Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary and floating Village Private Day Tour
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Is Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary and floating Village Private Day Tour worth booking?
Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary and floating Village Private Day Tour is a 7-hour experience in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from $179 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 23 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (23)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $179 per person
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
What you get
- Pick-up & Drop-off at your Hotel by private transfer
- English Speaking License Tour Guide
- All Sightseeing Entrance fees
- All private boat tours around Tonle Sap for all sightseeing sites
- Prek Toal birds sanctuary entrance Tickets
About this experience
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
What's included
Included
- Pick-up & Drop-off at your Hotel by private transfer
- English Speaking License Tour Guide
- All Sightseeing Entrance fees
- All private boat tours around Tonle Sap for all sightseeing sites
- Prek Toal birds sanctuary entrance Tickets
Not included
- Tipping for guide and driver
What you'll see and do
Siem Reap
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
30 minutes here
Tonle Sap Lake
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
120 minutes here · Admission included
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.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary
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.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
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.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Chong Kneas Floating Village
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
60 minutes here · Admission included
From August to January we take boat from Mechrey Pier and from February to July we take boat from Chong Kneas pier
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Private Tour
Pickup included
Joint Small Group Tour
Tour include entrance tickets : Tour Package Include all entrance tickets and pick up and drop of at hotel in Siem Reap Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, cmn, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- About Cambodia Travel & Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 23 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
23 verified traveler reviews for Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary and floating Village Private Day Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Prek Toal birds by water
A brilliant trip , the birds were fantastic and wonderful to see the floating village and experience a meal in the water .
Response from the operator: Dear Lan A Thank you for choosing About Cambodia Travel & Tours for your trip. It was a pleasure to have you travel with us and explore Cambodia together with our team. We truly appreciate your kind feedback; it means a lot to us. We’re delighted to know you had a positive experience. We hope to welcome you, your family, or your friends again in the future. Please stay in touch! Warm regards Guest Relation Manager About Cambodia Travel & Tours
via Tripadvisor
Prek Toal tour with floating village & Buddhist Pagoda stops
My husband and I very much enjoyed our all day tour. Leap was our guide and Paeap was our driver. We had a wonderful visit to Prek Toal. The trip from the hotel by van was very comfortable. We then took a larger boat a distance to a floating village were we got into a smaller boat that took us into the reserve. We saw many birds and Leap did an excellent job of pointing them out and identifying them. We enjoyed the viewing tower which allowed us to see the rookery for pelicans, Asian Open Billed, and Painted Storks. On the return we stopped at a baray and a Buddhist Pagoda. Leap did a wonderful job of explaining the history of the area. Everyone that we met was very kind and friendly. We recommend taking this tour. Bring a lunch or ask to purchase one in the floating village. Water is provided. The larger boat motor is loud so bring some earplugs if you are bothered by that.
via Tripadvisor
Awesome way to experience the bird sanctuary
I would recommend this tour if you want to spend more time seeing the bird sanctuary compared to some other area tours! We had an amazing day seeing the birds, floating village, reservoir and monastery. Our guide (Mr. Sara) and driver (Mr. Pheape) were great—Sara was really knowledgable and helpful, he also asked us on the way to the tour whether we wanted to call ahead to reserve lunch at the floating village, which we did, and it ended up being one of the highlights of the day for us, incredible fresh fish and other dishes.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful and relaxing experience
Really great tour, we had a wonderful time, learning about all the birds in such a relaxed setting! The lunch that was served was especially good, they had freshly caught fish that was grilled! I would recommend this if you have a free day
via Tripadvisor
3 hours and £275 and almost no birds! Waste of time and money. Wait until Nov when the birds return.
We wasted £275 to save your money! We were very disappointed with the tour today. The guide gives you a double-sided laminated sheet with all the birds in the park. However, between JUL - NOV there are very few birds. So if you are there for bird-watching, save you money. If, however, you are happy to spend this money for a couple of hours boat trip around the lake and floating villages then fine. I felt sad having to leave a poor review because our guide was so cheerful and enthusiastic, but even he was sad for us to see so few birds. We have travelled all over the world and understand with wildlife trips nothing is guaranteed, but to see only 2 eagles, a couple of bee eaters and a heron in over 3 hours is very poor to say the least!
Response from the operator: Dear Andi Scott, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate your insights and the opportunity to respond. We’d like to clarify that the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary is open year-round, welcoming visitors to explore the unique floating village and support the local community. In addition to birdwatching, travelers can enjoy the beauty of the mangrove forest and the breathtaking views of Tonle Sap Lake. While bird activity can vary depending on the season and environmental conditions, many guests visit not only for the wildlife but also to experience the culture and contribute to the local economy. Your participation in this tour helps support local livelihoods, and we are sincerely grateful for that. We understand that your main expectation was to observe a large number of birds, and we regret that the sanctuary did not fully meet your hopes on this occasion. Your comments are valuable, and we will take them into consideration as we continue to improve our services. Once again, thank you for choosing this tour and for your enthusiasm for birdwatching. We hope you had a memorable experience overall during your journey in Cambodia. Sincerely yours, Local Activities Suppliers About Cambodia Travel & Tours
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $179 to $339
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary and floating Village Private Day Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Siem Reap.
How much does Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary and floating Village Private Day Tour cost?
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Prices start at $179 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Siem Reap usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary and floating Village Private Day Tour take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Siem Reap is not rushed.
Is Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary and floating Village Private Day Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 23 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Siem Reap, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary and floating Village Private Day Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary and floating Village Private Day Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary and floating Village Private Day Tour?
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Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Siem Reap can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Siem Reap and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary and floating Village Private Day Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Siem Reap within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Siem Reap?
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On Outty we rank every Siem Reap experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Small-Group and Guide tours, Angkor Wat full Day 'Small Group with sunset & Tour Guide, Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Siem Reap?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Siem Reap?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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