Kompong Phluk Tour, Explore Mangroves & Stilt Houses

Kompong Phluk village is famed for its pleasant mangroves where you enjoy the rowing boat going closer to the lines of stilt houses arising from the water about 10m high then continue the canoe goes through the mangroves where you can catch beautiful photos and enjoy the serenity. Resume the boat excursion to visit Tonle Sap, learn about ecosystem, reveal lifestyle on the water and explore the surroundings.

Tour code: #mangosteen
City/region: Siem Reap
Tour type: private, classic, sightseeing, boat/canoe
Duration: 4-5 hours
Hassle: free, flexible
Available: mid September to February
Advance booking: required
Tour required: all included

Detailed Itinerary

Our experienced tour guide and driver will be greeting you at 8.30am at your hotel’s lobby then heading out of the hassle Siem Reap city about 40 minute drive to Kompong Phluk village of Tonle Sap Lake. The journey passes interesting city highlight and enroute to stroll around Rolous market to see trading activities before taking a boat trip along canal toward the center of Kampong Phluk. Once we arrive, the boat begins to slow down to let you enjoy the surrounding admired by amazing houses atop high poles, come across the highlight of fishing activities as well as see people selling fruits/vegetable/meats on their boats, you sometimes see kids in student uniforms coming back from their classes. Witness how life works on the water and how people make the lake as home then we resume take canoe to explore the pleasant mangroves, enjoy the serenity while taking picturesque photos and you may see a few waterbirds. Continue by our boat to see the great lake of Tonle Sap, learn from your tour guide about ecosystem and its rich biosphere reserve. Return to your hotel and end of service.

Note: On the way back, you probably want to visit the first capital of Khmer Empire “Rolous Group” consisting of 3 ruined temples; Bakong, Preah Ko & Lolei. This is completely included but make sure you still have your valid Angkor ticket (not included).

Tour Prices are quoted in US dollar per person

1 Pax: $95.00 ($80.00 by Tuk Tuk)
2 Pax: $55.00 ($50.00 by Tuk Tuk)
3 Pax: $42.00
4 Pax: $35.00
5 Pax: $32.00
6 Pax: $29.00

Tour Included
- Experienced local English-speaking guide
- Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Siem Reap
- Traveling in air conditioning car/minivan (tuk-tuk is available upon request)
- Private boat excursion, canoe & entrance fees
- Tour activities and sightseeing per program
- Mineral bottled water & fresh wet tissues

Tour NOT Included
- Accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Angkor ticket ($37/pax) for Rolous Group
- Meals, drinks and services are not mentioned
- Gratitude/tipping to guide and driver

Additional Information
Our local experienced English speaking guide

Our local tour guide is the most important part of the entire trip. He/she is the one who makes your day well worth a visit and will do his/her best to ensure you leaving Cambodia with a great experience and unforgettable. More importantly, we patiently commit and carefully reserve one of our top tour guides that has more than 10 years experienced in taking care of clients to see beautiful Cambodia as well as sharing lovely Cambodia’s culture and history, and he/she has friendly attitude, informative, knowledgeable, and advisable.

Transportation

Tuk Tuk has become very popular in Cambodia when visiting Angkor Siem Reap, especially tourists make their journey with tuk tuk to get an unique experience and have some fun when on Tuk Tuk. If you don’t feel comfortable with the tropical weather in Cambodia, air conditioning car/van/coach are the alternatives, cool and convenient.

*Payment: The booking is not required a deposit in advance. You will be paying in full amount (US dollar cash) on the touring day when our team picks you up at your hotel’s lobby. However, we require you to respectfully take responsibility to inform us at least 48 hours prior to the tour departure if you wish to cancel the booking.

*Dressing Code

Cambodia geographically stays in the tropical monsoon, its weather varies and annually brings wet and dry seasons, generally hot in during day time and a bit cooler at night, and in the early morning. You should wear whatever most comfortable but remember to dress appropriately to respect the locals and other religious sites; pagodas, temples and holy places. Clothes must cover your shoulders and knees when you wish to visit the top part at Angkor Wat, Royal Palace in Phnom Penh and when you go to meet Buddhist monks.