Great morning birding. - I thoroughly enjoyed birding with Thong. Very knowledgeable, lovely area to bird in, great birds seen. I would highly recommend any tours with him. Rosalie.

Unforgettable Birding Experience with Vana Adventure Travel – Phnom Penh - I recently joined a birding tour with Vana Adventure Travel in Phnom Penh and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of my travels. Although I was initially excited to meet Mr. Thong, the founder, due to his incredible reputation and expertise in birding, he was unfortunately called away for a government engagement. However, I was lucky to be guided by Mr. Sokmon – and what a fantastic guide he was! He was right on time, picking me up at 5 AM sharp from my hotel, and ensured I had my morning coffee before we started the tour – a thoughtful touch that set the tone for the day. Sokmon’s passion for birds is infectious, and his knowledge is truly impressive. He was able to identify birds by sound alone and gave detailed explanations about each species we encountered. It was obvious he had done his homework and was deeply committed to providing a rich, educational experience. The tour was not only informative but also very comfortable. By around 9:30 AM, they had fresh fruits prepared – a refreshing treat in the Cambodian heat. After an exciting morning of bird watching and photography, we headed for a delicious Cambodian lunch with a scenic view – the perfect way to wind down. The experience didn’t end there. Mr. Thong, although not physically present for the tour, continued to stay in touch throughout my trip, sharing tips and locations around Phnom Penh for spotting rare birds. Thanks to his guidance, I even managed to meet him on my last day at Wat Phnom – and that’s where I captured stunning photos of the Narcissus Flycatcher and Ferruginous Flycatcher. What a way to end the trip! Vana Adventure Travel is more than just a tour company – they are passionate birders and amazing hosts. Whether you're a beginner or an avid birder, I highly recommend them for a truly enriching experience.

A must-do experience for wildlife enthusiasts - We would 100% recommend this company! Thong was an expert guide, we saw some amazing rare and scarce species, as well as iconic Cambodian species like the Cambodian Tailor Bird, Cinnamon Bittern, and Black Bittern. Definitely the best birding guide in Phnom Penh!

Highly Recommend! - Thong is a wonderful guide and human. He collected me early morning from the hotel and we went to three different locations and got over 50 species. Snacks and brunch and great conversation as well as dozens of lifer species. Thong is extremely knowledgeable and easy to be around. I highly recommend!

Wonderful day - Two of us did the birdwatching tour with Thong in Phnom Penh and had a lovely experience which I would recommend to anyone - keen birder or interested newbie. The pickup and vehicle were great and we had some wonderful birding time at two different sites - both beautiful in their own right. Thong really knows his birds, is sharp eyed and is also excellent at explaining where the birds are - at one point we had 2 different kingfishers, a beeeater and a cuckoo in our binoculars. This is a well designed tour, with snacks and coffee to watch the sun come up, a good breakfast later and then onto some shadier spots. It was also very interesting to go on the ferry and learn more about Cambodia. We had our own binoculars so didn’t need the ones provided but they were of good quality.

Phnom Penh Afternoon Bird Tour - We had an amazing day!. Although we opted for the afternoon tour instead of the morning we still saw 35 species of bird including Coppersmith Barbet, Black Naped Monarch, White Throated Rock Thrush, Yellow Bittern and the Cambodian Tailorbird. We crossed the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers by ferry and proceeded to a forested area where we spent the first couple of hours. We then stopped off to the habitat of the Cambodian Tailorbird before finishing in a wetland area where we watched the sunset over the city! Our guide Thong was so knowledgable and interesting. He took his camera and the birds are his photos that I have posted. he finally took us for a bite to eat back in Phnom Penh. I can't recommend this tour enough if you like bird watching!

We saw so many beautiful birds 😊 - We had a wonderful morning with Thong. He picked us up 5.30am from hotel and we had an interesting trip on the ferry to other side of river to Phnom Penh city. He took us to a wetland area, teeming with life, where we had great sightings of an amazing array of birds, all new to us. He looked after us so considerately, bringing us mango fruit and cold water. He took us to great place for breakfast, overlooking a lake with swallows and a bee eater perched on reeds clearly visible with the naked eye. We then went to a forested area around a temple, where the bird watching was superb. Thong was very skilled at finding the birds and helping us find them. We had great sighting of Cambodian Tailor Birds, plus 44 other birds! My favourites were the White Rumped Shama and the Shikra. We were delighted to have seen so many beautiful birds! It was an absolute pleasure to meet Thong and his trip is brilliant. Binoculars were available from Thong too. he also provided us with the bird list of our sightings. Fantastic to get the chance to see great wetland and forest areas so close to the city. Hugely enjoyable. Thank you Thong!

We saw so many beautiful birds! - We had a wonderful morning with Thong. He picked us up 5.30am from hotel and we had an interesting trip on the ferry to other side of river to Phnom Penh city. He took us to a wetland area, teeming with life, where we had great sightings of an amazing array of birds, all new to us. He looked after us so considerately, bringing us mango fruit and cold water. He took us to great place for breakfast, overlooking a lake with swallows and a bee eater perched on reeds clearly visible with the naked eye. We then went to a forested area around a temple, where the bird watching was superb. Thong was very skilled at finding the birds and helping us find them. We had great sighting of Cambodian Tailor Birds, plus 44 other birds! My favourites were the White Rumped Shama and the Shikra. We were delighted to have seen so many beautiful birds! It was an absolute pleasure to meet Thong and his trip is brilliant. Binoculars were available from Thong too. he also provided us with the bird list of our sightings. Fantastic to get the chance to see great wetland and forest areas so close to the city. Hugely enjoyable. Thank you Thong!

Great Bird watching tour - Our birding tour with Thong of Vana Adventure Travel was fabulous. Thong was prompt in picking us up and took us out into the countryside to look for birds as well as to learn some of the local culture. We thoroughly recommend this tour. If we were staying longer we would definitely take more trips with him.

Birdwatching from Phnom Penh - I was picked up at my hotel in Phnom Penh and driven by Thong Chea to several diverse areas for bird watching. He took great care to make sure we found a variety of water, forest and open farmland birds. We saw nearly 40 different species but the highlight was the endemic Cambodian Tailorbird. I would highly recommend this trip to other keen birdwatchers.