Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour
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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 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 1,072 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 84 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (1,072)
- 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 C
What you get
- Local Live English Speaking guide
- Sharing local boat ride
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Cold bottled water on tour
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
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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,073 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
1,073 verified traveler reviews for Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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
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
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
Another wonderful tour!
We we fortunate to get the same guide and driver that we had two days ago on a different tour. They were, once again, wonderful to be with. Our guide, Nak, was very knowledgeable, genuine and thoughtful, as was our driver. Visiting the market was quite the experience. He explained a lot about the people’s work schedules, seasonal factors, customs, and other aspects of life. We also visited a riverside village, where we learned more about ways of life in this geo specific community, and visit led a local school where we met enchanting children who practiced their English skills by exchanging questions and answers with us. We then enjoyed a river tour in which we were blessed by tropical rains while we had lunch on one of the floating restaurants and learned more about the area. Everything about this tour was fabulous, and it’s a great value. We highly recommend it.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience, a must if you are staying Siem Reap
This is a great experience to learn and understand about rural life. Our guide Nak was exceptional in his knowledge and attentiveness. We went on the trip with our 17 year old who recognised immediately from the Grand Tour ‘Seaman’ series and was instantly engaged. We would highly recommend
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 3+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $29 to $79
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 375
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 84
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
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 84 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 1,072 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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The operator sets a minimum age of 3. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour?
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Around 375 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 Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Small-Group and Guide tours, Angkor Wat full Day 'Small Group with sunset & Tour Guide, Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap. 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.
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