Kompong Phluk And Tonle Sap Lake Sunset Tour

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 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 group tour from Siem Reap with a local guide. 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. This tour concludes hotel pick up and drop-off. Please choose from one of two departure times when you book.

Enjoy your tour this morning 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.

Discover Cambodian’s traditional life on TonLe Sap lake by visiting the Kompong Phluk floating village. Kompong Phluk is a permanent community that has based its economy on fishing and is surrounded by flooded forest. During the dry season, you will be able to sight stilt houses rising up to 8 meters in the air while in the wet season; the water rises to within one meter of the edifices. This half-day tour will allow you to discover one of the most interesting floating villages that lie on the TonLe Sap lake. Have a high regard for people’s living while you will end your tour admiring the view over this gigantic lake.

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!

Kampong Phluk – Floating Village in a Mangrove Forest take a tour around Kompong Phluk. An impressive floating village on the Tonle Sap Lake where people have courageously adapted to unimaginable conditions. Cruise Tonle Sap Lake to Kompong Phluk on a half-day tour from Siem Reap, and explore the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. You’ll see communities that thrive at the edge of the water, pass floating schools and markets, and visit a local home to get a glimpse of daily life and culture. This half-day Kompong Phluk tour includes all activities, as well as pickup and drop-off at Siem Reap hotels, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

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.

We will pick you up from your hotel in Siem Reap (please make sure you provide your hotel information at time of booking). Discover Cambodian’s traditional life on Tonle Sap lake by visiting the Kompong Phluk floating village. Kompong Phluk is a permanent community that has based its economy on fishing and is surrounded by flooded forest. During the dry season, you will be able to sight stilt houses rising up to 8 meters in the air while in the wet season, the water rises to within one meter of the edifices. which will allow you to sightseeing experience but also sharing travel cost when visiting Kompong Phluk village. This half-day tour will allow you to discover one of the most interesting floating villages that lie on the TonLe Sap lake. Have a high regard for people’s living while you will end your tour admiring the sunset over this gigantic lake.

This is a private tour for you and your group only. The tour is very flexible to adjust your traveling time and we guarantee there is NO hidden cost. We use our good experience tour guide to take care of your journey.

Cruise Tonle Sap Lake to Kompong Phluk on a half-day tour from Siem Reap, and explore the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. See communities that thrive at the edge of the water, pass floating schools and markets, and visit a local home to get a glimpse of daily life and culture. This half-day Kompong Phluk tour includes all activities, as well as pickup and drop-off at Siem Reap hotels, and both morning and afternoon departures are available. Explore the floating village of Kompong Phluk on Tonle Sap Lake Ride a boat to the village and hire a canoe to explore the forests from August to January Choose from two departure times to suit your schedule Round-trip hotel transfers from Siem Reap included

One of the most scenic villages on Tonle Sap Lake, Kompong Phluk is also one of the least visited by tourists. On this tour, learn about local life as you cruise around stilted houses and floating markets, and take a canoe ride through the beautiful flooded forests. Hear commentary from your guide along the way, choose from a morning or afternoon tour, and enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off.

Day 1 – A Sacred Journey: Unveiling the historical and spiritual significance of Kulen Mountain. – Mesmerizing Waterfalls: Experience the breathtaking beauty of Kulen's cascading waters. – The River of a Thousand Lingas: Discover ancient carvings that tell stories of the Khmer Empire. Day 2 – Discover the unique lifestyle of Kampong Phluk's floating community. – Witness the breathtaking flooded forests and stilted houses. – Experience the serene beauty of life along the Tonle Sap Lake.

Private 2 days tour will take you to the most interesting site in Siem Reap including the expansive Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the early 12th century and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, then onward to Angkor Thom (big city), Bayon (4 faces temple) and Ta Prohm. In Ta Prohm, get enchanted with the sight of the ruins taken over by tree roots, a demonstration of the awesome power of nature. On day 02, this tour also take you into an enriching cultural immersion of Tonle Sap Lake and Kampong Phluk Village. Learn more about the ecological and economic significance of Tonle Sap Lake to the Cambodians.  Catch a glimpse of the uncommon village life in Kampong Phluk and on return will visit The Artisan Angkor, the art school and drop at the Old Market free for shopping before taking you back to your hotel.

One full day small group tour will take you to the most interesting site in Siem Reap including the expansive Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the early 12th century and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, then onward to Angkor Thom (big city), Bayon (4 faces temple). Afternoon you will visit an enriching cultural immersion of Tonle Sap Lake and Kampong Phluk Village or Chong Khneas Village. Learn more about the ecological and economic significance of Tonle Sap Lake to the Cambodians.  Catch a glimpse of the uncommon village life in Kampong Phluk/Chong Khneas Village and on return back to your hotel.

Visit the Full-Day Tour of Siem Reap Heritage Temple in three days with a local experienced tour guide and Aircon-vehicle. – Day 1 visit the famous temple of Banteay Srei, Preak Khan, Neak Pean, Banteay Samre, Pre Rup. – Day 2 visit the world's largest heritage temple of Angkor Wat with sunrise, Angkor Thom Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei Temple. – Day 3 Visit the first Captial of Khmer Empire Rolous Group include Brasat Bakong Lo Lei Temple,Preah Ko and Kampong Phluk, which actually means “harbor of the tusks”, is really 3 villages, with primarily stilted houses, that range the main entrance to the Tonle Sap Lake from this area

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.

This unique tour is only available through Tara Riverboat tours and is the best way to experience 2 very different types of villages whilst also enjoying a full buffet dinner ( or fixed menu) and all-inclusive drinks on board our famous Queen Tara, (Queen Tara is the largest by far riverboat on the Tonle Sap Lake and also has a very rich history being once a cargo vessel (built in 1927) ,is now located on the largest fresh water lake in S.E Asia). The cruise will include the flooded forest, the stilted villages and floating villages of Kompong Phluk and the larger floating fishing villages across the lake , crossing the lake in our traditional flat bottomed cruiser, is a great experience in itself, and very few tourist get to see this part of Cambodia, with the rare and unique large water birds,and our Tara Lake guides having grown up in this area, this is a great way to relax and enjoy the numerous sights and sounds that await you on this,your exploration and discovery cruise.

Experience Kompong Phluk 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 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM or at your conveience. For morning tours, stop at a local home to hand roll traditional incense, a nearly forgotten trade in Cambodia. Afterwards, visit a local market to try popular Khmer snacks and desserts. Later, visit a rural Buddhist pagoda no other tourists see. Upon arrival in Kompong Khleang, take a boat through the village of near 3,000 residents and make a stop at the largest, flooded mangrove forest in Siem Reap. Take a canoe ride through the trees with a local resident. Afterwards, continue on the boat to see the magnificent Tonle Sap lake. Afternoon tours also enjoy sunset.

Private 3 days tour will take you to the most interesting site including the expansive Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, then onward to Angkor Thom, Bayon and Ta Prohm. In Ta Prohm, get enchanted with the sight of the ruins taken over by tree roots, a demonstration of the awesome power of nature. Visit Banteay Srei is considered as the jewel of all Khmer Art, which is built with distinctively pinkish red sandstone.  Built more than 1,000 years ago, Banteay Srei boasts one of the most well-preserved Hindu carvings of Khmer art. This tour also take you into an enriching cultural immersion of Tonle Sap Lake and Kampong Phluk Village. Learn more about the ecological and economic significance of Tonle Sap Lake to the Cambodians.  Catch a glimpse of the uncommon village life and on return will visit The Artisan School and drop at the Old Market free for shopping before taking you back to your hotel.