Prek Toal Tours & Travel
Prek Toal Tours & Travel
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We are local floating villagers who use education and life to work and have invested back in our Prek Toal village. We work as volunteers to help our people on floating communities. Prek Toal Tours is a small local non-profit community tour owned by a real floating villager from Prek Toal Village, located in Battambang Province, Cambodia. All bookings made to us directly mean they help us invest and support our community so they get 100% benefits. We are not just talking, but it is our action to help the community. A large part of your experience is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the lives of the people in our village. Visiting our village will help them live a better life and encourage them to build a better future for their children and families, thank you for your booking. Let's support our community by booking a tour now!
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Ware, UK150 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
I booked the Prek Toal Bird Watching and Village tour for my other half’s 40th Birthday and was whilst I found the booking experience a little challenging, once we were picked up by our tour guide Sophal we were immediately at ease. Sophal and the team were genuinely lovely people, who seemed so happy to share their knowledge with us as well as happy to be able to spot certain birds and be able to share that experience. This tour felt genuine and gave us more of an insight into real life on a floating village. Parts of the bird tour were really tranquil and it was so nice not to be surrounded by lots of tourists like us! Sophal helped us spot the birds and provided information and images of each one that we found. We were enjoying the bird tour so much that we nearly missed lunch! We never felt rushed, we felt like we could ask any questions and felt very looked after. Especially as getting in and out of the boat was a little worrying for me, but I felt completely safe! Lunch at a local home was lovely, with Sophal sharing stories about the locals and about his life. All in all it was the best tour that we did whilst staying in Siem Reap. It completely made our trip! Some advice though, in January, I would bring some layers as it can get pretty cold on the boat early in the morning.
Written March 12, 2025
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Clare P
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Feb 2025 • Friends
We researched the possible options for this trip online and by using the lonely planet suggestions because our emphasis was on the bird watching aspect of the experience.
Prek Taol tours and travel does not at first glance appear the cheapest but seemed to offer a genuine experience and we were not disappointed.
The whole trip from start to finish was just fantastic and we were so pleased we made that commitment to support this company.
The bird reserve is simply magical, serene, tranquil and the range of birds you see is just phenomenal . Our guide Shopal was just a brilliant spotter and the boatman was also on it. All sightings were unrushed and the time spent viewing the birds was genuinely dictated by us. At no time did we feel we moved on too quickly. We came across two other small boats in the reserve with no more than two persons on board. The local lunch and subsequent visit to the village and wider lake was also tasteful and uncommercial .
This was the most expensive excursion we invested in but we have absolutely no regrets. It was simply unque.
Prek Taol tours and travel does not at first glance appear the cheapest but seemed to offer a genuine experience and we were not disappointed.
The whole trip from start to finish was just fantastic and we were so pleased we made that commitment to support this company.
The bird reserve is simply magical, serene, tranquil and the range of birds you see is just phenomenal . Our guide Shopal was just a brilliant spotter and the boatman was also on it. All sightings were unrushed and the time spent viewing the birds was genuinely dictated by us. At no time did we feel we moved on too quickly. We came across two other small boats in the reserve with no more than two persons on board. The local lunch and subsequent visit to the village and wider lake was also tasteful and uncommercial .
This was the most expensive excursion we invested in but we have absolutely no regrets. It was simply unque.
Written March 23, 2025
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NancyJax
Cambridge, MA100 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
This tour exceeded our expectations in every way. We found them in the Lonely Planet Guide, made a reservation and....like magic, our guide showed up at 5:30 am (or something like that). It was a long day to go way up the Mekong to the bird sanctuary, floating village, etc. We were treated so professionally even though we were truly "out there". We ate a locally prepared lunch in one of the floating villages and did not get sick in spite of simple non-Western housing, We couldn't have had a better, more organized trip.
Written March 22, 2025
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Charles
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Jul 2024 • Family
We are a family of 4 (2 teenage girls) backpacking around Cambodia in July. We chose to visit Perk Toal floating village, as wanted to get a better understanding of life on Tone Sap lake, but without all the tourist traps of the villages closer to Siem Reap. We chose to visit using Prek-Toal tours as they are a community group based in the village. Hoksan, our guide, was brilliant and clearly cares and wants to do best for his community and the natural environment which is his home.
It takes about 2 hrs to get to the village, initially by road then by river. For use this involved mini van pick up from our hotel, then motor rickshaw and boat…its all part of the fun. At the village we visited a variety of places, but particular highlight was spending time at the school where we got to talk with the pupils and were taught some Khmer, with our pronunciation creating a lot of amusement. We ended our tour in the village with lunch at one of the homestays, before traveling back to Siem Reap.
wanted to see a What a great day, Hoksan ,our guide, was brilliant and is insight and care for his community. From Siem Reap Peek Toal f
It takes about 2 hrs to get to the village, initially by road then by river. For use this involved mini van pick up from our hotel, then motor rickshaw and boat…its all part of the fun. At the village we visited a variety of places, but particular highlight was spending time at the school where we got to talk with the pupils and were taught some Khmer, with our pronunciation creating a lot of amusement. We ended our tour in the village with lunch at one of the homestays, before traveling back to Siem Reap.
wanted to see a What a great day, Hoksan ,our guide, was brilliant and is insight and care for his community. From Siem Reap Peek Toal f
Written August 31, 2024
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Kate
Adelaide, Australia22 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
We spent a fascinating few hours on the river learning about this unique community. Our guide Sophal was extremely knowledgeable and informative. The tour felt respectful and not exploitative or invasive. We were lucky enough to get a glimpse into many aspects of life on the river - from seeing children making their way to and from school (and seeing inside the school itself), seeing wedding celebrations underway, and visiting the village pagoda. We came away with a true appreciation for the tour company and the floating village community.
Written January 10, 2025
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mcgorney
Edinburgh14 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
We have been birding all across the world and have been lucky to see some wonderful birds and meet great guides , but I have to say this was one of the best . A genuine bird extravaganza in an authentic setting . Our guide SOPHAL was both knowledgable and great company , as well as being patient and humorous host . Would recommend to anyone seeking a great bird tour and adventure!
Written March 11, 2025
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Robin_Canada_23
Toronto, Canada2 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
My wife and I went on the 2D/1N boat trip from Battambang to Siam Reap with Hoksan and stayed at the homestay in his floating village in Tonle Sap, and had an amazing time - truly one of our favorite experiences in Cambodia! It was a great balance of culture (visiting the oldest wat in the area, stopping by the local school to meet a class of schoolchildren, seeing the village crocodile farm, staying overnight with his relatives in the floating village, …) and birding/nature (we saw almost 50 species over the course of our time there and had a great birding day from the Tonle Sap Birding Sanctuary observation post with a view of hundreds of painted storks and spot-billed pelicans). Hoksan was a fantastic host and birding guide, and we’d highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in getting an authentic experience visiting a floating village community in Tonle Sap! It was also gratifying to know that the money spent goes towards supporting Hoksan’s non-profit and conservation work in the local community.
Written December 5, 2024
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Tilman S
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Nov 2024 • Friends
We had an amazing time visiting Prek Toal. Hoksan and his team were the most reliable and kind persons you can imagine. For us it was a great combination of culture (village with different stopps) and nature (visiting platform #53 with 40 different kind of birds in only one day. Hoksan even sent a list with the birds seen! One more reason to book the tour: all money goes into the development of the floating village Prek Toal. From my friend and me: 5 *****, 100 % recommendation.
Written November 14, 2024
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Dear Mr. Tilman and family,
Greetings from Prek Toal Tours!
I am Hoksan, deeply happy to meet you and welcome you to our village. We are excited to share our unique local floating life and birding experiences with you, showcasing the vibrant culture and traditions of our community.
We would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for your support of our local not-for-profit community-based development by Prek Toal villager. By booking this tour, you are not only embarking on an exciting adventure but also contributing to the sustainability and growth of our community initiatives.
Your participation helps us preserve the natural beauty of Prek Toal and supports local livelihoods. We are thrilled to have you as part of our journey and look forward to guiding you through this unique experience. Thank you once again for choosing our local community tours; we can’t wait to share this incredible day with you!
We appreciate hearing you enjoyed everything and had a wonderful experience from your holiday trip with our local hospitality host. We are here to say a very BIG THANKS from the bottom of our heart for you supporting Prek Toal in Cambodia.
We wish you success in all of your future endeavors and happiness be with your family forever.
With warmest regards,
Hoksan
Written November 20, 2024
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neiljames72017
Dorking, UK5 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
An all-round superb day guided by Hoksan, who has a clear passion for both the wildlife and his village community. Despite not being the best time of year for bird watching here, still saw nearly 40 species. Enjoyed seeing several floating villages, touring around Prek Toal village & hearing about life on the river. Glad to know that much of the money spent on the tour goes back into the local community.
Written October 28, 2024
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Dear Mr. Niel and family,
Greetings from Prek Toal Tours!
I am Hoksan, deeply happy to meet you and welcome you to our village. We are excited to share our unique local floating life and birding experiences with you, showcasing the vibrant culture and traditions of our community.
We would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for your support of our local not-for-profit community-based development by Prek Toal villager. By booking this tour, you are not only embarking on an exciting adventure but also contributing to the sustainability and growth of our community initiatives.
Your participation helps us preserve the natural beauty of Prek Toal and supports local livelihoods. We are thrilled to have you as part of our journey and look forward to guiding you through this unique experience. Thank you once again for choosing our local community tours; we can’t wait to share this incredible day with you!
We appreciate hearing you enjoyed everything and had a wonderful experience from your holiday trip with our local hospitality host. We are here to say a very BIG THANKS from the bottom of our heart for you supporting Prek Toal in Cambodia.
We wish you success in all of your future endeavors and happiness be with your family forever.
With warmest regards,
Hoksan
Written November 20, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Roy S
San Francisco, CA44 contributions
Jul 2023
Hoksan from Prek Toal Tours Cambodia gave my partner and me a private tour of his village, Prek Toal floating village, over two days in July 2023. Our time with Hoksan was filled with authentic conversation and local experiences. We learned so much about what life is like for people in this floating village and other parts of rural Cambodia. If you are looking for an authentic local experience in rural Cambodia with a local guide, we highly recommend Prek Toal Tours. Your money will go directly towards the local community, as Hoksan hires local drivers and other vendors, and he also leads a local NGO, Prek Toal Moving Ahead, that works to improve education, environment, and food for the Prek Toal community. Be aware that the homestay is basic with a shared bath and fan rather than AC, and the boat is basic with no toilet - you will have an authentic experience, not a luxurious one.
Hoksan customized our tour to our needs. On the first day, he and his driver picked us up in Siem Reap, and we took a motor boat ride on the Sangkae River to the Prek Toal floating village where he lives. 1500 families live in Prek Toal, and they all make their living by fishing. We visited the local school and temple with Hoksan, and he took us by boat to the Tonle Sap lake to watch the sunset. We finished the day with dinner at the homestay, where Hoksan’s extended family shared their home with us.
The second day, we rose at dawn to see fishing and other morning activities near the village and had breakfast at the homestay before taking the six-hour motorboat ride with Hoksan and his driver to Battambang. Hoksan provided lunch for us along the way, and we visited another important temple nearby. It was a really beautiful ride on the Sangkae as we passed floating villages and rode among the water hyacinths on the river.
Again, if you are looking for an authentic local experience in rural Cambodia with a local guide, we highly recommend Hoksan and Prek Toal Tours. We learned so much from our time with him, and we experienced the lush beauty of rural life in Cambodia on the Tonle Sap.
Hoksan customized our tour to our needs. On the first day, he and his driver picked us up in Siem Reap, and we took a motor boat ride on the Sangkae River to the Prek Toal floating village where he lives. 1500 families live in Prek Toal, and they all make their living by fishing. We visited the local school and temple with Hoksan, and he took us by boat to the Tonle Sap lake to watch the sunset. We finished the day with dinner at the homestay, where Hoksan’s extended family shared their home with us.
The second day, we rose at dawn to see fishing and other morning activities near the village and had breakfast at the homestay before taking the six-hour motorboat ride with Hoksan and his driver to Battambang. Hoksan provided lunch for us along the way, and we visited another important temple nearby. It was a really beautiful ride on the Sangkae as we passed floating villages and rode among the water hyacinths on the river.
Again, if you are looking for an authentic local experience in rural Cambodia with a local guide, we highly recommend Hoksan and Prek Toal Tours. We learned so much from our time with him, and we experienced the lush beauty of rural life in Cambodia on the Tonle Sap.
Written July 12, 2023
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Dear Mr. J8514YDroys,
Greetings from Prek Toal Tours!
I am Hoksan, deeply happy to meet you and welcome you to our village. We are excited to share our unique local floating life and birding experiences with you, showcasing the vibrant culture and traditions of our community.
We would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for your support of our local not-for-profit community-based development by Prek Toal villager. By booking this tour, you are not only embarking on an exciting adventure but also contributing to the sustainability and growth of our community initiatives.
Your participation helps us preserve the natural beauty of Prek Toal and supports local livelihoods. We are thrilled to have you as part of our journey and look forward to guiding you through this unique experience. Thank you once again for choosing our local community tours; we can’t wait to share this incredible day with you!
We appreciate hearing you enjoyed everything and had a wonderful experience from your holiday trip with our local hospitality host. We are here to say a very BIG THANKS from the bottom of our heart for you supporting Prek Toal in Cambodia.
We wish you success in all of your future endeavors and happiness be with your family forever.
With warmest regards,
Hoksan
Written November 20, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
On the Prek Toal Bird and Village tour. Do you have to climb the ladders to the towers? I ask as whilst my partner would be able to climb the ladders in the photos. I’m not sure that I would be able to. Would this stop us being able to do the bird watching tour?
Written August 21, 2024
Hello!
Sounds wonderful.
I would like to enquire about the price of your tour and how to book.
We will be there next June 2019.
Written July 2, 2018
Dear stefanie f,
Greeting from AN Hoksan, from Prek Toal village, and a locally owned of “Prek Toal Tours & Travel” and “Prek Toal Home Stay”.
Regarding to all inquiries or to make the bookings are available to send us the email to: bookings @ prektoal-tours . com, then I will send you the tours detail and price per person. So the prices are increasing or decreasing, it depending on the number of people will join with you on those date.
As we are a family business that supports our local community, Prek Toal village, so 100% of our revenue is invested back into the local Prek Toal community, so your contributions and payments go directly to our community on the same day as your tour. 5% of our tours’ profit goes to support our projects of “Village Development”.
Our volunteers’ team are focus and expert about the floating village and water birds watching tours; and we supported to all languages license temple tours guides in Siem Reap. So we are not providing any tours guides out of their experiences and their expert as like other travel agencies in Cambodia to our guests.
Thanks again for you’re interesting in our local owned tours and travel, and also you’re supporting us in the future coming day. You can make a real difference to the lives of the people in our village. Your donation or visit to our village will help our villagers to a better life and encourage them to build a good future for their families.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thanks with warmest regards,
AN Hoksan
Written July 3, 2018
Hello All Travelers,
I am Hoksan, from Prek Toal village in Cambodia.
Looking for something different in Cambodia? Want to help us develop our unique community? Keen to get involved, not just look?
We welcome you into our family, our community and our country at a personal level, to help you learn how we live.
You will understand the challenges and joys that we experience and your visit will help to develop and strengthen our community.
We are 100% of host revenue is invested back into the local Prek Toal community
You’re taking time to receive an extra new experiences with us, there is also mean that already join in the field of sustainable development our community life.
The traveling by engine boat, where is the only way that you could assist to our village. It will takes around 1hour drive from Siem Reap boat station.
During you are on the boat, you will see more views of fishermen and women include floating houses, floating schools and flood forests.
As we locally owned, so I would like to share this opportunity of real rural life style in Prek Toal with local price which is best rates ever and flexible cancellation.
You will understand the challenges and joys that we experience and your visit will help to develop and strengthen our community.
Please contact us directly via email: bookings @ prektoal - tours . com. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Warm regards from Hoksan AN
Written September 23, 2017
Hi, is this the place where you see all the poor staying by the river?
Written May 25, 2015
I am Hoksan AN (Mr) from Prek Toal village, where I was born and I have spent my whole life on the lake and in a floating house. I am also the founder of Prek Toal Tours. There are several floating villages in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Whenever the season changes the water level rises or falls, so our surroundings are always changing.
Prek Toal is one of three biospheres on Tonlé Sap Lake.There is a beautiful bird sanctuary that makes it the most worthy and easiest of the three to visit. It is an ornithologist’s fantasy, with a huge range of rare breeds gathered in one tiny space, together with storks, wading birds and also the spot-billed performance seabirds.
This floating village is on the edge of the Sangke River (which is the way to Battambang City by boat) from the Tonle Sap Lake. This is the most important body of water in the Kingdom of Cambodia. The villagers live semi-permanently in different places for a few months and then move as the water level rises and falls. The villagers live like other, land-based villagers, except that their “roads” are water. In the village, there are floating schools, floating gardens, floating houses and many things you can explore.
Prek Toal Tours invites guests and visitors to experience our life style and to enjoy the way of life. As a floating village we have a very different and simple way of life. It is very different from the life of most visitors. Our tour company is very committed to helping our floating village community to develop and grow into a sustainable economy and we welcome all visitors to help us with our work.
I truly thank you for your time and please do let us know if you have anything else that we can organize and help you. I look forward to hearing from all interested future guests and hope to welcome you to our village soon.
(Mr) Hoksan, Prek Toal Tours director.
Written May 27, 2015
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