These are the prices visitors can expect to pay at each village when traveling on their own. If you are quoted more at the landing, you are most likely being charged extra by a middleman or your driver, which is one of the reasons we recommend joining a tour.
Prices are accurate as of October 2026 but are subject to change, especially with unstable gas prices. If you have not chosen a village yet, start with which Siem Reap floating village is best.
The short answer: Kompong Phluk (also written Kampong Phluk) and Kompong Khleang are USD 20 per person plus a USD 2 tourism tax. Mechrey is USD 22 per person.
For a few dollars more, our Kompong Phluk Sunset Tour ($28) or Kompong Khleang Sunset Tour ($35) includes the hotel pickup, the boat and a guide from the village.
If you are traveling with a small group, a private tour is also great value. It has all of the same inclusions, but the day can be customized to your preferences: which village, what time you leave, and what you add along the way.
Boat tickets and entrance fees
| Village | Boat ticket | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| Kompong Phluk | USD 20 per person + USD 2 tourism tax | Flooded forest canoe USD 5 per person, July–January |
| Kompong Khleang | USD 20 per person + USD 2 tourism tax | Flooded forest canoe USD 10 per person, July–January |
| Mechrey | USD 22 per person | Village canoe USD 10 per person |
Children pay the same ticket at the villages; on our group tours they get $10 off.
The boat ticket offices only accept US dollars, Khmer riel and QR payment with local Cambodian banks. If you want to pay by credit card, book our tour instead.
Getting there on your own
| Item | Tuk-tuk, return | Car with driver, half day |
|---|---|---|
| Kompong Phluk | About $15–25 | About $35–45 |
| Mechrey | About $20–30 | About $40–50 |
| Kompong Khleang | About $25–35 | About $40–50 |
Transport prices are what drivers in Siem Reap typically ask. A couple visiting Kompong Phluk on their own spends about $70–80 before a guide. Our group tour is $28 each with everything included.
What our tours cost and include
| Tour | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Kompong Phluk Sunset Tour | $28 per person | Hotel pickup in an air-con vehicle, guide from the village, community boat ticket, flooded forest rowboat (July to January), market and pagoda stops, water and snacks |
| Kompong Khleang Sunset Tour | $35 per person | Hotel pickup in an air-con vehicle, guide from the lake villages, community boat ticket, sticky rice and doughnut stops, pagoda visit, water and snacks |
| Design your Day (private) | $145 for up to 4 | Air-con vehicle and driver, guide from the village, boat tickets and village stops at the village you choose; $25 per guest above 4. Kompong Phluk includes the flooded forest canoe; at Kompong Khleang it is $10 per person. Tuk-tuk instead of the vehicle (Kompong Phluk, up to 5 guests) $10 less; driver only, no guide, $20 less |
| Countryside and Kompong Phluk | $175 for up to 4 | Full day, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm: rural market, village walk, Khmer lunch at a family home, the flooded forest and the lake; all food included |
| Theravada Buddhism and Kompong Khleang | $175 for up to 4 | Market, pagoda visit with a monk, water blessing, Glimmering Buddha by boat, the lake; alms and pagoda donation included |
| Street food and Kompong Khleang | $180 for up to 4 | 1:00 pm to about 6:00 pm: bamboo sticky rice, bakery, market tastings, the lake, then the Road 60 night market; all the street food included |
| Angkor Wat and Kompong Phluk | $195 for up to 4 | Temples in the morning, the flooded forest and the lake at sunset; the Angkor pass (USD 37 per person) is not included |
| Beng Mealea and Kompong Khleang | $245 for up to 4 | 8:00 am to about 4:00 pm: the jungle temple, then the village and the lake; the Beng Mealea entrance (USD 10 per person, or included in your Angkor pass) and lunch are not included |
| Jeep tour to the lake | $245 per jeep, up to 4 | 8:30 am to 2:30 pm in an open-top jeep: back roads, market, pagoda and the village boat; each extra jeep $150 |
| Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary | $225 for up to 2 | Full day from 8:00 am: boat across the lake, the ecotourism village and two hours in the sanctuary with a ranger; $30 per extra guest; lunch not included |
Private days are priced for the group, not per person, so they get better value the more of you there are. Children under 12 get $10 off on the group tours; on private days children under 2 are free. Pay by card (private tours when you book, group tours once we confirm your seats) or in cash to your guide on the day. Free cancellation up to 4 hours before pickup.
What you should not be paying
- A "donation" at a school or orphanage stop. Our stops are with village families and businesses instead.
- A bag of rice "for the village" at an inflated price from a floating shop.
- A boat ticket above the prices on this page because the driver "knows someone".
Our guide to floating village scams explains the common ones and how to avoid them.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Tonle Sap boat ticket?
Kompong Phluk and Kompong Khleang charge USD 20 per person plus a USD 2 tourism tax. Mechrey is USD 22 per person.
Is there an entrance fee for the floating villages?
The boat ticket plus the USD 2 tourism tax covers it at Kompong Phluk and Kompong Khleang. At Mechrey the USD 22 per person ticket covers it.
Do I need the Angkor pass for the floating villages?
No. The Angkor pass covers the temples only. The lake villages have their own boat tickets.
Can I pay in cash on the day?
Yes. Book online or by WhatsApp and pay your guide in cash at pickup. You can also pay by card: private tours when you book, group tours once we confirm your seats. If you go on your own, the ticket offices take US dollars, Khmer riel or QR payment with a local Cambodian bank, not credit cards.
Why is your group tour cheaper than going alone?
Because we get a tour company rate at the villages, which lets us offer the tours at a competitive price. For a few dollars more than the ticket on your own you get the pickup, the boat and a guide from the village.