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Top 15 Half-Day Tours in Cambodia

31 tours  ·  from $10 a head

The 15 best half-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour ( Morning / Sunset ) - Entering Kompong Phluk by motorized boat
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Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour ( Morning / Sunset )

1.Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour ( Morning / Sunset )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,494 reviews · from $24Our pick

This five-hour Siem Reap tour takes you by air-conditioned minivan and motorized boat to Kompong Phluk, where homes, schools, and shops rise above Tonle Sap. You’ll visit Rolous Market and Wat Roka, with an optional seasonal rowing boat through flooded forest. Choose morning or sunset departure. Guides include Ry, Ran, Tola, John, and Phyrom.

“We were fortunate to do this tour when there was still water enough to appreciate the floating village and take the rowing boat out to flooded forest. The row boat was my favorite part of this whole experience. Even though there were oRead more”

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Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour - Leaving Siem Reap for the countryside
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Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour

2.Tonle Sap Lake & Kampong Phluk Village Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,045 reviews · from $49

Travel from Siem Reap to Kampong Phluk with an English-speaking guide such as Nak, Sophy, or Phat. Visit a local market, ride a shared boat on Tonle Sap, walk through the fishing village, and add a canoe trip through the mangroves from August to January. Hotel transfers and bottled water are included.

“As a small group tour it was great. Although in the dry season the experience was terrific and the lake beautiful. My recommendation is to come at the end of the rainy season to get the best from it. The tour guide and driver were great.”

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Siem Reap: Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour - From Siem Reap to the Roluos market
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Siem Reap: Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour

3.Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 966 reviews · 6 hours · from $24

Travel 30 kilometers from Siem Reap to Kompong Phluk with an English-speaking guide such as Nara, Ry, Tola, or Lok. Visit a local market, see stilted homes by motorboat, and cruise Tonlé Sap. From October to January, add a $5 canoe ride through the flooded forest. Shared groups have up to 10 people.

“Pretty cool to see the way people live in the water”

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Angkor Sunrise Half-Day Tour with Private Vehicles & Tour Guide - Ta Prohm and the Tomb-Raider atmosphere
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Angkor Sunrise Half-Day Tour with Private Vehicles & Tour Guide

4.Angkor Sunrise Half-Day Tour with Private Vehicles & Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews

Start before dawn with hotel pickup in Siem Reap, reach Angkor Wat for sunrise, then visit Bayon and Ta Prohm in a private vehicle. The $49 base price covers up to three people and includes water, cold towels, and transport. An English-speaking guide costs $35 extra, while park admission and lunch are separate.

“Great tour! Thanks to Rah, our great guide. Very good insights that he gave us while walking around the temples. Highly recommended!”

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Kompong Phluk Floating Village Private Half-Day Tour - Wet season or dry season?
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Kompong Phluk Floating Village Private Half-Day Tour

5.Kompong Phluk Floating Village Private Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $39

Visit Kompong Phluk from Siem Reap in about four hours with a private English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and a boat ride through stilted homes, fishing areas, Tonle Sap, and flooded mangroves. Guides such as Jack, Chong, Meng, and Win are praised for clear local insight. Boat fees are extra.

“Good guide. Good vehicle. Very willing and hardworking boat person. Inspite of the water being low, had a great glimpse of the river people's life.”

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Siem Reap: Floating Village Half-Day Tour - Boarding the boat near Phnom Krom
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Siem Reap: Floating Village Half-Day Tour

6.Floating Village Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 99 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Spend four hours exploring Tonle Sap with an English and Khmer-speaking guide. Visit lotus fields, a floating village, and a crocodile and fish farm, then stop at the historic Queen Tara boat for lunch and two drinks. Guides such as Mr Friday and Mr Mony are praised for clear local insight. Pickup from Siem Reap is included.

“We did enjoy the tour and it was a nice experience”

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Kompong Phluk and Tonlé Sap Lake: Half-Day Tour - The 45-minute drive from Siem Reap
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Kompong Phluk and Tonlé Sap Lake: Half-Day Tour

7.Kompong Phluk and Tonlé Sap Lake: Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Travel from Siem Reap into the countryside, visit a local village, then take a 1.5-hour boat ride across Tonlé Sap to Kompong Phluk. An English-speaking guide such as Nak, Jose, or Mr. San leads the visit, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and the boat ticket included. Bring sun protection and expect limited accessibility.

“Jose was a great guide. He showed us the authentic features of Kompong Phluk and Tonlé Sap Lake. I would highlighly recommend!”

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Kompong Phluk Village Tonle Sap Lake Half-Day Tour From Siem Reap - Arriving at Kompong Phluk village
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Kompong Phluk Village Tonle Sap Lake Half-Day Tour From Siem Reap

8.Kompong Phluk Village Tonle Sap Lake Half-Day Tour From Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 61 reviews · from $49

Travel from Siem Reap by air-conditioned car or tuk-tuk to Kompong Phluk, then cruise through its seasonal waterways and flooded forest onto Tonle Sap Lake. A local guide such as Va, Sapon, or Pitesh explains village life, while boats, snacks, water, lunch, and hotel transfers are included.

“A very interesting half day out filling in the time before our late afternoon flight. Even though in early Feb its the dry season and the lake was quite low it was a great trip seeing all the houses on stilts and the floating village. The trip out to the lake is also very enjoyable.”

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Kompong Khleang Floating Village Half-Day Private Tour - Boarding the boat at Kompong Khleang
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Kompong Khleang Floating Village Half-Day Private Tour

9.Kompong Khleang Floating Village Half-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $133

Travel about an hour from Siem Reap to Kompong Khleang, then cruise for 1.5 to 2 hours through Tonle Sap’s stilted and floating village. An English-speaking guide such as Win or Tear explains local life, fishing, markets, and seasonal water levels. Air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup are included, but the boat ticket is extra.

“The Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour, in my case lead by tour guide Win and tour driver Tha, was a great day out on the river that was both relaxing and informative as I personally learned quite a bit about Cambodian culture (while in their Read more”

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Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & Elephant Terrace Half-Day Tours - Starting at Angkor Wat for two hours
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Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & Elephant Terrace Half-Day Tours

10.Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & Elephant Terrace Half-Day Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $43

Spend four to five hours with an English-speaking guide at Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, and the Elephant Terrace. Guides such as Nak, Voath, and Phy lead private groups, with tuk tuk transport for one to three people and a minivan for four or more. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and bottled water are included, but the $37 park ticket is extra.

“Truly amazing tour led by knowledgeable, friendly and charismatic tour guide Nak. He did not rush us and let us spend as much time as we wanted at each temple. Nak knew exactly where to go, avoiding the large tour groups without missing anything of interest. Truly the perfect tour when staying in Siem Reap.”

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Private Half-Day Tour to Kampong Phluk Flooded Forest and Floating Villages - Starting at Rolous Market
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Private Half-Day Tour to Kampong Phluk Flooded Forest and Floating Villages

11.Private Half-Day Tour to Kampong Phluk Flooded Forest and Floating Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $35

Leave Siem Reap with an English-speaking guide and private vehicle for Rolous Market, Kampong Phluk, and Tonle Sap. You’ll see homes raised 6 to 9 meters above the ground, visit the flooded forest by boat, and learn about Khmer village life. The $35 price excludes a $2 village fee and a $20 boat ride per booking.

“This tour was so interesting and our guide told us so much not just about the village but about all things Cambodia. Great guide!”

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Half-day swing bridge, bamboo train, batcave & Killing cave - Starting with the suspension bridge and Buddhist sites
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Half-day swing bridge, bamboo train, batcave & Killing cave

12.Half-day swing bridge, bamboo train, batcave & Killing cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $13Best value

Spend six hours with an English-speaking guide such as Rich, Sam, or Phi, traveling by tuk-tuk from Battambang to the suspension bridge, temples, bamboo train, and Phnom Sampov. Learn about Khmer Rouge history at the Killing Cave, see monkeys and broad views from the summit, then watch wrinkle-leap bats stream from the Bat Cave. Bamboo train tickets cost extra.

“Rich was an incredible guide and made our day more special. He had lots of information and we saw and learned so much thanks to him! I couldn’t recommend him more :)”

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Siem Reap: Half-Day Kampong Phluk with Sunset, Boat & Guide - Seeing Kampong Phluk from the motorized boat
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Siem Reap: Half-Day Kampong Phluk with Sunset, Boat & Guide

13.Half-Day Kampong Phluk with Sunset, Boat & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $24

From Siem Reap, ride an air-conditioned van to Kampong Phluk with an English-speaking guide such as Nan, who grew up in the area. Visit Ro Lus Market, cruise past stilted homes and floating schools, and watch sunset near Tonle Sap. The $24 price includes transport, boat fees, admission, water, and hotel pickup.

“Our guide was exceptionally great. Please send his name so I can recommend him to others.”

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Half-Day Phnom Penh City Tours - A private car makes a short visit easier
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Half-Day Phnom Penh City Tours

14.Half-Day Phnom Penh City Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $75

Choose a historical route to Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek, or a cultural route covering the Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, museums, and markets. Your private guide and driver collect you from your hotel, provide bottled water, and help shape the pace. Guides have included Kakada, Channy, Sam, Tom, Sina, and Jani.

“The King’s Palace, the beautiful well maintain landscape. The fact that it is an active palace with the unmarried king and his 90 plus year old mother living on the grounds.”

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Explore local livelihood & countryside (Half-Day Cycling Tour) - Riding through Battambang’s countryside
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Explore local livelihood & countryside (Half-Day Cycling Tour)

15.Explore local livelihood & countryside (Half-Day Cycling Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $34

Start at 7:30 am for a private 3 to 4-hour ride through Battambang’s countryside. An English-speaking local guide leads you to Ek Phnom, a large Buddha statue, and community businesses. You receive a Giant bike, helmet, water, fruit, snacks, and a small donation supports the local stops.

“I really loved this! Battambang is really beautiful and a great city to cycle in. You get taken to some interesting places and are encouraged to ask questions and learn about Cambodia and it’s culture. Couldn’t recommend this enough, I had a great time and really enjoyed the whole experience.”

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