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Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary: A Private Tour from Siem Reap Showcasing Biodiversity in Southeast Asia
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Siem Reap
Explore Tonle Sap Lake and Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary on a private tour from Siem Reap. Discover diverse wildlife, floating villages, and rare bird species.
Explore Tonle Sap Lake and Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary on a private tour from Siem Reap. Discover diverse wildlife, floating villages, and rare bird species.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Siem Reap - Your tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby and take you to the pier at Tonle Sap Lake for a private boat trip to explore the bird sanctuary at Prek Toal.
- Tonle Sap Lake - Located in northwest Cambodia, Tonlé Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and part of the Mekong River system. Recognized as a…
- Siem Reap - Your tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby and take you to the pier at Tonle Sap Lake for a private boat trip to explore the bird sanctuary at Prek Toal.
- Tonle Sap Lake - Located in northwest Cambodia, Tonlé Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and part of the Mekong River system. Recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1997, it boasts one of the world’s most diverse and productive ecosystems.
- Prek Toal Floating Village - Prek Toal is a crucial bird sanctuary in Southeast Asia, situated on the vast Tonle Sap Lake. This full-day excursion offers a chance to explore the protected biosphere reserve, home to many rare water birds, and to experience local life in floating villages. You’ll also support local children in floating schools and community centers. Embark on this journey for a unique Cambodian holiday experience.
- Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary - One of three biospheres on Tonlé Sap Lake, Prek Toal is the most accessible and rewarding to visit. It’s a birdwatcher’s paradise, featuring rare species like the lesser and greater adjutant storks, milky stork, and spot-billed pelican. Even novices will be amazed by these birds’ large wingspans and impressive nests.
- Tonlé Sap Biosphere Reserve - Situated in Northeast Cambodia, the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve includes Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, located in the center of the Tonle Sap Basin. The basin is bordered by the Dong Rek Mountains to the north, the Cardamom Mountains to the southwest, and smaller hills to the east that separate it from the Mekong River.
- Chong Kneas Floating Village - From February to July, boats depart from Chong Kneas pier to Prek Toal. From August to January, boats leave from Mechrey Pier to Prek Toal.
- Mechrey Floating Village - From August to January, boats depart from Mechrey Pier, and from February to July, boats leave from Chong Kneas pier.
What's Included
- English Speaking License Tour Guide
- All private boat tours around Tonle Sap for all sightseeing sites
- Pick-up & Drop-off at your Hotel by private transfer
- Cold Drinking Water & Cold Towels
- Entrance fees for Tonle Sap Lake and Floating Village
- English Speaking License Tour Guide
- All private boat tours around Tonle Sap for all sightseeing sites
- Pick-up & Drop-off at your Hotel by private transfer
- Cold Drinking Water & Cold Towels
- Entrance fees for Tonle Sap Lake and Floating Village
What's Not Included
- Entrance ticket for Prek Toal birds sanctuary $30 per ticket
- Tipping for guide and driver
- Entrance ticket for Prek Toal birds sanctuary $30 per ticket
- Tipping for guide and driver
Additional Information
The Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary stands as one of Southeast Asia’s most significant bird reserves. Experience Cambodia’s remarkable wildlife on an exhilarating full day exclusive tours around Tonle Sap Lake from Siem Reap. Observe the local aquatic lifestyle as you sail past floating settlements, markets, and elevated houses, and then venture into the…
The Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary stands as one of Southeast Asia’s most significant bird reserves. Experience Cambodia’s remarkable wildlife on an exhilarating full day exclusive tours around Tonle Sap Lake from Siem Reap. Observe the local aquatic lifestyle as you sail past floating settlements, markets, and elevated houses, and then venture into the protected biosphere reserve of the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary. Navigate through the water-logged forests and swamps in a traditional vessel, and keep an eye out for over 199 species of birds, including the Spot billed Pelican, Black headed Ibis, Grey-headed Fish Eagles and the elusive Masked Finfoot.
- Complete day exclusive tour of Tonle Sap and Prek Toal birds sanctuary from Siem Reap
- In-depth commentary on Cambodia’s wildlife from a knowledgeable personal guide
- Sail past elevated homes, water-ridden forests, and floating markets as you navigate across Tonle Sap Lake
- Spot ibises, storks, and pelicans on a voyage around the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary
- Individual tour guarantees a personalized experience
Location
Siem Reap
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(9 Ratings)
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Nicolasbi5675tf
Mar 24, 2024
Very nice trio in reserve - The landscapes and birds were magnificent. The Leap guide was very kind and helpful throughout the trip. The drivers and attendants at the park were also great. Simple, professional and caring to give us access to this very beautiful reserve.
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Jackie_f
Jan 27, 2024
A wonderful and thought provoking day - An amazing day seeing the life of the floating village and hundreds of multiple species of birds in the sanctuary. The sanctuary was so peaceful and finally we got to see a part of Cambodia that wasn’t littered with plastic!
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285jackie
Jan 22, 2024
A wonderful day out! - An amazing trip to the bird sanctuary. We saw hundreds of birds of many many species in a beautiful environment. We had lunch in a wonderful floating village homestead. The boat journey was fantastic through the waterways and floating villages. Our guide Sok was helpful and informative and a really nice person. The driver Paeap was equally professional and kind. We highly recommend this trip.
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Totodu94
Dec 24, 2023
A flight on the water, your head in the clouds…. - A magnificent day in the company of Sara and Mr. Ry, from start to finish, a total change of scenery.
Small boat trips, discovery of the local mangrove, birds… incredible.
We recommend it without hesitation!
Lunch in a small floating village was delicious.
Go there with your eyes closed, you will in no way be disappointed.
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Robertlh2287iu
Jan 22, 2023
Private birding tour at Prek Toal - Absolutely fantastic. Arranged a private birding tour at the Prek Toal bird preserve at Tonle Sap and the driver, guide and boat operators were all friendly and helpful. Guide stayed with me as long as I wanted at the observation tower watching the birds, he spoke English and was great. Would strongly recommend.
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Sabinegang
Jan 8, 2020
Incredible places and amazing tours - Hokly was the perfect tour guide for this incredible place. The bird watching from the tree house hide was brilliant, but hanging out at also at Prek Toal floating village, watching the world of the floating village go by and enjoying genuine Cambodian cuisine was something else! Please choose this local man trying to improve his community, over the big agencies. Thank you for a magical day...totally recommend.
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Peter0099
Sep 20, 2019
Kampong Phluk is a truly interesting place - I went there with my mother, aunt and friends and truly enjoyed the trip. Our driver Deth and guide Soryar from About Cambodia Travel & Tours provided us with all information about the village and the Tonle Sap lake. Kampong Phluk happened to be his hometown, so he is very knowledgeable about the village. Moreover, he speaks very good English so we could communicate easily and therefore got all sorts of information that made the trip more meaningful.
Kampong Phluk is a truly interesting place to visit. You can see a real Cambodian floating village and watch how locals do their activities on stilt houses and boats during the rainy season while their village is flooded.
The canoe ride passing the mangrove trees around Kampong Phluk was certainly an enjoyable and memorable experience.
I recommend tourists to come visit Kampong Phluk to feel the real Cambodian life.
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Anh_n
Jul 27, 2019
Kampong Pluk & Tonle Sap - Nice visit. Our guude Chenda Hen was helpful. Unfortunately the water level was low, so I didn't get to ride a boat through the mangrove.
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