Half Day Tour Kompong Phluk Floating Villages
Explore the enchanting world of floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake and uncover a way of life unlike any other with our unforgettable tour!
About this tour
Morning Tour
- Hotel Pick Up: 07:40 am - 08:10 am
- Tour departs at 8:30am
- Drop off at 1:30 pm
- Duration 5 hours
- Small group
- Max 7 People
- Min Age 12+ Years
- English tour guide
- Places Visited: Local market, Pagoda, Kampong Phluk floating village, flooded forest.
Afternoon Tour
- Hotel Pick Up: 01:40 pm to 02:10 pm
- Tour departs at 2:30 pm
- Drop off at 7:30 pm [after sunset on the lake]
- Duration 5 hours
- Small group
- Max 7 People
- Min Age 12+ Years
- English tour guide
- Local market, Pagoda, Kampong Phluk floating village, flooded forest.
The tour experience
Kompong Phluk Floating Villages tour
Embark on a journey of a lifetime and witness the indomitable spirits of floating village residents. Discover the mesmerizing beauty of Kompong Phluk, one of Siem Reap’s most attractive floating villages. Browse the local market or pagoda before diving into jaw-dropping floating homes. Marvel at how these people have adapted to extreme conditions with beaming smiles. Indulge in serene boat rides and create unforgettable memories.
Step outside your comfort zone and jump on an unforgettable journey with the fearless female rowers. Discover the beauty of the flooded forest and catch a glimpse of exotic wildlife, including cheeky monkeys and colorful birds if luck. Dare to join this adventure of a lifetime!
Book this tour now and let the magic of nature take your breath away.
Includes
- Pick-up & Drop-off at your Hotel
- Transportation by luxury minivan
- Exceptional English Speaking Tour Guide
- Cold Drinking Water & Cold Towels
- Local taxes
Excludes
- Boat Ticket
- Personal expenses
- Meal
- Small Boat ride is an extra
- Gratuities
Price:
- $ 100 Per group up to 8 people
REMEMBER:
Follow in the footsteps of our tour guide
Siem Reap Floating Village Tour – Dress Code and What to Wear and Bring!
It is important to respect the local culture and dress appropriately when visiting the Kompong Phluk floating villages. By following the dress code and taking note of what to wear and bring, you can have a comfortable and enjoyable experience while immersing yourself in the unique and fascinating culture of Cambodia.
Here are some useful dress codes and guides on what to wear and bring for the Kompong Phluk Floating Villages:
What to Wear:
- Light and loose-fitting cotton clothes are ideal for the hot and humid weather.
- Wear comfortable footwear that is suitable for walking on uneven terrain.
- Bring a scarf or shawl to cover your head and shoulders, especially for women visiting Buddhist pagoda or sacred places.
What to Bring:
- Sunscreen lotion to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun.
- Insect repellent to ward off mosquitoes and other bugs prevalent in the area.
- Snacks and water to keep you hydrated and satiated during your visit.
- A small backpack or a crossbody bag to carry all your essentials.
- Cash or small change as some of the local vendors may not accept card payments.
Quick Pick-up Info:
- Confirm pick-up point the day before the tour
- Let your hotel staff know when you have the tour
- Be ready 30 minutes before departure time
- Hotel lobby is the best place to wait
- We can’t wait for you past departure time
- Call +855 16612168 if you missed pick-up time
Private small group tours!
Small enough to explore each location separately, yet large enough to foster a pleasant social atmosphere! Our private group size is seven people.
If your group size more than 7 people you can request to us for discussion. Keep your trip fresh and cool!
Kampong Phluk Floating village:
At Kampong Phluk, the majority of the homes in these villages are built on stilts.
The village’s name translates to “harbor of the tusks,” referring to the three towns that line this region’s main entrance to Tonle Sap Lake.
The distance from Siem Reap, is just over 30 kilometers, making it an excursion that can be easily completed in half a day. Compared to traveling to some of the other communities, the river trip and the road trip are rather quick and easy.
From the village to the lake, because the lake is the most important location, a personal ferry service will take you there after passing through the village.
The community relies primarily on fishing and shrimp farming to provide for its members, although during the dry season, they also gather some crops from the land. As Kampong Phluk is a working village, most people who live there are focused on their profession, completely separate from the tourism industry buzzing past their doors.
Local life, it may be interesting to go right past the locals’ houses to get a glimpse of another way of life, but it may also feel quite invasive. As we said earlier, consider that the residents are not involved in the industry, nor do they benefit from it. As a result, there are no general activities that tourists may generally undertake in Kampong Phluk.
A genuine experience, a local guide can guide take you through the mangroves or flooded forest in one of the nearby tiny boats. In addition, a few restaurants are floating, and visiting this area helps the local tourism business in many ways.
Kompong Phluk Floating Village in Dry Season
The end of March to the end of July 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 may be 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 taste of life in Kompong Phluk.