Tours & Activities

Ang Trapeang Thmor Bird & Wetland Experience

Explore Ang Trapeang Thmor’s reservoir, grassland and forest habitats with bird guides and local rangers, seeking Sarus Cranes and other threatened wildlife.

At a glance

Plan your visit

Location: Banteay Meanchey
Duration: Full day from Siem Reap
Language: Khmer, English
Starting price: From $60

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The experience

What to expect

Travel from Siem Reap to a protected wetland supporting more than 200 bird species, including the threatened Eastern Sarus Crane, pelicans, storks, waterfowl and raptors. Bird guides and local rangers help locate key species around the reservoir, grasslands and dry forest, where Eld’s deer may also be encountered.

Birding is possible year-round, while February to May is the best period for Sarus Cranes. Published all-inclusive day-trip rates from Siem Reap begin at US$60 per person for groups of five or more. The site is about 100 km from Siem Reap; seasonal roads can require a four-wheel-drive vehicle.

Highlights

What makes it special

One of northwest Cambodia’s premier birding wetlands
Seasonal Sarus Crane concentrations and more than 200 bird species
Community guides and rangers supporting local conservation

Plan

Itinerary

Early departureTravel from Siem Reap toward Ang Trapeang Thmor
Wetland birdingSearch the reservoir and grasslands for cranes, storks, pelicans and waterfowl
Community stopPause for a local meal and optional cultural or silk-weaving visit
Forest birdingExplore dry forest habitat for raptors, owls and possible Eld’s deer
ReturnDrive back to Siem Reap after the day’s observations

Included