( Angkor Wat Tour 9 ) Hidden Siem Reap Temples & Sunset Reflections: Private Beng Mealea Temple & Siem Reap Floating Village Tour of Kampong Phluk (Tonle Sap Lake). Book your Siem Reap Tour number 9
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Value Private Tour
See Beng Mealea Temple and the Floating Village at sunset — full day with air-conditioned car, fresh towels, and local guide.
Price: $85 per person – private taxi, SUV, or van – total distance ~200 km
Cheapest and best quality – ~29 % cheaper than GetYourGuide ($120/person). Tuk Tuk available on request.
Beng Mealea Temples
Beng Mealea Tour
Floating village of Kampong Phluk
Kampong Phluk
Beng Mealea Temple
Kampong Phluk Floating Village
🧭 About This Activity
- 💳 Reserve now & pay later: Keep your plans flexible — book your spot today, pay when you’re ready
- ⏱️ Duration: Approx. 10 hours
- 📅 Check availability to confirm starting times
- 🎟️ Skip the ticket line — entry included
- 🗣️ Live English-speaking guide / driver
- 🚐 Pickup included from your hotel in Siem Reap
- 👨👩👧👦 Private group tour — comfort, privacy, and flexibility guaranteed
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🗺️ Itinerary – Full Day Private Tour
Pickup location:
🏨 Krong Siem Reap
Suv or Van (30 minutes)
Travel to Preah Dak
Preah Dak
🏛️ Visit & guided tour – 30 minutes
Car or Van (1 hour)
Drive to Beng Mealea
Beng Mealea Temple
🏯 Visit & guided tour – 1.5 hours
Car or Van (1 hour) – Extra fee
Travel to lunch spot
Lunch
🍴 Enjoy a local meal – 1.5 hours
Kompong Phluk Floating Village
🚤 Boat cruise & sunset – 1.5 hours
Van (1 hour) – Extra fee
Return to Krong Siem Reap
Siem Reap Temples map
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🌟 Highlights – What You’ll Experience
- 🏯 Explore the jungle temple of Beng Mealea without the crowds
- 🚤 Traditional boat ride through the stunning mangrove forests
- 🌿 Cultural immersion in the daily life of Kampong Phluk Floating Village
- 📸 Spectacular sunset photography opportunities
- 🎎 Multiple cultural experiences packed into one full, unforgettable day
🏯 Full Description – Private Beng Mealea & Siem Reap Floating Village Sunset Tour
Start your authentic Cambodian adventure with hotel pickup at 8:30 AM. Your day begins at Preah Dak village, where you’ll witness traditional palm sugar making. Watch local artisans extract sap from sugar palm trees and craft it into blocks using centuries-old techniques. Sample fresh palm sugar and interact with friendly villagers.
Next, continue to Beng Mealea Temple, a mysterious 12th-century Khmer jungle complex. Unlike crowded Angkor Wat, this unrestored archaeological marvel remains beautifully overgrown with 300+ years of vegetation, trees, and moss. Explore the authentic ruins by climbing massive stone blocks and navigating root-covered corridors, just like the early explorers.
Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant, featuring dishes sweetened with palm sugar.
In the afternoon, embark on a traditional wooden boat journey through Kampong Phluk Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake. Navigate waterways aboard authentic local boats and witness the daily life of fishing families living in vibrant stilt houses 6–10 meters above the water.
Conclude your day with a magical sunset cruise through pristine mangrove forests, home to crab-eating macaques, 3,000 local inhabitants, and diverse wildlife. Golden light filtering through ancient trees creates perfect photography opportunities. Visit a peaceful Buddhist monastery on an artificial island for panoramic views of the lake.
✅ Includes
- 🏨 Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 🚐 Transportation by air-conditioned car or minivan
- 🗣️ Professional English-speaking tour guide
- 💧 Unlimited bottled water & cool water during the excursion
- 🥗 Lunch (vegetarian option available if requested in advance)
- 🍉 Seasonal fruits
- 🧴 Fresh towels provided for your comfort
❌ Not Included
- 🎟️ Beng Mealea Temple Pass: US$10 per person (Valid Angkor pass can be used)
- 🚤 Tonle Sap Lake boat ride pass: US$15 per person
- 🥤 Soft drinks
🎒 What to Bring for your Angkor Wat tour number 9
- Comfortable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
⚠️ Know Before You Go
- The end of March to the end of July is the dry season in the floating villages. Water levels recede, offering a unique perspective on village life.
- Some boats may get stuck and smaller canoes may not navigate the jungle channels, but this adds adventure and authenticity to the experience.
- While the landscape may not be postcard-perfect, it provides a rare glimpse into daily life in Kampong Phluk that most tourists don’t see.
- We recommend embracing this opportunity — it’s a chance to see the Siem Reap floating village from a completely different angle.
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