Top 9 Kayak Trips in Cambodia

1.Green Cathedral Kayaking Journey & Reflection River View

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 3 hours · from $28Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide, often Phalla or Sany, for a small-group kayak trip through Kampot’s nipa palm waterways. Paddle a quiet loop, learn about local plants and life, then swim or relax with a coconut, beer, or soft drink as the sun sets.

“We enjoyed our kayak trip led by Phalla. Our paddling skills was limited, Phalla was very patient, paddling with us throughout the loop. He provided interesting information about the local area. It was perfect weather. Then finished off with relaxing in a hammock with our drinks. We highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Kampot’s Countryside & Kayak Tour, Pepper Farm include Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 74 reviews · from $46

Spend a full day east of Kampot with local guides such as Vandy, Vanda, and Miki. Visit salt fields, a bat-filled cave with a sixth-century Hindu temple, the Secret Lake, and a pepper farm, then kayak through the Green Cathedral and swim in the river.

“I had a great experience with Vanda’s guide. He was excellent, very enthusiastic, and incredibly helpful throughout the whole trip. The cave exploration was especially fascinating, and I really enjoyed the kayaking as well. Overall, the tour was amazing and I definitely recommend it!”

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3.Ho Chi Minh City: 2-Day Bike & Kayak Mekong Delta Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · from $68

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City in a group of up to 10 with guides such as Chow, Jack, Milo, or Dennis. Cycle through orchards and rice fields, cook Vietnamese food, kayak small waterways, plant rice, catch fish, and sleep in an air-conditioned room at Family Tiny Garden.

“It was a well organised introduction to the Mekong Delta with varied activities and pleasant accommodation. Our guide Jack was excellent giving us lots of interesting information. Just one small improvement would be that more water be available on the journey to the delta.”

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4.Kayaking tour around green cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Paddle through Kampot’s quiet nipa palm waterways with an English-speaking guide such as Sey or Vandy. Expect a small group, photos, fruit, water, beer, transport, and time for a swim before sunset. Pickup is available in Kampot town, with extra charges for distant locations.

“Beautiful excursion in the green cathedral and refreshing swim at coconut beach, really worth it.”

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5.Guided Kayak trip around Green Cathedral outside Kampot, Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $27Top rated

Meet at Epic Arts Café in Kampot for a tuk-tuk ride to the Green Cathedral. Paddle through nipa palms, pause for a swim, then watch the sunset with a drink. The three-hour outing includes your kayak, entrance fee, water, pickup, drop-off, and a safety swim suit.

“Wonderful nature experience, very calm surroundings and you even have the possibility to swim! The bar to watch the sunset was brilliant!”

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6.Kayaking & Floating Village in Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

Travel from Siem Reap to Mechrey floating village, then paddle fiberglass kayaks through floating homes and mangrove channels. English-speaking guides such as Daral, Sovandy, and Chong explain local life, with snacks, drinks, safety gear, and air-conditioned transfers included.

“It was a great experience! For someone who likes a less turist more authentic experience is perfect. I love kayaking. so, it was a nice way to explore the floating villages in a sporty, slow way. My guide Daral was very generous with the explanations and he seemed very enthusiastic explaining not only about the floating villages but about the area and about some temples. Which was appreciated. I recommend sandals easy to remove over bulky shoes. And sunscreen.”

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7.Kampot Classic Tour & Kayaking at the Green Cathedral with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $46

Travel from Sihanoukville on a small-group Kampot day tour with a driver-guide, visiting salt fields, Phnom Chhngok Cave Temple, Secret Lake, and La Plantation. After lunch, paddle through the Green Cathedral, with time for swimming and sunset. Pickup is offered.

“Très bien, organisation parfaite, guide très bien, kayak bien ......je recommande cette journée. Repas bien”

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8.Sunset Scenic Kayaking and Swimming Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $28

Join guide Sey for a 2.5-hour sunset kayak outing through Kampot’s Green Cathedral, a shaded river loop near a national park. Paddle beneath leafy canopies, stop for a peaceful swim, and finish with fruit, a drink, and sunset views. Pickup is offered, and groups are capped at 11.

“Great few hours kayaking on the river, then enjoyed a few beers and some dragon fruit and watched the sunset.”

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9.Kampong Phluk Floating Village & Sunset Lake Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $20Best value

From Siem Reap, you’ll visit Kampong Phluk’s stilted and floating communities with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, boat ticket, and water. Guide Nan, driver Ratta, and arranger Nai have handled this route. Canoe riding is an optional extra from August through January.

“Wow today was so beautiful on Tonle Sap with our awesome tour guide. We saved the best till last and it was totally amazing. Feed on the floating villages followed by a beautiful sun set on the lake.. the best finale to my trip I could have asked for! I loved it!”

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