Top Siem Reap On the Water

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.

Finding an evening activity in Siem Reap that feels meaningful—rather than just another tourist show—can be difficult, especially if you want something that reflects real Cambodian culture. A Phare Circus performance solves that problem by offering an authentic, high-quality experience created and performed by local artists, while also supporting a nonprofit organization that helps vulnerable communities. Relax and enjoy a moving, visually striking performance that combines storytelling, music, and circus arts into one unforgettable night.

Many tourists struggle to visit this iconic fishing township - built on stilts above a seasonal body of water, it’s not the easiest place to get to.  This tour heads inside the floating village; feel the connection between village culture, maritime wildlife and the surrounding mangrove forests. Take this trip to see a unique way of living.

There’s no better route into any culture than cuisine. Discover Khmer food with a local in their home on this intimate, small-group cooking class. After pickup by tuk-tuk, shop for ingredients at the local market, then prepare and enjoy a 4-course meal including delights such as hot and sour “tom yam” soup and fish in banana leaf. Choose between three different class times, all capped at just six travelers.

Kayaking through the Tonle Sap Lake’s mangrove forest, floating villages, and open lake waters. Learn about villagers who live in floating houses. Travel by powered large canoe-type boats through the north-western part of Tonle Sap Lake.

Kampong Phluk floating village is a visual feast, but tricky to reach. Skip the hassle of negotiating with tuk-tuk drivers and boatmen and enjoy the ease of an organized experience with these tour packages. As well as your floating village cruise, visit a local market and Siem Reap city highlights, including gardens, shrines, and artisan crafts. Upgrade for a small-group tour or indulge in the freedom of a private tour.

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.

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.

Learn to cook some Khmer classic dishes like chicken curry and beef loc lac in this small group cooking class in Siem Reap. Your professional teacher will guide your group through the instructions on how to make each dish, explaining the ingredients and technique for each one. You’ll all sit down to eat your dinner or lunch, and then decide which dishes you’ll make at home with your provided digital recipe book.

With two full days to explore Angkor Archeological Site, you can cover Angkor’s most dramatic highlights, including Banteay Srei, a magnificent and little-visited temple set deep in the countryside. Traveling in a climate-controlled vehicle is a great way to keep cool between the sweltering sites, and the tour includes sunrise at Angkor Wat, a classic experience made smoother by pre-arranging your early morning transport.

Delve into Cambodia’s rich history with a half-day journey exploring the ancient temples of the Roluos Group, including the impressive Bakong and Preah Ko temples. Enjoy a scenic drive to the floating village of Kampong Phluk on Tonle Sap Lake, where you’ll cruise through stilted homes and experience local culture. Savor traditional Khmer dishes during a lunch break, and, depending on the season, paddle through tranquil mangrove forests to witness unique wildlife. This private tour offers flexibility, cultural insights, and exclusive access to hidden gems. - Explore the historic Roluos Group temples: Bakong, Preah Ko, and Lolei - Cruise through the floating village of Kampong Phluk on a wooden boat - Enjoy a traditional Khmer lunch at a local restaurant - Private tour with an English-speaking driver for personalized insights

Visit a floating village at the edge of Tonle Sap Lake on a tour from Siem Reap, and explore a landscape of rice paddies, mangrove forests, and aquaculture. You’ll travel across the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, where homes are built on slender stilts at the edge of the water, then see the floating village with an experienced guide. This Tonle Sap Lake tour includes round-trip transport in a climate-controlled vehicle, the boat cruise, and all entrance fees.

Explore the natural wonders and ancient treasures of the Phnom Kulen National Park on this full-day tour from Siem Reap. Discover ancient Khmer ruins, receive a blessing at the sacred River of a Thousand Lingas, visit the famous Reclining Buddha, and take a swim beneath the Kulen Waterfall.

After seeing the mighty Angkor Wat, take a day trip from Siem Reap to explore some of the region’s other magnificent temples. Visit the Hindu temple Pre Rup temple; admire the grand Banteay Srei temple, the ‘Citadel of Women’; and learn more about the ancient Khmer empire as you tour the Ta Som and East Mebon temples.

Explore the wonders of Cambodia's natural environment with this full-day tour through Kulen Mountain. Led by a local Khmer guide, learn about the history and culture within the park. Start at the Preah Ang Thom pagoda to visit the reclining Buddha. Afterwards, walk to the stunning waterfall for a refreshing swim. Finish the day at a sugar palm stand to sample fresh palm juice, before returning to Siem Reap with convenient hotel pickup included.

Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in Southeast Asia. Encounter Cambodia’s startling wildlife on a thrilling full day private tours around Tonle Sap Lake from Siem Reap. Get a glimpse of local life on the water as you pass floating villages, markets and stilted houses, then enter the protected biosphere reserve of the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary. Paddle around the flooded forests and swamps in a traditional boat, and look out for over 199 bird species, including Spot billed Pelican, Black headed Ibis, Grey-headed Fish Eagles and the rare Masked Finfoot. - Full-day private tour of Tonle Sap and Prek Toal birds sanctuary from Siem Reap - Informative commentary of Cambodia’s wildlife from an insightful personal guide - Pass stilted houses, flooded forests, and floating markets that you cruise across Tonle Sap Lake - Spot ibis, storks, and pelicans on a cruise around the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary - Private tour ensures a personalized experience

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.

Visit a very unique Birds sanctuary with millions of birds, there are some birds flying to Europe and flying back in some reason, seeing many local activities, a wonderful visit with a boat trip, spectacular view of the floating village, restaurant, schools, church.. etc.

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.

This is Cambodia's only experience combining all six lotus craft workshops in one journey. Unlike typical temple tours, you'll master the complete lotus-to-textile process while creating six authentic souvenirs. You're supporting one of the world's rarest textile traditions—lotus silk production—with only a few hundred artisans practicing this ancient craft globally. This social enterprise has empowered rural Cambodian women since 2003. The experience culminates in a peaceful boat ride through pristine lotus fields where you photograph the natural beauty that inspired your handicrafts. Most Siem Reap activities offer either nature OR culture—this delivers both in perfect harmony. Small groups ensure personalized instruction from master artisans. You'll gain deep cultural knowledge beyond the temples. Every handmade creation represents authentic skills passed through generations. This is hands-on cultural preservation you can touch, learn, and take home.

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.

Beside the Heritage siteTemples, Others History Eco Tourism site Should attract many tourist must to see. Visit the memorial at Wat Thmey (Killing Fields) to pay your respects to the victims of Cambodia's genocide. The temple holds a dark past . This pagoda was used as a Khmer Rouge prison to house thousands of prisoners. Chong Kneas is the floating village at the edge of the lake closest and most accessible to Siem Reap. Satcha is a Cambodian handicraft incubation center that provides a space for artisans to learn new skills, develop their businesses. The APSARA Show A spellbinding and dazzling display of the spiritual Apsara Dance, once performed as kings' messengers to the gods and to the ancestors.

Cycle through Siem Reap and the surrounding Angkor countryside and see the temples bathed in a warm, golden light. Explore Angkor Thom, Bayon, and Angkor jungle trails at dusk, and learn more about this temple complex’s rich history. Later, take a tranquil dragon boat ride on the moat of Angkor Thom, enjoying local delicacies and refreshing cold beverages available on board, including soft drinks and some beers. This is the perfect way to enjoy an unforgettable sunset tour.