Our most popular afternoon: the stilted village, the flooded forest by rowboat, and sunset on the open lake, with a guide who grew up here. Every day of the year.
The afternoon, hour by hour
- Pickup from your hotelAir-con vehicle, anywhere in Siem Reap city
- Village market and countryside pagodaSnacks from the stalls; a quiet pagoda on the way to the lake
- Kompong Phluk by community boatThrough the stilt houses to the edge of the lake
- Flooded forest rowboatPaddled by a woman from the rowing cooperative, July to January
- Sunset on the open lakeThe boat waits out on the water for the sun to go down
- Back in Siem ReapDrop-off at your hotel or Pub Street; a little later in the wet season
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-con vehicle
- English-speaking guide from the village
- Community boat ticket (USD 20 value)
- Flooded forest rowboat ticket (USD 5 value), July to January
- Cold water and local snacks
- Market and pagoda stops
- Life jackets on both boats
About Kompong Phluk
Kompong Phluk (also spelled Kampong Phluk or Kampong Pluk) is a fishing community of about 3,000 people on the edge of Tonle Sap Lake, 31 km from Siem Reap. Its houses stand on stilts up to ten meters tall: for half the year they tower over dry ground, and for the other half the lake rises to the doorsteps and floods the forest around the village. That flooded forest is the reason most people choose Kompong Phluk, and it is the easiest one to reach from Siem Reap. Read our Kompong Phluk guide for boat prices and the best months, or compare the four Siem Reap floating villages.
Good to know
How many people are on the tour?
We allow 4 to 10 people on the tour.
Does the flooded forest canoe run all year?
From roughly July to January, when the water is deep enough. Outside those months you still see the forest from the main boat, and the price is the same.
Is it suitable for children and older travelers?
Yes. The boats are stable and there are life jackets in both. Children under 12 pay $10 less. Boarding involves a few wooden steps; tell us about limited mobility and we will plan around it.
How do I pay?
By credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) once your tour is confirmed, or in cash to your guide on the day. Online bookings close 2 hours before pickup; after that, WhatsApp us.
What if I need to cancel?
Free cancellation up to 4 hours before pickup, by WhatsApp or email. Tours run rain or shine.
Wonderful guide for visiting floating village
“Born in the village, Sarin was an outstanding guide. Humble and considerate, also with excellent English. The water was high and we took a boat to reach the village. Bamboo sticky rice was my favourite.”
An unforgettable, authentic floating village experience
“Our guide was actually born and raised in the floating village itself, so he knew everyone and everything about life on the water. A private tour, yet priced the same as many large group tours. It's the real deal.”
Great tour with Dan
“Dan was a fantastic guide, explaining beyond the village and the lake the dynamics of Cambodia's culture, history and society, with English almost native.”
Want more than an afternoon, or a different time? Design your Day for $145 with an air-con vehicle, guide and boat tickets for up to four, the flooded forest canoe included, and add the aquarium or a market stop. Angkor Wat, Beng Mealea, street food and the jeep day are their own tours. Or read our full guide to Kompong Phluk first.