Tonle Sap Fishing Village & Flooded Forest

Tonle Sap Lake – Explore the world’s second-largest freshwater lake, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its seasonal size changes.

Stilt Houses – Marvel at the towering stilt houses in Kampong Phluk, built to withstand the seasonal flooding of the lake.

Seasonally Flooded Forest – Witness the unique ecosystem where millions of fish spawn, supporting diverse wildlife, including water birds.

Local Village Stop – Explore a village en route, sampling Khmer snacks and observing local daily life.

Kampong Phluk – Visit this atmospheric fishing village with houses built on stilts, showcasing traditional Cambodian lake life.

Floating Forest – Cruise through the mystical flooded forest, experiencing the serenity and beauty of this eco-system.

Buddhist Monastery Visit – Immerse in Cambodian spirituality with a visit to a local monastery before heading back.

Boat Cruise – Enjoy a tranquil boat trip through forest canals, offering stunning views of flora, fauna, and local life in the floating forest.

Agricultural Activities – Observe traditional countryside activities, including rice planting, cricket catching, fish smoking, and fish paste making.

Highlight

Kampong Phluk Village: Experience a traditional Cambodian village built on stilts, offering a glimpse into the local way of life.
Tonle Sap Lake: Explore the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, known for its incredible biodiversity and importance to local communities.
Floating Village: See how communities adapt to living on water with floating homes, schools, and markets.
Mangrove Forest: Depending on the season, enjoy a peaceful boat ride through a flooded mangrove forest, a unique ecological area.
Local Interactions: Engage with local residents and learn about their culture, traditions, and daily activities.
Scenic Countryside: The drive to and from Kampong Phluk offers beautiful views of the Cambodian countryside, with opportunities for photography.

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   AChurchill 
 2024-08-06
 
 
 Verified Awesome
Great tour by Pal and Yent . Having Pal with is like having your own personal professional photographer. Extensive knowledge about the various ruins. The ice cold water and cold compresses much appreciated after each excursion.
  
 
       
   Pablo R 
 2024-08-06
 
 
 Verified Great service and guided tour
Our guided tour with Samneang was nothing more than excellent. He guided us to the best spots to look for the sunrise or to avoid crowds. He was also very thoughtful with our 9 yers old daughter, and gave us really great background for the Angkor Wat history, the country’s history and even Hindu and Buddhism. We would definitely recommend him and his company for any plans that you would like to accomplish while staying in Siem Reap.
  
 
       
   Swati D 
 2024-08-06
 
 
 Verified Highly recommended tourist guide Mr. BUN and driver Mr.NORA
Unforgettable 2 days with Mr. Bun. It was a real treat hearing fascinating stories about AngkorWat temples the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage of Siem Reap, Highly recommend Mr. BUN and driver Mr. NORA for a magical customized tour! We had a fantastic start! The guide Mr. BUN and driver Mr. Nora were extremely good, very humble and helpful. Mr.Bun is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide (recommendable!). We truly enjoyed walking the four of us through the area. Chilled water bottles and menthol cool napkins were truly magic. The jaw dropping beautiful architectural heritage to walk in such a peaceful environment. Thank you Mr. BUN and Mr. NORA for the wonderful hospitality.
  
 
       
   Jason L 
 2024-08-06
 
 
 Verified A fabulous trip
Sam was a fantastic guide for our two day tour. The perfect mix of informative, interesting, engaging and with excellent English. He shared huge knowledge not only of ancient Khmer culture but also Cambodia’s recent and challenging history. The tour was a great mix of different temples and included just the right amount of time. The bus and cold towels were great too. All in all an excellent trip. Thank you.
  
 
       
   Torbjorn K 
 2024-08-06
 
 
 Verified Highly recommended two days tour to Angkor Wat
We had a wonderful tour to the temples with tour guide Bun and driver Keal. We can highly recommend going on the two days tour, to see not only the amazing Angkor Wat Temple itself, but also other temples like Banteay Srei, built with pink sandstone including incredibly well preserved carvings. Bun told us all the stories we needed to get a fantastic experience of the beatiful and very interesting temples that we visited. Service was very good, with water always supplied and good AC i the bus.
  
 
       
   Maps605199 
 2024-08-06
 
 
 Verified Highlight of our holiday!
We had a really fantastic trip! Sam our guide was so knowledgeable - he told us everything we could possibly have wanted to know about the temples and their history and context, but also about Khmer culture and modern history. His English was also amazing! It was just brilliant - every time we returned to the coach we had fresh water and refreshing towels so the heat was very manageable. We were fortunate to see an amazing sunrise too. All in all, the trip was everything we were hoping it would be and more. Thank you!
  
 
       
   Useng N 
 2024-08-05
 
 
 Verified The view of Angkor wat is very beautiful
The view of the sunrise is very beautiful. I have to ride the car into the cold areas of trees and I have to walk on the rainbow bridge, but its too hot.
  
 
       
   Pierre R 
 2024-08-05
 
 
 Verified Amazing experience!
These two days with Mr Sam were amazing. Angkor is a wonderful place and the explanation given really add value to the visit. Mr. Sam is really nice and kind. He has a really clear English and a huge knowledge and passion about the temples and Cambodia. He gave us amazing insight not only about the Angkor history, but also about modern history of Cambodia, Geography, politics... Listening to him is really exciting! Finally, Mr Sam and the bus driver provided us all the confort needed to have the best possible experience.
  
 
       
   Franziska J 
 2024-08-05
 
 
 Verified Atemberaubend und informativ
Unser Tourguide Sok Chea war einfach super! Er hatte nicht nur fundiertes Wissen über die Geschichte von Ankor Wat, die verschiedenen Religionen, sondern auch spannende Informationen zur politischen und wirtschaftlichen Lage Kambodschas. Die Tempelanlage ist einfach überwältigend! Absolut empfehlenswerte Tour, um die zentralsten Sehenswürdigkeiten zu genießen.
  
 
       
   Dan S 
 2024-08-05
 
 
 Verified Our highlight of Cambodia
We had an unforgettable time at Angkor Wat! Stunning sunset and views. Sok is amazing! He is the best tour guide we have had during our 3 months in Asia. He also takes some fantastic, creative photos! Highly recommend.

Intinerary

This morning at 8.00 am depart your hotel for the journey through the countryside to the world’s second largest freshwater Tonle Sap Lake.

The Tonle Sap one of the world’s most productive bodies of fresh water. In the wet season, the Tonle Sap Lake swells to 12,000 km². During the dry half of the year, the lake shrinks to as small as 2,500 km², draining into the Tonle Sap River. Each year, millions of fish come to spawn in the seasonally flooded forest surrounding the lake, attracting a myriad of water birds as well as people, who have settled in villages along the shores and who live with the rhythm of the water. This ecosystem was classified as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997.

Take a boat trip to ‘Kampong Phluk’ a collection of three small fishing villages in an atmospheric flooded forest setting. Cruise through the village and see unique houses on stilts, and Cambodians at work in the floating forest. Our boat will meander slowly through forest canals, allowing you to catch glimpses of flora and fauna, and see a truly beautiful eco-system.

Take the back roads back to town on this half-day tour in Siem Reap and witness seasonal agricultural activities like cricket catching, rice planting, and harvesting, smoking fish, fish paste (prohoc making), and duck farming. Stop at a local village to pick up Khmer snacks and explore. Visit a Buddhist monastery before heading home. (Suggested visit period is between end July to early March).

Includes & Excludes

Local English-speaking guide
Air-con vehicle
Boat cruise
Entrance free
Mineral Water and cool towel

Meal
Rowboat at the mangrove forest

Important Info

Additional Info:

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
For your ventures outside we recommend you leave your airline tickets, passport, and the bulk of your cash/ travellers cheques at your hotel for safekeeping. Just take enough valuables to cover your day
No wheelchair accessible
Private options are also available. Please contact us if you need more information.

Cancel Policy:

Full refunds are available for cancellations made up to 24 hours in advance.
Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows will not be refunded.
Any amendments must be communicated at least 24 hours in advance.
Refunds will be processed within 7 business days.

From

$15

Explore the countryside and the real life of Cambodian local people. Take the boat cruise to visit the fishing villages, flooded forest and learn about the world’s second-largest freshwater Tonle Sap Lake.