The floating villages have official prices, set by the community cooperatives and, at Chong Kneas, by Angkor Enterprise. If you are quoted more at the landing you are paying a middleman. Here is every fee as of October 2026, and what our tours include so you can compare.
Boat tickets and entrance fees
| Village | Ticket | Extras | Who sells it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kompong Phluk | USD 20 per person | Flooded forest rowboat USD 5, July–January | Community ecotourism cooperative, at the landing |
| Kompong Khleang | USD 20 per person, including tourism tax | Flooded forest canoe USD 10, private tours, July–January | Community tourism office, at the dock |
| Mechrey | USD 20 per person (USD 30 to reserve a boat) | Bird sanctuary USD 10; village canoe about USD 10 | Community office at the landing |
| Chong Kneas | USD 7 per person, 12 and over; a boat leaves with 4 tickets (share, or buy the rest) | Large boat: 9-ticket minimum, up to 45 seats | Angkor Enterprise, at the port. Under-12s free |
Children under 12 travel free at Chong Kneas under the official notice; at the other villages children pay the same ticket, and on our tours they get $10 off.
Getting there on your own
| Tuk-tuk, return | Car with driver, half day | |
|---|---|---|
| Chong Kneas | About $10–15 | About $25–30 |
| Kompong Phluk | About $15–25 | About $35–45 |
| Mechrey | About $20–30 | About $40–50 |
| Kompong Khleang | About $25–35 | About $40–50 |
Transport prices are what drivers in Siem Reap typically ask and are being confirmed; the boat tickets above are official. Add them up and a couple visiting Kompong Phluk on their own spends about $65–75 before a guide. Our group tour is $28 each with everything included.
What our tours cost and include
| Tour | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Kompong Phluk sunset tour | $28 per person | Pickup, guide, both boat tickets, water, snacks, market and pagoda stops |
| Kompong Khleang sunset tour | $32 per person | Pickup, guide, boat ticket, sticky rice and bakery stops, pagoda |
| A private day, built your way | From $75; Chong Kneas from $53 (tuk-tuk $25 for up to 4 plus the $7 official tickets) | Tuk-tuk and driver for up to 3; add a car, a guide, canoe, temples, street food; $25 per guest above the base |
Children under 12 get $10 off on every tour. Pay by credit card when you book online, or in cash to your guide on the day. Free cancellation up to 4 hours before pickup. On private days we match any other agency's price for the same day.
What you should not be paying
- A "donation" at a school or orphanage stop. Our tours don't stop at either.
- A bag of rice "for the village" at an inflated price from a floating shop.
- A boat ticket above the official price because the driver "knows someone".
Our guide to floating village scams explains the common ones and how to avoid them.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Tonle Sap boat ticket?
It depends on the village. Kompong Phluk and Kompong Khleang charge USD 20 per person for the community boat. Chong Kneas charges USD 7 per person with a four-ticket minimum per boat, so a couple pays USD 28 for the boat. Mechrey is USD 20 per person.
Is there an entrance fee for the floating villages?
The boat ticket is the entrance fee. There is no separate gate charge at Kompong Phluk or Kompong Khleang. At Chong Kneas the ticket is sold by Angkor Enterprise at the port.
Do I need the Angkor pass for the floating villages?
No. The Angkor pass covers the temples only. The lake villages have their own boat tickets.
Can I pay in cash on the day?
Yes. Book by WhatsApp and pay your guide in cash at pickup; or pay by credit card online when you book. If you go on your own, the ticket offices take cash in US dollars or riel.
Why is your group tour cheaper than going alone?
Because the boat ticket, the forest rowboat and the transport add up to about the same as our tour, and we fill the van. The guide, the water and the snacks are the difference.