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Phnom Kulen Park: Tour with Elephant Forest from Siem Reap

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Activity provider: ASEAN ANGKOR GUIDE
Phnom Kulen Park: Tour with Elephant Forest from Siem Reap
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Full-day tour in Siem Reap, including Professional English-speaking tour guide and Elephant tour guide. Run by ASEAN ANGKOR GUIDE, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 10 hours
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Elephant tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Cool bottled water and towels
  • Seasonal fruits and soft drinks

Phnom Kulen Park: Tour with Elephant Forest from Siem Reap: Key Facts

PriceFrom $337 per person
Duration10 hours
Group sizeUp to 7 people
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Phnom Kulen Park: Tour with Elephant Forest from Siem Reap

Full-day tour in Siem Reap, including Professional English-speaking tour guide and Elephant tour guide. Run by ASEAN ANG...
10 hours
English
$337
Free cancellation

Full description

This is a 10-hour experience in Siem Reap. It is run by ASEAN ANGKOR GUIDE, 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 Food and soft drinks that are not mentioned and 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.

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 (vegetarian option available; please let us know in advance)
  • Walking with elephants
  • All admission fees

Excludes

  • Food and soft drinks that are not mentioned
  • 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 10 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $337
$337
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
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

5/5
based on 18 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Daniel
November 22, 2025

Mr August and Mr Saal provided an excellent experience. they ensured our trip was great. We came back really happy. Regarding the places that we visited, those are great. you will learn and enjoy a lot. which for us was exactly what we were expecting. Elephant sanctuary is a must and you will be supporting a good cause. Ethical treatment to elephants is observed. So if you are looking for a worthy tour in Cambodia, this is the one

5
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kirsty
November 15, 2025

What a magical day this was. The trip around the kulen forest was spectacular and both the guide mr Jan and driver mr sothear were amazing. Great knowledge teaching us about Cambodian culture The elephant sanctuary was a once in a lifetime experience.

5
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Sharon
April 26, 2025

It was an amazing experience and definitely a highlight of our trip. Mr Makara was knowledgeable and looked after us very well. The Elephant sanctuary was a wonderful experience we will never forget. It was a delight to feed and we so close to them. We enjoyed learning more about the culture and seeing the 1000 lingas and reclining Budda. The lunch and afternoon tea were delightful. We highly recommend this day tour to the Kulen Park

5
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Dianne
October 9, 2024

We enjoyed the variety of activities, seeing Cambodian rural life and the experience at the elephant sanctuary was amazing. We were also very well looked after by our guide and driver.

5
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Linda
November 14, 2025

Assolutamente incredibile! Abbiamo trascorso una giornata in questa fantastica foresta.. un posto magico! Nonostante la pioggia che ci ha accompagnato tutta la mattina abbiamo goduto di questo posto straordinario, a pranzo una sosta con un pranzo al sacco insieme alla nostra guida Raman, assolutamente meraviglioso! Abbiamo trascorso il pomeriggio al santuario degli elefanti, una delle esperienze più belle mai fatte, abbiamo dato da mangiare e lavato gli elefanti ed è stato molto emozionante!

5
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Janis
June 14, 2025

Ein super schöner Tagesausflug. Wir haben die schönsten Orte des Phnom Kulen Parks besucht. Unter anderem den schönen Ausblick von den Klippen, die tausend Lingas und einen Wasserfall. Mein Tourguide Mr. Sean war super freundlich, hilfsbereit und konnte mir zu allem viele Informationen geben. Nach einem Picknick ging es dann weiter zum Elefantenwald, was definitiv eine der schönsten Erlebnisse meines Lebens war. Am späten Nachmittag wurde ich zurück zum Hotel gebracht. Ein toller Tag, den ich nie vergessen werde.

5
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Noémie
May 16, 2025

nous avons passé une magnifique journée grâce à notre guide Makara. Un grand merci à lui pour son partage de connaissances et sa gentillesse. je vous recommander très fortement cette journée incroyable

5
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Eid
December 1, 2024

Excursion très complète et diversifiée. Super expérience lors de la visite du bouddha couché où nous avons pu vivre le jour du bouddha. Le savoir apporté par Jan, notre guide, était très intéressant. Nous avons pu lui poser toutes les questions que nous avions. L'après midi avec les éléphants a été la cerise sur le gâteau! Un moment exceptionnel que nous n'oublierons pas. Sans oublier Theara, notre conducteur, qui a rendu nos trajets en voiture très agréable. Je recommande à 100% cette équipe pour cette expérience.

5
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Traveller
November 5, 2023

Both visiting the Phnom Kulen mountain as well as the elephant forest was an amazing experience! 😍 The tour guide Raman was extremely nice - very knowledgeable, mindful of our needs and preferences, very friendly and spoke good English. ❤️ The food was great and the tour very well planned. We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Siem Reap!

5
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Alexander
July 23, 2023

Incredible, amasing, unbelieveble!!! Ich war alleine allein mit dem Guide und driver auf der Tour. Sie waren unglaublich. Sie haben mir einen der schönsten Tage meines Lebens geschenkt. Sareik hatte mir wunderschöne Ort gezeigt. Ich hatte überall so viel Zeit wie wollte, könnte in einem Wasserfall schwimmen, und und und …. Der beste Guide für die beste Tour!!

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 (vegetarian option available; please let us know in advance), Walking with elephants, All admission fees
The duration of the Phnom Kulen Park: Tour with Elephant Forest from Siem Reap is typically 10 hours. 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$337