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.

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 Koh Tao, a secluded paradise island in the Gulf of Thailand. Explore the undersea world with the aquatic life and ascend to a picturesque vantage point to see Koh Nang Yuan's magnificent beaches. We will take you to Koh Nang Yuan with its pristine white sand beaches. and clear water where you can snorkel. Additionally, you can go up and take photos at the famous viewpoint of Koh Nang Yuan that you can't miss when you get here. Continue to Koh Tao for lunch. After that. go snorkeling and take in the breathtaking underwater scenery of Koh Tao. Our uniqueness is that our tours are limited to 16 seats only. Delivering a class experience VIP throughout the trip

Exceptionally Rare Craft: Lotus silk is one of Earth's rarest textiles. We're among the last guardians of this 1,000-year-old Khmer technique nearly lost to history. UNESCO Award-Winning: Excellence recipient (2012) for preserving textile heritage on the verge of extinction and reviving traditional methods. Luxury Fashion Source: Exclusive supplier to international luxury houses. The same lotus fibers you'll touch are exported to create textiles valued at $400-$7,500. Complete Circular Economy: 100% lotus utilization. One plant becomes textiles, jewelry, paper, tea, and cosmetics—absolute zero waste innovation. Hands-On Creation: Actually CREATE three heirloom pieces (paper, yarn, bracelet) using ancient techniques. Take home what you make. Sacred Symbolism: The lotus is Buddhism's most revered flower representing purity and transformation. Authentic Social Enterprise: Supporting 150 women artisans through genuine cultural preservation, not performative tourism.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. A great way to watch life go by, the boat trip meanders along the river, passing local villages and mangroves, before ending in the heart of Battambang.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Embark on a 4-day, 3-night river journey from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh aboard the luxurious Victoria Mekong Cruises. Experience authentic Cambodian culture through guided village visits, tuk tuk rides, silk weaving, lotus flower folding, and evenings filled with entertainment onboard. With all meals, daily excursions, and premium inclusions such as free-flow beverages and signature cocktails, this journey seamlessly combines relaxation and cultural discovery.

Enjoying best local activities in Siem Reap, seeing real color of the country and countryside, peaceful experience in flooded jungle, boat trip with local style. Unique trip with our fluent English speaking guide/driver, learn details about Cambodian culture, everyday life, You definitely enjoy this tour.

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.

This is a private Cambodia & Thailand tour, which allow you to admire Thai architecture masterpieces in the Grand Palace, cruise along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. appreciate one of the world's most beautiful sunrises at Angkor Wat and visit ancient temple ruins in Ayutthaya. Besides, you will bask in Phuket’s seaside sunshine and soak up the laid-back vibes on top-tier white beaches.

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