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Half Day around Kbal Spean

6 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Birding and rural Cambodia
The Siem Reap River originates in the sacred mountain of Phnom Kulen, some 50km northeast of Siem Reap. Our route passes through timeless rural Cambodian villages and countryside before we stop at the dry deciduous forest near the slopes of the mountains.
What's included?
    • SVC English-speaking Khmer Bird Guide. The learn more about out guides, please visit: https://samveasna.com/meet-the-team/
    • Entry and Admissions Fees
    • Pick up and drop of service from Siem Reap
    • Transport in air-conditioned 4x4
    • Breakfast
    • Drinking Water
    • Binoculars


    Exclusions
      • Tip
      • Wifi
      • Travel Insurance. We highly recommend that each individual has valid travel insurance. We also require all participants to fill out a online waiver form before the trip that can be accessed via this link: https://forms.gle/TnRdjGzBEfHJTsw4A
      • Meals in Siem Reap City
      • Accommodation in Siem Reap City
      • Soft drinks or alcoholic beverages
      Please note

        Start/End Time:
        Morning- 5:30-10:30 AM
        Afternoon- 14:30-6:30PM

        Transport:
        Tuk-tuk or 4*4 car.

        When to go:
        All year round

        Species:
        Chestnut-capped Babbler, Bright-headed Cisticola, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Lesser Coucal, Large-hawk Cuckoo, Chestnut-winged Cuckoo, Cinnamon Bittern, Yellow Bittern, Black Bittern, Baya Weaver, Black-browed Reed Warbler, Oriental Reed Warbler, Watercock and other wetland bird species. Plus Watercock, Blue-throated Bee-eater and Greater Painted Snipe at certain times of the year.

        A typical trip brings 50 to 60 species over a 3 hour period.

        Habitat:
        Rice paddies, scrub and a variety of freshwater wetlands around Siem Reap, depending on the season. 

        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.