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Full Bird at Prek Toal Waterbird Sanctuary and Visit Prek Toal Floating Village

​Full Bird at Prek Toal Waterbird Sanctuary and Visit Prek Toal Floating Village

Prek Toal Floating Village & Bird Watching Sanctuary Tour

Pick-up Options
Morning: 5:30 AM (Full Day) | 9:30 AM (Afternoon)

Afternoon: On request

Hotel pick-up in Siem Reap. Group size: 2 people. Difficulty: Easy. Rating: 4.9/5

Nestled on the northwestern edge of the Tonle Sap Great Lake, the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary is a spectacular Ramsar site and part of Cambodia's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This unique ecosystem, dominated by seasonally flooded freshwater swamp forest, supports thousands of rare and endangered birds during the dry season, making it one of Southeast Asia's premier birdwatching destinations.

 

Prek Toal is home to the largest breeding colony of large waterbirds in the region, with more than 150 bird species recorded within this protected reserve.

 

Best Season: November to April (Peak: January–March), when water levels are low and all waterbirds come to breed at the Prek Toal Waterbird Sanctuary.

 

Bird species you may encounter: Greater Adjutant, Lesser Adjutant, Painted Stork, Milky Stork, Great Cormorant, Purple Heron, Black Bittern, Cinnamon Bittern, Spot-billed Pelican, Yellow Bittern, Asian Openbill, Medium Egret, Oriental Darter, Indian Cormorant, Gray-headed Fish Eagle, Oriental Reed Warbler, Dusky Warbler, Black-browed Reed Warbler, Plain-backed Sparrow, Amur Stonechat, Pied Bush Chat, Black-collared Starling, Brown Shrike, Oriental Pratincole, Rufous Woodpecker, White-breasted Waterhen, Black-headed Ibis.

 

Tour highlights: Greater Adjutant, Milky Stork, floating village, Ramsar wetlands, community restaurant, and 150+ bird species.

 

Afternoon option: 9:30 AM hotel pickup, 12:30 PM lunch at a local restaurant in Prek Toal Floating Village, 2:50 PM birding at Prek Toal Waterbird Sanctuary platform, 5:00 PM return to vehicle, 5:30 PM hotel drop-off.

Tour Duration: Approximately 11 hours (Full Day) — Afternoon option available

 

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5:30 AM 2 hours

Hotel Pick-up & Drive to Boat Pier
Siem Reap : Your Accommodation
Pick up from your hotel and transfer by private vehicle to the Tonle Sap boat pier.

 

7:30 AM 1 hour

Packed Breakfast on Boat
Tonle Sap Lake
Board the boat and enjoy a packed breakfast as you cruise across the Tonle Sap toward Prek Toal.8:30 AM 15 min

 

Arrive at Prek Toal Floating Village
Prek Toal
Arrive at the floating village on the edge of the sanctuary.

 

8:45 AM 45 min

Transfer to Smaller Community Boats
Prek Toal Channels
Transfer into smaller community-run boats to navigate the flooded forest channels.

 

9:30 AM​ 1 hour

Observation Platform & Treetop Bird Colony Views
Prek Toal Sanctuary
Arrive at the observation platform and climb to the treetop deck for spectacular views of the breeding bird colonies.

 

10:30 AM​ 2 hours

Lunch at Saray Community Restaurant
Prek Toal Village
Return to the village for a community-cooked lunch at the Saray Community Restaurant.

 

12:45 PM  15 min

Water Hyacinth Handicraft Workshop
Prek Toal Village
Visit a community workshop where artisans craft beautiful products from water hyacinth.

 

1:00 PM  2 hours

Paddle Boat Tour Around Floating Village
Prek Toal Floating Village
Glide quietly through the floating village on a traditional paddle boat to experience daily life on the water.

 

3:15 PM 45 min

Travel Back to Siem Reap
Tonle Sap → Siem Reap
Cruise back across the Tonle Sap and transfer by vehicle to Siem Reap.

 

4:00 PM —

Arrive Back at Hotel
Siem Reap : Your Accommodation
Drop-off at your hotel in Siem Reap.

 

What's Included
  • All transport including transfers
  • All reserve entry fees
  • Meals — breakfast and lunch on the day of departure
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Boat trips
  • English-speaking birding guide
  • Community restaurant meal
  • Handicraft workshop visit
Not Included
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Entry visa
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Tips
  • Laundry
  • Hotel mini bar
  • Phone calls
  • Any other items of a personal nature

 

Good to Know
Essential Items
  • Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Binoculars
  • Comfortable walking shoes
Weather

Hot and dry weather is expected throughout this tour. Occasional showers are possible, but most days remain dry. Midday temperatures can be very hot, though most woodland sites have low humidity. Wetland sites can be more humid by their nature. The tour is paced so we are not forced to bird through the heat of the day.

 

Food

Khmer cuisine is similar to most Southeast Asian cooking but rather less spicy. Lodge staff cook a wide variety of good local food. Thanks to French influence, good bread is widely available, and there is a surprisingly wide range of local brews to try.

 

Additional Information
  • Pickup time confirmed one day before
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • For safety, leave valuables at your hotel and bring only what you need
  • Children under 8 years old are not permitted
  • Maximum group size: 2–15 travelers in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Maximum group size: 2–15 travelers
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