Kulen Elephant Forest: A Sanctuary for Majestic Creatures near 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: 24 hours
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….
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…

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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Christopher_h
Nov 2, 2024
Great experience with the Reclining Buddha, waterfall, and at Kulen elephant forest - The whole day was great, our guide (Wanna Chea) was very knowledgable and ensured we had a good experience at every stop. We had another guide at the Kulen elephant forest who was also amazing, telling us all about the project and the elephants.
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Paul
Sep 27, 2024
Wonderful rescue sanctuary for elephants - Absolutely loved this experience. After a drive from Siem Reap to the centre, we helped make protein balls and then fed 3 rescued elephants. We felt that the centre had a balance of allowing visitors interaction with the elephants without it becoming exploitative. We helped hose down the elephants after they bathed in the big pool. Everything seemed to be done at the elephants' pace and was mindful of their welfare. We were happy that this place is such a positive final retirement home for the elephants that had been exploited, giving rides to tourists in temples. There were just 9 of us on the tour, so no crowds following the elephants.
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Lynn_l
Jun 26, 2024
Amazing afternoon - This was the best way to celebrate my birthday! Tom the guide was so polite. We made food for the elephants and fed them. Then we walked with them through the forest for about an hour. They went in the lake and we were served fruit and drinks. Then we got to give the elephants a spray wash. The site was beautiful and such a noble place. Every one should go. It was a very special place.
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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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Lisa_s
May 17, 2024
Fantastic morning, but a snafu with my booking - Elephant forest is fantastic. I booked the full day with the waterfalls etc. when guide (who was lovely and wanted to be accommodating) arrived he told us that we were going to a lake to see houses on stilts in the afternoon instead. We had already done that tour. We just did the elephant part and loved it, but could have done just that for 1/3 of the price directly.
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From $235
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).