Tonlé Sap Tours and Tickets

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.

Make your visit to one of Cambodia’s famous floating villages from Siem Reap as seamless as possible on a private tour. Relax or sightsee on the drive over to Kampong Khleang and Tonle Sap. Connect with local culture as you learn about Cambodian history from your guide. The tour can also be tailored to your interests.

This sunset cruise across Tonlé Sap Lake is a great way to see more of Cambodia’s natural landscape long after you’ve exhausted yourself sightseeing in Siem Reap. Put your feet up on this cruise boat and sail to an isolated part of this massive freshwater lake; enjoy complimentary Cambodian beer, soft drinks and canapes as the sun sets over the lake. On the way there, sail past Chong Kneas Floating Village and get a glimpse of life outside of Cambodia’s bustling cities.

Experience a powerful and eye-opening journey into one of Cambodia’s most unique communities with this private boat tour to the floating villages and mangrove forests of Tonle Sap Lake. Witness daily life on the water, explore the natural beauty of the lake, and learn about the resilience of the people who have lived here for generations. ✅ Floating Village Discovery: Cruise through a village built entirely on water. See floating homes, schools, markets, and learn how families have adapted to life on the lake for generations. ✅ Mangrove Forest Exploration: Depending on water levels, explore the surrounding mangrove forests by traditional paddle boat, offering peaceful views and wildlife spotting. ✅ Historical & Cultural Insight: Learn about the Khmer civilization, post-Khmer Rouge history, and the challenges faced by the communities on Tonle Sap from your professional English-speaking guide. ✅ All Fees Included: Boat trip, entrance fees, and guide services are all covered.

Cruise out onto Tonle Sap Lake at sunset on this private tour. Relax and unwind after a day of traveling and sit back with a drink in hand. Look out over mesmerizing views and discover local life on the lake. Tonle Sap Lake is the biggest lake in Cambodia and the lifeblood of the country, where you can see many boats and a busy local fishing trade.

Choose your tour with us for an unparalleled exploration of Kampong Khleang and Tonle Sap Floating Village, where our dedication to authenticity and personalized experiences truly sets us apart. Unlike standard tours, we offer intimate, small-group excursions that allow for deeper engagement with local culture and a more tailored adventure. Our expert guides, deeply versed in Cambodian heritage, provide insightful narratives and exclusive access to hidden gems that typical tours might miss.

Experience the magic of Tonle Sap Lake at twilight on this romantic 4-hour dinner cruise from Siem Reap, including hotel pick-up. First, enjoy a small boat cruise around the floating village, lotus fields and crocodile farms of Chong Khneas. Then, board the Taras floating restaurant for a delicious buffet dinner and enjoy unlimited cocktails as you watch the sunset over the lake.

Explore a floating village in Tonle Sap Lake on a full-day, private trip to Kompong Khleang. You’ll cruise the Kleang River past traditional lakeside communities, watch for some of Tonle Sap’s vast array of bird species, and learn about daily life in the village itself. Using a private river boat to tour the lake, you’ll enjoy a personalized, unrushed cultural experience without the fixed itinerary of group tours.

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Discover the incredible Kompoing Khleang floating village as well as Tonle Sap lake. Learn about local life on the enormous floating village, with a visit to a local market. Visit the UNESCO biosphere reserve of Tonle Sap lake and learn about the lake as Cambodia’s lifeblood. Sample tasty sticky rice and visit a local bakery along the way. Taste Khmer snacks at a local market and visit a Buddha statue.

Set sail for a scenic 4-hour cruise around Tonle Sap Lake from Siem Reap, including hotel transfers and lunch. Hop aboard a traditional longtail boat and drift through the floating village of Chong Khneas, stopping to admire the lotus fields and peek into a crocodile and fish farm along the way. Finally, arrive at the Tara floating restaurant, where you can tuck into a delicious meal, sip complimentary cocktails and relax in a hammock as you soak up the views.

Enjoy a relaxing trip between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Kampot, or Kep with a pre-booked private transfer. Perfect for groups, your experienced English-speaking driver will meet you in the lobby of your accommodation in Siem Reap and take you to your destination where you can be dropped at your accommodation. All transfers are in comfortable and clean modern vehicles, with stops en route available on request.

Trade the city for nature on this countryside and lake tour. Escape Siem Reap and journey through Cambodia’s scenic countryside on a thrilling open-air jeep ride with hotel pickup. Discover local culture and taste rice wine at a distillery. Finish the day with a sunset cruise down Tonle Sap Lake, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and home to an incredible lakeside community and floating village.

Discover the authentic charm of Kompong Phluk Village and the vast Tonle Sap Lake on this guided tour. Explore the stilted houses, a lively local market, and learn about the importance of Southeast Asia's largest lake to the community. Enjoy a personal, comfortable experience with air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking guide, and convenient hotel pickup.

Embark on an highlights of Kampong Phluk as you discover stilted house, mangrove forest, kampong visit, local markets, fishery, sunset perspectives and more. This exciting tour with an inclusive pickup transfer from your hotel. Enjoy a quiet 40-minute drive through the countryside, passing rice fields before arrive to the local market. Your guide will provide an explanation and history during the journey. Next, Explore the floating village by boarding a motorised boat through the lake. Indulge the distinctive daily routine of life on the water. Optionally, from October to January, embark on a rowing canoe 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.

Visit the temples of Angkor and Tonle Sap Lake on a 2-day tour from Siem Reap, and enjoy the flexibility of a private driver/guide as you explore two UNESCO-listed destinations. Spend the first, full day in the Angkor temple complex, from the sprawling Angkor Wat to the jungle-wrapped ruins of Ta Prohm. On the second day of the tour, cruise to a floating village on a morning excursion to Tonle Sap Lake, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve lined with traditional fishing communities. This 2-day tour includes all transport by climate-controlled vehicle.

Discover the natural beauty of Tonle Sap, Siem Reap’s iconic national lake and one of the world’s most vibrant ecosystems. Home to diverse wildlife and floating villages, this tour offers a unique look into local life on the water. Start with a visit to a bustling local market before cruising the lake with a cold beer in hand as the sun sets. Back at the hostel, enjoy a delicious traditional Khmer meal and a drink with fellow travelers. Need to know: Meet at Mad Monkey Siem Reap lobby at 1:45 PM. Includes water, local guide, cool towels, transport, Khmer meal, and one beer or soft drink. Bring your camera and a big smile! Looking for a place to stay on your upcoming adventure? If you've booked your tour directly with us, head over to the Mad Monkey Hostels page

Get a taste of rural Cambodia on this 5-hour tour from Siem Reap, including hotel pick-up. Cruise around the serene Tonle Sap Lake and keep your camera to hand as you glide through the flooded forest, admire the stilted houses of Kompong Phluk village and pass a scenic panorama of floating markets, fish farms and rice paddies.

Whole communities thrive at the edges of Tonlé Sap, South-East Asia's largest freshwater lake. Expect to learn how Khmer people have begun to live in houses built on stilts and hear how the locals live and interact within this unique ecosystem during this half-day tour. Your professional guide is the key to understanding Kompong Phluk and reveals highlights of the floating villages that are difficult to access on your own.

Our tour includes the main tourist attractions and a little bit extra. Great for a medium length stay at Siem Reap. We provide a professional tour. We only use high quality transport. All our drivers are experienced and qualified. Likewise our guides are qualified, mature and experienced. We avoid external services, e.g. restaurants that do not provide a similar high quality service.

For hundreds of years, fishermen and their families have lived on the banks of the Tonlé Sap, a UNESCO-listed biosphere and South-East Asia’s largest freshwater lake. This tour begins with two must-see floating villages near Siem Reap and finishes at a fishing village further up the take that few tourists visit. You’ll enjoy a unique glimpse into the challenges of living harmoniously in close quarters on the water.

Discover the wonders of Angkor and the floating villages on the Tonle Sap Lake on this private 2-day tour. A great way to maximize your time in Siem Reap, you’ll spend your first day exploring the highlights of Angkor and your second visiting some of the hidden gems. You’ll also squeeze in a sunset and a sunrise temple visit and a trip on the Tonle Sap to see floating villages and an island pagoda. (Angkor entry not included).

Take the stress out of your journey from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap with a pre-booked door-to-door transfer. Great for groups, a private transfer is a much easier way to travel than via bus and gives you a lot more freedom and flexibility. Simply meet your English-speaking driver at your accommodation and enjoy a scenic drive out to Siem Reap—with plenty of opportunities to stop for food or comfort breaks along the way.