Travel Interests
NATURE
Siem Reap is abundant in natural attractions. As well as signature wildlife experiences such as Angkor Center for the Conservation of Biodiversity and Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre, there are also great trekking opportunities on the holy mountain of Phnom Kulen and the birding area of Chung Kran Roi. The floating villages of the Tonle Sap Lake offer seasonal flooded forest and abundant fish and bird life.
BANTEAY SREI DISTRICT
Learn about their life-cycle from caterpillar to cocoon to beautiful butterfly.
Commonly known as ACCB, this sanctuary offers a home for rare species that have been trafficked or poached.
A community forest in Banteay Srei that is home to some carnivorous pitcher plants, there are gentle trekking opportunities here.
This natural beauty spot is a clearwater lake and connects with Prey Kbal Teuk Community Forest.
PRASAT BAKONG DISTRICT
This impressive stilted village offers its famous ‘bamboo skyscrapers’ and the seasonal flooded forest here can be explored by traditional wooden boat.
SVAY LEU DISTRICT
The holy mountain of Phnom Kulen offers some of the best trekking in Siem Reap, on the trail of the lost city of Mahendraparvata.
An extensive tract of unexplored community forest near Beng Mealea temple.
ANGKOR CHUM DISTRICT
Explore these dramatic rock formations on a hill with panoramic views.
SOUTR NIKUM DISTRICT
One of the largest Tonle Sap communities with a large tract of seasonal flooded forest, there is also a small floating village here.
PUOK DISTRICT
Kayak through the flooded forest at Me Chrey and spot rare water birds with a local guide, this floating village moves with the rise and fall of the Great Lake.
VARIN DISTRICT
This remote area of preserved jungle is home to rare birdlife and nature trails.