Kompong Phluk Boat Tour Prices and Booking | Transparent All-Inclusive Rates from $168 USD | My Siem Reap Tours
Kompong Phluk Boat Tour Prices and Booking: The Real Numbers Behind Cambodia's Most Authentic Floating Village Experience
Kompong Phluk boat tour prices range from $168 to $418 USD depending on your group size, with everything included in one transparent price. Tours depart daily at 7:30am or 2:00pm from Siem Reap hotels, covering the 30-kilometer journey to this working stilted village on Tonle Sap Lake.Â
Your booking includes boat tickets, mangrove forest canoe ride, English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and all entry fees. No hidden charges. Book directly online for instant confirmation and skip the commission-heavy resellers who inflate Kompong Phluk boat tour prices by 30 to 40 percent.
Kompong Phluk Boat Tour Prices and Booking – Real Numbers, No Hidden Fees, Best Value for 2026
Every day I see travelers getting absolutely rinsed on Kompong Phluk boat tour prices because they don’t know what’s normal and what’s a rip-off. Some tuk-tuk driver quotes them $45, then adds $24 for boat tickets (per person!!!), then another $5 for the small canoe, then suddenly there’s a $2 “community fee” nobody mentioned. Before they know it, that $45 trip costs $76 and they’re sitting in a boat wondering where all their money went.
Here’s the thing about Kompong Phluk boat tour prices that nobody tells you upfront. This isn’t Chong Kneas, the floating village closest to town that’s basically become a tourist conveyor belt. Kompong Phluk is a real working village. Real fishermen. Real families living in houses perched on 10-meter stilts. When the lake rises during wet season, those stilts disappear completely underwater and the whole place transforms into something out of a fever dream.
The village sits about 30 kilometers southeast of Siem Reap, which translates to 40 minutes to an hour of driving depending on whether your driver knows the back roads or just follows Google Maps like every other tourist van. The name literally means “harbor of tusks,” and while nobody’s entirely sure why, the three communities here have been fishing these waters for generations.
What Kompong Phluk Boat Tour Prices Actually Include
Let me break down what you’re paying for when you book a proper tour, not some half-baked tuk-tuk arrangement that leaves you stranded at the boat dock negotiating prices in broken English.
A legitimate Kompong Phluk boat tour price covers:
- Main boat ticket to cruise through the village
- Community entry fee of $2 per person that actually goes to local families
- Small boat or canoe ride through the flooded mangrove forest, worth about $5 to $6
- Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned minivan from your hotel
- English-speaking local guide who knows everyone in the village by name
- Cold water and towels because it gets hot as hell out there
- All local taxes that would otherwise hit you as surprise charges
The tours I recommend from My Siem Reap Tours include all of this. No surprises. No “oh by the way” moments when you’re already on the boat.
Kompong Phluk Boat Tour Prices by Group Size
Alright, here’s where it gets interesting. The pricing structure works on a per-group basis for private tours, which means the more people in your group, the cheaper it gets per person.
| Group Size | Morning Tour Price | Afternoon Tour Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2 People | $178 USD | $168 USD |
| 4 People | $188 USD | $198 USD |
| 6 People | $198 USD | $218 USD |
| 8 People | $238 USD | $298 USD |
| 10 People | $248 USD | $318 USD |
Notice how the afternoon tours are sometimes cheaper for smaller groups but more expensive for larger ones? That’s because sunset tours are more popular with big groups, so demand drives the price up slightly. Supply and demand, basic economics.
If you’re traveling solo or as a couple, you’re looking at roughly $89 to $99 per person for a half-day private tour. That’s actually incredible value when you consider you’re getting a private guide, private transport, and a boat to yourself. No waiting for 15 other tourists to finish taking selfies.
Morning Tours vs Afternoon Tours for Kompong Phluk
Right, so this is where you need to think about what you actually want to see.
Morning tours depart around 7:30am. You’ll beat the heat, see the village when it’s most active with fishermen heading out and kids paddling to school. The light is softer for photos. If you’re one of those people who actually enjoys waking up before 9am, this is your move. The Kampong Phluk morning tour is the one I send most photographers on.
Afternoon tours leave between 1:40pm and 2:00pm. Yes, it’s hotter. Yes, you’ll sweat. But you get the sunset over Tonle Sap Lake, which is genuinely one of the most beautiful things you’ll see in Cambodia. The whole sky turns orange and pink, fishing boats silhouette against the horizon, and the water reflects everything like a mirror. Worth every drop of sweat.
Both tours last 5 to 6 hours total. Both include the mangrove forest section. Both stop at Rolous Market or a local pagoda for photos on the way.
The afternoon Siem Reap floating village sunset tour also includes swimming if you’re brave enough to jump into Tonle Sap. I’ve done it. The water’s not crystal clear, but it’s refreshing as hell after being on a boat for three hours.
How to Book Kompong Phluk Boat Tours
Here’s what you do.
Book directly through a reputable company with transparent Kompong Phluk boat tour prices listed on their website. I’m talking about places like My Siem Reap Tours where you can see exactly what you’re paying before you enter any credit card details.
When you book online, you get:
- Instant email confirmation with your e-ticket
- Exact pickup time and location sent before your tour
- Contact information for the tour operator if anything goes wrong
- Secure payment through proper SSL encryption
- No cash required on the day, everything’s already paid
Compare that to booking through your hotel concierge who takes a 20 percent commission and suddenly your $178 tour costs $214. Or worse, booking with a random tuk-tuk driver who quotes you a price, then his “cousin” at the boat dock quotes a completely different price, and you’re stuck arguing in 40-degree heat while trying to remember how to say “we agreed on this” in Khmer.
The booking process takes maybe three minutes. Pick your date on the calendar. Enter how many people. Add your hotel name in the special notes box. Pay. Done. Confirmation arrives in your inbox before you’ve even closed your laptop.
What Makes Kompong Phluk Different from Other Floating Villages
Okay, so Cambodia has four major floating villages around Siem Reap. Let me tell you why Kompong Phluk justifies its boat tour prices over the others.
Chong Kneas is 16 kilometers from town and completely overrun with tourists. Floating schools that are actually just set up for donations. Floating restaurants charging $15 for fried rice. Everyone’s trying to sell you something. Pass.
Mechrey is 25 kilometers out, less touristy, but also pretty remote. Getting there takes longer and there’s not as much infrastructure for visitors. It’s interesting if you’re really into bird watching at the wildlife sanctuary, but otherwise the extra distance isn’t worth it.
Kampong Khleang is the biggest village at 50 kilometers from Siem Reap. About 6,000 people live there, which means it’s more authentic in some ways but also feels less intimate. The boat ride is longer, the community is more spread out, and honestly, most people don’t want to spend two hours just getting there and back.
Kompong Phluk hits the sweet spot. Close enough that you’re not burning half your day in a van. Far enough that it’s not a tourist circus. Big enough to be impressive. Small enough that your guide knows the families and can introduce you properly.
The stilted houses here go up to 10 meters high. During wet season when the lake rises, the entire ground level floods and everyone lives up in the second story. During dry season, those massive wooden poles are fully exposed and you can walk around underneath the houses. It’s surreal either way.
Booking Multiple Tours and Package Deals
Smart travelers combine Kompong Phluk with temple tours for a complete Siem Reap experience.
You could do Angkor Wat sunrise one morning, Kompong Phluk afternoon the same day. That’s a full day but it’s doable if you’re not exhausted. The 1-Day Angkor Wat to Siem Reap Floating Village package exists specifically for this.
Or spread it out. Temples day one, floating village day two, Banteay Srei and countryside day three. The 2-Day Complete Angkor Experience includes temples and floating villages in a well-paced itinerary.
If you book multiple tours together, some companies offer discounts. Not huge, but enough to cover a nice dinner. Use the promo code “HeritageSaver11” when booking a month in advance for 11 percent off, which on a $400 multi-day package saves you $44.
Common Mistakes to Avoid with Kompong Phluk Boat Tour Prices
I’ve seen people make the same errors over and over. Learn from their pain.
Mistake 1: Booking the cheapest option without checking what’s included. That $30 tuk-tuk deal doesn’t include the boat. Or the guide. Or the entry fees. By the time you add everything, it costs more than the $89 all-inclusive tour and you spent 40 minutes arguing about prices.
Mistake 2: Not specifying your hotel pickup location. The booking form has a notes section for a reason. Write your exact hotel name. Not just “Siem Reap.” There are 600 hotels in this town.
Mistake 3: Showing up unprepared for the heat. Tourists arrive in jeans and black t-shirts with no hat or water. Then they’re miserable for six hours and blame the tour.
Mistake 4: Expecting luxury accommodations on a working village tour. This isn’t a cruise. The boats are basic wooden vessels. The toilets are basic Cambodian toilets. Adjust your expectations accordingly.
Mistake 5: Not tipping your guide and boat operators. Your Kompong Phluk boat tour price covers the service, but tipping is how these folks actually make decent money. Budget $5 to $10 total for your guide and boat crew if they did a good job.
How Kompong Phluk Boat Tour Prices Compare to Other Activities
Let me give you some context so you understand the value proposition here.
A half-day tuk-tuk temple tour costs around $15 to $25 for the vehicle plus $62 for your Angkor pass. So you’re at $77 to $87 total, and that’s just for one person bouncing around in the back of a tuk-tuk breathing dust.
A Kompong Phluk boat tour price of $89 per person (for a couple) gets you private air-conditioned transport, a boat, a guide, entry to a UNESCO biosphere reserve, and one of the most unique cultural experiences in Southeast Asia.
A spa day at one of the fancy resorts in Siem Reap runs $80 to $120 for a massage and some treatments. Nice, but you could also see an entire floating village and support local families.
Dinner at one of the upscale restaurants on Pub Street costs $30 to $50 per person with drinks. Again, lovely, but that’s the cost of half a tour.
I’m not saying skip the temples or don’t eat well. I’m saying the floating village represents exceptional value for what you get, and most people don’t realize that until after they’ve gone and then they’re messaging me like “Why didn’t I book more time there?”
Last-Minute Booking and Availability
Tours to Kompong Phluk run every single day of the year. Morning departure at 7:30am. Afternoon departure around 2:00pm. No blackout dates. No “sorry we’re closed for the holiday” situations.
That said, booking last minute means you might not get your preferred time slot. Afternoon tours fill up faster because sunset is more popular. Morning tours have more availability but you need to commit to that early wake-up.
If you book 24 hours ahead, you’ll be fine 95 percent of the time. During peak season from December to February, give it 48 hours to be safe.
Most operators confirm within minutes for standard tours, maybe an hour or two for complex private arrangements. You’ll get your e-ticket via email immediately after payment. No waiting around wondering if your booking went through.
The My Siem Reap Tours contact page has WhatsApp and Telegram for instant communication if you need to ask about availability or make changes. Way more efficient than email tag.
What Happens After You Book
Okay, so you’ve entered your credit card info, clicked the button, and now you’re wondering what comes next.
You’ll get an instant confirmation email. It includes:
- Your e-ticket with a booking reference number
- Tour details (date, time, what’s included)
- Pickup information
- Contact numbers for the tour operator
- What to bring and dress code
About 12 to 24 hours before your tour, you’ll get a reminder email with your exact pickup time. This might vary slightly from the standard time depending on where your hotel is located. If you’re staying at a place 30 minutes outside town, they’ll pick you up earlier. If you’re right in the city center, you might get an extra 15 minutes of sleep.
On tour day, the driver will meet you in your hotel lobby. They’ll have your name and booking reference. They’ll confirm your tour details. Then you’re off.
The whole system is designed to be foolproof so you can just show up and enjoy the experience without logistics stress.
Combining Kompong Phluk with Other Siem Reap Experiences
If you’ve got 3 to 5 days in Siem Reap, here’s how I’d structure it.
Day 1:Â Arrive, recover from travel, explore Siem Reap town. Walk around the Old Market, hit Pub Street at night, get your bearings.
Day 2:Â Early morning Angkor Wat sunrise, then Bayon and Ta Prohm. Afternoon rest or optional countryside tour.
Day 3:Â Kompong Phluk floating village afternoon tour with sunset. Morning free for sleeping in or getting a massage.
Day 4:Â Banteay Srei and outer temples like Beng Mealea. These are further out but worth the drive.
Day 5:Â Catch-up day for anything you missed, shopping, maybe Kulen Mountain waterfall if you’re energetic.
This pacing gives you temple overload without burning out, includes the authentic village experience, and leaves buffer time for spontaneous discoveries or just lounging by your hotel pool.
The Siem Reap countryside tour works great as a half-day option if you want to see village life without the boat component. Or do both and compare.
Related Resources
Want to explore more options around Tonle Sap Lake and Siem Reap? Check these out:
- Kampong Phluk morning tour with mangrove exploration
- Tonle Sap sunset tour from Siem Reap
- Afternoon floating village tour with Kampong Phluk
- Full-day Angkor Wat to floating village combination
- 2-Day Angkor temples with floating village experience
- Siem Reap countryside cultural tour
- Private 3-day Siem Reap temples and rural life package
For questions about tour availability or custom itineraries, reach out through the contact page or check the media and press section for more Siem Reap travel resources.
Bottom line: Kompong Phluk boat tour prices are fair, transparent, and represent incredible value when you book properly. Skip the scams, book direct, pack smart, and prepare to see one of the most unique communities in Southeast Asia.
Brought to you by Dan and Mat, Your tour planners.
Featured
Explore more on My Siem Reap Tours
Koh Ker and Beng Mealea guided tour |  Banteay Srei temple guided tour | Angkor Wat Sunrise tour | Private Angkor Wat Sunset Tour | Koh Ker and Beng Mealea guided tour | Morning Siem Reap floating village tour | Afternoon Siem Reap floating village tour | Private Angkor Wat special tour | Kulen Waterfall small group guided Tour | Private Angkor Wat mix temples photo tour Â
