• Phnom Penh Historical Sites Tours A Day Trip From Phnom Penh

    Phnom Penh Historical Sites Tours A Day Trip From Phnom Penh

    Explore Phnom Penh city and history one of Cambodia’s capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants, and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying…

  • 2 Day Tours Angkor Wat Sunrise – Beng Mealea – Tonle Sap Lake

    2 Day Tours Angkor Wat Sunrise – Beng Mealea – Tonle Sap Lake

    Enjoy the tour-sightseeing with our safe vehicle, friendly-driver reliable, knowledgeable official tour guide

  • A day Trip Sightseeing Phnom Penh – Siem Reap – Private English Speaking Driver

    A day Trip Sightseeing Phnom Penh – Siem Reap – Private English Speaking Driver

    Private transfer with a day trip, and plus stops to see attractions between Phnom Penh – Siem Reap in air-conditioned vehicles with English speaking driver, Trip from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap or from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, plus stops and sightseeing, visit local attraction of interests and villages, Kampong Kleang fishing community stilted/floating…

  • Kampong Pluk Floating Village Tour by AC SUV

    Kampong Pluk Floating Village Tour by AC SUV

    Floating Village of Kampong Pluk is a place that you can explore ways of life along the waterways to the open lake of Tonle Sap. You will discover the spectacular view of Floating Village, stilted houses, fishing boats, floating markets, flooded mangrove forest and the open massive Tonle Sap fresh water lake.

  • Angkor Temples & Floating Village 2 Day Tour

    Angkor Temples & Floating Village 2 Day Tour

    This two day tour is designed for you to see iconic temples in Siem Reap and Floating Village. You will visit top Angkor temples in the ancient city of Khmer empire, Angkor Wat, the largest Hindu temple in the world, Angkor Thom in which the smiling faces of Bayon glorify of all time, Ta Phrom,…

  • Full-Day Discover Oudong Mountain-Former Capital City & Phnom Penh City Tours

    Full-Day Discover Oudong Mountain-Former Capital City & Phnom Penh City Tours

    Travel by private vehicle over scenic to Cambodia’s former capital, Oudong, about 39km from Phnom Penh. The ride passes rural villages, local pagodas, and scenic rice paddies before reaching the main hill of Oudong. On the way, visit a family that is producing palm sugar at their house.Then, climb the stairs to the top of…

  • 4-Days Phnom Penh-Siem Reap Tours

    4-Days Phnom Penh-Siem Reap Tours

    Phnom Penh – Siem Reap 4Days Private tours is best holiday excursion in Cambodia that you will enjoy with the capital city Phnom Penh and explore around the city with the most interesting site in there including historical and cultural sites. After spending 2days in Phnom Penh, you will flight to Siem Reap to explore…

  • Half-Day Killing Field & Tuol Sleng Genocidal Museum with a local Tuk Tuk Tours

    Half-Day Killing Field & Tuol Sleng Genocidal Museum with a local Tuk Tuk Tours

    Learning about Cambodia’s tragic past at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the former site of the Security Prison 21 (S-21) and Killing Filed were established by the Khmer Rouge regime from your tour guide as the half day tour. First, Heading to killing fields of Choeung Ek Genocide Center – 9 miles away south of…

  • 1day private tour all main temple in Angkor,sunset at TonleSap floating village

    1day private tour all main temple in Angkor,sunset at TonleSap floating village

    1- Angkor Wat temple – Visit Angkor Wat Temple and experience one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This stunning temple is an architectural masterpiece and the largest religious temple in the world. Explore this ancient structure situated in beautiful natural surrounds. For many people around the world Angkor Wat is a once in…

  • 2 Day private tour: Small tour, Big tour, sunrise and sunset,floating village.

    2 Day private tour: Small tour, Big tour, sunrise and sunset,floating village.

    Thrill experience one of the Seven Wonders of the World with a stunning sunrise at Angkor Wat. For many people around the world, Angkor Wat is a once in a life time experience.Visit the ruins of Bayon Temple. This Buddhist Temple has many big carved Buddha faces. Explore the ancient jungle temple, Ta Prohm and…

  • 1Day Private Tour: Kampong Kleng floating village and Beng Mealea temple.

    1Day Private Tour: Kampong Kleng floating village and Beng Mealea temple.

    Kampong Kleng floating village in the Tonle Sap offers a unique experience. Here you can see a different way of living: students rowing their boats to school, houses built on high stilts, Buddhist monks worshipping in their temple and vendors selling their wares by boat. Visit the flooded forest, see the floating houses and floating…

  • 3 day private tour: Angkor,waterfall,Beng Mealea,floating village,Banteay srei.

    3 day private tour: Angkor,waterfall,Beng Mealea,floating village,Banteay srei.

    View a stunning sunrise at Angkor Wat and Angkor Wat. Visit the ruins of Bayon Temple.This Buddhist Temple has many big carved Buddha faces. Explore the ancient jungle temple, Ta Prohm and see the giant roots of trees growing on the temple structure. Banteay Srei Temple.This temple is older than Angkor Wat and renowned for…

  • Unique Private Tours To Kompong Khleang Floating Village & Beng Mealea Temple

    Unique Private Tours To Kompong Khleang Floating Village & Beng Mealea Temple

    We are offered a unique private tour to floating/fishing village and other exotic sites of Beng Mealea to make your trip to Siem Reap Cambodia a wonderful trip one.

  • 3-Day All Angkor Major Temples & Tonle Sap Floating Village

    3-Day All Angkor Major Temples & Tonle Sap Floating Village

    Experience the best of Siem Reap on the Great Lake of Tonle Sap and the awesome Temples of Angkor. Explore the countryside and the real life of Cambodian local people. Take the boat cruise to visit the fishing villages, flooded forest and learn about the world’s second largest freshwater Tonle Sap Lake. Discovery one of…

  • Pearaing Biodiversity Conservation Center

    Pearaing Biodiversity Conservation Center

    Pearaing Biodiversity Conservation Center is a peaceful home to hundred species of wetland and water birds, reptiles and mother fish. The center is located 13km southeast of Siem Reap provincial town and is the closest Bird Watching area in Siem Reap. Special for bird watchers and nature lovers.

  • Bakong Temple and Kompong Phluk Floating Village, Tonle Sap Lake

    Bakong Temple and Kompong Phluk Floating Village, Tonle Sap Lake

    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,…

  • Mechrey Floating Village Tour & Mangrove from Siem Reap

    Mechrey Floating Village Tour & Mangrove from Siem Reap

    Mechrey Floating Village, One of the small unspoiled floating villages, nice and less touristy spot for those who like to feel beautiful atmosphere and the nature. It is not located far from the Siem Reap town, drive along road number 6, it takes approximately 30 minute (25km). Get off the beaten track and onto the…

  • Phnom Penh Vespa City Tour and Sunset Boat with drinks

    Phnom Penh Vespa City Tour and Sunset Boat with drinks

    Take a journey through the captivating city of Phnom Penh and explore the highlights of its turbulent history, Enjoy a evening tour of Phnom Penh on back of Vespa and visit the city’s most popular must-see attractions and landmarks and cruise through the stunning rivers, while uncovering hidden gems of city.

  • Phnom Penh City Tour & Street Art By Vespa

    Phnom Penh City Tour & Street Art By Vespa

    Discover Phnom Penh city tour and immerse yourself in the vibrant pulse of the Cambodian capital. This excursion provides an unparalleled opportunity to discover the city’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems, offering a compelling blend of sightseeing and cultural immersion. Guided by experienced guide, you will navigate the charming backstreets and alleyways, uncovering the…

  • Floating Village Sunset Boat Vespa Tour

    Floating Village Sunset Boat Vespa Tour

    Get an unforgettable adventure on a Vespa and ride to one of the most panoramic landscapes, through floating villages, and far away from the regular tourist route to some hidden and fascinating stops! You will spend the afternoon on Tonle Sap Lake and catch a glimpse of this fascinating way of life for many locals…

  • Sunset Cruise: Best view on 3 floors boat & English speak guide

    Sunset Cruise: Best view on 3 floors boat & English speak guide

    In this trip you will cruise the river with our English speaking guide to see the view of the Royal Palace, Diamond Island, Four Faces river, Mekong river, stilted houses, fishing villages, the crops that people grown by the shore of the river and finally the sun setting over the city.

  • Kompong Phluk Village Tonle Sap Lake Half-Day Tour From Siem Reap

    Kompong Phluk Village Tonle Sap Lake Half-Day Tour From Siem Reap

    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…

  • Kompong Khleang Floating Village from Siem Reap

    Kompong Khleang Floating Village from Siem Reap

    This small-group tour takes you on an adventure by minivan and boat to Kompong Khleang, one of the less visited floating villages and stilted fishing villages on the Great Tonle Sap Lake. On this cruise tour, you will gain unique insight into a real Cambodian villages life as you witness local markets and see locals…

  • Sunset Dinner and drinks with a Floating Village cruise

    Sunset Dinner and drinks with a Floating Village cruise

    Simply the best way to experience the sunsets over the floating villages on the tonle sap lake, this unique Riverboat cruise is great for families, groups or single travelers. Experience the floating villages and then relax on the famous Queen Tara Riverboat, is in itself a unique vessel, being 100 years old , she is…

  • Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Cruise/road tour (both ways)

    Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Cruise/road tour (both ways)

    A very different way of travel between the 2 cities, escaping the hustle and bustle of the city with our cruise tour of the Tonle Sap/Mekong Rivers as we head towards either Phnom Penh or Siem Reap , this unique tour, includes stops along the river and passing floating homes and business , experiencing river…


Most travelers choose to experience Tonlé Sap by boat, whether en route between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh or during a daytime or sunset dinner cruise. Depending on the option chosen, a sightseeing boat ride might include a visit to Chong Khneas floating village of stilted houses, a fish and crocodile farm, and a meal at a traditional Khmer floating restaurant.

Those with an interest in the lake’s biodiversity can opt for a day trip to Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary, a biosphere reserve that’s home to more than 150 bird species.

Things to Know Before You Go

  • Tonlé Sap is a must-see for adventure travelers and first-time visitors.
  • Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat when cruising the lake.
  • Many boat tours on the lake include hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Tonlé Sap day trips can last anywhere from four to nine hours, depending on the option chosen.

How to Get There

Most tours of the lake depart from Chong Khneas, located 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) south of Siem Reap. The easiest way to get to the lake is on a guided tour.

When to Get There

From November to May—the country’s dry season—Tonlé Sap empties into the Mekong River, making the lake’s natural features much less spectacular. If you want to get out on the lake when it’s at its largest, plan to visit during the rainy season (August and September) when the waters reverse and the enormous lake forms. Water levels are at their lowest between April and June. The best bird viewing happens between December and April.

The People of Tonlé Sap

Spend some time on the lake, and you’ll quickly realize that most residents of the stilted houses and floating villages are fishermen. Many of these families are ethnic Vietnamese who’ve been in the trade for decades. For the most authentic view of life on the lake, head farther afield to the villages near Kampong Chhnang and Pursat.