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Explore The Kampong Pluk Floating Village

Kompong Phluk is a floating village located in the middle of Cambodia's largest lake, Tonle Sap. The term “floating” is a bit misleading: the houses are actually built on very tall stilts around 8 meters high. During the rainy season, the lake rises and covers the stilts, giving the illusion that the homes are floating in the water. We learned that these types of villages are built in the middle of the lake to make it easier for fishermen and rice farmers to gather during harvest season.This tour will take you into an enriching cultural immersion of Tonle Sap Lake called Kampong Phluk Village. Learn more about the ecological and economic significance of Tonle Sap Lake to the Cambodians. Catch a glimpse of the uncommon village life and on return will visit The Artisan School and drop at the Old Market free for shopping before taking you back to your hotel.

Explore The Kampong Pluk Floating Village

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The school 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.

Kompong Khleang Floating Village from Siem Reap

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Mey Chrey floating village

Mechrey Floating Village, One of the small unspoiled floating villages, nice and less touristy spot for those who like to feel beautiful atmosphere and the nature. It is not located far from the Siem Reap town, drive along road number 6, it takes approximately 30 minute (25km). Get off the beaten track and onto the waters of the Tonlé Sap lake on this private half-day tour of Mechrey (Meychrey) floating village, complete with lake cruise. Learn how Khmer families make their living as you visit a lotus farm, a duck farm, a fish farm, and even a crocodile farm, and learn about the rice planting cycle. Look out for wild birds in season. Explore Mechrey floating village and cruise the Tonlé Sap lake Enjoy closer encounters with locals thanks to your private guide Sample the notorious Khmer delicacy: deep-fried crickets.

Mechrey Floating Village Tour & Mangrove from Siem Reap

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Komgpong Kleang floating village

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.

Kampong Khleang Floating Village and Tonle Sap Half Day Tour

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mechrey floating village

The half day trip takes you passing Cambodia charming countryside dotting with palm trees, cows, water buffalos and farming activities before reaching the boat pier at Mechrey village. The boat trip greatly cruises along the canal leading to the less touristy Mechrey floating community in the impressive Tonle Sap whose daily life animated by fishing/trading activities on their rowing boats and learn how life relies on aquatic resources and along way return to Siem Reap ,Puok Silk Farm is available if you want to make a visit ( no additional charge) PLEASE KINDLY NOTE: Dry season water is shallow but you still can take Boat trip and see everything. Special Information to be note , the boat ticket is not inclusive with the trip and you will pay yourselves and your paid boat ticket is so kinds and helpful to poor community in the floating village.

Kompong Pluk Tonle Sap , Floating Village Tour Cruise

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Sunset tour of Kampong Phluk stilts home village on the Tonle Sap

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.

Sunset Kampong Phluk stilts home village on the Tonle Sap

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Amazing Tour To Kulen Mountain Waterfall, Sunset at Kompong Plok Foating Village

Amazing Tour To Kulen Mountain Waterfall, Sunset at Kompong Plok Foating Village

7 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Waterfall tour and Floating village

Waterfall tour and Floating village

7 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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onle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour

Tonle Sap Floating & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Siem Reap

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Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Khleang Village Day Tour

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.

Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Khleang Village Day Tour

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Tonle Sap Lake-Floating Villages-Mangrove Forest

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.

Tonle Sap Lake-Floating Villages-Mangrove Forest

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Floating Village Tour Kampong Phluk by Tuk Tuk and Boat

This private Kompong Phluk Floating Village tour is perfect for travelers who want a relaxed and authentic local experience without joining a large group. Your friendly local driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to discover stilted houses, local fishing life, Tonle Sap Lake, and, depending on the season, the flooded mangrove forest and crocodile viewing area. The tour offers two convenient start times: 8:30 AM for a peaceful morning visit or 3:00 PM for a beautiful afternoon atmosphere and possible sunset views. You can enjoy the village at your own pace, take photos when possible, and experience everyday Cambodian life away from the busy city. Please note: this is a private local-driver experience, not a formal guided tour with a licensed tour guide included.

Floating Village Tour Kampong Phluk by Tuk Tuk and Boat

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Siem Reap Floating Village Tour with Khmer Meal & Beer

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

Siem Reap Floating Village Tour with Khmer Meal & Beer

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Floating Village Bike & Boat Sunset / E-Bike Available

Travel like a local through the countryside around Siem Reap on this intimate bike tour with vehicle support—including door-to-door round-trip transfers. Pedal around 20 miles (32 kilometers) through the countryside, mainly on the flat, with a guide and a group no larger than eight, then explore the floating villages of Kompong Phluk on a sunset Tonlé Sap cruise. Along the way, enjoy lunch and snacks, with ample hydration.

Floating Village Bike & Boat Sunset / E-Bike Available

10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Kampong Phluk Floating Village

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.

Sunset Tour of Kampong Phluk Stilts Home Village Small Group Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private Full-Day Angkor Temples and Tonle Sap

Private Full-Day Angkor Temples and Tonle Sap

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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The kids are going to school with their small boat

Sunset tour of Kampong Phluk stilts home village on the Tonle Sap

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Kampong Phluk Floating Village by Vintage Jeep & Boat

Kampong Phluk Floating Village by Vintage Jeep & Boat

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Enjoy a day trip from Siem Reap to Tonlé Sap Lake, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, where you’ll discover the fascinating floating villages of Kampong Phluk, Kompong Khleang, or Mechrey, where homes are built on stilts or float on the water. Most tours also include a peaceful boat cruise through these communities, giving you a glimpse into local life and the surrounding mangrove forests. You often end your day with a memorable sunset over the lake, before taking your round-trip transportation back to Siem Reap.

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