Tours/Siem Reap/Chong Kneas Floating Village Rowing Boat Tour on Tonlé Sap Lake
Viator · group up to 15 pax

Chong Kneas Floating Village Rowing Boat Tour on Tonlé Sap Lake

Siem Reap1 hour

Description

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.

Tour Options

Tonle Sap Tour without Ticket
  • Tonle Sap Tour with Ticket Duration: 5 hours Pickup included
Tonle Sap Tour with Ticket
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

20 min

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.

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.

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.

Admission included120 min

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.

Admission included60 min

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.

20 min

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.

Highlights

Transfers by Tuk-Tuk
Hotel Pick up and drop off
Cold water and towel
English Speaking Tour Guide

What's included

Included
Transfers by Tuk-Tuk
Hotel Pick up and drop off
Cold water and towel
English Speaking Tour Guide
Not included
Personal Expenses
Boat Fee
Rowling Boat to floating forest
Tips for guide and driver

Pickup Locations & Times

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

Important 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.

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