Private Half-Day Tour to Kampong Phluk Flooded Forest and Floating Villages
Description
Set out on a short drive to the Kampong Phluk Fishing Village. You’ll enjoy countryside views, a Buddhist temple, and a primary school, and visit the village Market you will see the everyday life of the villagers. Then take a short Boat cruise through the Fishing village and Mangrove trees to the beautiful Tonle Sap Lake, the second-largest freshwater lake in the world. We’ll stop at a floating House to view the scenery surroundings. Next up, you’ll wander through the Village to see the daily activities of the villagers there. You’ll see the Houses built on high stilts, children are playing people are cooking, and other spontaneous activities. This traditional village life has remained largely unchanged for centuries. This is a mixed activity trip “All in One Journey” and will keep everyone enjoying the new experiences & great insight into the culture & history of Cambodia.
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Itinerary
You will also stop to visit a local market situated on the Bank of Rolous river. Rolous market is one of the important markets where the local villagers go there in the morning and late afternoon to purchase fresh vegetables, meats, fruit, freshwater fish as well as household items. It’s the oldest Khmer market in that area and a must-visit for those looking to experience the local lifestyle
Kampong Phlouk is a great destination for tourists to visit the flooded Mangrove trees and forests, and floating villages. Visit the beautiful Tonle Sap, the lake is the 2nd largest freshwater lake in the world. This lake is the lifeblood of the country and the primary source of fish and protein for most of the Cambodian population. Visit the flooded forest and floating villages. You will see a floating fishing village that moves as water levels rise and recede during the year. Your local guide will explain to you the daily lifestyles and works of a local who lives on land and on water. Along the way, you will stop at some places to explore local villages on foot, meet and talk to local people
The community largely depends on fishing for survival, primarily shrimp, spending Cambodia's wet season fishing. Many houses and buildings are constructed on stilts ranging from 6 m to 9 m to accommodate the changes in water level between wet and dry seasons. During the dry season (November-April) as the river thins due to receding water, many turn to farming to supplement their income. Tourism, which started in the village approximately 10 years ago, is also a growing part of the local economy.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You will be picked up from your accommodation to begin the tour by your Tour Guide and a Driver. .
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(25)
This is a great half day tour! Sim and our driver were fantastic. On time pickup, very professional, and informative. The local marker tour is interesting and the boat ride is a lot of fun. Highly recommend!
Dear customers, It was very nice to meet you and your family. Thank for visiting Asia and spent your times in Siem Reap. We're so glad to hear that you enjoy your Tours. Thank you again for spending your time to write us a review. we hope to see you again soon. I wish you & your family all the best. From Journey2 Teams
The quality of the trio was our very knowledgeable guide. It was great to see the life on the lake of the local village people living over the water.
Hi Nicki, Thank you for visit Siem Reap. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the Tour. We will pass this on to the Tour Guide. Thank you again for spending the time to write us a review. We hope to see you again soon. We wish you and your families all the best! From Journey2 Teams
This tour was so interesting and our guide told us so much not just about the village but about all things Cambodia. Great guide!
Mi Michael, It was very nice to meet you and your family in Siem Reap. Thank for visit Asia and spending your time in Siem Reap City. We're so glad to hear that your enjoyed your Tour. We'll pass this on to the Guide and driver. Thank you again for leaving us a review. I hope you will enjoy the rest of your holiday. We wish you and your families all the best. Have a good day. Journey2 Team
Wonderful and very worthwhile tour. Showed a very different way of life to what you see in the city. Sim was great guide, extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He added a lot of value to the tour. I highly recommend it.
Sue and Geoff, It was very nice to meet you both in Siem Reap. Thank you for visit Asia and spent your time in Cambodia. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the Tour. We'll pass this on to the tour guide and driver. Thank again for spend the time to white us a review. we hope you enjoy the rest of your time here. I wish you and your family all the best! From Journey2 Team
The trip was really interesting. As well as the village, we visited a local market and had a boat ride on the lake, visiting a crocodile farm. Our guide told us lots about Cambodia, local life and the importance of the lake to the 1.3 million people who live around it. I would highly recommend this trip.
Dear Customers, Thank you for visiting Siem Reap, Cambodia. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your Tour of Kampong Phluk. We’ll pass this on to the Tour Guide and Driver. Thank you again for spending the time to write us a review. We wish you and your family all the best. We hope to see you again soon. Have a great day! From Journey2 Team.
Excellent tour with Arun as a guide. Extremely informative. Pick up from hotel was smooth and on time, car was great and the stops on the way at local small town markets, a great insight. The stilt village and boat trip exceeded expectations.
Hi Howard and Karen, Thank you for visiting Asia and spending time in Siem Reap, Cambodia. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your Tour of Kampong Phluk. We’ll pass this on to the Tour Guide and Driver. Thank you again for spending the time to write us a review. We hope you will enjoy the rest of your stay in Cambodia. We wish you and your family all the best. We hope to see you again soon. Have a great day! From Journey2 Team.
SIM was fabulous. Kind and smiley he tried very hard to make sure we had the best personal experience. I am very glad we chose this tour it was extremely interesting
Siobhan and Julian, It was very nice to meet you in Siem Reap. Thank you for visit Cambodia. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Thank you again for taking your time to review us on Trip Advisor. We wish you and your family all the best. We hope to see you again soon. From Journey2 Team
Great day with Sim. Went to all the places listed. Adjusted to meet our time to get back for a flight. Spoke fluent English. Had a great day. Look up his company for many tours.
Hi Robert and Jane, It was very nice to meet you in Siem Reap. Thank you for visiting Cambodia. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your tour and we hope to see you again soon. We wish you and your family all the best. Kind regards, Journey2 Team.
We made a late booking just evening before the morning tour. Were very happy to have an available slot. Website booking was easy and confirmation was clear. Pickup from hotel was fussfree and very punctual. Our guide: Mr Sim Sokoan was very patient and thorough. He explained clearly what the half day trip was and the timings to expect. The trip is really value for money. This was one of the most reasonable rates, and we were so surprised that it was a private tour for only 2 of us! Definitely recommend using Journey2angkor through Viator.
Dear Chris Low, Thank you so much for taking time to review us on Trip Advisor. We are very happy to hear that you have enjoyed your tour. We will pass this on to SIM. Kind regards, Journey2 Angkor.
The private tour was fantastic. The tour guide speaks fluent english and tells a lot of interesting facts. We could ask him anything about Cambodia. There were no other tourists at the local market. We tasted different types of fruit. In the tuktuk was free cool water. The floated village was very beautifull and it was interesting to walk around the not floated part aswell. Highly recommend.
Dear Lien, Thank you so much for taking the time to review us on Trip Advisor. We are very happy to hear that you have enjoyed your tour. We will pass your comments on to our guide and driver. Kind regards, Journey2 Teams.
