Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in Southeast Asia. Encounter Cambodia’s startling wildlife on a thrilling full day private tours around Tonle Sap Lake from Siem Reap. Get a glimpse of local life on the water as you pass floating villages, markets and stilted houses, then enter the protected biosphere reserve of the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary. Paddle around the flooded forests and swamps in a traditional boat, and look out for over 199 bird species, including Spot billed Pelican, Black headed Ibis, Grey-headed Fish Eagles and the rare Masked Finfoot.
- Full-day private tour of Tonle Sap and Prek Toal birds sanctuary from Siem Reap
- Informative commentary of Cambodia’s wildlife from an insightful personal guide
- Pass stilted houses, flooded forests, and floating markets that you cruise across Tonle Sap Lake
- Spot ibis, storks, and pelicans on a cruise around the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary
- Private tour ensures a personalized experience
We offer free pick up and drop off at your hotel but please provide us your hotel name and your hotel address that our guide and driver will meet and welcome you at your hotel lobby.
Your tour guide and driver welcome you at your hotel lobby and transfer to pier at Tonle Sap Lake to take your private boat to explore birds sanctuary at Prek Toal
Tonlé Sap is a lake in the northwest of Cambodia. It belongs to the Mekong River system. It is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and one of the most diverse and productive ecosystems in the world, designated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997 due to its high biodiversity
Prek Toal is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in Southeast Asia located on the great Tonle Sap Lake. On this full day excursion, you will not only take a chance to explore the protected biosphere reserve with a significant number of rare water birds but also get a glimpse of local life on floating villages and contribute your effort to support local children on floating schools and community Centre. Embark on this voyage and have a unique experience in your Cambodia holiday.
Prek Toal is one of three biospheres on the Tonlé Sap lake, and this stunning bird sanctuary makes it the most worthwhile and straightforward of the three to visit. It’s an ornithologist’s fantasy, with a significant number of rare breeds gathered in one small area, including the huge lesser and greater adjutant storks, the milky stork and the spot-billed pelican. Even the uninitiated will be impressed, as these birds have a huge wingspan and build enormous nests.
The Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve is located in the Northeast of Cambodia. It includes the Tonle Sap Lake, the most extensive freshwater lake in South-East Asia, which is located in the centre of the Tonle Sap Basin. It is surrounded by the Dong Rek Mountains to the north, the Cardamom Mountains to the southwest, and other small hills to the east that separate the basin from the Mekong River.
From February to July we take boat from Chong Kneas pier to Prek Toal and From August to January we take boat from Mechrey Pier to Prek Toal
From August to January we take boat from Mechrey Pier and from February to July we take boat from Chong Kneas pier
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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