Kampong Khleang Floating Village Local Women Led Guided Tour

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About this activity

Explore the vibrant life of Kampong Khleang on Tonle Sap Lake with expert insights from local female guides. This immersive journey begins with a comfortable drive from Siem Reap, where you will sample Khmer snacks before visiting Isa’s childhood stilt house. Engage with the community, meet local villagers, and learn about life on the water. Depending on the season, stroll through the village or glide through canals in a rowing boat. An optional Buddhist monk blessing offers a glimpse into local spiritual traditions, making this tour a unique cultural experience.

Guided by local women from Kampong Khleang, enhancing community engagement
Sample traditional Khmer snacks and enjoy local delicacies
Explore the village by foot or boat based on the season
Optional monk blessing to receive good fortune for your travels

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Angkor Lady Drivers and Tours

Ages: Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
Included: Lady English Speaking Guide
Included: Snacks
Included: Boat Ride
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Travel Insurance
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Tipping and your own expenses

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min Admission included

Scenic Countryside Drive

Enjoy a drive through local villages and rural landscapes while experiencing authentic daily life along the way.

Visit the Bamboo Sticky Rice Village

Stop at a traditional village famous for its bamboo sticky rice-making tradition and see local families at work.

Discover the Making Process with Isa

Learn how sticky rice, coconut milk, sugar, and black beans are prepared and roasted inside bamboo tubes over charcoal fires.

Taste Fresh Bamboo Sticky Rice

Crack open a warm bamboo tube and enjoy a delicious taste of this traditional Cambodian snack.
Stop 2

one hour

Walk Kampong Kleang Through Isa’s Eyes

This is more than a tour—it’s a personal invitation into Isa’s home village and the community where she was born and raised. Experience Kampong Kleang beyond the usual tourist routes as Isa guides you through hidden corners, local neighborhoods, and meaningful places that shaped her childhood. Walk beneath towering stilt houses and discover the rhythm of life in one of Cambodia’s most authentic fishing communities. Meet local families, step inside traditional homes, and experience genuine Cambodian hospitality while learning about daily life, education, fishing traditions, and local livelihoods. Depending on the season, you may witness families making traditional fish paste, smoking fish over wood fires, or drying fish under the sun. Visit the local pagoda and school, hear real stories from villagers, and enjoy meaningful cultural exchanges that turn a simple visit into an unforgettable community experience.
Tonle Sap Lake

1 h 20 min Admission included

Discover the authentic life of Kampong Kleang, one of the largest floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake. During the boat ride, travelers will cruise through canals lined with impressive stilt houses, local homes, floating schools, small shops, and fishing boats. Depending on the season, visitors will witness how communities adapt between the dry and rainy seasons on Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake.

Travelers will learn about local fishing traditions, daily life on the water, and the importance of Tonle Sap Lake to Cambodia’s culture, nature, and economy. The experience also offers peaceful countryside scenery, birdlife, and beautiful photo opportunities away from the crowds.

Isa, from the local community herself, helps travelers connect more deeply with the real stories and lifestyle of the people who live on the lake.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

We provide complimentary pickup and drop-off for all hotels, guesthouses, and accommodations within Siem Reap city limits.

For Hotel Pickups: Your female local guide and driver will meet you directly in your hotel lobby at the scheduled pickup time. Your guide will be holding a sign displaying the lead traveler’s name.

For Alternative Meeting Points: If your accommodation is not accessible by vehicle or falls outside the standard zone, we will coordinate an easy, central pickup point with you prior to the tour.