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Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Siem Reap have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Kampong Phluk for a journey where Floating Village takes front and center.

Destination

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Category

Day Trips

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Boat

Available languages

English, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• Entrance costs for the Mangrove
• Car & Boat Transport
• Driver
• Guest Pick-up
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
• Pick-up Included

Excluded

• Lunch Costs (optional
• on guest expenses)

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 5 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   You will be picked up anywhere in Siem Reap. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. More about Cambodia

   Give yourself the time to not only visit Siem Reap by also visiting Kampong Phluk. Cambodia is such a beautiful country that the more you know about it, the more you’ll fall in love with it. That’s why your host can’t wait to take you to Kampong Phluk

4. Floating Village Discovery

   Your private day trip to Kampong Phluk will focus on Floating Village. Discover more about this subject as it’s such an essential part of Kampong Phluk, from its history, insights, cultural highlights, and hidden gems

5. Gems of Kampong Phluk

   Check out Local Market Village, Mangrove Forest , Tonlé Sap Lake, and more must-sees but with a twist...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths in Kampong Phluk with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows about

6. Cultural Contrasts

   Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit Kampong Phluk, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Siem Reap. Discover how much traditions, architecture, and even language can change from one city to another and how they complement each other

7. Local Knowledge

   To experience the best of Kampong Phluk, there’s no better way to do so than like a local. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

John

(About local Long)

2 March 2025

Long was our guide for a tour of the floating village, the lake and local market. He was a superb guide, one of the very best we experienced during our trip. Informative, engaging, amusing and a delight to spend time with. We would absolutely use Long again, and recommend him to anyone visiting Siem Reap.Delightful

barbara

(About local Long)

27 February 2025

Long è una guida bravissima, davvero informata sul suo bellissimo Paese. Ci ha portato nel villaggio galleggiante e nei mercati locali insegnandoci molte cose interessanti. Consiglio questa gita a tutti, davvero entusiasmante, lontano dalle folle turistiche e istruttiva. Grazie Long! Meravigliosa gita

Claudio🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local John (English & Español))

12 February 2025

John provided us an insight on the local culture, he was precise and reliable. A nice cultural experience

Andrea (Mr)🇹🇭 Thailand

(About local Long)

18 January 2025

This was our second tour with Long, and such an emotional one. Visiting Kampong Phluk, a fishermen village on the Tonlé Sap lake is as rare occasion to discover Cambodia, hidden beyond its majestic temples. And getting there in the late hours of daylight, in dry season, displayed the reality of families between their boats, and their houses nested on the top of high rising wooden poles many meters above water level: fragility, solidarity, determination. The history of humanity since ever. And a wonderful view at the lake horizon to provide serenity and hope. Kampong Phluk with Long, beyond tourism

Christian🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Ngoun)

20 November 2024

I had some beautiful trips with Lux… Both of them were wonderful….Lux is a really nice and handsome person and had a great knowledge about the history and the life in Cambodia…He speaks a perfect English, all trips was organized perfectly… Thank you very much for the great time Lux…Wonderful

Saief🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ngoun)

2 August 2024

This was our second tour with Lux. We wanted to experience life outside of Siem Reap. This was a great morning with our two kids, 12 and 15, visiting a local village food market and seeing the floating villages on stilts on the lake. Lux was again so informative, so easy to be with and the trip felt perfectly paced for our family. Seeing the community on foot, boating on the lake and rowing through the mangrove forests were all highlights. Vegans or vegetarians may find the locals market a bit intense and should ask to skip this part imho.

Clinckers🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Ngoun)

26 July 2024

Very nice experience to learn more about daily life in Cambodja and to get away from the typical touristic spots. Thanks to wonderfull guide, we had a wonderfull day and obtained more information around the live of the inhabitants. Also the organisation of the day was perfect, good experience I would recomment to everybody.Nice experience & excellent guide

Wade🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ngoun)

7 May 2024

We did two tours with Lux… One to the floating fishing village, and the other to the Angkor Wat temples… Both tours were professionally conducted… With exceptional knowledge of the historical sites, Cambodian culture & history…Lux has wealth of information and knowledge that complemented our experience on both days. Answered all of our questions… And he has exceptional communication skills. His command of the English language provided great value to both tours. We would highly recommend Lux as a tour guide for those who would like an in-depth, insightful and knowledge based tour of Cambodia… From an informal walk-through in a busy street market… to educational/informative tours of temples… & even at times an impromptu visit to a local home. In our opinion, Lux is your go-to tour guide in Cambodia. Wade & Chris. (May 2024) Touring Siem Reap with Lux is a Must

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ngoun)

21 March 2024

Ngoun picked us up in our hotel lobby. We took a 45 min drive to the floating village. On the way Ngoun was eager to tell us about the areas we were passing through. Walking through the floating village (since it was dry season) was an experience I'll never forget. The children were so excited to see us and give us high fives along the way. Again, Ngoun shared all the knowledge he had to explain everything throughout the day. Great day! Great day visiting the floating village

ella🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Laim)

26 February 2024

We have enjoyed this tour with Laim. He gave us a lot of information and answered our questions.

Frank🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ngoun)

11 January 2024

Ngoun what's a personal guide for my wife and I for one day and Angkor Wat and another day on a river boat and village market tour. He is surprisingly passionate and excited to tell us all the interesting details, given that he surely have done the same tour many times before. Going through the village market, for example, he pointed out many many little items in instead of just walking us through explain interesting items in the culture. He was very personable and patient would answer me all about questions. I definitely recommended him and will use them again.Passionate, personal and knowledgeable

Wilfried🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Long)

21 January 2023

If you don't just want to visit temples only, a tour to the floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake is a good idea. Long is the perfect guide for such a trip. We enjoyed this tour very much. It is perfectly organised and we gained many new and interesting impressions. From the hotel we went to a local market near the lake. We have seen many similar markets before, but with a guide like Long, it is a special experience. You can learn a lot about local agriculture and get to know the various fruit and vegetable plants that you would otherwise walk past at a loss. During the boat trip through the floating village, Long explains the way of life of the inhabitants. He is very knowledgeable and can answer all questions in detail. At the mangrove forest, there is the possibility to relax and to be paddled through the mangroves. We were there relatively early, when no other tourists were there yet, so we could enjoy the nativeness and tranquillity of nature. All in all, we can highly recommend a tour with Long as our guide. Excellent tour

Simone🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Samnang)

1 January 2023

Unser Local war sehr nett, er quatschte nicht andauernd, doch beantwortete all unsere Fragen. Alles in allem sehr angenehm.Ganz nett

Wendy🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Long)

12 November 2022

Long arranged a wonderful tour for us. We were picked up by Long and his driver, it was a very comfortable air conditioned car and we could see lots of Cambodian life from the window. We stopped at a market which showed an amazing array of fruit, veg, meat and fish, it was fascinating. We then drove on a bit further and Long took us on our private boat for the river and lake tour. It was very relaxing but also so interesting and Long taught us a lot about the way of life of the villagers. We arrived at the little restaurant by the edge of Tonle Sap lake and had a drink and looked at the crocodiles! Seeing the other bigger groups of people around brought it home to us how much more enjoyable it is to have a private tour with somebody like Long. We have so enjoyed speaking to him and having him as our guide. We bought some books and pencils from one of the boat ladies and Long arranged it so that we could distribute them on our way back. It was so special. We finished the trip off by having a delicious lunch with our good friend. It really was a lovely day. We would recommend Long to anyone who is coming to this area, he is the most wonderful kind, considerate and knowledgeable man and we are so grateful to him.Great day exploring the floating village!

Ashni🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Ngoun)

1 March 2022

I came across Lux Ngoun’s tour whilst searching for local tours in Siem Reap and I was caught by the itenary and his adaptability to suit the clients he chooses to serve. As soon as we met him he had the warmest welcome and friendliest approach. He was punctual, extremely informative and highly knowledgable in the history, culture and lifestyle of the local people which made the experience far more enjoyable. He was also very patient if we wanted to take photos, stop for something to eat or drink and he also provided great advice for our travels to other provinces during our trip. I can’t recommend this tour enough if you want an authentic insight into the life of the Khmer people. Outstanding Tour Guide

Laurence🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Ngoun)

16 March 2020

This tour was really Amazing. Lux is an wonderful guide. His English is perfect and he could answer all our questions. We have discovered and learned so many things we couldn't have without him. Don't hesitate to book Lux as a guide.Excellent

RaShonda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ngoun)

17 November 2019

We enjoyed our Floating Village tour with Lux. We visited a monastery, had the chance to visit a local market where tourists rarely go, took a boat to see the floating villages and even had the opportunity to get off the boat and see how people in the village live. We stopped at a few local shops that showed us how they make silk and decorate silver. The only way the trip would have been better would to have been to visit a small local restaurant versus a touristy, expensive one. Lux was very knowledgeable and I’d highly recommend taking his tours.Great time in Siem Reap

Charles

(About local Nai)

6 November 2019

Nai was a great guide and great tour!Loved it!

Riley

(About local Nai)

6 November 2019

Communication with Neang was excellent. He showed up right on time in a private car at our bungalow with driverExcellent tour

Mario

(About local Nai)

6 November 2019

I really wanted to see the lake and a local village so I booked this tour for my wife and I. Very glad I did.good experience, recommend!

Quentin

(About local Nai)

6 November 2019

Nai is very friendly, also we ate in a relaxing and nice place, definitely recommend the experience.Recommend

Charlie

(About local Nai)

6 November 2019

1. It was a great experience, although it is a season where the lake water is not very high, the place is very beautiful andGreat experience

Eric

(About local Laim)

5 November 2019

We had great time at floating village, every nice views and friendly people out there. Laim was very nice and knowledge. He explained us from people live to culture, politic, and how poeple raise there live on water. Highly recommend if you want to discover real Cambodian live.Recommend!

Jean

(About local Laim)

5 November 2019

Booking our first tour with Laim was unforgettable. He was very friendly , funny, and helpful. Our kids really enjoyed. Recommend for your trip to Siem ReapGreat trip!

Tracy

(About local Long)

6 March 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Long sewing the markets, temples and other local sites around Siem Reap. He’s a great guide and I highly recommend hiring him!Great guide

Tracy

(About local Ngoun)

6 March 2025

Loved our evening with Lux. He took us to local places we wouldn’t have known to try and enjoyed every minute of it. Fabulous food tour!

Drew

(About local Ngoun)

5 March 2025

We enjoyed all Ngoun (Lux) shared on our tour. We especially enjoyed his insights into the local culture, religion, and political dynamics. We traveled on foot and by tuk tuk to see a lot in a short amount of time! Highly recommended!Great knowledge!

alan.pinto🇺🇸 United States

(About local Laim)

5 March 2025

Laim was flexible and agreed to meet us at our hotel with a tuk tuk. We didn’t have a set itinerary in mind and he ended up being very flexible and willing to indulge our interests. He’s genuinely curious about the world so not only did he share his pride in Cambodia, but he asked us about our lives in America and more specifically New York Kind, Patient, Flexible, Curious

Dorothy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Long)

4 March 2025

Long have us a great private walking tour of Siem Reap. He took time to tell us lots of information and to answer all of our spontaneous questions! Very friendly and adaptable, which was great since we were travelling with a one-year-old. Thanks, Long! 😀Great little tour at our pace

Jennifer 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Long)

1 March 2025

Long is the man! He is VERY knowledgeable about Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples. He told us the history of the different temples and was patient when we asked questions. Since he is a former school teacher, you can really tell he has a passion for teaching. In the morning, Long met us at our hotel on time and knew the best spot for seeing the sunrise at Angkor Wat. Throughout the tour, he took great pics of us in scenic spots and his tuk tuk driver always had cold water available. He was a pleasure to talk to when traveling between temples and we learned about Cambodia and its more recent history. He gave us many good restaurants to try and even a recommendation for a private driver to Phnom Penh. Overall, we highly recommend Long for your next tour in Siem Reap!Great Tour Experience with Long

René🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Long)

28 February 2025

We had a great day with Long at the Angkor Wat temples and during the sunrise tour. He gave us new insights into the temples by explaining the history and importance and was very kind and considerate along the way. Long knew all the great spots to take photos and offered to make plenty of them. He also gave great insight into modern day Cambodia and how the locals live by talking about his own experiences. Communication was easy through WhatsApp and he was on time on both days we were going on a trip with him. The tuktuk was also great, they always had cold water waiting for us whenever we left the temples (it was needed, it was very hot). I would definitely recommend going on a trip with Long! :) Lovely days at the temples with Long

f27spx86tw

(About local Ngoun)

27 February 2025

Ngoun took my wife and I on a one day trip to Ankhor Wat and other temples + a one day tour to a waterfall, the lying Buddha and the floating village. We particularly enjoyed the amazing tour Ngoun had put together for us on day one. we always enjoyed the second day. Ngoun was professional, kind, interesting, patient, knowledgable, perfect english speaker, well-tuned in to our preferences. we truly enjoyed Ngoun's company and expertise through out the trip. Our best recommendation.Ngoun is wonderful!

Angela

(About local Long)

26 February 2025

Long was really friendly and welcoming. Started early with a tuk tuk ride to Angkor Wat - day was cloudy so we didn’t see the sun rise but the visit was excellent. Long was super knowledgable and welcoming and we learned so much history from our visits to all three temples. Definitely recommend.Super interesting day visiting temples

Amrita

(About local Long)

25 February 2025

We had the best experience of Angkor Wat solely because of our tour guide, Long. He is extremely knowledgeable of the history and culture of not only Angkor Wat but also Siem Reap. He was very accommodating with our schedule and made sure we were able to see all the temples we requested and more. He took us to all the best picture spots and even took better pictures of us than we did! I would highly recommend EVERYONE visiting Angkor Wat/ Siem Reap to use Long as their tour guide. Hands down the best experience of Angkor Wat! Best tour guide

Millie🇰🇭 Cambodia

(About local Long)

22 February 2025

Long was so kind and very informative! He showed me the Old Market and some of the Pagodas in Siem Reap. He made sure I had enough water and that we had a break for a bit so I was comfortable. Overall such a great tour and would definitely recommend!Wonderful!

Diane🇺🇸 United States

(About local John (English & Español))

21 February 2025

John shared his extensive knowledge with us exploring the major temples of Angkor Wat. He is also a great picture taker, angling our way into the best photo spots and taking lots of pictures for us. After about 5-6 hours of exploring, we were hot and tired. John kindly asked us if we wanted more small temples or to go directly to the last major temple. We opted to go to the major temple but I know John would have been happy to continue showing us around longer. Would definitely recommend John for a day at Angkor Wat.Great day with John

Adithi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Long)

17 February 2025

I had a great tour of Siem Reap with Long. He was great about getting in touch early and shared so many interesting insights as we walked around the city. My focus was history and culture, so we visited two pagodas, walked along the waterfront, and he even guided me in making a small offering at a local shrine. A very special introduction to this historic city!Great Tour with Long!

Elizabeth🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Laim)

14 February 2025

Laim was a very friendly happy guide who modified the city tour to meet our interests. He took us to all the places we wanted to see and gave great explanation about local arts and crafts and religious practices. A wonderful and informative intro to the city. City tour your way

Elizabeth🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ngoun)

14 February 2025

We did two tours with Ngoun (Lux).. the 10 tasting tour and a city tour. Lux’s English is flawless and he is very knowledgeable about local ciulture and history. The food tour was great.. terrific local places and dishes altered to meet my dietary needs without a problem. Local drinks were missing though. As we had already seen some of the city our tour was modified but Lux still found different places for us to see. Very pleasant trips with informative commentary. Knowledgable friendly guide

Santhosh🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Long)

14 February 2025

Long was patient and flexible with our timings. He exudes genuine warmth and was able to talk through the history and charm of each site we visited. Highly recommended. You will not get a better person. Best tour guide in Siem Reap

Santhosh🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Long)

14 February 2025

Mt wife and I enjoyed this tour thoroughly. Long is as personable as he is knowledgeable. Very patient, fluent in English and more importantly the ability to convey the essence of each place. Amazing. Highly recommended. One of the best in the business. Genuine warmth and kindness

jacqueline

(About local Long)

13 February 2025

The tour was just perfect. Long was super friendly and responded to all of our requests. We only booked the day before and everything worked out great. We also had a very nice driver. Long also gave us lots of tips about Siem Reap and Cambodia. He made our trip very special. We can recommend him 100%Einfach nur perfekt.

Stephanie

(About local Long)

13 February 2025

Long ist ein sehr freundlicher und kompetenter Guide! Er weiß über die Geschichte, den Ort, die Kultur,Religion und vieles mehr bescheid und kann sehr gut Englisch sprechen. Er war pünktlich, hilfbereit und hat schön Fotos gemacht. Vielen Dank! Super Guide!

Claudio🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Long)

10 February 2025

Long provided us a confortable, safe and rich experience in the khmer culture. It has been a great experience

theresa.johnson🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Ngoun)

8 February 2025

Lux demonstrated excellent knowledge about Cambodia, which is the main reason for the three-star rating. His expertise on the country's history and culture was evident throughout the tour. However, several aspects of the experience were disappointing: 1. Pacing & Guidance style: The tour felt rushed, with Lux constantly hurrying us along. This made it difficult to fully appreciate the sights and take in the atmosphere. Lux often walked ahead of the group, which made it challenging to hear explanations or ask questions. A more inclusive approach would have been preferable. 2. Tour duration: Despite paying for a private tour, Lux cut the experience short by two hours. This was particularly frustrating as there were numerous interesting temples within easy reach that we could have explored. 3. Value for money: Given the premium price paid for a private tour, the overall experience fell short of expectations. While Lux's knowledge was commendable, the tour's execution left much to be desired. For future visitors, I would recommend seeking a guide who balances expertise with better time management and a more attentive approach to their clients' needs.Yay and nay and the same time

Marijke🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Long)

6 February 2025

We had a fantastic day with Long. He is super kind, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable about history, the temples, the food culture, and his homeland. We did both the Angkor Wat tour and the food tour with him. Highly recommended to spend a day with Long!Best guide ever

Stefania🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Long)

5 February 2025

We had a fantastic experience exploring the temples of Angkor heritage over three days with Long as our guide. He organized everything perfectly and was very accommodating when we requested a customized itinerary. His deep knowledge, engaging storytelling, and attention to detail made our visit truly special. Long is also great with children, making the tour enjoyable for the whole family. We highly recommend him!Fantastic temple tour with Long

Adrian

(About local Ngoun)

2 February 2025

We had just arrived in Siem Reap and wanted a walking tour to familiarise ourselves with the culture and sights. We were tired after travelling for 48 hours but Ngoun was excellent. He was extremely courteous, knowledgeable and adjusted his explanations to just what we needed. A really nice guy and one of the best guides we have ever had. Ngoun knows his stuff

Richard🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Long)

2 February 2025

We had a great trip with Long. He is very knowledgeable and we were able to get so much more out of the visit than we could have possibly achieved on our own. He showed us a rich variety of temples, each of which was stunning in their own way. Kind, friendly and accommodating, we could not have wished for a better guide.Temple tour with Long

Ronny🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ngoun)

2 February 2025

Our experience with Lux was great! Always on time, always pleasant and extremely knowledgeable. For English speakers, you will have excellent communication and the ability to customize your tour. Lux is the best!!