint utan stress. Intressant att se byarna på pålar i vattnet och att besöka ett hem i ett av husen. Extra kul att träffa en grupp barn som lärde sig engelska. Vi stannade på en restaurang på hemvägen som serverade bra mat. Själv hade jag föredragit ett enklare och mer genuint matställe, men det var helt ok.
Written Nov 16, 2019

xWilson88x

Half Day Kompong Phluk

We booked this excursion last minute and it was well worth it. We were picked up by minibus, our tour guide Jose and driver Channa took great care of us. Jose was very knowledgeable, during the trip we stopped at one of the local villages and met some young children learning English. It was great to be able to talk with them and engage, their English was excellent. At the end of the tour Jose took us to a local restaurant called The Hut, the food was amazing. This tour is a must, excellent service and very friendly.
Written Nov 16, 2019

HermesAu

An eye opener that hit the mark

I knew only a little of what to expect. A certain cynicism accumulated from age. But the co travellers were nice and so was Jose our guide. And more importantly we got to see the village and the people and the landscape. Sure there were some unsightly selling by the locals... Enforced upon them by the circumstances of the society that almost destroyed itself decades ago. But on the whole, distilled into a certain memory... It will make you reminisce of the beauty, the poverty, and the enduring humanity living in and around the water... Almost permanently.
Written Nov 15, 2019

Giulia999999

Magnifica visita con una guida spettacolare! Super tour with a great guide,NAK!

NAK is a super professional and prepared guide! We spent half day with him visiting Kompong Phluk and the mangroves forest!he explained is a lot of the local culture and habits and answered all our questions with a true smile! Thank you Nak for guiding us in discovering a beautiful corner of your beautiful country!
Written Nov 14, 2019

aistulytep

Life changing experience!

Our expert tour guide San and courteous driver Borey delivered a top of the line experience. San’s life experiences, knowledge and passion for his country was transparent in the presentation of our tour. We truly enjoyed learning more about the local community and embracing their culture. Very educational and life changing experience! Thank you for an amazing day at the floating village!
Written Nov 14, 2019

Stephanie K

Great excursion

We had a great day with Mr. Nak on this tour. He took us to his hometown and we toured a market, then we rode on a boat to see an amazing city on stilts. He was very knowledgeable about the area and was also funny. We truly enjoyed talking to students in the village that were learning English. I would do this tour over again. Great job Mr. Nak and thank you!
Written Nov 14, 2019

chorbitos

Perfect

La visita es para no perdérsela, el guía muy atento y simpático, todo perfecto, 100 × 100 recomendable
Written Nov 12, 2019

Veroniq10

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We booked a 1/2 day trip to Kampong Phluk Tonle Sap Lake (floating villages) with Mr Sam. It was such an unique experience and we are highly recommending this trip to anyone. Our tour guide was professional and he tried his very best to make our trip a memorable one. Thank you, Mr Sam once again for the care you took for us.
Written Nov 12, 2019

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