Kompong Phluk Half-Day Tour from Siem Reap
Traveler rating
3.4/5
Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Kompong Phluk Half-Day Tour from Siem Reap worth booking?
Kompong Phluk Half-Day Tour from Siem Reap is a 4.5-hour experience in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from $49 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.4/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- 3.4/5 (5)
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- From
- $49 per person
Our expert Kompong Phluk and lake guide will meet you at your hotel just before the tour start time,we proceed via road to the Kompong Phluk river where our traditional long tail motor boat will be waiting for us, we tra
What you get
About this experience
Our expert Kompong Phluk and lake guide will meet you at your hotel just before the tour start time,we proceed via road to the Kompong Phluk river where our traditional long tail motor boat will be waiting for us, we travel by air conditioned car or mini vans as the road is very dusty, we than proceed via the river into the township of Kompong Phluk,a stilted and floating village time seems to have forgotten as we cruise into the actual village we will see the local fishermen go about their daily tasks. we will dock at the Monks Training school and also from here there is a huge Pergola,worthy of an inspection as its beautifully designed though out, after we have visited the first town(stilted villages) we proceed into the flooded forest,where its very quite,we have the locals row us through this magically part of the tour,if the water levels allow,or maybe a stroll in the low water levels,either way,its a magical place to visit, after which we cruise out onto the great lake.itself
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Light refreshments and drinks
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Kompong Phluk
the beautiful small village of Kompong Phluk and home of the flooded forest
180 minutes here · Admission included
Khmer Detours Day Tours
rural villages along the way
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Khmer Detours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Photos
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Kompong Phluk Half-Day Tour from Siem Reap. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Vanna, our tour-guide, was worth it ...
When we planned to go to Siem Reap, we were sure that it would be very hot and that the water level of Tonle-Sap lake was expected to be very low. Nevertheless we decided to book this half-day trip with Khmer Detours through GetYourGuide. We were picked up at our hotel quite on time (End of Khmer New Year ;)), had a good diver, AC minivan and enough cooled drinking water and wet towels for the trip. The minivan had a capacity of 10 passengers but we were only 4 (my wife and a very sympathetic elderly couple from the USA with Indian origin). So it was a very harmonic group and we talked a lot. The highlight, besides the village and Tonle-Sap, was our guide Vanna. He knew that it was not easy to explain the participants that the water-level is so low, that we would board much closer to the lake and so on. He did such a great job that we didn't mind anything (which was crystal clear to us anyway). So he explained us a lot about the region, the lake, fauna and flora, the River-people and about Cambodian history. I thought we would have been well prepared for our trip to Cambodia but Vanna taught us so much more. There was not a single boring minute. We first went over a real local market (not the ones you know from Phnom Penh or like the Old Market in Siem Reap). He explained us the different fruits, how vegetables were prepared for the different Khmer dishes and many more details. No question was unanswered because his English was excellent. We carried on to the boat landing. He chose the first one possible to get a maximum endurance on the boat. Perfect! On this 'canoe' (that's how Vanna called it; for me more like an Indonesian 'sampan'-type) we followed the canals and saw the 'floating village' (yes, maybe in rain-season but not in dry-season!) from below. All the houses on stalks, 10 to 12m high poles made the houses kind of hovering over the former river-bed. Very impressive! We took a lot of astonishing fotos. Than the landscape opened up and we saw the huge lake Tonle-Sap. With good speed and a nice breeze, we reached one of the floating restaurants and bought some refreshments there. It also serves as a crocodile 'breeding station' for leather and meat. That was sadly spoken not European style but we had seen that before on our Mekong-Delta trip south of Saigon where it also had been part of the tour-program. So we ignored the animals and the leather shop and the restaurant and had a nice chat with the US-couple on the upper deck, relaxing in some hammocks. From there we headed back to the canal and carried on by foot through the village. This walk and the impressions we gathered were very authentic, especially with the explanations of Vanna, our guide. Last stop was the little temple, where we learned alot about Buddhism and the Khmer New Year customs. On the way back with our minivan, Vanna offered to buy us some fruit but we weren't hungry. We wre dropped at our hotel right in time. We knew what we had to expect and therefore there was nothing at all to complain about. All in all it was a great and interesting trip, very authentic and we were blessed with such a great guide. Som akun, Vanna!
via Tripadvisor
Market visit, floating village and personal boat journey to floating market
Nice Tour Guide but not a very exciting day. Needed to put in half a day before heading back to SG on business. Took us to a local market and then on to the floating village. Everything was fine until I boarded a small boat piloted by an old lady. She took me off to the middle of nowhere to see some monkey's which she was then looking paid for. Another couple I was on the tour with end up being taken round to some old ladies home where they were told how difficult life was. Didn't appreciate this part of the trip but if you can live with the guilt and don't mind saying no it puts in a morning.
via Tripadvisor
David
Rip off. Not a floating village. ..it's on stilts and in the dry season, most of the year, it's just a thousand boats on a muddy river. They will also stop you half way through the canoe part of the trip and try and humiliate you into buying overpriced goods from another boat. Then to a floating over priced restaurant for lunch. It's expensive and boring.
via Tripadvisor
We booked the tour 2 days before...
<p>We booked the tour 2 days before, and we really enjoyed the experience. The guide was friendly and amazingly knowledgeable. We learnt a lot about the local area where people live closely to the lake as well as history etc. If you are a bit bored with sightseeing Angkor Wat, this tour is the one you should go for!</p>
via Viator
At very hot day. Very natural and...
<p>At very hot day. Very natural and educational to mingle with the local people. Very courteous tour guide.</p>
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $49 to $99
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Khmer Detours, who run 5 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 49.9.
See everything Khmer Detours runsWhy this scores 49
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Kompong Phluk Half-Day Tour from Siem Reap: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Siem Reap.
How much does Kompong Phluk Half-Day Tour from Siem Reap cost?
+
Prices start at $49 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Siem Reap usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Kompong Phluk Half-Day Tour from Siem Reap take?
+
Plan for about 4.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Siem Reap is not rushed.
Is Kompong Phluk Half-Day Tour from Siem Reap worth it?
+
It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.4/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Siem Reap, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Kompong Phluk Half-Day Tour from Siem Reap?
+
Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Kompong Phluk Half-Day Tour from Siem Reap suitable for kids and families?
+
Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Kompong Phluk Half-Day Tour from Siem Reap?
+
Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Siem Reap can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
+
Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Siem Reap and add a light layer if any part of the 4.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Kompong Phluk Half-Day Tour from Siem Reap start and how do I get there?
+
The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Siem Reap within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Siem Reap?
+
On Outty we rank every Siem Reap experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap, 2 Days Guided Historical Tour in Angkor, Angkor Wat full Day 'Small Group with sunset & Tour Guide. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Siem Reap?
+
Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Siem Reap?
+
Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
+
Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
Ready to lock in your spot?
Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Kompong Phluk Half-Day Tour from Siem Reap.
Pick your date
