Morning Siem Reap floating village tour [Siem Reap floating village Kampong Phluk guided tour]
Key Details
Morning Siem Reap floating village tour – a small group guided tour – is available every day of the week.
- Location: Tonle Sap
- Duration: 5 Hours
- Live Guide: Yes
- Instant Confirmation
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Printed Voucher Accepted
- Pick-Up Service: at the Lobby of your Hotel
- There will be a maximum of 10 people on this tour/activity.
Make your choice!
When to visit the Floating Village in Siem Reap
Morning Tour
- Hotel pick up at 07:40 am to 08:10 am.
- Tour departs at 8:30 am.
- Drop-off time: 1:30 pm.
Morning Siem Reap floating village tour [Siem Reap floating village Kampong Phluk guided tour] Highlights: Begin the tour by visiting a local market or a pagoda. Then, enjoy a tour of the incredible floating communities, where inhabitants have bravely adapted to some of the most inconceivable conditions, all while smiling.
Take in the wonderful ambiance of this one-of-a-kind community from the comfort of the local boats.
Morning Siem Reap floating village tour includes a superb native guide + a plush minivan (with all the conveniences of home on board), + a small, intimate tour group (Perfect for lone tourists as well).
What to Expect
Your tour starts with your hotel pick-up and continues driving to the departure site (Nearadey Cafe). Then take a minivan to the boat station, which is 30 kilometers (18.5 miles) south of Siem Reap.
We begin with a visit to a pagoda or a local market for extremely fascinating photographs, followed by a motorized boat tour of the stilted structures. See how folks have bravely adapted to some of the most unfathomable circumstances.
From the comfort of the boats, take in the wonderful ambiance of this one-of-a-kind community. The guide discusses the people’ history, culture, and way of life. Mangrove vegetation surrounds the villages.
Rowing trips through the flooded woodland are provided from October to January.
The motorboat comes to a halt in front of a little floating bistro.
Visit Tonle Sap to see the sunset and swim (available on afternoon option only).
Live Guide
A local guide who speaks fluent English and has years of experience.
What’s Included in the Price
✔️Ticket for the main boat excursion to Kompong Phluk Village.
✔️ Community Entry fee of 2$ per person
✔️ Transportation by luxury minivan to and from your hotel.
✔️ Tour Guide Who Is Fluent In English.
✔️ Ample Supply of Iced Water and Crisp, Chilled Towels.
✔️ Costs imposed by the community at large (aka local taxes).
✔️ Mobile ticket
Hyper Benefits
✅ Visit the Floating Village in Siem Reap (Kampong Phluk) in the afternoon to experience the Tonle Sap lake at dusk and the sunset.
✅ The air-conditioned minivan is always used to drive visitors between the attractions, so they don’t have to walk in the scorching heat.
What’s Not Included
✘ Meals.
✘ All gratuities.
✘ A small boat ride is an optional extra. (An optional $5 small boat ride in the flooded forest can be made at your expense).
What You’ll Do
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Kampong Phluk Floating Village
The bulk of the homes in Kampong Phluk is constructed on stilts.
The name of the community translates to “harbor of the tusks,” alluding to the three communities that border the main entry to Tonle Sap Lake in this region.
The distance from Siem Reap is slightly more than 30 kilometers, making it an easy half-day excursion. Compared to other villages, the river and road trips are rather quick and straightforward.
The journey from the village to the lake. Because the lake is the most important place, a personal ferry service will transport you there after passing through the hamlet.
The community’s primary source of income is fishing and shrimp farming. However, they do harvest some crops from the land during the dry season. Because Kampong Phluk is a working hamlet, most residents are preoccupied with their jobs, entirely disconnected from the tourism sector that buzzes by their doors.
Life in the neighborhood. Going right past the people’s houses to get a glimpse of another way of life may be interesting, but it may also feel extremely invasive. As previously stated, residents are not involved in the industry and do not gain from it. As a result, there are no general activities available to tourists in Kampong Phluk.
A genuine encounter. A local guide can take you in one of the neighboring little boats into the mangroves or flooded woodland. Furthermore, a few eateries are floating around, and visiting this location benefits the local tourism industry in a variety of ways.
Important Information
Dress Respectfully!
- When visiting old holy sites, please be respectful. Wear a shirt that covers your shoulders, and you may wear trousers or knee-length pants or skirts.
For children over 12 years old, we charge the normal adult price.
Don’t Forget to Bring
➱ Bring sunscreen to keep your skin safe from the sun!
➱ Bring insect repellent — there are annoying bugs everywhere in Cambodia!
➱ We all need to wear comfy walking shoes because there are lovely walks in and around the Kampong Phluk attractions!
Meeting point for your tour departure
Morning Siem Reap floating village tour [Siem Reap floating village Kampong Phluk guided tour]
Free Pick-up Service: meet your driver at your Hotel lobby in Siem Reap.
Start time: 07:40 am. to 08:10 am.
Tour departs at 8:30 am.
Drop off back at Hotel after approximately 5 hours.
NOTE:
The Siem Reap floating village of Kampong Phluk guided morning tour begins precisely at 8:30 a.m., with pickup beginning at 7:40 a.m. and ending at 8:10 a.m.
We advise that our guests reach the hotel lobby by 7:40 am (morning tour).
Know Before You Go
- When you book, you receive a confirmation in your email with your tour e-ticket.
- The dress code is relaxed and informal. When visiting old holy sites, please be respectful.
- Please dress adequately for the excursion, which runs in all weather situations.
- Wheelchair access is not available.
- It is advised to bring swimwear (in the afternoon tour) and insect repellant.
- Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions.
- There is a maximum of 10 people per booking. If your group is over 10 persons, you can skip to the page of the private tour:
- Accessible for strollers.
- It is not suggested for travelers who have back difficulties.
- This joint tour is not appropriate for newborns or children under the age of 12.
- Travelers should be in good physical condition.
- The rates include any relevant government tax.
- All the rates listed above are net and in US dollars per person.
- The program schedule is subject to change without notice.
- The exact pick-up and drop-off times will be communicated via email.
- Dropping time cannot be guaranteed because it depends on the situation and traffic.
Why small group tours?
While it’s still big enough to have a great communal atmosphere, it’s still intimate enough that you may explore each spot on your own. Our small semi-private groups are never more than ten people.
We continue to use this as the standard upper limit for the size of small groups because it has consistently been highlighted as an important selling element by all of our client’s testimonials. Because of the frequent positive feedback we’ve received from our guests regarding our ability to handle small groups, we’ve decided that this will be the typical maximum number of people in a group.
Morning Siem Reap floating village tour [Siem Reap floating village Kampong Phluk guided tour]
This experience necessitates a minimum number of participants. You will be offered a new date/experience or a full refund if the minimum is not fulfilled.
Why Local guides?
Follow in the footsteps of our tour guide. These local experts refer to your stunning tour destination as “home.”
- Get ready, relax and learn about local treasures, folklore, personalities, and historical information!
- Prepare to receive and discover what every other traveler misses when they simply search and surf the web.
What is the sanitization policy for the Morning Siem Reap floating village tour [Siem Reap floating village Kampong Phluk guided tour]?
- Travelers and workers can use hand sanitizer.
- Regular sanitization of transportation vehicles.
What precautions are being taken to preserve the health and safety of the staff during the Morning Siem Reap floating village Kampong Phluk guided tour?
- Checks on the staff’s temperature at regular intervals.
- Staff members experiencing symptoms are eligible for a paid leave of absence.
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Miller N. Garcia –
I was able to learn so much about what life is like in Siem Reap during this tour! We were taken to different parts of the floating village and met with some fascinating people. It was nice to see how much Cambodians appreciate their surroundings and how much the culture has changed in the past few decades. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is looking for something unique and a chance to learn about Cambodian history and culture.