There are actually several so-called floating villages located on, and around the Tonle Sap Lake (Boeung Tonle Sap) and they are all somewhat different. The Tonle Sap Lake is the largest feature of the map of Cambodia, and is an important natural resource in terms of fishing and wetlands. In the rainy season, the Mekong River backs up into the lake, and it swells to more than 5 times its size in the dry season, flooding the surrounding forests and plains. Of course the best time to visit ‘floating villages’ is during the wet season when the water is high. You can try a ‘do-it-yourself’ tour, but it can be a hassle, and there are stories of people having problems trying to do it themselves.
This famous floating village is now extremely popular with visitors wanting a break from the temples and is an easy enough excursion for them. It is near Phnom Krom Mountain where the boat docks it is very scenic in the warm light of the early morning or late afternoon and be combined with view of sunset from the hill top temple of Phnom Krom. The village moved depending on the season and you will need to rent a boat to get around it properly this trip takes time for 40 minutes.