The 9 Cambodia River Cruises That Earn Their Price

1.Sunset tour of Kampong Phluk stilts home village on the Tonle Sap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,865 reviews · from $21Our pick

Travel from Siem Reap to Kampong Phluk, where stilt homes rise above seasonal floodwater. Cruise village waterways, see how families adapt to wet and dry seasons, and finish with a Tonle Sap sunset. Guides such as Tom, Poun, Pon, and Chout are praised for clear local insight.

“Great day out with Tom experiencing the floating village and mangroves , very knowledgeable guy with lots of intesting stories , one of our best trips”

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2.Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,483 reviews · 10 hours · from $48

Travel from Siem Reap with guides such as Sam, Sa, Dara, or Seila to Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea, and Kampong Phluk. Expect a waterfall picnic, palm cake tasting, a jungle temple, an air-conditioned van, and a Tonle Sap boat ride that may finish near sunset.

“Dara and Theara where both great!! very interesting,lots of great information. They were very fun to spend the day with. It was a great experience!”

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3.Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,045 reviews · from $49

Travel 45 minutes from Siem Reap to Kampong Phluk with an English-speaking guide such as Nak, Sophy, or Phat. Cruise Tonle Sap, see floating schools and homes, visit a local market, and add a mangrove canoe ride from August to January.

“Sotin was an amazing guide for the day, very knowledgeable and polite, his English was great , would defo recommend this tour in your itinerary”

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4.Kulen Mountain with Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 780 reviews · from $54

Spend about 10 hours beyond Angkor Wat with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Mony, or Seila. Visit Kulen Mountain, the reclining Buddha, 1000 Lingas, a waterfall, Beng Mealea, and Kompong Phluk by boat in a small group with lunch, water, and hotel pickup included.

“Awesome cultural experience with Mr Siam and Driver Jame! Must do ✅. The tour requires physical endurance.”

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5.Tonle Sap, Kampong Phluk & Floating Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 397 reviews · 6 hours · from $17

Travel from Siem Reap to Kampong Phluk with an English-speaking guide such as Nan, Jack, or Sen. Visit stilt houses, a school, pagoda, and Tonlé Sap, then take an optional small boat through the flooded forest before sunset. The $17 price includes transport, entry, water, and the main boat.

“Everything was perfect even the wether ! It’s a must go ! so beautiful !! Don’t hesitate taking the small boat which is optional, it’s really nice to go in the Mangrove and closer to those so typical houses! I really enjoyed swimming in the sunset and Nan our guide was so nice and smiling !”

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6.Sunset Dinner Tour: Tonle Sap Lake Floating Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 347 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

Travel from Siem Reap to Tonle Sap with an English-speaking guide such as An, Va, or Mr Friday. Visit a lotus farm, cruise past floating homes and a crocodile farm, then eat dinner and enjoy unlimited drinks aboard the 100-year-old Queen Tara.

“It was stunning. The sunset with an included cocktail, it was just perfect! Worth every penny!”

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7.Phnom Penh: Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 261 reviews · 2 hours · from $9Best value

Spend two hours on the Mekong with Cambo Cruise, choosing a 5pm sunset sailing or a 7pm city-lights trip. Expect live Khmer music, a welcome cocktail, Phnom Penh views, and optional all-you-can-eat dinner. Hotel pickup may be included within 3km of the pier.

“The food was beautiful and the staff really encouraged us to make the most of the all you can eat aspect. Our guide was really friendly and made some really interesting conversation with us. The Cambodian music was really relaxing and the cruise itself was really lovely, although it doesn't go very far you get to see the sunset and then the lights along the riverside which were really pretty. The prices to buy drinks on board were also reasonable. 10/10 recommend.”

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8.2-Day Bike & Kayak Mekong Delta Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · from $68

Spend two active days in the Mekong Delta with guides such as Chow, Jack, Milo, or Dennis. Cycle through orchards and rice fields, kayak narrow waterways, cook Vietnamese food, plant rice, catch fish, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, and sleep in an air-conditioned family homestay.

“we had a great trip! definetley recommend to stay overnight. on our first day we went a lot of different places. Tin Tin was a great and easy going guide, explaining the different sights and insides of mekong delta very well. we felt very well taken care of. the 2nd day was with a far smaller group, it was a bit more relaxed and a nice balance to the day before. having extra time to bike in the morning as well as fishing were definite highlights and lots of fun! would go again!”

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9.2-Day Angkor Wat, Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 2 days · from $69

Spend two full days with an English-speaking guide visiting Angkor Wat at sunrise, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea, and Kampong Phluk. Small groups of up to 14 travel by air-conditioned van, with breakfast, a waterfall picnic, cold water, and towels included.

“Loved every bit of it! While definitely tiring, it was a rewarding experience to immerse myself in Cambodia's culture and learn its history. Mr. Sam was an amazing tour guide who clearly loves his job and is proud to showcase the beauty of Cambodia! It was definitely worth the price. Love the little things too like the palm cake stop and cold towel after each stop. Highly recommended-- this is a must!”

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