1-Day Kampong Phluk Village Tour on Tonlé Sap Lake by Boat

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Kampong Phluk, a permanent village on Tonlé Sap Lake
• 02 Gain insight into village life on the Tonlé Sap
• 03 Stop at Buddhist Island to see Buddha paintings
• 04 Take a mini boat through the flooded mangrove forest
• 05 Spot local wildlife in the surrounding biosphere

Explore Kampong Phluk, a permanent village on Tonlé Sap Lake rather than a floating village, and gain a good insight into local life on the water. Visit the village, chat with children in a private English class, and stop at Buddhist Island to see Buddha paintings. Then take a mini boat ride through the biosphere and the flooded mangrove forest surrounding the area, home to wildlife such as crabs, snakes, rats, and more.

Kampong Phluk is accessible only by boat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Siem Reap

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kampong Phluk Village and Tonlé Sap Mangrove Boat Trip

• Pick up from your hotel or guesthouse in Siem Reap and travel to the boat pier on Tonlé Sap. Kampong Phluk is accessible only by boat. It is a permanent village rather than a floating one, making it a much better option for visitors who want a good insight into village life on the Tonlé Sap.

• Explore the village activities, and you can have a chat with children in a private English class.

• Stop at Buddhist Island to see Buddha paintings.

• Take a mini boat and row through the biosphere to enjoy the flooded mangrove forest that surrounds the area and is home to a variety of wildlife, including crabs, snakes, rats, and more.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Welcome drinks and a cool towel during the trip

• All taxes included

• Complimentary round-trip airport transfer

• Transportation in and around town

• Guide services

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• Note: From August to January, the water level is still high enough to flood the forest surrounding Tonlé Sap Lake. For the remainder of the year, you will not see a flooded forest, but the houses of the village will appear as if standing on gigantic stilts, which makes a visit to this village worthwhile all year round.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Tour start

Tonlé Sap, Cambodia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.