Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia

Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour

Outty Ranking 87 4.8 · 1,075 traveler reviews5 hoursFrom $29
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87/100

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Traveler rating

4.8/5

Based on 1,075 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour worth booking?

Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour is a 5-hour experience in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from $29 per person. It scores 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 1,075 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
87 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (1,075)
Duration
5 hours
From
$29 per person

Half-day group tour from Siem Reap with a local guide. Enjoy your the tour in the morning or afternoon 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. This tour concludes hotel pick up and drop-off. Please choose from one of two departure times when you book.

What you get

    About this experience

    Half-day group tour from Siem Reap with a local guide. Enjoy your the tour in the morning or afternoon 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. This tour concludes hotel pick up and drop-off. Please choose from one of two departure times when you book.

    What's included

    Included

    • Local Live English Speaking guide
    • Sharing local boat ride
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Cold bottled water on tour

    Not included

    • Canoe ride in mangrove forest (Aug-Jan)
    • Food and drinks
    • Travel insurances
    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Kampong Phluk Floating Village

      Meet the guide at your hotel lobby in Siem Reap for morning or afternoon departure—morning pickups are variety between 7:30am to 8:30am, while afternoon trips depart at 2 pm and  pick up variety between 1pm to 2pm. So guests are advised to wait in the hotel lobby and ready to go as soon as your guide arrives. Tour set out this morning/afternoon on a group 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. 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. Arrive at the quay, board a local boat for a 1.5-hour ride on the Tonle Sap Lake as well as village where you will see nature in a way you’ve only seen in picture books, and the tour of Kampong Phluk is worth the extra effort to get there, then we will visit the village, 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. Optional (August to Jan): you can pay an extra to take a small canoes paddle by villagers (or wait for the group about 40 mns); will take you deep into the dense flooded forest. The trees of this forest are perfectly adapted to their unusual existence as they are completely submerged a part of the year.  Return to Siem Reap and drop off at your hotel or requested drop off point within Siem Reap city center.

      300 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • Afternoon Tour (4-5 hours)

      Tour starts at 2 pm, please ready in your hotel lobby from 1:30 pm till pick up by your tour guide & driver. Pickup included

    • Morning Tour (4-5 hours)

      Tour starts at 8:30 am, please ready in your hotel lobby from 8 am till pick up by your tour guide & driver. Pickup included

    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
    Green Era Travel

    Know before you go

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Variety group size depends on bookings of the day
    • Minimum age is 3 years
    • No wheelchair accessible
    • Travel insurances
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,075 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    8 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Good for families

    3 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    1,075 verified traveler reviews for Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    lurdess464 · September 2026

    Safe & insightful 👏

    San was very knowledgeable of the region floating fishing village & local markets. The tour was safe & insightful 👏

    via Tripadvisor

    chrismU3880SQ · September 2026

    Great experience seeing the water villages and local markets and schools

    Excellent service and great history of Cambodia and visits to floating village with side trip to genuine Cambodian markets.

    via Tripadvisor

    Jeanette_K · August 2026

    Interesting and calming

    This tour was interesting and calming. Interesting to see the residents living of the lake and calming being on the water. I really enjoyed the canoe trip. The guide Sophy and driver Mr Pearom were very helpful.

    via Viator

    raffaellap496 · August 2026

    Our tour with Vantha

    We did this tour with the best guide ever: Vantha. Everything was well organised and explained. We really enjoyed the tour.

    via Tripadvisor

    vikki r · August 2026

    A tour not to miss.

    This was a great tour, seeing the floating village, including the highschool and village stilt houses was very interesting. Canoeing through the mangroves and seeing the fish traps was a great experience. We tried the grilled snake for dinner which tasted like beef jerky. Our tour guide Thom was very funny and knowledgeable, having grown up and still living in a floating village. My partner Lewis and I highly recommend this tour.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $29 to $79
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    376
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Green Era Travel, who run 49 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 63.1 and 2 in the 90+ Club.

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    Why this scores 87

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)86
    Review evidence (18% weight)100
    Booking momentum (14% weight)100
    Value for money (12% weight)77
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)37
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Siem Reap.

    How much does Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $29 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 Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour take?

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    Plan for about 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 Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 1,075 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Siem Reap, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour?

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    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 Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour?

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    Around 376 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?

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    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 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour start and how do I get there?

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    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?

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    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 Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat, Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap, Angkor Wat Sunrise & 3 Main Temples – Small Group. 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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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.

    What is included in Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour?

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    Included: Local Live English Speaking guide; Sharing local boat ride; Hotel pickup and drop-off; In-vehicle air conditioning; and Cold bottled water on tour. Not included: Canoe ride in mangrove forest (Aug-Jan); Food and drinks; Travel insurances; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 144 listed pickup locations in and around Siem Reap. Be ready about 20 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: No wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour?

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    Across 1,075 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, good for families. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including Afternoon Tour (4-5 hours), Morning Tour (4-5 hours). Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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