Guided Floating Village Boat Tour in Siem Reap

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

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This is an excellent 3-hour tour for those wanting a introduction to see a floating village on the Tonle Sap (Great) Lake. Perfect for groups, single travelers and families, you and your small group can be safe in the knowledge that you will be looked after from start to finish by our expert local lake guide,most of our guides actually where born either on this village or close by,They certainly know the local floating fishing villages well, all our boats have life jackets and toilets on board for your safety and comfort, on route we will have a quick stop at the local lotus farm( hugely important flower to the local Cambodian people) also a quick stop onto the floating fish/croc farm and also the Queen Tara Riverboat explore this beautiful almost 100 year old ex cargo boat, a great way to discover how families live on the lake whilst ensuring you aren’t exposed to any scams. There are no hidden extras with pickup and return from your hotel or Guesthouse all included in the price.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

English-speaking guide

All fees

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Tonle Sap Lake

Our Tara Riverboat lake guide will meet you in your hotels/Guesthouse foyer/reception area and look after you the whole way, he/she was born in this village so certainly knows the area well, our first stop will be at the lotus farm,where our guide will explain the importance of this plant to the Khmer people,its many uses and we than proceed to the dock area where our traditional long tail cruise boat will be waiting, cruising around the floating villages,with a quick stop at the local floating fish farms, also a quick stop on the Queen Tara Riverboat for a welcome drink and comfort break,all in all a great insight into one floating village of the mighty Tonle Sap lake and home to some 6000 locals,expect to see floating schools,shops,vegetable gardens,police station,churches, homes all floating, this is one of the largest if not the largest fishing village in Cambodia, and as the lake can raise and fall some 10 meters throughout the year,it changes with the current water lake levels

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Included

Tara River Boat Tours

Our Tara Riverboat lake guide will ensure your safety and look after you from your hotel pick up to return, we travel in air conditioned comfort and also have safe boats for your enjoyment

3 hours • Admission Included

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Guided Floating Village Boat Tour in Siem Reap

Pickup included

Reviews

3.46

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

This was an excellent...
Vanessa H,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an excellent experience. It turned out that we were the only people on the trip and we saw lots out of our motorbike tuk-tuk. Visited the lotus farm and the floating village that was by dry land at the time as it was the rainy season. We also went out on the boat to the floating village further out, paused to look at some crocodiles in captivity, one of which was a big old beast and then on to a wonderful old boat that was nearly one hundred years old to stop for a drink. Our guide, I am so sorry I have forgotten his name, was wonderful. We learned so much about life as we went along on the boat and in the tuk-tuk. We also had a great chat whilst on the old boat. This was a fantastic, low key way of finding out more about life in Cambodia while having a great time just chilling. We did not feel like we were intruding on the floating village and yet saw lots and learned a lot.
Floating Village was spectacular.
Fearless62988655912,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
It was amazing to see how the people lived on the river. It was quite peaceful and serene. We had a top notch guide who was friendly and informative.
Mr V aka Bean is the best!
K9188KOlindseys,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mr V aka Bean was the most exceptional tour guide! He was kind, friendly and funny! I just wish I meant his earlier in my trip! He’s also like the major- knows everyone and really personalized my experience while providing education in an enjoyable way! He’s a best! Lotus farm, and river boat cruise in a private tour! We went to the lotus farm, even stopped to see crocodiles and on the big boat for a bite all while going through the floating village.
SCAM SCAM SCAM - Read this
laurents70,
Aug 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
We learned about this company in the Lonely Planet book, and read the philantropic story about the tara boats on their website. Very nice story about restructuring sunk boats to organize visits based on fair rates. Actually this company is 100 % scam. We booked a tour for 5 persons. 26$ each. We took a boat to a main shop-boat very turistic and had a drink on another boat. The actual tour was 2x15 min. On our way back, we realized that the guide simply paid a ticket in the harbour for a boat for 5 people for 28$ that we could have bought ourselves. See fares displayed in the picture. We would have probably seen much more with this option. Conclusion: we were robbed by paying 5x the price! If you want to visit the floating village, just come to the harbour and buy you ticket there.
Fantastic trip, very interesting and enjoyable
kathpragnell,
Mar 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great trip, really interesting and a chance to see a Cambodian fishing village. Our guide PON was fantastic, he was very knowledgeable and friendly with a good sense of humour, he got the balance right. Would definitely recommend.
Lovely experience
francescahoyle,
Nov 25, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Really enjoyed this tour. We were taken by Tim tum to the floating village so saw some beautiful countryside. Spent time on a boat and relaxed In hammocks. The floating village itself was very interesting. Guide s d driver were excellent.
Tonie Sap Lake and Floating Village
Ferdinand V,
Jul 8, 2019
- Review from Viator
4.00
We were able to see how the people live here, the tour guide speaks English well and had shown us how people here gets a murky water clear to be ready for boiling and drinking. Also included was visit to Lotus Garden
When you go after Angkor Wat, it is dented.
daisukewata,
Mar 9, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
It's a lake the size of Iwate Prefecture, but I don't think there's a problem if you can come to Cambodia and see it. Well, living on the water is like not having to transfer to a boat and go see a movie. Crocodiles can be eaten at market value. I hear it's about 15,000 yen. They say it tastes like chicken. You can also lift a snake. It was a dollar. You can do it at the floating market. I personally don't recommend it.
River Boat Cruise?
dancindee,
Jan 14, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
We were quite disappointed in this tour. We somehow expected to be on a big dinner boat as pictured in the brochure. Nope..a river taxi was the mode of transportation. The floating village was actually very interesting, however, but the stop at yet another tourist trap, was unnecessary. especially as the small boats came up to ours begging for money. The Queen Tara was just an old boat. Food was so-so. The all-you-can- drink drinks didn't make up for anything.
Not worth it.
Monica C,
Aug 13, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
I had high hopes for this tour but my reasons for 1 star as below 1) It isn't mentioned anywhere that it's about a 25min drive in a shuttle bus to the port, followed by 20mins on a small boat to the Tara boat (which is anchored and doesn't go anywhere) 2) The buffet - fried rice, fried vegies and a few other similar dishes. Very basic food and not very exciting or nice 3) The general vibe just felt off. The group that I joined for this tour felt the same about the whole experience. Save your $$.