Cambodia · Boating

Private Boat from Battambang to Siem Reap via Tonle Sap Lake

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Krong Battambang. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private traditional wooden boat from Battambang to Siem Reap
  • 02 Scenic journey through Tonle Sap waterways and wetlands
  • 03 Pass floating villages and remote fishing communities
  • 04 Experience a slower, off-the-beaten-path way to travel
  • 05 Onboard toilet for added comfort during the trip
  • 06 Tuk-tuk pickup in Battambang and drop-off in Siem Reap included

Travel between Battambang and Siem Reap in a memorable and scenic way on a private traditional wooden boat journey across Cambodia’s waterways. This route offers a slower, more immersive experience, passing through floating villages, wetlands, and fishing communities along the Tonle Sap region.

Along the way, take in views of rural life on the water and the natural beauty of Tonlé Sap Lake, one of Southeast Asia’s most important freshwater ecosystems. With private transfers included at both ends and an onboard toilet for comfort, this is an easy and distinctive alternative to overland travel.

Travel between Battambang and Siem Reap in a memorable and scenic way on a private traditional wooden boat journey across Cambodia’s waterways.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Battambang, Siem Reap
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Battambang

Battambang is a city on the Sangkae River in northwestern Cambodia. It’s known for colonial buildings such as Sala Khaet, the former Governor’s Residence. Battambang Provincial Museum has artifacts from local Khmer temples. Nearby, Phare Ponleu Selpak is a circus and performing arts school for underprivileged children. North of the center are the ruins of Ek Phnom, an 11th-century pagoda with sandstone carvings.

Prek Toal Floating Village

Prek Toal is a large floating village on the Tonle Sap lake. It is a big village and it was an adventure to get there! In dry season, Prek Toal is hard to get there that can only travel by boat

Tonle Sap Lake

Tonlé Sap is a lake in the northwest of Cambodia. It belongs to the Mekong River system. It is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and one of the most diverse and productive ecosystems in the world, designated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997 due to its high biodiversity

Siem Reap

Siem Reap, a resort town in northwestern Cambodia, is the gateway to the ruins of Angkor, the seat of the Khmer kingdom from the 9th–15th centuries. Angkor’s vast complex of intricate stone buildings includes preserved Angkor Wat, the main temple, which is pictured on Cambodia’s flag. Giant, mysterious faces are carved into the Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Krong Battambang. 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private trip by Traditional Wooden Boat and has Toilet in Boat
  • Pick up from your hotel in Battambang to pier ( please provide us your hotel name for pick up )
  • Drop off at Pier in Siem Reap and transfer by Tuk-Tuk to Your hotel in City

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities for driver
  • All toll fees, Local taxes $3 per person

Know before you go

  • We offer free pick up from your hotel in Battambang and transfer to boat pier and please provide us your hotel name in Battambang for pickup that driver will meet you at hotel lobby
  • Drop off at your hotel in Siem Reap is included and please provide hotel your hotel in Siem Reap for drop off

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Krong Battambang.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Krong Battambang.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Krong Battambang..

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