Giant Ibis Birding Tour: 2 Days, 1 Night

2 days

Cambodia Northern Plains Birding Tour (2 Days / 1 Night)

Join Sam Veasna Conservation Tours (SVC) on a rewarding 2-day, 1-night birding adventure to Cambodia's Northern Plains, one of Southeast Asia's most important conservation landscapes.

Departing from Siem Reap, travel to Tmat Paeuy and Kriel Lodge in Preah Vihear Province, a region renowned for its populations of the Critically Endangered Giant Ibis and White-shouldered Ibis. Accompanied by expert local guides, you'll explore seasonal wetlands, dry forests, and feeding areas in search of these iconic species, along with vultures, raptors, woodpeckers, rollers, and many other Northern Plains specialties.

This tour is ideal for birders and wildlife enthusiasts with limited time who want the opportunity to observe some of the world's rarest birds in their natural habitat. While sightings are often successful, wildlife remains unpredictable, and a shorter itinerary provides less flexibility than our extended tour options.

By joining this experience, you are also helping support community-based conservation efforts that protect critical habitat for endangered wildlife and provide sustainable livelihoods for local communities.

For the highest chance of seeing both Giant Ibis and White-shouldered Ibis, we recommend our 3-day, 2-night Northern Plains Birding Tour, which offers additional birding time and greater flexibility to visit multiple observation sites.

What's included?
    • Accommodation
      • The tour price includes 1 night accommodation at Kriel Lodge in a Standard Room (based on double occupancy for 2 guests).
    • Entry & admission fees
      • All entry and admission fees to parks.
    • Guide Fees
      • You will have a dedicated tour guide for the entire trip.
    • All Transport
      • All of your transport throughout the trip including transfers.
    • Refreshments
      • Water will be provided to you throughout the trip.
    • Breakfast
      • Breakfast is provided.
    • Lunch
      • Lunch is provided.
    • Conservation Contributions
      • SVC will contribute part of the trip cost towards conservation.
    Exclusions
      • Accommodation
        • Accommodation is provided at all of our sites.
      • City Accommodation & Meals
        • Accommodation and dinner in Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Sen Monorum. SVC can organise this if requested.
      • Trip Insurance
        • It is strongly recommended that you travel with insurance.
      • Laundry
        • A hand wash laundry service can be provided with additional charges, depending on availability.
      • Tip or gratuity
        • It is your own decision should you wish to tip staff.
      • Wifi
        • Wifi not available outside of major cities and towns.
      Please note
        • Transport
          • 4x4 Air-conditioned Car
        • When to go
          • December to April
        • Conservation Contribution
          • Revenue from our tours help to fund wildlife conservation and community projects.
        What to bring
          • Sun hat
          • Sun cream
          • Appropriate closed-toe shoes. Walking boots are best
          • Light clothing covering shoulders and knees- this is especially relevant when visiting temples and religious sites. Clothing should not be bright when birding
          • Insect repellent
          • Waterproof coat
          • Small denominations of money. This is especially relevant when entering Northern Cambodia. $20 is the maximum denomination of money that should be taken
          • Binoculars. SVC charge $5 per person per day to use our Swarovski Optik binoculars
          • Ear plugs are recommended for multi-day tours. The sound of nature at night in remote areas can be loud