Village Tonle

The floating village of Kampong Phluk is located 31 kilometers east of Siem Reap, nestled among lush, often-flooded mangroves. Known for its distinctive stilt houses, this fishing village offers an ever-changing landscape due to Cambodia's wet and dry seasons. During the rainy season (June to January), the water level rises, and locals travel by boat. In the dry season, some walking is required. On this small-group tour, you'll gain an up-close view of the unique lifestyle and culture of this Southeast Asian lake community. The welcoming residents are accustomed to visitors, and the children are especially friendly and inquisitive. Their sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyle relies on tourism as an important part of the local economy. Our expert Khmer guide will enrich your experience.to explore real life of the local whom living in this village . the most great view you will see unforgettable view of largest fresh water lake in Asai ,

Discover the floating fishing villages  and the Great Tonle Sap Lake on a traditional flat bottomed boats, travel in comfort to the lake in an air conditioned minivan/car or tuk tuk with your English-speaking local lake tour guide as you pass by lotus fields and rice paddies. Then, aboard a mini Tara boat(all our boats have life jackets and toilets for your safety and comfort) cruising the Siem Reap River and than out towards  the Tonle Sap lake, seeing the floating villages,including schools,churches,homes, shops,service stations,police station,all floating and crocodile and fish farms on the way (crocodile and fish farm dependent on current water levels). Upon arrival at the famous Queen Tara, (ex cargo boat almost 100 years old) in the heart of the floating village, relax on the main decks, enjoy the included food and drinks and take in the stunning views. This unique tour experience is suitable for families, groups or single travelers. Rest assured there are no hidden costs here.

The Tonle Sap is home to the floating village Kampong Phluk and is one of the most famous Siem Reap day trips. This small-group tour provides an intimate view into the locals’ lives, where you’ll get opportunities to meet and converse with villagers and learn about the sustainable village. Learn how the village changes during dry and wet seasons, with locals traveling to work and school by boat when water levels rise. Great for avoiding overrun tourist destinations Marvel at iconic Cambodian landscapes of mangroves and stilt houses Complimentary water is provided to keep you sustained throughout the trip Travel in a modern vehicle with air-conditioning and an open aired boat. Itinerary -Floating village -Floating forest -School -Pagoda -Sunset Finish sunset we return back to the hotel.

Discover the beautiful floating village of Kampong Phluk with sunset cruise from Siem Reap. visit SATCHA is the first Cambodian handicraft center that incubates local artisans, mixing traditional knowledge with contemporary design to showcase Cambodian’ talents, and enjoy the scenic countryside of Siem Reap and a boat cruise along Tonle Sap Lake and see sunset or morning tour.

Choose your tour with us for an unparalleled exploration of Kampong Khleang and Tonle Sap Floating Village, where our dedication to authenticity and personalized experiences truly sets us apart. Unlike standard tours, we offer intimate, small-group excursions that allow for deeper engagement with local culture and a more tailored adventure. Our expert guides, deeply versed in Cambodian heritage, provide insightful narratives and exclusive access to hidden gems that typical tours might miss. With AsiaTours Desk, you’ll benefit from our exceptional attention to detail, from seamless logistics to enriching activities, ensuring a unique and unforgettable journey that goes beyond the ordinary.

Explore the beautiful village of Kompong Phluk on a half-day small-group tour from Siem Reap, alongside the stunning temples. Experience the authentic face of Cambodia and learn about life on the floating villages of Tonlé Sap Lake. Discover more about Cambodian culture beyond the temples, and enjoy shared insights from our personal tour guide throughout the trip.

We are going to visit local village with their living lifestyle, tradition, culture, and how they manage their families. The purpose of this tour is to share you the experience of local people to you. We will be a long way off the tourist trail. We will departure from Siem Reap town at 8:00AM and 2PM to Kompong Pluk village located 31km from Siem Reap Town, which take time about one hour to reach there. On the way to visit this village, we will stop visit local market on the way. Then we continue our journey to Kompong Pluk Village. Be informed that water levels high or low depended on season and this village has about 900 families. No matter how you choose to spend your time, a visit to Kompong Phluk Village and Tonle Sap Lake is a unique and unforgettable experience. You will get to see a way of life that is disappearing, and you will learn about the importance of this important ecosystem. I hope you have a wonderful time exploring Kompong Phluk Village and Tonle Sap Lake!

The Tonle Sap is home to the floating village Kampong Phluk and is one of the most famous Siem Reap. We go to visit an intimate view into the locals’ lives, where you’ll get opportunities to meet and converse with villagers and learn about the sustainable village. Learn how the village changes during dry and wet seasons, with locals traveling to work and school by boat when water levels rise. Great for avoiding overrun tourist destinations Marvel at iconic Cambodian landscapes of mangroves and stilt houses Complimentary. Most families live on the lake shore in brightly colored houses on long poles, so the high-water levels are not a problem during the rainy season. Totally you can see floating village, school, pagoda, floating forests and sunset, it's a very nice sunset at the lake on the boat. After that we take you back to your hotel or you can tell the driver to drop you of at the market or Pub Street.

Discover the beautiful Floating village at Tonle Sap Lake, it is definitely worth the visit to see how these people live and seeing the insight into different cultures. It is must to visit this place when you travel to Siem Reap. community of people who live on the floating villages on the Tonle Sap Lake, these people have lived in Cambodia from 3-4 generations. These immigrants who lived a comfortable life a generation ago suffered heave loss during the Khmer Rouge. – Learn about the history and culture of Khmer civilization from a professional tour guide – Private Boat trip floating village on Tonle Sap lake and entrance fees are included – Be transported to the village by private comfortable A/C vehicle – Receive drinking water and a refreshing towel

Discover the beautiful quite fishing villages of Kompong Phluk with this unique small-group tour and experience the real Cambodian village way of life. We cover both villages (unlike others that only cover a small section) stilted homes and see how families go about their daily lives and adapt to living on the tonle sap lake throughout the seasons. In addition, you will venture out and cruise to the nearby floating villages situated on the lake with our local professional Tara Lake guide (born in this very village). We also will row through the flooded forests ,when the water level permit, or stroll through, the whole villages is raised some 10 meters into the air to allow the raising of the lake water levels in the wet season ,so its an amazing sight all year round, We also visit the Monks Pergola/training school, This tour is for people who wish to experience floating and stilted fishing villages, that few tourist will see, Kompong Phluk and village life on the lake, no hidden costs

Half-day tour from Siem Reap with a local tour leader. 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.

Experience Kompong Khleang, known as the largest, most authenitc and least visited floating village in Siem Reap, and the Tonle Sap Lake, a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Featuring local guides who come from the village, guests gain fascinating insight into life on the Lake, Cambodia's lifeblood. Depart your hotel at your conveience and head towards Damdek. Along the way, we will try fresh sticky rice from a road side vendor. We will then visit a local bakery to taste hand made sweets and see how they are made. Afterwards, visit a local market to try popular Khmer snacks and desserts. Upon arrival in Kompong Khleang, take a boat through the village of near 10,000 residents. Visit Wat Kompong Khleang, the spiritual heart of the city and see its massive Buddha statue which looks over the village and the local primary school. Afterwards, continue on the boat to see the magnificent Tonle Sap lake. Afternoon tours can also enjoy sunset.

Discover the unique way of life of the people of Chong Kneas floating village on a guided tour from Siem Reap. Learn about the history and challenges of the people who live on the water. – Discover the unique way of life of the people of Chong Kneas floating village – Learn about the history and challenges of the people who live on the water – Immerse yourself in the daily life of the villagers who call the lake home – See the incredible biodiversity of Tonle Sap, home to countless species of birds – Interact with the local people, learn about their traditions, and see how they live

If you desire to see the true Cambodia I will guide you on an unforgettable tour of beautiful villages and you will see amazing things. You can meet the people and see the beautiful smiles of the children. See the real local life of the floating village on the lake Tonle Sap. Enjoy the most beautiful, peaceful, sunset, and experience in a lifetime.

Experience the essence of Cambodia with our enriching countryside tour. Enjoy a captivating boat cruise through fishing villages and the mesmerizing flooded forest, offering a unique glimpse into local life. Explore the cultural and ecological significance of Tonle Sap Lake, the world's second-largest freshwater lake. This distinguished tour offers an unparalleled connection to the heart and soul of Cambodia.

Be ready at hotel lobby, pick up by our tour guide and heading to Kampong Pluk at Tonle Sap. Start to explore and learn about the local livelihood along the cyclic monsoon great lake that supports the ecosystem. Our professional guide will bring you along the great lake with massive descriptions from beginning of the tour until the end where, you can gain precious insightful views and experience about the local livelihoods, day-to-day routine of the local people and capture picture of the stilted houses, the crocodile farm, the floating village as well as the floating forests. Until transferring back to hotel.

Kayaking through the Tonle Sap Lake’s mangrove forest, floating villages, and open lake waters. Learn about villagers who live in floating houses. Travel by powered large canoe-type boats through the north-western part of Tonle Sap Lake.

Cambodia’s Great Lake is often compared with the big, blue sea…simply because it is just that large. Better known as Tonle Sap, the country’s largest freshwater lake covers five provinces, provides for an income of millions of Cambodians, and has long been a favourable spot for nature and cultural explorations for visitors. The size of Tonle Sap diminishes more than 50% in size during the dry season, and with the constant changes in water levels, farming communities and villages have opted for both stilted and floating homes to adhere to the changing of the seasons. A few hours on this magnificent natural phenomenon and one will unanimously agree that Tonle Sap is surprisingly diverse and worth to be included in your Siem Reap itinerary.

Kompong Phluk Floating Village is a permanent village opposed to floating, And it's about 25 kilometers east of Chong Khneas. Here is a much better option for you to visit a village on the lake. Kompong Phluk is accessible by boat only. Kompong Phluk is a relatively small village that provides very good insight into the village lifestyle of the Tonle Sap. This village exists almost exclusively on fishing and related activities. Houses are built on stilts up to 10 m high, and the village is surrounded by flooded forest.

Begin the tour by visiting a local market known as Rulous market to see villagers selling their home-grown vegetables or a local pagoda to learn about religion. Then, take a tour of the astounding floating villages known as stilt-houses, which stand between 8 and 10 meters high, as well as the school, farm, and even the hospital, where people have bravely adapted to some of the most unimaginable conditions, all while smiling. From the comfort of our boat trip, take in the beautiful atmosphere of this one-of-a-kind village. After this awe-inspiring experience, you will return to the hotel for your own leisure time.