Tonle Sap Floating Village Private Tour and Siem Reap City
Tour overview
Siem Reap is more than just the gateway to Angkor, it’s a vibrant city rich in culture, local life, and natural beauty.
This private day tour gives you a deeper look at the real Cambodia, combining cultural landmarks with a private cruise to the Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake.
Highlights include
Floating Village Cruise
Explore life on Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake with a private boat tour through stilted homes, floating schools, and markets.
Tonle Sap Lake
Learn about the importance of this vital waterway to Cambodia’s fishing communities and ecosystem.
Rolous Local Market
Walk through a traditional Cambodian market to see everyday life up close.
Wat Prom Rath & Wat Svay Lmeat
Visit peaceful pagodas that reflect the spiritual heart of Siem Reap.
Artisan Angkor
See skilled artisans at work preserving traditional Khmer crafts.
West Baray Reservoir
Take in the historic man-made reservoir, once used to support Angkorian agriculture.
Private Guided Tour
Get detailed insights from a professional English-speaking guide.
Comfortable Travel
Move easily between sites in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Perfect for travelers looking to see a different side of Siem Reap, this tour blends cultural immersion, local life, and nature.
What you’ll do
08 Hours, hotel pick-up includedAfter breakfast at your hotel, your English-speaking tour guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby to begin a full-day cultural and scenic journey, starting with one of Cambodia’s most unique natural wonders. Begin with a visit to Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and a UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserve. Board a private boat to explore a traditional floating village, where residents live in floating houses, bamboo rafts, and boats. Discover how these communities thrive through fishing, floating markets, schools, and places of worship. Learn about the lake’s unique hydrological phenomenon, where during the Green Season (May to October), water from the Mekong River flows into Tonle Sap, expanding it dramatically, and during the High Season (November to April), the water reverses and flows back into the Mekong River, making it one of the only lakes in the world with this natural flow system. After the boat tour, continue to Wat Prom Rath, a beautifully maintained Buddhist temple in the heart of Siem Reap. Admire the intricate architecture and peaceful atmosphere of this historic site. Have Lunch at a Local Restaurant to enjoy a delicious traditional Khmer meal, prepared with local ingredients and flavors that reflect Cambodian culinary heritage and after lunch continue to visit Artisans Angkor, explore a social enterprise and cultural center that showcases the craftsmanship of Khmer artisans, including wood carving, stone sculpting, lacquerware, and silk painting. It’s a great place to learn about traditional art techniques and support the local artisan community.
Royal Residence Park, a peaceful garden area near the King’s residence, home to century-old trees and a revered shrine.
West Baray Reservoir, visit this impressive man-made water reservoir, once used for irrigation during the Khmer Empire. It’s the largest ancient reservoir in Cambodia, offering beautiful scenery and a glimpse into the empire’s advanced water management system.
Wat Svay Lmeat Monastery, conclude your day with a stop at this serene monastery, a peaceful retreat where you can observe Buddhist monks, traditional rituals, and temple architecture. After a culturally enriching day, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel in Siem Reap.
Tour package include
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Special note
Special note: for Italian/French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese/ speaking guides are available upon request but The surcharge will be applied