In short
- Main community boat ticket: $20 to $25 per person.
- Mandatory village entry fee: $2 per person.
- Optional flooded forest canoe ride: $5 per person.
In this article
When you arrive at the Kampong Phluk pier, you will need to buy your boat ticket and pay a community fee. Prices change slightly based on where you buy them, but the official rates are standard. Bring small denominations of USD or Cambodian Riel to make paying easier.
How much is the main boat ticket?
The main community boat ticket costs between $20 and $25 per person.
You pay this fee at the central ticket office near the pier. This mandatory ticket covers the motorized wooden boat that takes you through the village waterways and out to the edge of Tonle Sap Lake. The boat ride takes 1.5 to 2 hours.
What is the community entry fee?
Every visitor must pay a mandatory $2 community entry fee.
This fee is collected at the village gate before you reach the boat pier. It goes toward the local commune of 3,000 to 4,000 residents. Keep small cash handy, as large bills are hard for the gate attendants to break.
How much is the flooded forest canoe ride?
The paddle boat ride through the flooded mangrove forest costs an additional $5 per person.
This activity is optional. If you choose to do it, you will switch from your main motorboat to a small hand-paddled canoe. The $5 fee covers a 30-minute ride through the dense mangrove canopy.
How much does it cost to get to Kampong Phluk?
Transport costs range from $15 for a tuk-tuk to $50 for a private taxi.
The village is 30 kilometers southeast of Siem Reap city center. The drive takes 45 to 60 minutes. Your driver will wait for you at the pier while you take the boat tour.
How much are guided tours to Kampong Phluk?
Guided half-day tours from Siem Reap cost between $35 and $60+ per person.
Booking a tour is often the easiest way to avoid scams. Most tours include your hotel pickup, road transport, the main boat ticket, the community fee, and an English-speaking guide.
Questions travellers ask
How much does it cost to go to Kampong Phluk floating village?
You will pay $20 to $25 for the boat and a $2 entry fee at the gate. Transport from Siem Reap costs another $15 to $50 depending on your vehicle.
Is the flooded forest canoe ride included in the ticket?
No, the canoe ride is optional. It costs an extra $5 per person for a 30-minute paddle through the submerged trees.
Do I need cash for the tickets?
Yes, bring small denominations of USD or Cambodian Riel. You need cash for the community fee, the optional canoe ride, and any snacks or tips.
