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Bird Watching at Tonle Sap’s Inundated Forest
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Oct 5
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Oct 6
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Oct 7
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Bird Watching at Tonle Sap’s Inundated Forest
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Highlights
There is more than meets the eye when heading to Tonle Sap. The Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary is home to a large number of birds that use the flooded forest reserve as their nesting home. Bear witness to teeming wildlife and see a different side of Siem Reap.
• Watch the playground of migrating birds at Tonle Sap
• Travel by boat over Cambodia’s largest lake
• Get to know the animals, living just outside Siem Reap
• See with your own eyes how conservationists protect nature
• A simple lunch is included at a floating house on Tonle Sap
Itinerary
Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeTo wake up with the birds, one has to wake up early. We leave the hotel at around 5.30 am by your guide and driver (joint transfer) and travel as the sun rises to Chong Khneas, where you board the boat on the great Tonle Sap Lake to Prek Toal floating village with breakfast and a full briefing from the guide on the way. Arrival at the starting point of this feather-themed exploration will be approximately 7:30 am, where a ranger from the centre itself heads with us deep into the core of the birds’ breeding grounds inside the flooded forest.Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedFrom here, to get a panoramic view over the area, we head up to a treetop observation platform, constructed opposite the bird colonies. The panorama in the early morning is simply breathtaking from this viewpoint. The Prek Toal bird sanctuary has gained global recognition for eight particular species of bird; the Spot-billed Pelican, the Greater Adjutant, the Lesser Adjutant, the Milky Stork, the Painted Stork, the Black-headed Ibis, the Oriental Darter and Grey-headed Fish-Eagle. Thousands of common water-birds also breed here, where over 150 species have been recorded in total, in and around the Tonle Sap Lake.Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWe return to our floating base camp where you will have a simple yet delicious lunch while floating on the water. After our lunch break, you will tour this fascinating village by taking out paddle boats to bear witness to the unique way the inhabitants of Tonle Sap make their living on their floating homes. We say goodbye to the families and head back by boat to the mainland before our final stretch back to Siem Reap brings you safely to the doorstep of your hotel accommodation. You can expect to be back in Siem Reap at around 3.30 pm.
What's included
INCLUDED
All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description
Boat ride over the Tonle Sap Lake
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
A full-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide
Lunch at a local home is included (food only)
NOT INCLUDED
Entrance pass to the Angkor Archaeological Site
Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
Supplements for transfers outside the general pick-up and drop-off area
Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is operated on joint basis with English-speaking guide only
Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Siem Reap. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as Tonle Sap, Koh Ker, Banteay Srei and Siem Reap International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions
We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant
Due to the nature of this tour, we regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users
Part of this excursion includes walking over unpaved roads and paths. This may not suit guests with walking issues
Bear in mind that such paths may turn slippery / muddy after a rain shower. We suggest wearing good walking shoes, preferred closed shoes, when booking this tour
To avoid any issues pertaining obtaining an arrival visa at the airport, please ensure that your passport contains at least two empty pages. Failure to do so may result in not gaining entrance into the Kingdom of Cambodia
We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour
Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this
Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power
We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests
The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request
In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions
The bird colonies are at its busiest between December and April, but most species can be found throughout the year
Location
Address
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Provider
Asian Trails LTD