The 15 Best Siem Reap River Cruises

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 $17Best value

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.Tonle Sap Sunset Boat Cruise with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · from $23

Travel from Siem Reap to Satcha crafts center, then board a local boat for Kampong Phluk and Tonle Sap Lake. Guides such as Sean, Raman, Boren, and Mr. Ho add useful local context. Expect a five-hour afternoon outing with air-conditioned transport, water, and sunset views.

“Our guide (Mr. Sean) was super friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time. Can highly recommend this tour if you have an afternoon to spare. Thanks a lot for this experience!”

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8.Tonle Sap Floating Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 54 reviews · from $55

Travel from Siem Reap to Tonle Sap for a four-hour guided cruise through a floating village. See lotus farms, floating homes, schools, markets, a crocodile and fish farm, birdlife, and Queen Tara boat, with lunch, transfers, and an English-speaking guide included.

“It's a great overall experience. We had a great guide. Meet the locals by the Lily & Lotus plantation, boat trip up river and lunch onboard the Queen Tara and the weather was perfect! Overall a very good trip.”

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9.Full Day Kulen Mountain with Picnic & Tonle Sap Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · from $49

Travel from Siem Reap to Phnom Kulen with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Raman, Sa, or Jan. See the reclining Buddha, 1,000 Lingas, cliffs, and waterfalls, enjoy grilled chicken by the water, then visit Kampong Phluk and watch sunset on Tonle Sap.

“Mr Sam was a great and informative guide that kept us informed and the group happy. Great day out”

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10.2-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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11.Kampong Phluk and Tonle Sap Sunset Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 5 hours · from $80

Spend five hours with a private English-speaking guide, visiting SATCHA, Kampong Phluk, a Buddhist monastery, and Tonle Sap Lake. You’ll travel by minivan and local boat, see stilted homes and fishing life, and finish with a sunset cruise. Guides including Mr Sean, Mr Rama, and Mr Ti have led this route.

“Meget venlig guide og godt planlagt tur. God information og stor viden hos guiden. Vi mødte mange venlige lokale indbyggere”

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12.Tonle Sap Tour of Kompong Phluk Village & Evening Food tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 6 hours · from $102

Meet your English-speaking guide in Siem Reap between 2:30 and 3:00 PM for a shared boat trip to Kompong Phluk. Cruise Tonle Sap, visit Khmer houses, watch the sunset, then sample spring rolls, skewers, desserts, crickets, spiders, and duck eggs at Siem Reap’s Night Market.

“The floating village visit was conducted with a small group (9 ppl) and included a stop at the entry and a walk through the main village after the boat ride. After this we continued to the lake to enjoy the boat ride through the mongroves and the sunset. Average experience, would not do it again.”

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13.Amazon Angkor Buffet Traditional Fairy Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $21

Spend three hours at Amazon Angkor in central Siem Reap, where a dinner buffet of more than 40 dishes meets traditional Khmer dance. Choose from Cambodian, Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Western food, plus barbecue and sukiyaki cooking stations. Seating is available indoors or in an open-air garden.

“The buffet had so many options to choose from and was very delicious.”

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14.Tonle Sap Lake – Fishing Village & Flooded Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Spend four hours exploring Tonle Sap from Siem Reap. Your English-speaking guide takes you by air-conditioned van and boat to Kampong Phluk, where stilted homes, fishing life, seasonal forests, and rural food traditions reveal a side of Cambodia far beyond the temples.

“Prestation correcte et personnels sympathiques, mais pourquoi parler de village sur pilotis et forêt inondée lorsqu’on ne peut accéder au village que l’on voit de l’extérieur et que les eaux basses de la saison laissent tranquille la forêt et que cette dernière n’est même pas évoquée …”

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15.Floating Village-Mangroves Forest Tonle Sap Lake Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $19

Spend eight hours exploring Kampong Phluk Floating Village and Tonle Sap Lake by private boat, with a mangrove ride, market visit, temples, and cultural stops around Siem Reap. English-speaking guides such as Leap and Keo Pysedh have been praised for clear, friendly explanations.

“great trip and fantastic tour guide. very informative and interesting.”

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