Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour
Important Note: The end of March to the end of June is a crucial time in Kompong Phluk floating villages, as the water levels start to recede and present a unique opportunity for tourists to experience a new perspective. Although the picturesque landscape of the floating community may lose some of its charm during this time, visitors have a chance to immerse themselves in the daily life of the villagers living in the dried season. While some boats may become stuck, and smaller canoes are unable to traverse the jungle forest, these challenges add to the thrill of the experience. The dry season in Kompong Phluk may not be the ideal time to visit for those seeking postcard-perfect photos, but it offers a chance to witness a facet of the village’s daily life that is not typically seen. As they say, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. We encourage travelers to embrace this rare chance to witness a different facet of this incredible destination and truly get a different taste of life in Kompong Phluk.
- Pass a scenic route and see floating markets, fishing farms, and rice paddies
- Discover the day-to-day routines of the families who live in the floating villages at Tonlé Sap
- Learn how people adapt to the changing seasons while living on the one-of-a-kind stilted area
- Enjoy comfortable hotel transfers and the company of an expert local tour guide!
What to expect
Experience the rural side of Cambodia with this half-day tour of Kompong Phluk Floating Village from Siem Reap! The tour begins with a pick up at your hotel, followed by a scenic drive through small yet beautiful villages as well as some rice paddies. Make a quick stop at Artisans D'Angkor for some souvenirs like silk accessories and stone carvings, then enjoy a serene boat ride through the calm waters of Tonle Sap Lake, where you will see big mangrove trees and herds of cattle feeding on grass. Go into the main area of Kompong Phluk, home to approximately 3000 fishing people, and explore this one-of-a-kind floating village with the help of your local tour guide. Learn how rural fishing villages work and what the people's daily routines are like, as well as discover how they've built the village to adapt to the changing seasons. Once you're done walking around, you'll make your way back to your hotel, free to enjoy the rest of the day any way you want.






Reviews
Our tour guide was Tola. I think there were about 18 people in total. I was the only Japanese person, and the rest were from English-speaking countries or countries where people speak English fluently. I can speak some English, but if you're not confident in your English skills, it might be a bit difficult. The explanations were all in English, of course, and even the decision of whether or not to take a boat through the mangroves was handled with a simple "Anyone here by themselves want to ride?" So if you didn't raise your hand, you wouldn't have been able to ride. There was one other person who wanted to ride, so the two of us went together. It's apparently $11 per pair. Only four of us on the tour took the boat, but it was worth it. At first, I thought it was just going to be a continuous ride through the mangroves, and I wondered if it was really necessary, but the best part was going near the homes of people who live on the water. Before that, we walked around the town a bit, but it was a quick tour with everyone together, so it wasn't very satisfying. So I was glad we could get closer by boat. The people who didn't take the boat just sat and waited in front of the same shop for about 30 minutes while we were on the boat. Tola's guidance was easy to understand, and I learned a lot of new things, so it was great. He also asked if we wanted him to take photos. Thank you :)
It was an amazing trip. You get to learn a lot about the villagers lives while enjoying the scenic views and doing other activities.
I had a very nice tour to Kompong Phluk. Beside village and area around it. Also how different it is during the year regarding the rain season. Thanks a lot to our tour guide Phyrom Hoeum. He explained everything very detailed about the whole trip, the area, the village, the people and done other background information of Cambodia. He helped the whole group the get to know of each other and was interested in everyone’s trip and personal life. Highly recommend the trip and our tour guide.
The tour guide gave an excellent introduction! Although it wasn't the rainy season, we still gained a deep understanding of the local customs and culture, which was great!
I had a truly wonderful experience on the Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour. I was the only participant that day, and it felt like a private, personalized experience. My guide, Phyrom, was fantastic — incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and enthusiastic throughout the entire tour. He took the time to explain everything in detail, shared stories about local life and culture, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and meaningful. There was no sense of being rushed at any point — I could take my time to enjoy the views, ask questions, and take photos. The floating village and mangrove forest were stunning, but what really made the tour special was Phyrom’s genuine interest and energy. It felt less like a tour and more like an inspiring conversation with someone who truly cares about the place and its people. Highly recommended if you’re looking for an insightful, authentic, and unhurried experience!
Our guide, Sarun, spoke English that was easy to listen to and understand. Before going to the floating village, we stopped at a local market where he explained various items as we picked them up, which deepened our understanding of the local people's lives. Even after arriving at the floating village, he provided explanations and took photos at key points.
Thank you for creating wonderful products, it was a wonderful experience.
Good tour and guide! The guide explains some details during the trip and was very nice. But since the tour was made during the dry season the lake is very low. It is good, and let us see with more detail the village but that information should be on trip description. The price is a little high for the experience.
Really enjoyed this tour! Our group only had four people, but the guide was very attentive and never seemed to take the small group for granted. He was very friendly and enthusiastic, and gave us lots of interesting explanations about the floating village and local life. You could really tell that he cared about making sure we had a good experience. Definitely recommend!
Good and comprehensive tour. Guide, Mr. Lok was very helpful and informative. No refreshments were included, which was a bummer, other than that it was a very crisp and compact tour.
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