Chong Kneas Floating Village Rowing Boat Tour on Tonlé Sap Lake

Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Duration3h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the beauty and culture of Tonlé Sap Lake on this unique kayaking and cultural tour. Visit a local silk farm, admire lush rice fields, and stop at a crocodile farm to see these fascinating animals up close. Take a boat ride to a traditional floating village to observe villagers’ daily life, see children studying, playing, and using local transport. Paddle past stilt houses, meet welcoming locals, and enjoy a simple home-style lunch. Explore quiet mangrove forests or glide along the open lake for a perfect mix of culture, nature, and light adventure an experience you won’t forget.

Options

Tonle Sap Tour without Ticket

Tonle Sap Tour with Ticket
Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included

Tonle Sap Tour with Ticket

Pickup included

What's included

  • Transfers by Tuk-Tuk
  • Hotel Pick up and drop off
  • Cold water and towel
  • English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Personal Expenses
  • Boat Fee
  • Rowling Boat to floating forest
  • Tips for guide and driver

What to expect

  1. Siem Reap
    20m
    Private Tuk-Tuk or Minivan Pickup: Your friendly driver will meet you at your hotel lobby for a relaxed and personalized ride through the countryside heading to Chong Kneas Floating Village.
  2. Prasat Phnom Krom
    Pass by
    Scenic Countryside Drive: Enjoy a leisurely 20–30 minute drive from Siem Reap, passing picturesque rice paddies and local villages around Phnom Krom before arriving at the boat dock.
  3. Chong Kneas Floating Village
    Pass by
    Private Boat Excursion: Step aboard your private boat for an intimate journey through Chong Kneas, the floating village nearest to the great Tonle Sap Lake.
  4. Chong Kneas Floating Village
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Cruise slowly through the remarkable Chong Kneas Floating Village on Tonlé Sap Lake and witness life on the water as local families live and work in floating homes, schools, markets, and even a church, all designed to adapt to the lake’s dramatic seasonal changes. Travelers gain insight into the resourceful community whose livelihoods depend on the lake’s rich ecosystem, learning about traditional fishing practices and their importance to the local economy, while enjoying a fun and immersive experience that includes cruising across the lake, kayaking through village waterways, spotting wildlife, photographing unique floating houses, and getting a closer, hands-on look at everyday life on the water near Siem Reap.
    Try Rowling boat to support child study.
  5. Chong Kneas Floating Village
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Beautiful Lake Sunset: Your private boat arrives in the perfect spot to enjoy a peaceful Cambodian sunset. See the sky glow with orange and golden colors as the sun slowly sinks below the horizon.
  6. Siem Reap
    20m
    After the tour, your private tuk-tuk or minivan will safely and comfortably transfer you back, with a refreshing cold towel and bottled water provided along the way.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We pick you up from any hotels in Siem Reap Town which located within 5 kilometers from Siem Reap Royal Residence with 5 minutes and the exact time will be informed one day before starting the tour.

End point

We pick you up from any hotels in Siem Reap Town which located within 5 kilometers from Siem Reap Royal Residence with 5 minutes and the exact time will be informed one day before starting the tour.

Pickup details

We pick you up from any hotels in Siem Reap Town.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • You are advised not to bring valuables with you on the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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