Kulen National Park Tour with Kulen Elephant Forest

EXPERIENCE: Cultural Immersion

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Duration

10 hours

GROUP SIZE

Max 10

FREE CANCEL

Up to 24 Hours

Price from
US$ 240
US$229
per person

OVERVIEW

Experience Cambodia's rich heritage at Phnom Kulen National Park near Siem Reap. Take a tour to witness stunning jungle landscapes atop Kulen Mountain, where Angkor was born. See cascading waterfalls through lush greenery. Interact with elephants in their home at Kulen Elephant Forest. A guide illuminates the cultural and historical importance of this UNESCO site, home to temples and water sources during Angkor's peak. Gain insight into rural life while surrounded by natural beauty.

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Language

English

STARTS TIME

7:30 AM

DEPARTURE

Everyday

HOTEL PICK-UP

Included

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Experience the Siem Reap's Countryside
Experience Khmer traditions and Cambodian lifestyle as you discover the art of making traditional palm cake from ripe palm fruit, savoring its exquisite flavor.
The Best Tour Guide!
Uncover the rich historical legacy of the Khmer Empire with our top-rated tour guide in Siem Reap, offering decades of expertise and a captivating journey through time
The Birth Place of Khmer Empire
Delve into the captivating history of the Khmer Empire at Phnom Kulen, a sacred mountain featuring ancient treasures like the venerable Reclining Buddha Statue and the mystical River of 1000 Shiva Lingas.

Itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel at 7:30 AM to Phnom Kulen National Park. This journey takes you through rural Cambodian villages, where you may observe locals going about their everyday lives and admire beautiful landscapes such as rice paddies and traditional dwellings. Stop at the most authentic village of Phum Preah Dak where you can learn how the local people make palm cake and palm sugar. Afterward, we continue to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen, and our knowledgeable local guide will take you to the most spectacular tourist attractions in the national park, including the largest and most beautiful waterfalls, the reclining Buddha sculpture, the mountain’s cliff and the River of Thousand Linga, which was constructed in 802 AD. After all the crawling, we stop for lunch at a local restaurant, where you can enjoy Cambodian food.

After that, we'll go directly to the Kulen Elephant Forest due to the afternoon session starts at 13:00 PM. Get up close to the elephants, observing them in their natural habitat and walking with them into the forest and enjoy of listening to an introductory briefing and meet elephants in their natural habitat, then explore the park on a guided hike to find breathtaking waterfalls.

Drop you off at your hotel.

You will be picked up from your hotel at 7:30 AM to Phnom Kulen National Park. This journey takes you through rural Cambodian villages, where you may observe locals going about their everyday lives and admire beautiful landscapes such as rice paddies and traditional dwellings. Stop at the most authentic village of Phum Preah Dak where you can learn how the local people make palm cake and palm sugar. Afterward, we continue to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen, and our knowledgeable local guide will take you to the most spectacular tourist attractions in the national park, including the largest and most beautiful waterfalls, the reclining Buddha sculpture, the mountain’s cliff and the River of Thousand Linga, which was constructed in 802 AD. After all the crawling, we stop for lunch at a local restaurant, where you can enjoy Cambodian food.

After that, we'll go directly to the Kulen Elephant Forest due to the afternoon session starts at 13:00 PM. Get up close to the elephants, observing them in their natural habitat and walking with them into the forest and enjoy of listening to an introductory briefing and meet elephants in their natural habitat, then explore the park on a guided hike to find breathtaking waterfalls.

Drop you off at your hotel.

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Elephant tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Cool bottled water and towels
  • Seasonal fruits
  • Walking with elephants
  • All admission fees
  • Air-conditioned vehicle (Minivan)
  • Lunch & Soft drinks
  • Personal expense
  • Gratuities
  • What to bring

    • Insect repellent
    • Sunscreen
    • Sun hat
    • Comfortable shoes
    • Comfortable cloths

    Know before you go

    • Hotel pick up is included: Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pick up time.
    • For our small-group tour is limited to 10 participants to ensure a more personal experience from our guide.
    • Recommend you to take towels if you want to cool down at the pools of Phnom Kulen waterfall

a) 24 hour and more days before departure – free of charge

b) Less than 24 hours before departure – 100%

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