Tonle Sap Floating Village Tours
Take a boat onto Tonle Sap from Siem Reap, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake: visit the stilted and floating villages like Kampong Phluk, glide through the flooded forest, and see daily life on the water, especially beautiful at sunset. A fascinating contrast to the temples.
200 tours · prices per person, book with partner
Tonle Sap Lake in Siem Reap — FAQ
What is Tonle Sap?
Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, near Siem Reap, famous for its floating and stilted villages, flooded forests and communities living entirely on the water.
Which floating village should you visit near Siem Reap?
Kampong Phluk, with its towering stilt houses and flooded forest, is among the most authentic and scenic; tours include the boat ride, often at sunset, with hotel pickup.
Is a Tonle Sap tour worth it?
Yes — seeing the stilted villages, flooded forest and life on the lake, especially at sunset, is a fascinating, eye-opening contrast to the Angkor temples.