Kompong Phluk Floating Village Tour from Siem Reap

Stilted homes and flooded forest on the water

A half-day boat tour of Kompong Phluk Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake from Siem Reap, with hotel pickup, a local market visit, and a motorized boat ride through the village and flooded forest. Choose a morning departure or an afternoon tour ending at sunset. Small groups of up to 10 travelers, with an English-speaking guide included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kompong Phluk Floating Village Tour

• Hotel pickup and transfer
• Meet guide at Nearadey Coffee
• Visit Rolous local market
• Explore Kompong Phluk Floating Village by boat
• Optional rowing boat ride in flooded forest
• Visit Wat Roga Buddhist pagoda

The experience

Hotel pickup takes you to Nearadey Coffee, a meeting point in Siem Reap where you'll connect with your guide and the small group before heading out. From there, a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle carries you to a local market, the Rolous Market, where villagers sell homegrown produce and you can move through the stalls at your own pace to see how the community sources food. This is not a staged stop. It's where people actually shop, and the guide explains what you're looking at as you walk.

The motorized boat ride across Tonle Sap Lake is where the day opens up. You float past stilted homes, shops, and schools built directly on the water, moving slowly enough to see how the village works: children waving from doorways, nets drying on platforms, the everyday rhythm of life that doesn't pause for visitors. The flooded forest comes next, a landscape of trees rising from the water that shifts with the seasons. During the rainy season when water levels are high, you can add an optional rowing boat ride through the forest for a quieter, closer view. A Buddhist pagoda, Wat Roga, is part of the route: the guide walks you through and explains how monks and villagers depend on each other, and you're asked to dress respectfully on the grounds.

Morning tours catch the market and village in daylight. Afternoon tours build toward sunset over the lake, a slower-paced option if you prefer to start later in the day. Either way, the boat includes life jackets, a bottle of water, and a cold towel. Travel insurance and local tax are covered. The whole tour runs about five hours from pickup to return.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance to the Rolous Market.
• motorized boat tour of Kompong Phluk Floating Village and the flooded forest.
• visit to Wat Roga Buddhist pagoda.
• life jackets.
• bottle of water and cold towel.
• travel insurance and local tax.
• English-speaking guide for the full tour.

Options for this experience

2 options

Afternoon half-day tour with sunsetGuide in English · 14:00Kompong Pluck: a boat trip past stilted houses and a look at the villagers' distinctive way of life, ending the day with a breathtaking sunset over the lake. Pickup is included.

Morning half-day tourGuide in English · 07:40Morning half-day tour: a visit to a local market followed by a scenic boat ride past stilted houses, where you learn about the villagers' distinctive way of life. Includes pickup.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 5h, runs every day at 07:40 and 14:00, from US$ 24 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:40 and 14:00

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Siem Reap Shuttle

Is this one for you?Book the morning tour if you want to see the market and village in daylight and have the afternoon free. Choose the afternoon option if you'd rather start later and end with a sunset view over the lake. Groups stay under 10 people, so the pace stays manageable and you're not moving through the village as a crowd.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Rolous Market like, and what will I actually see there?

The Rolous Market is where local villagers sell homegrown produce and everyday goods, not a tourist market. You'll wander through stalls and see how the community sources food, with your guide explaining what's for sale and how the market fits into village life.

Can I take a rowing boat through the flooded forest, or is it only the motorized boat?

The motorized boat is included in both tour options. A rowing boat ride through the flooded forest is available as an optional add-on for USD 5 per person, but only during the rainy season when water levels are high enough.

What's the difference between the morning and afternoon tour?

The morning tour visits the market and floating village in daylight. The afternoon tour follows the same route but departs later and ends with a sunset over Tonle Sap Lake, making it a good choice if you want to start your day elsewhere in Siem Reap first.

Is the guide included, and what language do they speak?

Yes, an English-speaking guide is included with every tour and stays with your small group throughout the day, explaining the market, the village, and the pagoda as you go.

What should I bring or wear for this tour?

Wear comfortable, casual clothing and bring a hat, sun cream, and insect repellent. Life jackets are provided and recommended for safety on the boat. The tour operates in all weather, so dress for the conditions you expect.