Kulen Elephant Forest: A Sanctuary for Majestic Creatures near Siem Reap
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Siem Reap
Experience the wonders of Kulen Elephant Forest near Siem Reap. Interact with majestic creatures, explore the jungle trails, and enjoy a delicious Khmer cuisine lunch.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Phnom Kulen Waterfall - Embark on a journey to the revered summit of Kulen Mountain and immerse yourself in the pristine wilderness of Phnom Kulen National Park with this comprehensive day trip from Siem Reap. Behold the panoramic vistas from the apex, marvel at the 16th-century recumbent Buddha effigy, and trek to the enchanting Kulen Waterfall. An extensive day excursion to Phnom Kulen National Park from Siem Reap Explore the summit’s recumbent Buddha Statue and delve into its significance to the Linga Cult Witness natural marvels such as Kulen Mountain and Kulen Waterfall

  • Phnom Kulen National Park - A visit to Kulen Elephant Forest offers a distinctive and remarkable encounter. This sanctuary allows for an educational insight into the lives of these regal animals, the opportunity to watch them in their native surroundings, and the chance to engage with them.

What's Included
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • Entrance to Kulen Forest Elephant Camp
  • Refreshments: bottled water & cold towel
  • Guidance by a professional English-speaking guide
  • Lunch at a local restaurant or brunch for afternoon tours
What's Not Included
  • Admission fee for Kulen National Park $20/person
  • Gratuities
  • Travelling Insurance
Additional Information

Just an hour away from Siem Reap, the hallowed Phnom Kulen mountain is famous for its stunning Buddhist temples, ancient Angkor ruins, and refreshing waterfalls. In this tour, you’ll devote an entire day to appreciating these significant sights and navigating through the untamed jungle paths in a car. Take a moment to regard the immense reclining Buddha, check out the age-old rock art on the river, and take a refreshing dip beneath the cascades.

  • The Kulen Elephant Forest provides a distinct and extraordinary encounter. It’s a place where you can understand more about these regal creatures, watch them in their natural environment and even interact with them. This shelter serves as a safe abode for elephants, ensuring these animals receive the appropriate care and attention they warrant.
  • Engage in one of the most awe-inspiring experiences with Kulen Elephant forest.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to feed the elephants and accompany them on their daily jaunt with their mahouts during the morning or afternoon.
  • Savour a mouth-watering lunch of traditional Khmer fare at a local eatery.
Location
Phnom Kulen Waterfall
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Melissa_b
Mar 18, 2024
Wonderful day! - We loved our magical day visiting the Kulen Mountain and Elephant Forest with our wonderful guide, Seila. Seila spoke very clear English and had lots of great information for us as well as pleasant conversation. We felt comfortable and taken care of all day by he and our driver. I highly recommend this tour!
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Ursula_p
Feb 22, 2024
A great way to see Cambodian landscape and elephants - We had a great day at the Kulen Elephant Forest and the waterfalls with our guide Sam and our driver. Sam is a very good guide and very good company. He told us lots of facts about Cambodia and answered our questions very competently. Meeting the elephants was just an overwhelming experience. We could feed the elephants, walk around with them and touch them. We were provided delicious food at the Elephant Forest Center. It was very interesting to see the Cambodian landscape and the rural life while driving to Phnom Kulen.
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Jooyeol_l
Nov 8, 2023
Nice fun trip to both the Elephant forest and the waterfall - It was a nice full day trip to the Kulen Elephant Forest and the holy mountain Phnom Kulen. Our guide Lucky was nice and considerate to minimize our walking time to make things easier for my kids (8 and 5). My favorite thing about this trip was that you could go to both the Elephant forest and the mountain including the waterfall. If I could make a commebt, the roads are bumpy and difficult for a small car such a Prius, and I would recommend you find a decent 4 wheel drive SUV.
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Derek
Feb 22, 2020
Get off the beaten path and explore! - Our tour guide, Bunhak, was amazing and made our day so fun! The Jeep didn’t seem required for this tour, but was a lot of fun. We could tell the driver and our guide had fun. He picked up trash everywhere we went which was nice to see- he definitely cared about the environment. The temple itself is unique, built up in the mountain. There is a lot of poverty in the surrounding villages, yet you could tell Cambodian’s genuinely care for one another. The way Bunhak interacted with kids was really cute- he even had a few practice their English with us! The lunch spot was very tasty- have a cashew shake! Food included was basic but good- best Amok we had all trip. We made a request to stop and get Kampot peppers and Palm Sugar, and Bunhak knew where to stop and helped us get a good price. We had a LOT of fun with Bunhak and he made our last tour in Cambodia very special to us. Suggest bringing sunglasses for the dust while in the Jeep.
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