Escape the bustling city and immerse yourself in the genuine experience of authentic Cambodian village life, exploring vibrant local markets and traditional floating houses. This exclusive tour provides a rare and captivating perspective of Tonle Sap Lake, showcasing its natural beauty and cultural significance. The journey concludes with a tranquil and serene boat ride through the lush mangrove forest at Kampong Phluk, allowing you to connect with nature and appreciate the peaceful surroundings.
🛶 Countryside & Floating Village Tour – Half or Full Day
Start Time: 8:00 AM or 2:00 PM (flexible)
Duration: ~4–6 hours
Ideal For: Travelers looking for authentic local life, off-the-beaten-path cultural experiences
✅ Tour Highlights
- Explore scenic rice fields, palm sugar villages & rural roads
- Meet local farmers, artisans, and children in countryside villages
- Ride an ox-cart or bike through peaceful farmland (optional)
- Visit a traditional local market (morning only)
- Continue to the floating village of Kampong Phluk or Mechrey
- Enjoy a boat ride through stilt houses & mangroves
- Optional sunset or lunch experience by the lake
🕐 Sample Itinerary (Morning Tour)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Pickup from hotel in Siem Reap |
| 8:30 AM | Visit local countryside village – meet locals, walk or ox-cart ride |
| 9:30 AM | Stop at palm sugar making or rice wine distillery |
| 10:00 AM | Head to Kampong Phluk floating village (~45 min drive) |
| 10:45 AM | Arrive & take a boat ride through floating village |
| 11:30 AM | Explore mangroves or flooded forest (by paddle boat if season allows) |
| 12:15 PM | Return to dock – optional lunch at a local floating restaurant |
| 1:30 PM | Return to Siem Reap |
🌇 Afternoon Option: Start around 2:00 PM and end with Tonlé Sap sunset (~6:30 PM)
🚘 Transport Options & Prices
| Transport | Price (approx.) | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuk-tuk | $22–25 | 1–3 pax | Slower but more scenic countryside ride |
| Private Car (A/C) | $35–45 | 1–3 pax | Comfortable, good for longer trip |
| Van (Mini Van) | $50–60 | 4–10 pax | Ideal for families or small groups |
Some tours include transport in overall package price.
🛶 Boat Ride Pricing (Floating Village)
- Motorized Boat Ride: ~$20/person (standard)
- Paddle Boat (Mangrove): +$5–10 (seasonal, wet season only)
- Group Boats Available for 5+ guests
🥤 What’s Included (if offering as a tour package)
✅ Hotel pickup/drop-off
✅ Boat ticket (optional: mark as add-on)
✅ Chilled water & towels
✅ English-speaking driver or host
✅ Flexible stops along the route
❌ Lunch not included (available on-site)
🍽️ Lunch Option
- Floating restaurant with lake view
- Simple local food (fish, rice, stir-fried dishes)
- Budget: $5–8/person
🧳 What to Bring
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Camera or phone
- Insect repellent
- Light clothes (modest for village visits)
- Small cash for local purchases
📸 Photo Opportunities
- Water buffalo in fields
- Children playing in stilt houses
- Scenic flooded forests and boats
- Sunset over Tonlé Sap (if afternoon tour)
📝 Optional Add-ons
- Biking through villages: +$5–8
- Ox-cart ride: +$5/person
- Sunset upgrade: +$5–10 per person
- Licensed English Tour Guide — $35–40
- Licensed French Tour Guide — $40–45
- Licensed German Tour Guide — $45–50
- Licensed Spanish Tour Guide — $45–50
- Licensed Italian Tour Guide — $45–50
- Licensed Chinese Tour Guide — $40–45
- Licensed Japanese Tour Guide — $45–50
- Licensed Korean Tour Guide — $45–50
- Licensed Thai Tour Guide — $35–40
- Licensed Russian Tour Guide — $50–60
- Licensed Vietnamese Tour Guide — $35–40
