Private Tour
Tonle Sap Lake and Kampong Phluk Village Private Half Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy your tour this morning 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.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
From Jul-Mid Nov, in case of bad weather tour may reschedule without any prior notice.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Private Local Live English Speaking guide
Private air conditioned vehicle on tour
Cold bottled water
Canoe ride in Mangrove forest (Aug-Jan)
Other meals and drinks
Tipping/gratuities (recommended)
Travel insurance
What To Expect
Siem Reap
Pick up at 8 am from your hotel and set out this morning in a private tour to the countryside which drive about 45-minutes to the fishermen’s village of Kompong Phluk whose name means 'harbor of the tusks' and Cambodia great lake.
Kampong Phluk Floating Village
Enjoy Tonle Sap Lake, is a lake with no ends in front of you, and birds flying slowly overhead and surrounding with the interesting village. During the dry season (February to Jul), the village can be reached by mini bus or motorbike, as the – bumpy - road that is normally flooded dries up. In the rainy season (August to Jan), a short boat ride from the quay, through the wetland area will take you to Kompong Phluk. It is not a floating village but a village on high stilts as well as some floating houses and in spite of fishing is often the privilege of the Vietnamese minority but inhabitants of Kompong Phluk are almost exclusively of Cambodian origin. The villagers frequently move from house to another house during the rainy season, they live in houses built on stilts and move to small huts near the waterfront during the dry season to do fishing.
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Tonle Sap Lake and Kampong Phluk Village Private Half Day Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
122 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour
Nico Y,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Educational Tour and meeting local people of villages along Tonle Sap lake. I have meet a lot of the residents and was able to talk to them, and learn about their way of life. highly educational and fruitful. I’m glad to have experienced this.
An excellent tour, the...
Lauren C,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00An excellent tour, the guide was funny and knowledgable and tailored the tour to suit my interests. I highly recommend asking to walk around the village to see the locals cooking food and meet the children playing.
Lovely day in a local village, market and on the lake.
tedi w,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent half day spent exploring a local village and on the lake. Nak was very knowledgeable and charming. He shared stories about growing up in the area and provided information on the culture.
This is a great way to...
Daria B,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a great way to explore Siem Reap area beyond the beaten track. Even though I went in dry season which means that the village is not really floating (I was aware of that), I had a great time. I think it’s super interesting to see what it looks like when there is no water and imagine how the life of locals is when they cannot walk but can only sail. We also stopped by a local market and explored the daily life of khmers (no souvenirs, no touristy staff, just dried fish, fresh chicken and fruits and veggies). The lake also impressed me by its size. I did not realize it would be this big. I love the how locals established little floating coffee shops in the middle of the lake. The one I went to also had a crocodile farm and I got to see little baby crocodiles along with lots of crocodile sculls 🙂 My guide Sophy was amazing. He told me about the daily life of khmers, their ways of living, shared his personal stories and answered any questions. The driver Mr. Tho I was skilled as a driver and very courteous. They were both great which I really appreciated as a solo female traveler going to a Khmer village. They even had cold towels for refreshment after each stop! Highly recommended for a cultural immersion.
Same same but different :)
Andreas S,
Feb 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing day with a wonderful tour Guide Roem ! Knowledgeable & lovely !!!! Nice tour and friendly Guide !!! 😎
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