Kompong Phluk is a village located about 25 km east of Chhong Kneas. This village is only accessible by boat. Many consider Kompong Phluk more interesting than Chhong Kneas because of its “floating forest”. Kompong Phluk also differs itself from Chhong Kneas because its people are living in houses that are surrounded by water while Chhong Kneas is a floating community that lives on boats.

A trip to Kompong Phluk includes a one-and-a-half hour boat ride over the Tonle Sap that gives you spectacular views of the lake. You can choose to have lunch at one of the local houses before you change into small local boats that depart for an exploration of the floating forest. Once arrived at the floating forest you can either indulge into the serenity of nature or dare to have a swim.

A visit to Kompong Phluk takes a full day and will cost about US$15 a person. Boats can be rented from tour operators in Siem Reap town or from the harbour in Phnom Krao. Lunch in Kompong Phluk and the boat trip to the floating forest are not included and should be paid separately, which adds US$5 to the total.