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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Siem Reap

24 tours  ·  from $15 a head

The good boat trips fill up in the cool season, November to February, and the best go first. Below are the 15 to book early and how they differ.

From Siem Reap: Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat - What the village visit can teach you
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From Siem Reap: Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat

1.Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,979 reviews · 6 hours · from $20Our pick

From Siem Reap, ride an air-conditioned minivan to Tonle Sap, then travel by boat to Kampong Phluk. Expect stilt houses, village life, mangrove scenery, and a sunset stop. English-speaking guides such as Jack, Meng, Chong, and Happy Tear have led recent tours, though your guide may differ. The small-boat mangrove trip may cost extra.

“Meng and Playboy were great company and were very knowledgeable. Seeing the floating village was one of the best trips we have done.”

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Siem Reap: Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour with Boat - Reading the stilt houses and seasonal rhythm
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Siem Reap: Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour with Boat

2.Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour with Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,843 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $19

Travel about 45 minutes from Siem Reap to Kampong Phluk, where stilt houses rise as high as 9 meters above the seasonal water. A local English-speaking guide leads the village visit before a boat trip on Tonle Sap. Guides such as Tom and Chout are praised for clear explanations and lively storytelling. The optional mangrove canoe costs $5.

“The day trip was amazing. Our guide Poun taught us a lot about the area and local life. He was very informative. We finished off at a restaurant on the lake with a beautiful sunset view. I definitely recommend this!!”

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Siem Reap Floating Village Kampong Phluk Sunset with Boat - Walking Kampong Phluk’s main street
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Siem Reap Floating Village Kampong Phluk Sunset with Boat

3.Siem Reap Floating Village Kampong Phluk Sunset with Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,962 reviews · 5 hours · from $18Best rated here

Spend an afternoon exploring Kampong Phluk on foot and by boat, then watch the sun set over Tonle Sap. Local guides such as Tom and Chout explain village life and the seasonal changes. The $18 tour includes transport, a guide and boat ticket; food and the optional $5 canoe ride cost extra.

“Tom was a fantastic guide. He lives in the floating village so gave us information from a truly local perspective. The sunset was stunning and the floating village area is unlike anywhere else in the world.”

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Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat - A market or pagoda before the water
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Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat

4.Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $20

Ride in an air-conditioned van from Siem Reap to Kampong Phluk, then board a boat for a two-hour visit to the Tonle Sap village and its flooded mangroves. The six-hour afternoon trip includes an English-speaking guide, water, and cold towels. Sunset is a highlight; a short canoe ride may cost extra, and walking through the village depends on water levels.

“We had a lovely time visiting the floating village with our guide Mang and his driver Mr Playboy (who has too many girlfriends). We got to see a very special part of Cambodia including an intimate look at how the people in the village live. The sunset lake cruise was wonderful and we’d like to thank Mang for making a short trip to Siem Reap into something truly special we will never forget.”

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Sunset Dinner and drinks includes a Floating Village cruise tour. - Through Chong Khneas by small boat
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Sunset Dinner and drinks includes a Floating Village cruise tour.

5.Sunset Dinner and drinks includes a Floating Village cruise tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 152 reviews · from $49

Set out from Siem Reap at 3:30 pm with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide and a stop at a lotus farm. Cruise Chong Khneas by small boat past floating homes, schools and shops, with a stop at a crocodile farm, then transfer to the Queen Tara for dinner and included drinks as the sun sets over Tonle Sap. Guides such as Hong and Tino have led tours, though your guide may differ.

“Wonderful experience to see life in the River. Rounded off with a sunset dinner. The guide was very knowledgeable and the people extremely friendly.”

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Floating Village Sunset Boat & Jeep Tour - Inclusive Drinks - Who will enjoy this afternoon most
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Floating Village Sunset Boat & Jeep Tour – Inclusive Drinks

6.Floating Village Sunset Boat & Jeep Tour – Inclusive Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · from $70

This four-hour outing starts with hotel pickup at 3 p.m. in an open-air jeep, then visits a mushroom farm, rice wine distillery and family home before a wooden-boat trip through Chong Kneas and a sunset cruise on Tonle Sap. A guide leads the small group of up to eight, with snacks and drinks included.

“I enjoyed seeing how the countryside in Cambodia looks and how people live. The floating village was full of great views as well. The guide was excellent as well, she answered everyone’s questions well and provided interesting responses.”

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Floating Village Bike & Boat Sunset / E-Bike Available - Village lanes and farm stops around Chreav
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Floating Village Bike & Boat Sunset / E-Bike Available

7.Floating Village Bike & Boat Sunset / E-Bike Available

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $70

Ride 30 to 35 mostly flat kilometers through farms and villages with a small group, English-speaking guide and support vehicle. After a Cambodian lunch, visit Kompong Phluk’s stilt houses and watch the sun set over Tonlé Sap. Hotel transfers, bike, helmet, water, snacks and boat ticket are included. E-bike availability and terms should be confirmed before booking.

“We thought this tour was one of the best ways to see the Cambodian country side with a local tour guide. Our tour guide George, was friendly and knowledgeable and we had a great time with him. We rode approximately 42kms with lotRead more”

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Floating Village Sunset boat Vespa Tour / Tuk Tuk Available - Wat Po Banteaychey and Lotus Farm
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Floating Village Sunset Boat Vespa Tour / Tuk Tuk Available

8.Floating Village Sunset Boat Vespa Tour / Tuk Tuk Available

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $54

Spend about four and a half hours riding pillion with an experienced Vespa driver, with a tuk tuk option available. Leave Siem Reap for farms and a Buddhist monastery, then take a boat through Chong Kneas floating village and watch sunset over Tonle Sap with a cold drink. Drivers named Mut, Luk, and Oudom have led tours.

“This was one of the best tours we done. Relaxing even on the back of the vespas. Our riders and tour guide were really good at handling the bikes which allowed you take things in. Felt very safe. Definitely worth doing. we made stops to see Read more”

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Kompong Phluk Floating village & Mangrove forest cruise - The Road From Siem Reap to Tonlé Sap
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Kompong Phluk Floating village & Mangrove forest cruise

9.Kompong Phluk Floating village & Mangrove forest cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $105

From Siem Reap, join a guided half-day trip to Tonlé Sap and Kompong Phluk, with air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and boat fees included. You’ll see stilt houses and lake life, then take a small boat through the mangroves when that ride is operating. Guides have included Phy, Nak, Tommy, and Pen, but assignments can vary.

“Booked this trip for seven of us for the afternoon trip. The guide,Phy, was very good and looked after the group very well. We visited during dry season so the fishing village on stilts was on dry land. Still, extremely interesting. Not sure about the offered trip into the manRead more”

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Floating Village-Mangrove Forest Private Tonle Sap Lake Boat Tour - Rolous Market: a quick look at local routines
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Floating Village-Mangrove Forest Private Tonle Sap Lake Boat Tour

10.Floating Village-Mangrove Forest Private Tonle Sap Lake Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $71

Spend 7 to 9 hours with a private English-speaking guide, travelling from Siem Reap to Kampong Phluk and Tonle Sap Lake by boat. Depending on water levels, you can explore mangroves by paddle boat. The day also includes a local market, Wat Bo, Artisans Angkor, gardens and a shrine. Hotel pickup and sightseeing fees are included; lunch is extra.

“nice tour with knowledgeable tourguide. seen what we wanted to see and got the informations we wanted to know.”

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Siem Reap: Half-Day Kampong Phluk with Sunset, Boat & Guide - By boat through Kampong Phluk
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Siem Reap: Half-Day Kampong Phluk with Sunset, Boat & Guide

11.Half-Day Kampong Phluk with Sunset, Boat & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $24

This 5.5-hour shared trip pairs hotel pickup with an English-speaking guide, a stop at Ro Lus Market, and a motorboat ride through Kampong Phluk and Tonle Sap. Seasonal water levels change the view: see stilt houses rise above the dry-season water or travel through a flooded village in the rainy months. A mangrove canoe is optional and costs extra.

“Great communication ahead of time. Transportation to/from hotel. Excellent tour! Would definitely recommend!”

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Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat - A market or pagoda before the water
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Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat

12.Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 23 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $15Cheapest here

From Siem Reap, ride about 30 kilometers to Kampong Phluk for a market or pagoda visit, then tour its stilted homes by motorboat. In the October-to-January season, you can add a rowing canoe through flooded forest for $5 per person. Shared tours include an English-speaking guide; guides Ry, Mr Tola, and Mr Tanger have been praised for clear explanations and helpful advice.

“The guide was excellent and explained a lot. Was very nice to see the market around the village and nature around the lake. The group size was also very good. Whilte it is interesting to see how the people have adapted to the changing climate, it still felt slightly strange to view the rather poor village as if it was a tourist attraction”

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Siem Reap: Angkor Sunset Bike & Boat Tour /E-Bike Available - Riding behind Angkor Wat
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Siem Reap: Angkor Sunset Bike & Boat Tour /E-Bike Available

13.Angkor Sunset Bike & Boat Tour /E-Bike Available

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 4.5 - 5 hours · from $65

Spend 4.5 to 5 hours cycling from Siem Reap through countryside lanes, rice fields, and paths near Angkor, with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to six. Guides such as Rith, Muni, Son, and Bunsom have led the route. A private Dragon Boat cruise with local snacks and drinks closes the afternoon. E-bikes are available.

“Excellent! Loved cycling through the jungle, rice paddies and the town to Angkor Wat. The guide Bunson and the tuk tuk driver were great! Bunson was very knowledgeable and made the tour a lot of fun! Thanks very much!”

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Siem Reap: Kampong Phluk and Tonle Sap Sunset Boat Cruise - What the stilt houses tell you about the lake
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Siem Reap: Kampong Phluk and Tonle Sap Sunset Boat Cruise

14.Kampong Phluk and Tonle Sap Sunset Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 5 hours · from $80

From Siem Reap, visit SATCHA’s Cambodian craft workshops, then ride a local boat through Kampong Phluk and Tonle Sap’s flooded forest. A guide explains village life before a monastery stop and sunset cruise. Guides named in past outings include Rama, Ti, and Sean. The five-hour private tour includes transport, boat, entrance fee, and hotel pickup.

“we had a wonderful trip and really enjoyed the tour. both, the driver and the guide were very friendly and the guide explained everything to us and made sure we had a good time. To start the tour with the stop at the artisan centre was great, we were shown around and the different crafts were explained to us and there was no need to buy something but we could if we wanted to. The main part of the tour was as well great and I would highly recommend it. Everything was handled for us and we could just enjoy it, take pictures and listen to the guides interesting facts…”

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Floating Village-Mangroves Forest Tonle Sap Lake Boat Tour - Mangroves and open water on Tonle Sap
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Floating Village-Mangroves Forest Tonle Sap Lake Boat Tour

15.Floating Village-Mangroves Forest Tonle Sap Lake Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $19

Travel from Siem Reap by private air-conditioned vehicle, then explore Kampong Phluk, Tonle Sap Lake and its mangrove swamp by private boat. An English-speaking guide leads the day, which also includes a local market, temples and other cultural stops. Guides Leap and Keo Pysedh have earned praise for clear explanations.

“Mooie dagvullende tour van 09.00 tot 16.30 uur. Vooral het eerste deel (tot ongeveer 12.30 uur) konden we waarderen. In die tijd bezochten we de floating village en het meer. We hadden een prima gids die ons van veel informatie voorzag, wat echt een meerwaarde was. De middag werd verder gevuld met stops bij o.a. een botanische tuin (niet echt de moeite waard), royal palace (korte stop, wel leuke uitleg), Wat Bo (mooi complex) en Artisan Angkor (werkplaats voor beitelen in hout/steen en weven van zijde, leuk om te zien). Het enige wat een beetje tegenstaat op een dag als dit, zijn de 'vrijblijvende extra' verkopen die je overal tegenkomt.…”

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