Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary and Tonle Sap Lake floating Village Private Boat Tour
Tour overview
Explore one of Southeast Asia’s richest wildlife areas on this full-day private tour to the Prek Toal Biosphere Reserve on Tonle Sap Lake. Ideal for nature lovers and birdwatchers, this tour offers a rare opportunity to see Cambodia’s endangered bird species in their natural wetland habitat while experiencing life on the water in the floating villages.
Highlights include
Cruise Across Tonle Sap Lake
Travel by traditional boat through Cambodia’s largest freshwater lake, passing floating markets, stilted homes, and flooded forests.
Explore Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary
Enter the protected biosphere reserve, home to over 199 bird species, including the Spot-billed Pelican, Black-headed Ibis, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, and the elusive Masked Finfoot.
Paddle Through the Wetlands
Navigate the flooded forest and swamp areas in a traditional paddle boat, ideal for wildlife spotting and photography.
Private Guided Experience
Learn about Cambodia’s biodiversity, conservation efforts, and local life from a professional English-speaking guide.
Scenic & Educational
A unique blend of eco-tourism and cultural immersion, far off the typical tourist path. This tour is perfect for anyone looking to experience Cambodia’s natural beauty and wildlife while gaining a deeper understanding of local water-based communities.
What you’ll do
09 Hours, hotel pick-up includedAfter breakfast at your hotel, your English-speaking tour guide and driver will meet you in the lobby at 07:30 AM and transfer you to the boat pier. From there, embark on a traditional wooden boat and begin your journey across the vast Tonle Sap Lake, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake. Enjoy a scenic boat ride across the lake to Prek Toal Floating Village, located at the northwestern tip of Tonle Sap.
Prek Toal is part of the Tonle Sap UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, covering over 31,000 hectares of seasonally flooded forest and wetland. The area is home to the most important bird sanctuary in Southeast Asia, making it a premier destination for birdwatchers and nature lovers. Visit to Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary board a smaller boat and navigate through the mangrove-lined channels and floating forest to reach the bird sanctuary's core area. Prek Toal is renowned as the single most important breeding ground in Southeast Asia for many globally threatened large waterbirds. Bird species you may encounter include, Greater and Lesser Adjutants, Painted and Milky Storks, Black-headed Ibis, Spot-billed Pelican, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, And many more migratory and resident species. This is a paradise for bird photographers, ornithologists, and eco-tourism enthusiasts. After visiting the sanctuary, take time to explore Prek Toal Floating Village, a vibrant water-based community where homes, schools, and markets float on the lake. Learn about the unique lifestyle of local fishermen and families, whose lives are deeply connected to the rhythm of the lake. Your visit directly supports responsible tourism and local conservation efforts, as entry fees and tour expenses contribute to community education, environmental awareness, and sustainable development projects. After a rewarding day immersed in nature and community, return by boat across the lake and transfer back to your hotel in Siem Reap by private vehicle.