Cambodia is a land of stunning beauty and fascinating people. It is also home to one of the world's great bird sanctuaries; experience a birding expedition like never before! At Prek Toal, enjoy the chance to see native birds in a site that has been designated as a UNESCO Biosphere reserve!
Beginning at 6:00 am, enjoy a free pick-up from your hotel or guesthouse in an air-conditioned vehicle or tuk tuk ., we have 2 different ways to reach our boats,so depending on the season we will depart from one of 2 places, both of these has there own floating villages and our expert bird bird will point out the many different places of interest Leave behind the pains of land for the joys of the water, hopping into a smaller mini Tara boat equipped with life jackets and expert local drivers.
On the way up to Prek Toal, we will cruise past and stop at a local fish farm where its floating on the water, at the floating village. Snap a few photos of the crocs or catfish before getting back on a boat for a ride through the floating village. Witness everyday life on the lake. There truly is a floating city out here, with fishermen, boat-makers, markets, schools and waving children.
Once through the floating village, begin the great journey across the lake to the Biosphere Reserve at Prek Toal. Learn about the most exciting things along your way from you guide, who will ensure you have a truly extraordinary experience.
Prek Toal bird Sanctuary has over 120 different species of birds, many endangered. your expert bird guide will take you to the best viewing areas and give you the names of all the different birds you will see.
the actual cruise tour of Prek Toal will be done via the rangers boat, we also use local villages to take us further into the forests to get as close as we can to the unique large waterbirds, a truly amazing unique experience not to be missed.
Depart Prek Toal in early afternoon and head back on the boat, where you can enjoy a lovely meal and drinks on the famous Queen Tara, the biggest boat on the lake, in the heart of the floating village..or at the floating restaurant in Prek Toal, Then, relax and soak in the beauty of the nature around you. However you choose to relax, it'll definitely be worth it before making the journey back to your hotel or guesthouse!
