Day trip

Siem Reap: Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour with Transfer

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Activity provider: Siem Reap Experiences
Day trip

Siem Reap: Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour with Transfer

Activity provider: Siem Reap Experiences

From US$ 18.85 per person

Take a guided day trip from Siem Reap to Kampong Phluk, a cluster of 3 villages of stilted houses. Join a boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake to watch the sunset from the largest lake in southeast Asia.

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please be ready for collection at least 30 minutes prior to the published start time of the tour. Our guide and driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Siem Reap - just let us know where you're staying, along with a contact number, and we'll handle the rest.
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Meander among stunning painted houses on stilts
  • See the locals go about their business by boat
  • Explore a stunning Hindu/Buddhist temple
  • Take a boat out onto the stunning Tonle Sap
  • Enjoy a cool drink or meal on one of Kampong Phluk's 'floating restaurants'
Full description
The floating village of Kampong Phluk is 28km east of Siem Reap and set among lush, often-flooded mangroves. This fishing village of distinctive stilt houses boasts an ever-changing landscape due to Cambodia's dramatic wet and dry seasons. On this small-group tour, get an up-close view of the lifestyle and culture of this unique south east Asian lake community. Far from being a 'human zoo', the people of Kampong Phluk are, for the most part, thriving and happy to see foreigners. They are always ready with smiles and you'll find the children in particular are friendly and inquisitive. Their lifestyle is sustainable and self-sufficient and tourism is an important part of the local economy. Our expert Khmer guide will enrich your experience and give you insight into the way of life of these communities. Chilled water is provided throughout, and charter boat is the perfect way to experience the mighty Tonle Sap! Our guide and driver will collect you from your accommodation prior to the start of the tour. Next we head to Roluos, a small town on the way to the Tonle Sap, where you'll explore a traditional, authentic Cambodian market and have the chance to try delicious street food. After that, we head to the waterfront, where you'll hop into a charter boat to continue the journey by river. Meander amongst the stilt-houses and see the locals going about their business. We then disembark at a stunning Hindu/Buddhist church, covered in colourful murals which illustrate how Hinduism and Buddhism coexist in Cambodia. Finally, head out onto the mighty Tonle Sap itself for a cool drink and a sunset you'll never forget. After sundown, the guide and driver will take you back to your accommodation in Siem Reap.
Includes
  • Chilled bottled water
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Drinks or food (other than bottled water)

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Tom was a great tour guide – very knowledgeable and interesting tour.

March 24, 2023

March 23, 2023

Tom was an excellent guide explaining and showing us the authentic floating village life. The village and the sunset are superb!

March 20, 2023

Product ID: 430608