Overview
Tonle Sap is Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake; in the wet season it expands to roughly six times its dry-season size (around 16,000 sq km). Boat tours of its floating villages reveal entire communities living on the water - schools, churches, and markets included. Kompong Phluk and Kompong Khleang are two notable villages where you can experience this unique aquatic way of life. Boat tour about USD 15-30 (varies by operator). About 30 minutes by tuk-tuk from Siem Reap town.
Opening Hours
Boat tours typically 07:00-17:00
Travel Tips
Visit in the wet season (July-October) when the lake is largest and tours are most dramatic. Sunset boat tours are especially popular.
Hotels near Tonle Sap Lake
Hotels and guesthouses in Siem Reap, Tonle Sap, Siem Reap
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Angkor Thom
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Ta Prohm
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