Top Siem Reap Sightseeing Cruises

A great way to combine sightseeing, travel, history, and relaxation, this one-way boat transfer from Siem Reap to Battambang is perfect for those who want to maximize a travel day and enjoy a slower and more traditional mode of transportation than buses and taxis. The journey includes pickup from your Siem Reap hotel and meanders along the river, passing local villages and mangroves, before ending at the pier in Battambang.

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.

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.

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.

Spend half a day exploring the rural countryside around Siem Reap with this bicycle tour. After being fitted with a bicycle and helmet, your English-speaking guide will lead you through back roads, across rice fields and farms, and into small local villages where you'll learn about how locals live, first hand.

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.

The UNESCO-listed Angkor Wat is the star attraction of Cambodia and the magnificent temple complex is even more atmospheric at sunrise. This full-day small-group tour from Siem Reap makes an early start to avoid the crowds and visits highlights including Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, and Bayon temple (entrance fees at your expense). Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

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.

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 unique floating village of Kampong Phluk on Tonle Sap Lake, where stilted wooden houses rise impressively to withstand seasonal floods. Experience a scenic drive from Siem Reap to the village, followed by a cruise to admire the vibrant community life. Transition to a canoe to navigate through the stunning flooded mangrove forests, home to a unique ecosystem and diverse wildlife. This tour offers a flexible start time and insightful commentary, making it perfect for travelers interested in local culture and nature. - Visit the fascinating Kampong Phluk floating village on Tonle Sap Lake - Enjoy a scenic drive in an air-conditioned vehicle from Siem Reap - Explore the unique mangrove ecosystem with a canoe ride - Flexible start times available, with sunset options recommended for an unforgettable view

Explore the authentic floating village of Kampong Khleang on Tonle Sap Lake, a unique community where houses stand on stilts up to 10 meters high. This tour begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Siem Reap, followed by a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to the village, about 55 kilometers away. Board a cruise boat to navigate through the stilted villages and witness daily life in a community of over 10,000 residents who depend on the lake's vibrant fishing industry. Experience a less touristy, genuine aspect of Cambodian culture and rural life. - Convenient hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport included - Explore Kampong Khleang, the largest stilted village community on Tonle Sap Lake - Discover local culture in a less touristy setting with fewer visitors - Enjoy a scenic boat cruise through the unique floating village

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.

We start the tour 8:00 am to Chreav Ecotourism Community for 1 hour to local crop garden  and then we head to Kompong Pluk floating village as the boat trip for two hours . Any more, we return to Angkor National Museum for 1 hour and lunch relaxing for 1 hour. Next, we continue to Combodian Cultural Village for 2 hours and stop for War Museum for 1 hour.We move to Independence Garden as Boeng Kilo and then we see King Residence, The oldest hotel in Colonial Style of French,the most expensive hotel , big bats and we buy Lotus flowers for Preah Angchek Preah Chom worships.After that, we head to Kill Field Monument in Buddhist pagoda for 40 minutes and then we move to Artisan D Angkor for quality products buying  for 1 hour and we travel to hill top and stop for 15 minutes for lotus farm and driving to the top for sunset relaxing. Note: we are waiting for sunset until dark evening with beer warming.The last , we back hotel for your own time.

Head off-the-beaten-track and visit the floating village of Kompong Khleang on this 4-hour small-group tour from Siem Reap, including hotel pick-up. Get an insight into rural life as you visit the local markets and plantations by minivan, then cruise around the floating villages, flooded forest and stilted houses of Tonle Sap Lake. Finally, tuck into a lunch of typical Cambodian cuisine (included) at a local restaurant.