Kompong Phluk

Tours

Go aboard our minivan to the great Tonle Sap Lake (the biggest fresh water lake in South-east Asia) and gain fascinating insight into true Cambodian life. Be picked up from a Siem Reap hotel and be brought to the pier. Take a private boat to the floating village, located outside Siem Reap. Discover the tall, stilted houses, floating hospital, fishery, old lifestyle of the country and the natural landscape of the flooded Mangrove Forest. Enjoy an optional tour going through the flooded Mangroves forest on a small boat, a great break on the way to Tonle Sap to experience local fauna and flora. End the day by admiring the sunset over the lake.

Discover the floating village of Kampong Phluk, just a 45-minute drive from Siem Reap. Relax on a trip through authentic Cambodia, past markets in the small town of Roluos. Enter a sustainable and self-sufficient community that has thrived since the civil war ended. The distinctive houses set among beautiful mangrove trees are raised on stilts reaching up to 9 meters high. In the wet season (May to Feb ), see the locals and able travel by boat to see school, work, and the pagoda as you explore the same way with your small group. On arrival, you will be introduced to a stunning Hindu and Buddhist church, covered in colorful murals that illustrate how the religions coexist in Cambodia.In the dry season, before the water level rises, there's an opportunity to walk along the main street to see local people's daily lives and the creation of new houses. They are content with their way of life and happy to see foreigners because tourism is an important part of the local economy. The majority of the 1,000 families are fishermen and farmers. The children in particular are friendly and inquisitive. Enjoy multiple restroom stops and chilled water that is provided throughout the tour. After making your way through the village, head out to the mighty Tonle Sap lake, where a riverboat will take you to the floating restaurant with delicious food and some exotic options. Chill out on the lake and watch an inspirational sunset that glows, a memory that you'll never forget. After sundown, together retrace your path from throughout the afternoon, and the minibus driver will take your group back to the city, with drop-off at your accommodation.

Embark on a full-day guided tour from Siem Reap to Kulen Mountain, enchanting waterfalls, and the ancient temple of Beng Melea. Experience rural life in the floating village of Kampong Phluk by boat. Immerse yourself in Cambodian culture and nature on this enriching adventure. Start with a morning hotel pickup in Siem Reap. After securing your ticket for Kulen Mountain, the adventure unfolds with a scenic 1-hour drive through rice paddies and traditional Cambodian villages, offering a glimpse into local life and picturesque landscapes. Stop at the Palm Cake Village to witness traditional palm cake. Next, ascend to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen, guided by a local. Explore the park's highlights, including magnificent waterfalls, a reclining Buddha sculpture, and the River of Thousand Lingas from 802 AD. After all the visit, stop for a picnic at a nearby waterfall, where you can enjoy grilled chicken with seasonal fruits and swimming at the waterfalls before heading before heading deep into a rainforest to explore Beng Melea, a mysterious 12th-century jungle from the Angkor Wat period overgrown with 300 years of vegetation, trees, lianas, and mosses. Continue the journey with a boat ride to Kampong Phluk, a floating village. Witness the daily lives of families dependent on fishing, residing in colorful houses on stilts. Boating along the flooded beauty of a mangrove forest, home to diverse species including crab-eating macaques. Conclude the tour with a visit to a Buddhist monastery on an artificial island, providing an immersive experience of Cambodia's cultural and natural wonders, before returning to Siem Reap.

Start with hotel pick-up or go to the meeting point to board your vehicle, a shared air-conditioned mini-bus with a tour guide, or private vehicle (with optional guide), according to the option chosen. Kompong Phluk is 30 kilometers south-east of Siem Reap. Visit the pagoda or local market first, then go by motorized boat on a tour of the stilted buildings. See where the people have courageously adapted to some of the most unimaginable conditions, all with a big smile on their faces. Enjoy the beautiful atmosphere in this one-of-a-kind village from the comfort of the boats. The guide, if present, explains the history, culture, and lifestyle of the villagers. The villages are surrounded by mangrove forest. Take an optional side-trip of the flooded forest on a rowing boat, available October to January. The motorboat stops at a small floating cafe, a good place to see the sun go down. After this awe-inspiring experience, you will return to the hotel around 1:30 pm for your own leisure time.

Kampong Phluk is another must see when visiting Siem Reap. It makes a great low-pressure afternoon and evening, perfect for a break from the early start visits to temples. Amazing in its own right, it is not only home to families, fishermen and school children, but a show of human skill. The village people's way of life is centre around their homes and school which are positioned to sustain living in the area. The homes are built upon stilts and appear to float when the water rises. Boats are the preferred method of transport. You can spend some time on foot, and take a boat through the village, and one on to Tonle Sap lake, which is the largest in Asia. In wet season starting from May each year, there is also the option to take a canoe into the floating forest, which is a highlight of the journey for many people. We can show you how to get the most out of your visit at any time of the year, timing perfectly the sunset which marks the beginning of the end. The floating restaurant has high standards of food at affordable prices, and whether you want to eat there or sip a drink as the sun sets, you will be able watch and enjoy. The tour begins in early afternoon, and you will walk back to the bus and make your way into Siem Reap city after sunset, so this can be ideal for either those with not much or a lot to do before or after, such as arrive from or catch a flight. The tour is increasingly popular as a very affordable but valuable Siem Reap Experience.

The Tonle Sap is home to the floating village Kampong Phluk and is one of the most famous Siem Reap day trips. 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 and floating forests, 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 off at the market, Pub Street or some place in the city.

The Tonle Sap is home to the floating village Kampong Phluk and is one of the most famous Siem Reap day trips. 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. You can see the floating village, school, pagoda, floating forests, and a very nice sunset at the lake on the boat. After sunset, we come back to the bus and go back to your hotel or you can tell the driver to drop you off at the market, Pub Street, or some place in the city if you want.

You will be picked you up from your hotel at between 7:30 am 8:00 am and take you to purchase a ticket of Kulen Mountain. We will then head to Phnom Kulen National Park for approximately 1 hour. This journey takes you through rural Cambodian villages, where you may observe locals going about their everyday lives and admire beautiful landscapes such as rice paddies and traditional dwellings. Stop off at the Palm Sugar Village and witness how Cambodian people make their own sugar to supply their families and villages. Afterward, we continue to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen, and our knowledgeable local guide will take you to the most spectacular tourist attractions in the national park, including the largest and most beautiful waterfalls, the reclining Buddha sculpture, and the River of Thousand Linga, which was constructed in 802 AD. After all the crawling, stop for a picnic at a nearby waterfall, where you can enjoy grilled chicken with seasonal fruits and swimming at the waterfalls before heading to Beng Melea, the mysterious 12th-century temple in the middle of the jungle. This temple is heavily overgrown with vegetation, trees, lianas, and mosses. This temple is surrounded by a rainforest due to it being abundant for over 300 years. When it is not fully restored, many local and international tourists fall in love with the area. Continue to take a local boat from the ferry to explore the famous floating village of Kampong Phluk. There, you can see firsthand what everyday life is like for the many families who make their living primarily from fishing. 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. Explore the flooded mangrove forest surrounding the area, which is home to a variety of species, including crab-eating macaques and 3,000 inhabitants. We will then take you to visit a Buddhist monastery built on an artificial island. Drop you off at your hotel.

Embark on an highlights of Kampong Phluk from Siem Reap as you discover stilted house, mangrove forest, kampong visit, local markets, fishery, sunset perspectives and more on a boat tour from Siem Reap at sunset. Starting our adventurous, thrilling, and exciting boat tour with an inclusive pickup transfer from your hotel doorstep, your journey continues through one of the Cambodia most visit landscapes and viewpoints in the Kampong Phluk. Behold awe-inspiring vistas of landscapes and culture while absorbing fascinating insights from our English speaking guide on this half day epic journey. After the pickup enjoy a quiet 40-minute drive through the countryside, passing rice fields before arrive to the local market, enjoy a a quick info about the surrounding where inhabitants have bravely adapted to some of the most inconceivable conditions. Your guide will provide an explanation of the impact of the Tonle Sap's seasonal fluctuations on the local communities. Next, Explore the floating village of Kompong Phluk on Tonle Sap Lake by boarding a motorised boat through the lake. Experience and indulge the distinctive daily routine of life on the water, where schools, residences, and markets float and adjust to the constantly fluctuating water levels. Optionally, from October to January, embark on a rowing canoe excursion through the mangrove forest. The canoe makes a halt at a diminutive floating café, which is an ideal location to observe the sun's descent as warm hues overtaken the skies, if weather permitted. Afterward, if it's a dry season we will visit a Kampong and experience their life a bit, hear the stories from the guide before return back to the town. Tour Structure, subject change depending on the nature course. ● November – April During the dry season, the water levels in the floating town are lower, exposing more of the stilted dwellings and showcasing the real wonder of their creation. ● May – October During the rainy season, the water levels rise. Boating through the village during this period is an altogether unearthly experience, as it will appear as though you are traversing a watery wonderland. The lush vegetation and rain-soaked environs provide magnificent photo opportunities, and the sunsets can be even more spectacular.

Explore Koh Ker, Beng Melea, and Banteay Srei on a Small-Group Tour from Siem Reap. Embark on a captivating small-group tour that takes you to some of the most remarkable historical sites in Cambodia. Your day begins with morning pickup from your Siem Reap hotel, as you venture through rural Cambodian villages and admire the beautiful landscapes, including rice paddies and traditional dwellings. First, stop at the authentic village of Preah Dak, where you'll witness the local process of making traditional Cambodian palm cakes and have the opportunity to taste them. Continue your journey to the 12th-century temple of Beng Melea, located in the middle of the jungle. Discover this heavily overgrown and ruined temple, exploring the vegetation, trees, lianas, and moss that have reclaimed the ancient structure. Next, travel to the remote archaeological site of the Koh Ker Group in northern Cambodia. Visit the impressive Prasat Thom, a temple believed to have been the state temple of King Jayavarman IV. Marvel at its 7-tiered pyramid shape and numerous shrines, as your guide shares the history of the once-powerful Khmer Empire. After a local lunch, your tour continues to the renowned temple of Banteay Srei. Admire the intricate carvings and well-preserved sandstone reliefs, regarded as the finest and most skillfully crafted in Cambodia. Finally, you'll be transported back to your hotel in Siem Reap, completing a day of immersing yourself in the rich cultural and historical wonders of Cambodia. Transfer you back to your hotel in Siem Reap