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Kulen Mountain Day Trip with Picnic and Kulen Elephant Forest in Siem Reap

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Activity provider: BREKSA TRAVEL
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1-day tour in Siem Reap, taking in Pickup location:, Preah DakVan and Preah Dak. Run by BREKSA TRAVEL, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Preah DakVan
  • Preah Dak
  • Phnom Kulen National Park
  • Kulen waterfall
  • Runs 1 days
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide

Kulen Mountain Day Trip with Picnic and Kulen Elephant Forest: Key Facts

PriceFrom $648 per person
Duration1 day
Group sizeUp to 8 people
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Kulen Mountain Day Trip with Picnic and Kulen Elephant Forest

1-day tour in Siem Reap, taking in Pickup location:, Preah DakVan and Preah Dak. Run by BREKSA TRAVEL, booked direct rat...
1 day
English
$648
Free cancellation

Full description

This is a 1-day experience from Siem Reap, built around Preah DakVan, Preah Dak and Phnom Kulen National Park. It is run by BREKSA TRAVEL, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Phnom Kulen is the sandstone plateau the Angkor temples were quarried from and the place where Jayavarman II declared himself universal monarch in 802, which is the founding date Cambodians give their empire. The road up is steep and the site carries its own USD 20 entry, separate from the Angkor Pass. At the top are the two-tier waterfall people swim under, the river bed carved with lingas at Kbal Spean's larger cousin, and a reclining Buddha cut into a boulder at the summit pagoda, reached barefoot. It is a full day from Siem Reap and best in or just after the rains, when the falls actually run.

The price covers English-speaking tour guide, Elephant tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Cool bottled water and towels and Seasonal fruits and soft drinks. It does not cover Gratuities, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Pickup location:

Krong Siem Reap

Preah DakVan

(30 minutes)

Preah Dak

Visit, Guided tour, Walk, Local snacks (30 minutes)

Van

(1 hour)

Phnom Kulen National Park

Visit, Guided tour, Walk (3 hours)

Kulen waterfall

Picnic, Walk (1 hour)

Kulen Elephant Forest

Visit, Guided tour, Walk (2.5 hours)

Detailed Itinerary

Pickup location: Krong Siem Reap

Preah DakVan: (30 minutes)

Preah Dak: Visit, Guided tour, Walk, Local snacks (30 minutes)

Van: (1 hour)

Phnom Kulen National Park: Visit, Guided tour, Walk (3 hours)

Kulen waterfall: Picnic, Walk (1 hour)

Kulen Elephant Forest: Visit, Guided tour, Walk (2.5 hours)

Arrive back at: Krong Siem Reap

Includes

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Elephant tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Cool bottled water and towels
  • Seasonal fruits and soft drinks
  • Picnic lunch (there is a vegetarian option, but please let us know in advance)
  • Walking with elephants
  • All admission fees

Excludes

  • Gratuities

Important information

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 1 day
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $648
$648
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.8/5
based on 17 reviews
Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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benedetta
November 13, 2025

Seila was a very nice guide, we had an amazing time with him. The day was well structured, we saw a lot of nice things such as the view from Kulen mountain and the waterfalls. We then spent some time with the elephants and this was really exciting! Recommended!

5
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Thomas
August 30, 2024

If you do one tour other than the Angkor Wat site temples make it this one. Mr Sa was a great guide, informative and funny, and friends with a lot of the locals we passed. A beautiful blend of nature and history and not many people, they also timed the waterfall visit so we were the only people swimming there at that time and as we left the crowds arrived. Highly recommend

5
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Paola
March 24, 2024

It was a perfect day. We got to see how palm cake and palm sugar are made, Kulen Mountain, the river of the 1000 linga, the reclining Buddha and the Waterfalls, where we had a great picnic Our guide Vuthy did a fantastic job giving us all kind of details and information. He made a great team with Sothea, our kind driver. We then visited the Kulen Elephant Sanctuary, not enough words to describe this amazing experience. We couldn’t be happier!!!

5
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Bev
March 10, 2024

Our guide Mony and our driver Mr T were fantastic! Mony explained many things to us. We learned so much. The picnic lunch at the waterfall was amazing! Cambodian style. We sat on the rock, on a mat under a canopy. The elephant sanctuary was so incredible. We made the elephants food and fed them then walked through the jungle with them. The snacks that we were given at the sanctuary was lovely. I would highly recommend this tour.

5
T
Traveller
December 5, 2025

Very good guide, transport and activity planning.

5
D
Daniele
November 24, 2025

Molto professionali e accurati, bello il pranzo sotto le cascate. Il santuario degli elefanti molto autentico e rispettoso nei confronti degli animali.

4
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Traveller
April 18, 2025

The elephants were a real highlight for us, as well as the picnic lunch by the falls.

5
T
Traveller
March 26, 2025

We really enjoyed the trip, and our guide, Mrs. P., made the day unforgettable. We especially loved the delicious picnic by the waterfall and the encounter with the elephants in the reserve.

5
T
Traveller
January 23, 2025

Sehr schöne Erfahrung! Unser Guide Makara war überaus höflich und zuvorkommend und brachte uns während des Ausfluges einiges über die Geschichte, Kultur, Sprache und Fauna Kambodschas bei, nebenher machte er außerdem einige Fotos von uns die wir dann im Nachhinein bekamen. Auch unser Fahrer war sehr freundlich und versorgte uns mit reichhaltigem Essen und Getränken. Wir würden die Tour jedem weiterempfehlen.

5
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Oliver
January 9, 2025

Wir hatten einen Guide und einen Fahrer, die sich rührend um uns gekümmert haben. Dabei waren die verschiedenen Stopps sehr informativ und interessant. Wir haben viele allgemeine Informationen aber auch spezielle landeskundliche Hintergründe erhalten. Am besten war der Kontakt mit den Menschen und es ist schwierig, eine Auswahl zu treffen, weil wirklich der gesamte Tag herausragend war. Besonders gut gefallen hat uns das Picknick am Wasserfall, der Ausblick über das Gebirge und das Erlebnis mit den Elefanten. Beim Letzteren handelt es sich um ein echtes Sanctuary. Vor einigen Jahren ist es ein

5
Z
Zvonimira
November 25, 2024

Tura je bila odlična i preporučamo ju svima! Super iskorišteno vrijeme. Prođu se najbolje lokacije na predivnoj planini Kulen, a nakon toga se posjeti utočište za slonove gdje imate priliku hraniti slonove i šetati s njima u njihovom prirodnom okruženju. Naš vodič Mr. August dao nam je jako zanimljive i poučne informacije o lokacijama koje smo posjetili, ali i općenito i povijesti, kulturi i načinu života u Kambodži. Uz to je bio spreman odgovoriti na svako pitanje i uskočiti za fotografiranje kada god nam se svidjela neka lokacija. Osigurana je i hladna voda kroz cijeli dan te više obroka. Sv

5
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mathias
November 5, 2024

Fantastisk tur med en rigtig god guide - sindssyg flot natur og en vildt fed oplevelse at se elefanterne i nogle gode omgivelser

Frequently Asked Questions

Professional English-speaking tour guide, Elephant tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Cool bottled water and towels, Seasonal fruits and soft drinks, Picnic lunch (there is a vegetarian option, but please let us know in advance), Walking with elephants, All admission fees
The duration of the Kulen Mountain Day Trip with Picnic and Kulen Elephant Forest is typically 1 day. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$648