
Private Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary and Tonle Sap Tour
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Private Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary and Tonle Sap Tour is a 8-hour experience in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from $130 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 50 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $130 per person
Begin your journey with a flexible pickup time from your hotel in Siem Reap. Drive to Mechrey Floating Village, a traditional community of about 2,000 residents living on the northern edge of Tonle Sap Lake. Board a crui
What you get
- Private canoe go through Mangrove forests to see Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary
- English Speaking Guide with licensed
- Private Cruise boat from Mechrey Village to Pre Toal Village
- Air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Tickets/Pass for Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary
- Pick up & drop off at hotel
About this experience
Begin your journey with a flexible pickup time from your hotel in Siem Reap. Drive to Mechrey Floating Village, a traditional community of about 2,000 residents living on the northern edge of Tonle Sap Lake. Board a cruise boat and set off to Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary, Southeast Asia's most important breeding ground for globally threatened waterbirds. Arrive at Prek Toal Floating Village, one of the lake's largest floating communities. Switch to a small, quiet oar boat or a specialized local park vessel to smoothly navigate the dense, flooded mangrove forests without startling the bird colonies. Explore the sanctuary, which is home to over 150 bird species, including critically rare, large-winged birds that have been driven near extinction elsewhere. After your visit, return to Mechrey Village and board an air-conditioned car to go back to your hotel.
What's included
Included
- Private canoe go through Mangrove forests to see Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary
- English Speaking Guide with licensed
- Private Cruise boat from Mechrey Village to Pre Toal Village
- Air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Tickets/Pass for Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary
- Pick up & drop off at hotel
- Cool water and Cool wet towel
Not included
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Tonle Sap Lake
Mechrey Floating Village is a traditional community of about 2,000 residents living on the northern edge of Tonle Sap Lake, located roughly 20 to 25 km (a 30-minute drive) southeast of Siem Reap, Cambodia. It serves as a quieter, less-crowded alternative to Chong Kneas, offering boat excursions past floating houses built on bamboo rafts or metal barrels, a floating school, local markets, a crocodile farm, and access points toward the Prek Toal bird sanctuary.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary
Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary is Southeast Asia's single most important breeding ground for globally threatened waterbirds. Situated at the northwestern tip of the Tonle Sap Lake within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this 31,282-hectare protected wetland harbors over 150 bird species. It serves as a vital global stronghold for critically rare, large-winged birds that have been driven near extinction elsewhere. After 1 hour on the cruise boat from Mechrey Floating village then we will arrive at the Prek Toal floating village—one of the lake's largest floating communities. Here, your main transport switches to small, quiet oar boats or specialized local park vessels to smoothly navigate the dense, flooded mangrove forests without startling the colonies.
240 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Happy Angkor Tour
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $130 to $257
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Happy Angkor Tour, who run 20 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 65.2 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
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Private Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary and Tonle Sap Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Siem Reap.
How much does Private Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary and Tonle Sap Tour cost?
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Prices start at $130 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 Private Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary and Tonle Sap Tour take?
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Plan for about 8 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 Private Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary and Tonle Sap Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Private Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary and Tonle Sap 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 Private Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary and Tonle Sap Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary and Tonle Sap Tour?
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Around 0 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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary and Tonle Sap 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 Tour with Guide from Siem Reap, 2 Days Guided Historical Tour in Angkor, Angkor Wat full Day 'Small Group with sunset & Tour Guide. 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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