Top Siem Reap Nature and Wildlife Tours

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 heart of Cambodia with u-drive exhilarating buggy tours, that take you off the beaten path to explore local markets, serene countryside, and vibrant communities. With expert guides leading the way, you'll gain insights into the daily lives of locals while navigating through picturesque landscapes on fully automatic late model ATVs. Our sunset 2 hour tour is a prefect way to explore and discover , Cambodia Buggy Tours offers a memorable experience that connects you to the soul of the region. All our buggies are late models and easy to drive, Perfect for solo travelers, families, and groups seeking adventure and cultural immersion. - Includes hotel pick-up and safety briefing before each tour - Explore local culture, including bustling markets and traditional crafts - Ideal for all travelers wanting to experience Cambodia beyond the tourist spots

Covering an area half the size of New York City, you need some form of transport to get around the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park. On this full-day bike tour, visit the popular Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm Temples, plus explore off-road, visit lesser-known temples, and savor the scenery along the way. Either join a small group or upgrade to a private tour to enjoy the undivided attention of your guide.

See Cambodia’s countryside without the hassle of negotiating with boat captains on this private or small-group tour to Phnom Kulen National Park and Tonlé Sap lake. Watch palm sugar being made, hike to waterfalls and ancient Angkorian carvings, then visit Kampong Phluk floating village and cruise mangrove forests and more. Your day includes 2-way hotel transfers and lunch, but entrance fees and boat charges are at your own expense.

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.

Explore the key sites of the UNESCO-listed Angkor Wat complex (admission at your own expense; ticket costs $37 per person and covers all the Temple admission ) during this small-group tour. Learn about the history of Cambodia and Siem Reap from your tour guide as you visit the Terrace of the Elephants, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Ta Prohm Temple, and much more. This tour also offers the opportunity to watch the sunrise over the ancient temples as well as hotel pickup and drop-off.

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

Explore the beautiful village of Kompong Phluk on a half-day small-group tour from Siem Reap, The homes are built upon stilts and appear to float when the water rises. Boats are the preferred method of transport. You can spend some time on foot, and take a boat through the village, and one on to Tonle Sap lake, which is the largest in Asia.alongside the stunning temples. Experience the authentic face of Cambodia and learn about life on the floating villages of Tonlé Sap Lake. The wed season was a plenty time to explore on this village. Noted : (July to March rainy seasion )and (April to June dry seasion ) both seasion we do run nomarl but just different abit codition of seasion , Also we going to have walk around on this village about 30 minutes as well , They are content with their way of life and happy to see foreigners because tourism is an important part of the local economy. beyond the temples, and enjoy shared insights from our personal tour guide throughout the trip.

Tonle Sap—the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia—is home to the floating village of Kompong Phluk. Set among lush—sometimes flooded—mangroves, this fishing village of distinctive stilt houses boasts an ever-changing landscape due to Cambodia's dramatic wet and dry seasons. In a small group, get an up-close view of the lifestyle and culture of this unique Southeast Asian lake community.

Discover Cambodia’s floating villages and learn about the lives of the fishermen who call the waters of the Tonle Sap home on this half-day tour from Siem Reap. Giving visitors the chance to learn more about the history of the floating villages, this small-group guided tour includes a boat trip on the Tonle Sap lake. You’ll also have the chance to see crab-eating macaques and visit a Buddhist monastery on an artificial island.

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.

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.

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.

Founded in the 11th century, Battambang makes an ideal day trip from Siem Reap—but organizing transportation to explore the sites independently takes up valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, visit Battambang with round-trip transportation from your Siem Reap hotel included, and see the sites with ease by tuk tuk. Along the way, your guide shares insight into must-see sites like the infamous Killing Caves and Wat Banan temple. - Explore 11th century Battambang with ease from Siem Reap - Save time and effort organizing transportation independently - Visit must-see sites like the Killing Caves and Wat Banan temple - Hassle-free round-trip transport from your Siem Reap hotel

The best time to see Angkor Wat for the first time is undoubtedly at sunrise. Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site at its most magical during a private sunrise tour that ensures you make it to the temple in time. Your guide provides insider knowledge about the culture and history of the area, and transports you between attractions in air-conditioned comfort.

Day tours to the Angkor Archeological Complex often rush through the two circuits on offer, which means that you don’t have the time to truly appreciate the history around you. Make the most of the sights on this private tour to the complex, spread out over two days. On the first day, enjoy the temples and ruins on the Small Circuit, including Ta Prohm and Ta Nei. Start the second day with sunrise views of Angkor Wat before exploring the temples on the Big Circuit.

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.

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.

Travelers who want to avoid spending too long outside during the heat of the day will love this well-timed evening tour. In the late afternoon you’ll be taken out into the countryside around Siem Reap. Visit villages and a Buddhist monastery, getting the chance to interact with the locals and seeing how the monks spend their time in prayer. Top off the evening with magical sunset views over the rice fields.

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.

Kampong Phluk Flooded Forest is a unique mangrove ecosystem near Siem Reap, Cambodia. During the wet season, the forest is submerged, with trees appearing to grow out of the water, creating a surreal landscape. Visitors explore the area by boat, gliding through the tranquil waters and experiencing the serene beauty of the mangroves. The forest supports diverse wildlife and plays a vital role in the local fishing-based community, offering a glimpse into the harmonious coexistence of nature and traditional livelihoods. Kampong Phluk Floating Village is a unique community built on tall stilts along the Tonle Sap Lake. The village adapts to seasonal flooding, with homes appearing to float during the wet season. Residents rely on fishing and shrimp farming for their livelihood, showcasing a way of life deeply connected to the lake.

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.

Visit the sacred peak of Kulen Mountain and explore the natural landscapes of the surrounding Phnom Kulen National Park on this full-day tour from Siem Reap. Take in the views from the mountaintop, admire the 16th-century reclining Buddha statue, and hike to Kulen Waterfall.