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The 15 Best Tonlé Sap Floating Village Tours

39 tours  ·  from $16

Kampong Phluk, Kompong Khleang and Chong Kneas are three very different visits, and the lake level changes all of them month to month. These 15 say which village, which season suits it and what the boat actually costs.

From Siem Reap: Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat - The ride from Siem Reap to the lake
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From Siem Reap: Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat

1.Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,979 reviews · 6 hours · from $20Our pick

Spend six hours traveling from Siem Reap to Kampong Phluk by air-conditioned minivan and boat. Walk among stilted homes, learn about life on Tonle Sap, and optionally paddle through flooded mangroves before sunset. Guides such as Jack, Happy Tear, Meng, and Chong are known for lively English commentary.

“Really enjoyed the sunset tour (was a combination of walking and boat due to the season so got to see the village and also the river). The tour was made amazing by the guide, Happy Tears who was super enthusiastic and knowledgeable about village life having grown up in a floating village and working as a fisherman. Definitely recommend doing the boat through the trees too”

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Sunset tour of Kampong Phluk stilts home village on the Tonle Sap - The road from Siem Reap to the lake
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Sunset tour of Kampong Phluk stilts home village on the Tonle Sap

2.Sunset tour of Kampong Phluk stilts home village on the Tonle Sap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,865 reviews · from $21Top rated

Travel from Siem Reap to Kampong Phluk in an air-conditioned vehicle, then see stilt homes, seasonal village life, mangroves, and Tonle Sap by open boat. Guides such as Tom, Poun, Pon, and Chout explain local life. A sunset stop ends the 5 to 6 hour outing.

“We are lucky to have Tom as our guide. Read a lot of good reviews about him before the trip and he is amazing. He brings the local perspectives to the tour and made it so special!”

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Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour ( Morning / Sunset ) - Kompong Phluk: homes, schools, and boats
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Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour ( Morning / Sunset )

3.Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour ( Morning / Sunset )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,494 reviews · from $24

Travel from Siem Reap by air-conditioned minivan and boat to Kompong Phluk, where homes, shops, and schools rise above Tonle Sap. Choose a morning visit or an afternoon trip with sunset. Guides such as Ry, John, Tola, and Phyrom explain village life, with an optional seasonal rowing boat through the flooded forest.

“Mr. Ry was very knowledgeable and added a good personal touch with his humour. Also took the mangrove forest boat tour (~5,50$), definitely worth it. I absolutely recommend booking the tour.”

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Siem Reap: Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap Tour - From Siem Reap to palm cake country
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Siem Reap: Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap Tour

4.Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,483 reviews · 10 hours · from $48

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Sa, Dara or Seila, traveling from Siem Reap to Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea and Kampong Phluk. Expect a waterfall picnic, palm cake, Buddhist sites, an unrestored jungle temple, stilt houses and a Tonle Sap boat ride.

“Had a great day on tour with Mr Seila yesterday, who was friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about telling his country’s history. Highlights of the day for me were seeing breathtaking views from Kulen mountain and touring the floating village on Tonle Sap lake via boat. The bus was the most comfortable of my trip so far, with spacious seating, cool water always available and WiFi. We all received little gifts for Valentine’s Day, which was a lovely touch.”

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Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour - A local market before the water
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Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour

5.Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,045 reviews · from $49

From Siem Reap, an English-speaking guide takes you by air-conditioned vehicle and shared boat to Kampong Phluk on Tonle Sap. Expect floating schools, fishing homes, a local market, and a canoe option through mangrove forest from August to January. Guides may include Nak, Sophy, Phat, or Sotin.

“Taking a tour of Tonlé sap is the way to go! My guide Sophy spoke great English and added so much to the experience! I loved stopping at the village and talking with the school children - their English was impressive- a highlight of my whole trip! I wish I had been better prepared for the opportunities to help the local villagers (you will be approached and offered a chance to buy coloring books and regular pencils for the little kids not yet in school), which some people won’t like, but I wish I had more small USD bills to buy more books and pencils for those kids. Tourism hasn’t…”

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Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat - Cruising between the tall stilt houses
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Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat

6.Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $20

Travel from Siem Reap to Kampong Phluk with an English-speaking guide such as Jack, Meng, Chong, or Happy Tear. Cruise Tonle Sap, see stilted homes and local life, add a short canoe ride through flooded mangroves, and finish with sunset views.

“Jack the guide was very helpful, funny and entertaining on the trip remembering everyone’s name. It’s a bit of a journey to get there but once on the lake at sunset a wonderful experience. Thank you Jack and driver Playboy for the trip experience.”

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Siem Reap: Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour - From Siem Reap to Ro Lus Market
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Siem Reap: Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour

7.Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 966 reviews · 6 hours · from $24

Travel 30 kilometers from Siem Reap to Kompong Phluk with an English-speaking guide such as Nara, Ry, or Tola. Visit a local market, see stilted homes by motorboat, and add a $5 canoe ride through the flooded forest from October to January.

“It was a fantastic tour. Nara is very knowledgeable and was able to explain significantly more than just the tour stops - learned all about Cambodia, its history and its culture. Good value for money. Only thing to improve is that we spent a long time (about an hour) in the restaurant waiting to see the sunset and then we only rode the boat like 5 minutes towards it, so it felt a bit like a waste of time.”

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Kulen Mountain with Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap Small Group Tour - Climbing Kulen Mountain to Poeng Ta Kho
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Kulen Mountain with Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap Small Group Tour

8.Kulen Mountain with Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 780 reviews · from $54

Leave Siem Reap at 7:30 am for Kulen Mountain’s reclining Buddha, 1000 Lingas, and waterfall, then see Beng Mealea and take a boat through Kompong Phluk. Small groups of up to 14, an English-speaking guide, lunch, transport, water, and entry fees are included.

“Macara was a great tour guide. We had a great time visiting a lot of places. He was very thorough and attentive and also took a lot of our photos.”

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Siem Reap: Tonle Sap, Kampong Phluk & Floating Village Tour - Pickup and the one-hour ride from Siem Reap
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Siem Reap: Tonle Sap, Kampong Phluk & Floating Village Tour

9.Tonle Sap, Kampong Phluk & Floating Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 397 reviews · 6 hours · from $17

Spend six hours visiting Kampong Phluk with an English-speaking guide such as Nan, Rith, or Sen. See stilt houses, a pagoda, school, and Tonlé Sap by boat. The optional small canoe through the flooded forest costs extra, while the changing water levels shape what you can see.

“I am older so boat was difficult to get on and off. A step would have helped and been safer”

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Sunset Dinner Tour: Tonle Sap Lake Floating Village - The small boat into Tonle Sap
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Sunset Dinner Tour: Tonle Sap Lake Floating Village

10.Sunset Dinner Tour: Tonle Sap Lake Floating Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 347 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide such as Va, An, or Mr Friday, traveling from Siem Reap to Tonle Sap. Visit lotus fields, a floating crocodile and fish farm, and village homes before dinner, cocktails, wine, beer, and sunset views aboard the characterful 100-year-old Queen Tara.

“Picked up from hotel on time by our guide Hoy and the driver and then another 7 joined us for this small party excursion. A short stop along the way to see baskets, hats, handbags and even hammocks being weaved by locals for the nearby markets. We then took a taxi boat through the canal then out onto the lake. Again we made a short stop at a crocodile farm and floating restaurant before continuing on to the Tara Riverboat for our dinner and drinks. Drinks were unlimited and although the food was basic Khmer it was ample and tasty. As we ate the sun began to set creating some…”

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Half Day Kompong Pluck stilt home Village on Tonle Sap & Sunset - The six-hour trip from Siem Reap
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Half Day Kompong Pluck stilt home Village on Tonle Sap & Sunset

11.Half Day Kompong Pluck stilt home Village on Tonle Sap & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · from $20

Visit Kompong Phluk with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Sam, Bon, or Sary. Walk through the stilt-home village, cruise past schools and fishing boats, and watch sunset on Tonle Sap. In wet months, add a canoe ride through the flooded forest for $5.

“This was such an amazing experience. Our tour guide, Tom, is a local and was exceptional at educating us about life in the village during the rainy and dry season, as well as the culture. Such a unique experience…I highly recommend!”

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3-Days Discovery Of Angkor: Waterfalls,Floating Village and Banteay Srei temple - Angkor Wat after lunch and sunset at Phnom Bakheng
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3-Days Discovery Of Angkor: Waterfalls,Floating Village and Banteay Srei temple

12.3-Days Discovery Of Angkor: Waterfalls,Floating Village and Banteay Srei temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · from $183

Spend three full days exploring Angkor with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle. See sunset and sunrise at Angkor Wat, swim at Kulen waterfall, visit Banteay Srei, and take a boat through Kampong Phluk on Tonle Sap. Guides such as Sam and Seila are praised for history and photography tips.

“What a wonderful experience discovering Angkor, our guide Sam was informative and ensured we did not miss a thing. The tour was well organized and well paced over the three days with a fantastic viewing of the sunrise over Angkor on the third day! We had a wonderful time!”

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Kompong Phluk Floating Village Private Half-Day Tour - Seeing the village by boat
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Kompong Phluk Floating Village Private Half-Day Tour

13.Kompong Phluk Floating Village Private Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $39

Travel from Siem Reap to Kompong Phluk in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then see stilted homes, fishing life, Tonle Sap Lake, and flooded forest by boat. Guides such as Jack, Meng, Chong, and Win are praised for clear local insight. Plan for a separate boat fee and seasonal water changes.

“The pick up was punctual, the car was clean and our guide was really nice. The problem occurred when he told us we need to pay 80 USD extra!!! for the boat ride on top of the price we paid for the trip. In the description of the trip was written that "Boat trip on the Tonle Sap and entrance fees are included". I have read carefully the small print before booking the trip and even thought to myself what a correct provider as it was written: "You will be offered to go for a 15 minutes tour through the flooded Mangroves forest on a small boat (is it not…”

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Sunset Dinner and drinks includes a Floating Village cruise tour. - The crocodile and fish farm stop
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Sunset Dinner and drinks includes a Floating Village cruise tour.

14.Sunset Dinner and drinks includes a Floating Village cruise tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 152 reviews · from $49

Spend about four hours exploring Chong Khneas by small boat, with a lotus-farm stop, floating homes, schools, shops, and a crocodile farm. Guides such as Tino and Hong explain lake life before dinner, cocktails, and sunset aboard the Queen Tara. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Bus old, meal consisted of fries, spring rolls, small pieces of fish, one casserole rye thing and two rice. Very average, not worth the money at all-go on a different one.”

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Tonle Sap Lake and Kampong Phluk Village Private Half Day Tour - Leaving Siem Reap at 8 a.m.
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Tonle Sap Lake and Kampong Phluk Village Private Half Day Tour

15.Tonle Sap Lake and Kampong Phluk Village Private Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $59

Leave Siem Reap at 8 a.m. with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Kampong Phluk’s raised homes, schools, and lake, then take a local boat across Tonle Sap. A paid canoe ride through the mangroves is available in August through January.

“What an incredible experience to visit the Tonle Sap Lake with Phi. This was so interesting to visit the farmer market first, then the lake and mangroves, followedby by the floating village. Phi was very good at explaining the local life and answered all our questions regarding the culture and the environment. Take the extra canoe trip in the mangroves $12 for 2 people per canoe you won’t regret it. It was the most tranquility I got all year. Meeting the kids in the village was the highlight. Please take cash to support local economy, boat drivers, buy stationary for the kids etc… it means a lot especially while they…”

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