Siem Reap: Prek Toal Bird Colony, Silk Farm & Cooking

Combine a visit to the Prek Toal bird colony, a silk farm, and a cooking class into a single day. Cruise across Tonle Sap Lake to the stilt village of Prek Toal, explore the bird sanctuary, and enjoy a cooking class with a local chef.

Start with a hotel pickup in Siem Reap and transfer to the boat port. Cruise across the lake to the stilt village of Prek Toal. Observe the daily life of the villagers as you pass by floating houses, schools, and markets.

Transfer to a smaller, more maneuverable boat better suited for navigating the narrow waterways within the bird sanctuary. Explore the unique ecosystem of the bird sanctuary. Your guide will help you spot various bird species, including storks, pelicans, cormorants, and perhaps even the rare adjutant stork.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a floating restaurant in Prek Toal. After lunch, take the boat back from Prek Toal to the mainland. Visit a local silk farm and witness the fascinating process of silk production, from the cultivation of mulberry trees to the spinning and weaving of silk.

Drive to the location of your cooking class. Participate in an interactive cooking class led by a local chef. Learn to prepare some classic Cambodian dishes. This is a hands-on experience, so you'll get to chop, stir, and season your own creations.

Savor the meal you helped prepare before you are returned to your hotel in Siem Reap.