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Kompong Phluk Floating Villages tour

Embark on a journey of a lifetime and witness the indomitable spirits of floating village residents. Discover the mesmerizing beauty of Kompong Phluk, one of Siem Reap’s most attractive floating villages. Browse the local market or pagoda before diving into jaw-dropping floating homes. Marvel at how these people have adapted to extreme conditions with beaming smiles. Indulge in serene boat rides and create unforgettable memories.

Step outside your comfort zone and jump on an unforgettable journey with the fearless female rowers. Discover the beauty of the flooded forest and catch a glimpse of exotic wildlife, including cheeky monkeys and colorful birds if luck. Dare to join this adventure of a lifetime!
Book this tour now and let the magic of nature take your breath away. 

Siem Reap Floating Village Tour – Dress Code and What to Wear and Bring!

It is important to respect the local culture and dress appropriately when visiting the Kompong Phluk floating villages. By following the dress code and taking note of what to wear and bring, you can have a comfortable and enjoyable experience while immersing yourself in the unique and fascinating culture of Cambodia. 
Here are some useful dress codes and guides on what to wear and bring for the Kompong Phluk Floating Villages:

What to Wear:

• Light and loose-fitting cotton clothes are ideal for the hot and humid weather.
• Wear comfortable footwear that is suitable for walking on uneven terrain.
• Bring a scarf or shawl to cover your head and shoulders, especially for women visiting Buddhist pagoda or sacred places.

What to Bring:

• Sunscreen lotion to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun.
• Insect repellent to ward off mosquitoes and other bugs prevalent in the area.
• Snacks and water to keep you hydrated and satiated during your visit.
• A small backpack or a crossbody bag to carry all your essentials.
• Cash or small change as some of the local vendors may not accept card payments.

Location

Kompong Phluk

How do we roll?

Please note that if you wish to book a tour for the same day or the next day, please call us directly at +855 (0)12 200 073 to be sure we have available seats for you. Our contact forms are only intended for bookings made at least 24 hours before the start of the tour.

• First, select either a shared tour with a guide or a private tour with or without an optional tour guide.
• Fill in the contact form fields as detailed as possible (if you have missing information such as the hotel/room details, don’t worry, you can email us later at (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
• You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. If not, please contact us directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
  See our How We Roll page to learn about the general rules of thumb for visiting the temples. We encourage all our guests to follow these rules, as the authorities enforce them, and we cannot make exceptions.

See our How We Roll page to learn about the general rules of thumb for visiting the temples. We encourage all our guests to follow these rules, as the authorities enforce them, and we cannot make exceptions.

Siem Reap floating village tour

Where is the floating village?

• Tonle Sap, one of the freshwater lakes in Cambodia and the largest lake in the region, is home to hundreds of floating towns.
• The size of the lake changes throughout the year, which is one of the reasons why there is a floating village in this part of the world.
• The lake is considered the largest freshwater lake in Asia and the largest freshwater floodplain in the world due to its expansion during the rainy season, which causes it to cover an area of 31,000 square kilometers.

How many Floating villages are in Cambodia?

• According to National authorities, there are over 170 floating villages on the lake, all of which are perched precariously atop tall stilts. In 1997, the lake was put on the list of biosphere reserves maintained by the United Nations.

Kampong Phluk Floating Village:

At Kampong Phluk, the majority of the homes in these villages are built on stilts. 

The village’s name, translates to “harbor of the tusks,” referring to the three towns that line this region’s main entrance to Tonle Sap Lake.

The distance from Siem Reap, is just over 30 kilometers, making it an excursion that can be easily completed in half a day. Compared to traveling to some of the other communities, the river trip and the road trip are rather quick and easy. 

From the village to the lake, because the lake is the most important location, a personal ferry service will take you there after passing through the village. 

The community, relies primarily on fishing and shrimp farming to provide for its members, although during the dry season, they also gather some crops from the land. As Kampong Phluk is a working village, most people who live there are focused on their profession, completely separate from the tourism industry buzzing past their doors. 

Local life, it may be interesting to go right past the locals’ houses to get a glimpse of another way of life, but it may also feel quite invasive. As we said earlier, consider that the residents are not involved in the industry, nor do they benefit from it. As a result, there are no general activities that tourists may generally undertake in Kampong Phluk.

A genuine experience, a local guide can guide take you through the mangroves or flooded forest in one of the nearby tiny boats. In addition, a few restaurants are floating, and visiting this area helps the local tourism business in many ways.