ITINERARY #1
THE FULL PACKAGE IN A DAY
Full day visit to Prek Toal bird sanctuary, traditional
floating village, and OSMOSE projects
(Available from September to March)
06:00 Your journey begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Siem Reap, followed by a car or minivan transfer to
the port, which takes approximately 30-40 minutes. From there, a boat will take you on a 1 to 1.5-hour
voyage to Prek Toal floating village, passing through the flooded forest and the expansive lake. During the
journey, your OSMOSE guide will provide insights into the unique hydrological system, the lake's ecosystem,
and its flora and fauna.
A picnic breakfast will be served for you on the boat.
Upon arrival at the floating village, you will switch to another boat for a visit to the bird sanctuary,
accompanied by a local ranger. Along the way, your guide's expertise in birds and the flooded forest will
provide you with the best opportunities to observe and understand this complex natural ecosystem. You can
also ascend to a treetop platform to view bird colonies using a telescope and binoculars. Please note that
during the low-water season (February-March), a visit to the treetop platform is not feasible. In such cases,
you will have more time to enjoy watching the birds feeding along the main stream inside the Bird
sanctuary.
12:30 Enjoy a unique and delectable lunch prepared by highly skilled cooks at a community floating restaurant
14:00 Following the lunch break, you will embark on a traditional Khmer paddle boat to witness how the local
community has adapted to their ever-changing, floating environment. This includes visiting a family residing
in a floating house to observe their local customs and engage in a conversation with the host about the
challenges and differences of living on the water. Your journey will then continue with visits to crocodile
farms, fish farms, floating schools, and floating gardens, providing a unique opportunity to experience an
extraordinary way of life.
15:30 Return to Siem Reap, back to your hotel at around 17:30