Tour Highlight
- Prek Toal floating Village, Prek Toal Reserve>>>
- Prek Toal reserved core areas
- Paddle boat in Prek Toal floating village
- One lunch at Prek Toal floating village.
Dress Code
Flexible for birding
Currency
The official currency in Cambodia is Cambodian Riel. It trades at around 4,000 riel to one US dollar. The US dollar is Cambodia’s unofficial second currency; therefore, there is no need to change the money. In fact, it is best to carry US dollars with you while you are traveling in Siem Reap, Cambodia. There are ATM everywhere in Cambodia where you could pick up US dollars as well.
Tour Payment
The payment for the tour is in American dollars, USD.
Creating Unique Touring Experiences
Our expert travel team has planned your trip so that you can experience the very best of what Cambodia Vietnam, Laos and Thailand have to offer. We understand that many will have various needs and wants for each particular tour that may not be included in an itinerary. We will plan any tour to meet your particular demands. Please Send inquiry>>>
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Name of Cambodian bird species in Khmer, English and Scientific
Tour Name:Prek Toal Floating Village Bird Watching Tour Tour Code: B1 Tour Duration: 1 day Tour Operates: all year round / on demand Number of Pax: available upon request Tour Price: available upon request
Pick-up and drop off location
Can be anywhere upon request
Hotel in Siem Reap
Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport
Upon arrival at Siem Reap bus station
Upon arrival at Chong Kneah peir by speed boat from Phnom Penh
Any AirBnB and residences in Siem Reap.
Pick-up and drop-off direction
Kindly provide your pick-up and drop-off styles for direction!
PREK TOAL FLOATING VILLAGE, CORE BIRD RESERVE FLOODED FORTEST
05:00 - you will be met and welcomed by our English speaking guide, and then transferred onward to Chong Khneas or Mechhrey floating village.
05:30 - arrive at Chong Kneah floating village peir or Mechhrey floating village peir, board the private boat, cross the Tonle Sap Great Lake to Prek Toal floating village. Breakfast boxes from your hotel, tour briefing by our guide along the way.
07:00 - arrive at Prek Toal floating village, buy your ticket at Prek Toal environmental office in Prek Toal floating village, take smaller boat to which you are escorted by a ranger from Prek Toal environmental office for the boat trip into the core bird reserve flooded forest.
08:30 - arrive at the treetop observation platform, opposite the bird colonies to view the panorama of the flooded forest reserve and teeming birdlife.
11:30 - arrive back at Prek Toal, have lunch in a floating house.
13:00 - paddle boat tour of the floating village.
15:00 - return boat trip to Siem Reap, arriving back at your hotel around 17:00.
Tonle Sap Lake & Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary
Cambodia’s Great Tonle Sap Lake sits only 15 km south of town, a unique eco-system and cultural area offering the opportunity to see a different side of the Siem Reap - floating villages, cultural and nature tours, birdwatching.
The Tonle Sap Lake is the most prominent feature on the map of Cambodia - a huge dumbbell-shaped body of water stretching across the northwest of the country. In the wet season, the lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia, swelling to an expansive 12,000 km2. During the dry half of the year it shrinks to as small as 2500 km2, draining into the Tonle Sap River, which meanders southeast, eventually merging with the Mekong River at the 'chaktomuk' confluence at Phnom Penh. During the wet season a unique hydrologic phenomenon causes the Tonle Sap River to reverse direction, filling the lake.
The engine of this phenomenon is the Mekong River, which becomes bloated with snow melt and runoff from the monsoon rains. The swollen Mekong backs up into the Tonle Sap at the point where the rivers meet at Chaktomuk, forcing the waters of the Tonle Sap River back into the lake. The inflow expands the area of lake more than five-fold, inundating the surrounding forested floodplain and supporting an extraordinarily rich and diverse eco-system.
More than 100 varieties of waterbirds including several threatened and endangered species, over 200 species of fish, as well as crocodiles, turtles, macaques, otter and other wildlife inhabit the inundated mangrove forests. The Lake is also an important commercial resource, providing more than half of the fish consumed in Cambodia. In harmony with the specialized ecosystems, the human occupations at the edges of the lake is similarly distinctive - floating villages, towering stilted houses, huge fish traps, and an economy and way of life deeply intertwined with the lake, the fish, the wildlife and the cycles of rising and falling waters.
Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary
The sanctuary at the Prek Toal core area of the Biosphere Reserve has been called "the single most important breeding ground in Southeast Asia for globally threatened large waterbirds." The Biosphere covers 31,282 hectares at the northwest tip of the Lake and plays host to species including Greater and Lesser Adjuncts, Black-headed Ibis, Painted Stork, Milky Stork, Spot-billed Pelican, Grey-Headed Fish Eagle and many more species. Of the three Biosphere core areas on the Tonle Sap Lake, Prek Toal is the most accessible from Siem Reap and the most popular with birdwatchers. The best time of year for viewing is the dry season (December-May) when flocks of migratory birds congregate at Prek Toal. As the dry season progresses and the water recedes, the number of birds increases but the travel to some of the more important viewing areas becomes more difficult.
TOUR ENDS
INCLUDED
- Full transfers from Siem Reap to Chong Kneah pier or Mechhrey pier by private luxury A/C vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Private boat from Chong Kneah pier or Mechhrey pier to Prek Toal floating village
- Ticket to bird colony
- Private boat with ranger from Prek Toal floating village to bird colony
- Paddle boat ride at Prek Toal floating village
- One lunch at floating house restaurant at Prek Toal floating village.
EXCLUDED
- Meals not mentioned
- Accommodation
- Visa fees $30 (visa on arrival, please bring 1 of your recent passport-size photo to visit your Cambodia visa). Southeast Asian passport holders do not require a Cambodian visa
- Drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips and expenditure of a personal nature
- Personal travel insurance
- Any services not mentioned in itinerary.
Creating Unique Touring Experiences
Our expert travel team has planned your trip so that you can experience the very best of what Cambodia and Thailand have to offer. We understand that many will have various needs and wants for each particular tour that may not be included in an itinerary. We will plan any tour to meet your particular demands. Please Send inquiry>>>
Feel free to contact us at
WhatsApp: +85512 971 645
Email: poan45@gmail.com / info@cambodiatraveltrails.com
PRICE
- private solo tour: USD205
- private tour for 2 persons: USD135 per person
- private tour for 3 persons: USD105 per person
- private tour for 4 persons: USD90 per person
- private tour for 5 persons: USD85 per person
- private tour for 6 persons: USD80 per person
- private tour for 7 persons: USD75 per person
- private tour for 8 persons: USD73 per person
- private tour for 9 persons: USD72 per person
- the more people, the lower price.
INCLUDED
- Full transfers from Siem Reap to Chong Kneah pier or Mechhrey pier by private luxury A/C vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Private boat from Chong Kneah pier or Mechhrey pier to Prek Toal floating village
- Ticket to bird colony
- Private boat with ranger from Prek Toal floating village to bird colony
- Paddle boat ride at Prek Toal floating village
- One lunch at floating house restaurant at Prek Toal floating village.
EXCLUDED
- Meals not mentioned
- Accommodation
- Visa on Arrival fee $30. Please bring one of your recent passport-size photos to visit your Cambodian Visa on Arrival. South-East Asian passport holders do not require a visa to enter Cambodian
- Drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips and expenditure of a personal nature
- Personal travel insurance
- Any services not mentioned in itinerary.
Creating Unique Touring Experiences
Our expert travel team has planned your trip so that you can experience the very best of what Cambodia and Thailand have to offer. We understand that many will have various needs and wants for each particular tour that may not be included in an itinerary. We will plan any tour to meet your particular demands. Please Send inquiry>>>
Feel free to contact us at
WhatsApp: +85512 971 645
Email: poan45@gmail.com / info@cambodiatraveltrails.com
Siem Reap - Chong Kneah floating village - Prek Toal floating village - Prek Toal invironmental office - Prek Toal bird colony - Siem Reap
Note: drive from Siem Reap to Chong Kneah floating village, then take boat to Prek Toal invironmental office in Prek Toal floating village. From there, take ranger boat to bird colony. Watch birds from few bird watching towers and/or sometimes paddle the boat closer to bird nests depending on season and water level.
Map of Angkor temple complex
Dr. John Boyce, Monash University Australia with his family Fiona, James, Emily and Sarah, 5 pax - Dec 6 2012
Dr. John Boyce, Monash University Australia with his family Fiona, James, Emily and Sarah, 5 pax - Dec 6 2012
Mr. How Pang and his wife Moira - University in England - Prek Toal floating village and Prek Toal bird sanctuary in Dec 16 to Dec 17 2012
Mr. How Pang and his wife Moira - University in England - Prek Toal floating village and Prek Toal bird sanctuary in Dec 16 to Dec 17 2012
Mr. How Pang and his wife Moira - University in England - Prek Toal floating village and Prek Toal bird sanctuary in Dec 16 to Dec 17 2012
Mr. How Pang and his wife Moira - University in England - Prek Toal floating village and Prek Toal bird sanctuary in Dec 16 to Dec 17 2012
Mr. How Pang and his wife Moira - University in England - Prek Toal floating village and Prek Toal bird sanctuary in Dec 16 to Dec 17 2012
Mr. How Pang and his wife Moira - University in England - Prek Toal floating village and Prek Toal bird sanctuary in Dec 16 to Dec 17 2012
Dr. David Graham - Senior Advisor to the President on International Strategy at Concordia University England - April 13 2012
Dr. David Graham - Senior Advisor to the President on International Strategy at Concordia University England - April 13 2012
Dr. David Graham - Senior Advisor to the President on International Strategy at Concordia University England - April 13 2012
Dr. David Graham - Senior Advisor to the President on International Strategy at Concordia University England - April 13 2012
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Dr. Dodson, Gary N, Professor Biology Dept, Ball State Univ, and his wife - United States - Jan 29 to Feb 2 2010
Dr. Dodson, Gary N, Professor Biology Dept, Ball State Univ, and his wife - United States - Jan 29 to Feb 2 2010
Dr. Dodson, Gary N, Professor Biology Dept, Ball State Univ, and his wife - United States - Jan 29 to Feb 2 2010
Dr. Dodson, Gary N, Professor Biology Dept, Ball State Univ, and his wife - United States - Jan 29 to Feb 2 2010
Dr. Dodson, Gary N, Professor Biology Dept, Ball State Univ, and his wife - United States - Jan 29 to Feb 2 2010
Dr. Dodson, Gary N, Professor Biology Dept, Ball State Univ, and his wife - United States - Jan 29 to Feb 2 2010
Dr. Dodson, Gary N, Professor Biology Dept, Ball State Univ, and his wife - United States - Jan 29 to Feb 2 2010
Dr. Dodson, Gary N, Professor Biology Dept, Ball State Univ, and his wife - United States - Jan 29 to Feb 2 2010
Dr. John Boyce, Monash University Australia with his family Fiona, James, Emily and Sarah, 5 pax - Dec 6 2012
Dr. John Boyce, Monash University Australia with his family Fiona, James, Emily and Sarah, 5 pax - Dec 6 2012
Dr. John Boyce, Monash University Australia with his family Fiona, James, Emily and Sarah, 5 pax - Dec 6 2012
Dr. John Boyce, Monash University Australia with his family Fiona, James, Emily and Sarah, 5 pax - Dec 6 2012
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Ms. Holt
From: United Kingdom
Posted Date: 21/Feb/2019
Prek Toal Nature reserve and Floating Village
We went for the one day guided tour of Prek Toal nature reserve and a floating village near to the reserve, the experience was fantastic. Mr Sophoan Rath took great care in looking after us on the excursion and was very informative as well as genuinely friendly. The ranger that took us on the boat around the nature reserve was obviously very well attuned to the area and it’s flora and fauna. My partner is a keen birder, myself not so much, BUT I really enjoyed the trip and getting to see so many tropical species was quite special. The floating village tour was eye opening. After lunch, we were taken around the village by paddle boat (optional & life jackets provided) and although (more due to our combined weight than anything else!) capsize seemed imminent at every wave caused by power boats, the lady that rowed us around did an amazing job, and it really gave an insight to how skilled in and around the water the people living on the floating village are. 100% would recommend the experience if you are in the area visiting the temple complexes of Angkor Wat. For those interested in the natural beauty of Cambodia this is a trip worth making in itself.
A Superb Day of Wildlife and Culture - Highly Recommended!
We booked a one day tour for two people of Prek Toal and had a wonderful day. Our visit to the Nature Reserve got us stunning views of vast numbers of rare birds including three species of stork, pelicans, oriental darter, ibis, two species of eagle, two species of kingfisher and at least 10 heron species. The quantity and scale of the bird seen is probably the closest thing to a real life Jurassic Park you can get! After we finished with the birds we had a lovely lunch at a cafe in the floating village, followed by a paddleboat tour. Our guide Sophoan Rath, was excellent; very friendly and knowledgeable and clearly had a lot of experience of the area. Throughout the day he not only arranged the trip logistically, but at various points throughout the day also drove, acted as translator, spotted and identified birds and even helped row a paddle boat at one point. We cannot recommend him enough!
“Couldn't have had a better Siem Reap experience with Sophoan!”
I traveled to Siem Reap with five friends from Duke University during a SE Asia trip, and I could not have asked for a better experience than the one given to us by our guide, Sophoan Rath. Phoan is not only one of the kindest guides I have ever had the pleasure of traveling with, but he is also one of the most engaging, fun, and well informed. Phoan arranged a variety of activities for our group, including a trip to a floating village, a sunrise boat ride, and a sail trip through an incredible bird sanctuary and mangroves.
Dr. David Graham - Prek Toal Reserve Bird Watching Day Trip - B1
From: Canada
Posted Date: 11/May/2013
We booked a one-day trip to Prek Toal which turned out to be truly memorable although the water level was too low to permit out boat to get all the way into the reserve (we visited in April, at the very end of the dry season, when the water is lowest). Sophoan Rath was a terrific companion: friendly, helpful, highly knowledgeable about the history, culture, and natural history of Cambodia. Everything ran like clockwork, and the "lunch boxes" from the Blue Pumpkin contained enough (wonderful) food for an army! Sophoan even thought to call our hotel to ask them to make up a packed breakfast for us because of the 5:00 a.m. pickup which meant that we could not get breakfast at the hotel. Highly recommended, though I would suggest visiting earlier in the dry season when the water is higher. Even so, we had great views of many birds, including three of our four main target species (Grey-headed Fish Eagle, Lesser and Greater Adjutant). No Milky Stork, alas. Getting a close-up look at the local fishing culture was fascinating, though it is distressing to see that fishing continues within the Prek Toal sanctuary and that the rangers turn a blind eye in exchange for a payoff in fish. A day to remember forever!
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