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Cambodian Culture and Wildlife Adventure

3 days

Moderate

Travel from mysterious outlying temples teeming with birds and butterflies, to the heart of the remote Kulen Prontep Wildlife Sanctuary. This unique short tour uncovers sights few get to see.

This unique short tour uncovers sights few get to see.

After exploring Koh Ker temple complex, we travel on to your home for two nights – our community ecolodge, nestled on the banks of a 12th Century ‘baray’, or reservoir. This simple but comfortable wooden lodge is run by the Ecotourism community of Prey Veng Village – a project that is essential to the conservation of Critically Endangered large birds in Cambodia. 

The lodge is just 300 meters from a deserted ruined temple, and we have mapped out routes around the baray – which acts as the essential water source for both community and wildlife. You can explore at your leisure, visiting the village and community forest to learn about traditional land use practises, or just relax on the viewing platform with sundowners. Explore the dry forests of the Northern Plains uncovering Cambodia’s unique birds and wildlife on the way.
 

What's included?

    - All guide fees
    - Accommodation at all our sites
    - All transport
    - All meals
    - Drinking water
    - Park fees and entrance fees
    - Conservation contributions
    - SVC Refill not Landfill reusable water bottle for multi-day trips

    Exclusions

      - Accommodation and dinner in Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Sen Monorum. SVC can organise this if requested
      - Park entrance fee for Angkor Wat complex for Temple and Bird 1 day tour. SVC can organise this if requested
      - Soft and alcoholic drinks
      - Tips
      - Trip Insurance
      - International Flights
      - Visas
      - Laundry (A hand wash laundry service can be provided with additional charges, depending on availability)
      - Gifts  

      Please note

        Transport:
        4*4 Car

        When to go:
        The cooler dry season between November and May make it easier to access the sites, but the vivid green beauty of the wetter seasons make this tour remarkable all year round. During rainy season, Prey Veng comes to life and access is by 4x4 car! 

        Species:

        Koh Ker
        Vulnerable: Great Slaty Woodpecker.

        Near Threatened: White-rumped Falcon, Red-breasted Parakeet, Blossom-headed Parakeet.

        Prey Veng
        Critically Endangered: Giant Ibis.

        Endangered: White-winged Duck.

        Vulnerable: Great Slaty Woodpecker

        Habitat:

        Lowland deciduous dipterocarp forest, often mistakenly referred to as dry forest. Trapeangs dot the landscape and there is tall semi-evergreen forest in riverine areas. 

        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.