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Bird Watching & Village tours

Option 1: PREK TOAL BIRD SANCTUARY, TRADITIONAL FLOATING VILLAGE AND OSMOSEPROJECT (AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER TO MARCH)

06:00am Pick up from your staying hotel in Siem Reap and transport by car or minivan to the port (around 30-40 minutes) The boat will take you on the 1hr to 1hr 30mins journey to Prek Toal floating village, across the flooded forest and the great lake. On the way, your guide will explain you about the unique hydrological system, ecosystem of the lake and its flora and fauna. Picnic breakfast will be served for you on the boat

On arrival at the floating village, you will change boat to go and visit the bird sanctuary, under the guidance of a local ranger. Along the way, your guide’s knowledge of the birds and the flooded forest will give you the best opportunity to see and understand this complex natural ecosystem. You will be proposed to climb on a tree top platform to view bird colonies with telescope and binoculars. Please note that in the low water season (February-March), a visit to the tree top platform is not accessible, you will spend more time to enjoy the bird feeding along the main stream inside the Bird sanctuary)

12:30pm Back to the floating village to enjoy a typical lunch in the Community Restaurant 14:00pm Visit to the environmental education class and to the water hyacinth handicraft workshop. Then, on board a traditional Khmer paddle boat, you will discover how the local community has adapted to their floating and ever changing environment: visit a family who live on a floating house to observe the local customs and talk with the host about the differences they face living on the water and then continue to visit the crocodile farms, fish farms, floating school, floating gardens: a unique opportunity to see a unique way of life. 15:30pm Return to Siem Reap, back to your staying hotel around 17:30.

Siem Reap Tours Included: Full private A/C vehicle pick up and drop off at hotel
Private tour by local bird expert of English speaking guide
Boat transfer with boat access to Sanctuary & villages
1breakfast + 1 Khmer Lunch
Entrance ticket to the Sanctuary & Ranger fee
Fresh fruits & drinking water during the trip

Option 2: 2days/1night PREK TOAL BIRD SANCTUARY, TRADITIONAL FLOATING VILLAGE, OSMOSE PROJECTS AND SPENDING ONE NIGHT IN A COMMUNITY BASED HOME STAY (AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER TO MARCH)

Day 1: Siem Reap – Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary (D)
13:30pm Pick up from your staying hotel in Siem Reap and transport by car or minivan to the port (around 30-40 minutes).

The boat will take you on the 1hr to 1hr 30mins journey to Prek Toal floating village, across the flooded forest and the great lake. On the way, your guide will explain you about the unique hydrological system, ecosystem of the lake and its flora and fauna.

On arrival at the floating village, you will visit the environmental education class and the water hyacinth handicraft workshop. Then, on board a traditional Khmer paddle boat, you will discover how the local community has adapted to their floating and ever changing environment: visit a family who live on a floating house to observe the local customs and talk with the host about the differences they face living on the water and then continue to visit the crocodile farms, fish farms, floating school, floating gardens: a unique opportunity to see a unique way of life.

16:30pm, you will be given a Khmer cooking lesson. You will learn how to make different types of Khmer dishes under the supervision of women members of the Community Restaurant in the floating village.

17:30pm you will take the time to appreciate the daily life on the lakeand watch the magnificent sunset in the village. A typical diner will be served at the Community Restaurant before the boat takes you to the family who will accommodate you in their floating home.

Day 2: Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary – Siem Reap (B)
06:30am Breakfast (or earlier for early bird watching), then you will change boat to go and visit the bird sanctuary under the guidance of a local ranger. Along the way, your guide’s knowledge of the birds and the flooded forest will give you the best opportunity to see and understand this complex natural ecosystem.

You will be proposed to climb on a tree top platform to view bird colonies with telescope and binoculars. Please note that in the low water season (February-March), a visit to the tree top platform is not accessible, you will spend more time to enjoy the bird feeding along the main stream inside the Bird sanctuary)

12:00pm Back to the floating village to enjoy the special lunch prepared by the women members of the Community Restaurant. 13:00pm Return to Siem Reap, back to your staying hotel around 15:00pm.

Siem Reap Tours Included:
Full private A/C vehicle pick up and drop off at hotel
Private tour by local bird expert of English speaking guide
Boat transfer with boat access to Sanctuary & villages
1 night at homestay
1 breakfast + 1 lunch + 1 dinner
Entrance ticket to the Sanctuary & Ranger fee
Fresh fruits & drinking water during the trip

Option 3: ONE DAY VISIT TO THE TRADITIONAL FLOATING VILLAGE OF PREK TOAL AND OSMOSE ROJECTS

This tour is recommended when the lake's water level is too low and when it is not possible to reach the bird colonies, but it can be organized at any season.

08:00am Pick up from your staying hotel in Siem Reap and transport by car or minivan to the port (around 30-40 minutes).

The boat will take you on the 1hr to 1hr 30mins journey to Prek Toal floating village, across the flooded forest and the great lake. On the way, your guide will explain you about the unique hydrological system, ecosystem of the lake and its flora and fauna. Snack (fresh fruit, coffee or tea) will be served for you on the boat. On your arrival at the floating village, you will visit the environmental education class and the water hyacinth handicraft workshop, then, it’s now for you the opportunity to spend time with the women of Saray Tonle (the water hyacinth handicraft cooperative) learning how to weave your own souvenir of your trip! These sessions are important for the self-confidence of the weavers and they are also a unique chance for visitors to interact with community members (even with a common language!).

12:00pm Lunch in the Community Restaurant. 13:00pm After lunch break, on a traditional Khmer paddle boat, you will discover how the local community has adapted to their floating and ever changing environment: visit a family who live on a floating house to observe the local customs and talk with the host about the differences they face living on the water and then continue to visit the crocodile farms, fish farms, floating school, floating gardens: a unique opportunity to see a unique way of life.

15:00pm Visit the Environmental Research Station where you will enjoy a panoramic view of the village. Return to Siem Reap, back to your hotel around 17:00pm.

Siem Reap Tours Included:
Full private A/C vehicle pick up and drop off at hotel
Private tour by local bird expert of English speaking guide
Boat transfer with boat access to Sanctuary & villages
1 breakfast + 1 lunch
Entrance ticket to the Sanctuary & Ranger fee
Fresh fruits & drinking water during the trip

Option 4: OVERNIGHT VISIT TO THE TRADITIONAL FLOATING VILLAGE OF PREK TOAL, OSMOSE PROJECTS AND SPENDING ONE NIGHT IN A COMMUNITY BASED HOME STAY

This tour is recommended when the lake's water level is too low and when it is not possible to reach the bird colonies, but it can be organized at any season.

Day 1: Siem Reap – Prek Toal (D)
13:30pm Pick up from your staying hotel in Siem Reap and transport by car or minivan to the port (around 30-40 minutes). The boat will take you on the 1hr to 1hr 30mins journey to Prek Toal floating village, across the flooded forest and the great lake. On the way, your guide will explain you about the unique hydrological system, ecosystem of the lake and its flora and fauna. 16:00pm On your arrival to the floating village, you will visit a home stay family who will share with you their lifestyle in the floating village (with the help from the guide). You will take time to rest in their home stay.

After, you will be given a Khmer cooking lesson. You will learn how to make different types of Khmer dishes under the supervision of women members of the Community Restaurant in the floating village. 17:30pm you will take the time to appreciate the daily life on the lake and watch the magnificent sunset in the village. A typical diner will be served at the Community Restaurant before the boat takes you to the family who will accommodate you in their floating home.

Day 2: Prek Toal – Siem Reap (B)
07:30am Breakfast (can be earlier or later on request) 08:00am After breakfast, you will visit the environmental education class and the water hyacinth handicraft workshop, then, it’s now for you the opportunity to spend time with the women of Saray Tonle ( the water hyacinth handicraft cooperative) learning how to weave your own souvenir of your trip! These sessions are important for the self-confidence of the weavers and they are also a unique chance for visitors to interact with community members (even with a common language!).

09:00am After weaving class, on board a traditional Khmer paddle boat, you will discover how the local community has adapted to their floating and ever changing environment: visit a family who live on a floating house to observe the local customs and talk with the host about the differences they face living on the water and then continue to visit the crocodile farms, fish farms, floating school, floating gardens: a unique opportunity to see a unique way of life.

After, you will visit to the Environmental Research Station where you will enjoy a panoramic view of the village. 12:00pm Return to Siem Reap, back to your hotel around 12:30pm.

Siem Reap Tours Included:
Full private A/C vehicle pick up and drop off at hotel
Private tour by local bird expert of English speaking guide
Boat transfer with boat access to Sanctuary & villages
1 night at homestay
1 breakfast + 1 lunch + 1 dinner
Entrance ticket to the Sanctuary & Ranger fee
Fresh fruits & drinking water during the trip

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