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Floating Villages on the Tonle Sap: 15 Boat Mornings

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Kampong Phluk, Kampong Khleang and Chong Kneas are three very different mornings, and the water level changes all of them. The 15 below are priced with the boat fee made clear, and timed for either sunrise or sunset.

From Siem Reap: Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat - From your Siem Reap hotel to the pier
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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

Travel from Siem Reap by air-conditioned minivan and boat to Kampong Phluk, where you’ll learn about life on Tonle Sap from an English-speaking guide. Expect stilted houses, a village walk, local facilities, optional mangrove canoeing, and a sunset stop. Guides such as Jack, Happy Tear, Meng, and Chong are praised for lively, clear explanations.

“It was such an informative and enjoyable day having this boat trip to Kampong Phluk Village. We got to know how the villagers live during the wet and dry season. Thank you very much to our good looking and funny (not 😂) guide Meng and for driving us safely to our destination driver "Handsome". Highly recommended tour.”

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Sunset tour of Kampong Phluk stilts home village on the Tonle Sap - The ride 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, cruise past stilt homes, and learn how village life changes with the seasons. Guides such as Tom, Poun, Pon, and Chout are praised for clear local insight. The tour ends on Tonle Sap with a sunset, and an optional mangrove canoe ride may cost extra.

“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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Siem Reap: Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour with Boat - The 45-minute ride from Siem Reap
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Siem Reap: Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour with Boat

3.Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour with Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,843 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $19

This 5 to 6 hour afternoon tour takes you from Siem Reap to Kampong Phluk by air-conditioned minibus and covered riverboat. Walk or cruise past stilt houses, visit a colorful Hindu-Buddhist place of worship, add a $5 mangrove canoe trip, and finish with sunset over Tonle Sap. Guides such as Tom, Chout, and Poun explain village life in clear English.

“Our guide Tom was just perfect and told everything so interesting! I recommend this excursion and your with Tom to everyone!”

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Siem Reap Floating Village Kampong Phluk Sunset with Boat - Walking through a village built on stilts
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Siem Reap Floating Village Kampong Phluk Sunset with Boat

4.Siem Reap Floating Village Kampong Phluk Sunset with Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,962 reviews · 5 hours · from $18

Spend five hours visiting Kampong Phluk with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Chout, or Poun. Walk among stilted homes, ride a covered river boat toward Tonle Sap, and watch sunset from a floating restaurant. The optional $5 canoe ride adds a closer look at the flooded forest in wet season.

“Pon was amazing he was very informative and friendly”

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Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour ( Morning / Sunset ) - From Siem Reap to the village by minivan and boat
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Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour ( Morning / Sunset )

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

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

Travel from Siem Reap to Kompong Phluk by air-conditioned minivan and motorized boat. Your guide, such as Ry, Tola, Ran, or John, explains village life, seasonal water levels, and Tonle Sap culture. Visit a local market and Buddhist pagoda, then add a $5 rowing boat through the flooded forest when water levels allow.

“Awesome experience! He took his time and explained everything. I especially loved the interaction with the kids and the time exploring the fishing village. Thank you”

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Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour - Reaching Kampong Phluk by boat
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Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour

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

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

From Siem Reap, you’ll ride to Kampong Phluk, cruise Tonle Sap Lake, and see floating schools, fishing homes, and daily life on the water. Guides such as Nak, Sophy, Phat, and Sotin add local context. A canoe through the mangrove forest is available for an extra fee from August to January. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Very interesting to see how these people live with so much water around them. Crazy to see the children rowing to school. Really enjoyed the rowboat in the mangrove forest. Our guide Sopi was great”

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Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat - The 30-kilometer ride from Siem Reap
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Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat

7.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. Walk among tall stilt houses, cruise Tonle Sap, and take an optional canoe through flooded mangroves. Air-conditioned transfers, water, cold towels, fees, and a two-hour boat trip are included.

“Highly recommended, very friendly nd helpful guide! Even in the dry seazon it is interesting to see the stilted houses”

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Siem Reap: Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour - Ro Lus Market: start with everyday Cambodian life
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Siem Reap: Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour

8.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, visiting a local market, pagoda, stilted homes, Tonlé Sap, and a floating cafe. The $24 tour includes hotel pickup, transport, boat fees, water, and a small group of up to 10. Add the flooded-forest canoe for $5 per person when conditions allow.

“It was lovely. We learned a lot about the local culture and the floating village: we also paid the extra few bucks to go through the village with a local woman rowing us. I was severely hungover and the guide showed me Bacchus energy drink which cured my hangover. 10/10”

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Siem Reap: Tonle Sap, Kampong Phluk & Floating Village Tour - Seeing Kampong Phluk from the village road
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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

This six-hour trip takes you from Siem Reap to Kampong Phluk with an English-speaking guide such as Nan, Rith, or Sen. You will see stilt homes, a school, pagoda, and Tonlé Sap by big boat. Add the optional small canoe through the flooded forest for a closer look, then watch the sunset on the lake.

“A wonderful trip to Tonle Sap and the floating villages. Fascinating to see how the villagers live. Boat trip through the forest a worthwhile extra. Sunset on the lake........divine! Highly recommended.”

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Sunset Dinner Tour: Tonle Sap Lake Floating Village - Reaching Tonle Sap by Mini Tara
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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

Leave Siem Reap around 3:30 p.m. with an English-speaking guide such as Va, Tino, or Mr Friday. Visit a lotus farm, cruise the floating village and crocodile farm, then enjoy a Khmer meal and unlimited drinks aboard the historic Queen Tara as the sun sets.

“This is such a good experience and there was only 6 in our group. We had this huge boat to ourselves at the end for dinner with any drinks we wanted. The sunset was beautiful and was worth it. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone :)”

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3-Days Discovery Of Angkor: Waterfalls,Floating Village and Banteay Srei temple - Day 1: Angkor Thom, Bayon, and sunset over Angkor Wat
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3-Days Discovery Of Angkor: Waterfalls,Floating Village and Banteay Srei temple

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

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

This private three-day tour pairs Angkor’s major temples with Kulen National Park and Kampong Phluk floating village. Your English-speaking guide leads the visits, while an air-conditioned car or minivan, cold water, and towels make the long temple days easier. Guides such as Sam, Seila, and Saroun are praised for history, pacing, and photography.

“Perfect tour for 3 days in Siem Reap. It allowed us to go through all the main points of interest, from Angkor Wat to Kulen Mountain and the fisherman villages. Staff was always very nice. Our driver and our guide Saroun was just amazing. His pRead more”

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Kompong Phluk Floating Village Private Half-Day Tour - Seeing the stilt houses at Kompong Phluk
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Kompong Phluk Floating Village Private Half-Day Tour

12.Kompong Phluk Floating Village Private Half-Day Tour

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

Travel from Siem Reap to Kompong Phluk with a private guide such as Jack, Meng, Chong, or Win. Walk or boat through the stilted village, visit the Tonle Sap, and add a small canoe trip through flooded mangroves when conditions allow. The main boat ticket costs extra.

“Fabulous visit to see how people live. The sunset on the lake was awesome. Samurai was a brilliant guide and the whole trip was well organised.”

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Sunset Dinner and drinks includes a Floating Village cruise tour. - The move to the Queen Tara restaurant
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Sunset Dinner and drinks includes a Floating Village cruise tour.

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

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

From Siem Reap, visit a lotus farm and cruise Chong Khneas by small boat, passing floating homes, schools, shops, churches, and a crocodile farm. Then board the Queen Tara floating restaurant for dinner and unlimited drinks at sunset. Guides such as Tino and Hong add useful local context. The tour lasts about four hours and costs $49.

“The history of the lake was super interesting. On the dinner boat, the cocktails were strong and the food was delicious!! Also, the sunset was breathtakingly beautiful! Definitely recommend this tour!!”

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Tonle Sap Lake and Kampong Phluk Village Private Half Day Tour - The 45-minute road from Siem Reap
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Tonle Sap Lake and Kampong Phluk Village Private Half Day Tour

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

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

Leave Siem Reap at 8 am for Kampong Phluk, a fishing community shaped by Tonle Sap’s changing water level. Your private guide explains village life, schools, homes, and the lake before a local boat ride. In August through January, you can add a separate canoe trip through the submerged mangrove forest.

“Great trip around the village and lake. Our guide Wat/What (?) made it enjoyable and informative. Highly recommend.”

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Floating Village Sunset Boat & Jeep Tour - Inclusive Drinks - Mushroom farming and Cambodian rice wine
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Floating Village Sunset Boat & Jeep Tour – Inclusive Drinks

15.Floating Village Sunset Boat & Jeep Tour – Inclusive Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · from $70

Leave Siem Reap at 3:00pm in an open-air jeep with an English-speaking guide, visit a mushroom farm, rice wine distillery, and family home, then cruise through Chong Kneas and Tonle Sap Lake at sunset. The group is limited to eight, with drinks, snacks, hotel pickup, boat fees, and taxes included.

“Authentic and informative tour if you want to see real life in countryside. All the farm visits were as discribed, the lake is veautiful. Highly reccomended.”

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