Kulen Mountain Day Trip with Picnic and Kulen Elephant Forest
Discover Phnom Kulen National Park and its Kulen Mountain and Kulen Elephant Forest on a day trip from Siem Reap. Witness waterfalls and rivers, enjoy a picnic lunch, visit local villages, and meet elephants face to face.
What to expect
You'll be picked up at 7:30 AM to visit Phnom Kulen National Park. The journey takes you through rural villages where you can observe local life. Stop to learn how palm cake and sugar are made. Continue to Phnom Kulen's hilltop for spectacular sights like large waterfalls, a reclining Buddha, and cliffs. After hiking, have a picnic lunch at a waterfall with chicken, beer/soda and fruit. Following lunch, head to the Kulen Elephant Forest for the afternoon session starting at 1 PM. Get an intro briefing and meet elephants in their habitat. Then return to your hotel in Siem Reap.


















Reviews
Reviews summaryI had an amazing time and this trip was filled with things to do. spending time with 9 majestic elephants is a memory I will never forget. They love these animals. The waterfall was beautiful and fun to swim under. bring $5 to use the changing room and locker. Th reclining Buddha is amazing once you learn that some people wait a lifetime to visit here. I feel privileged to share in an experience that is meaningful to so many. My guide where to start. I won the lottery with having Sareik Phok as my guide. His English is great and he makes everything seamless. He knows everything I could want to know and more. Also he is respectful and not pushy at all. I encourage you to request for him by name. Big thanks to the driver, Mr. Moon. Amazing memories!
This tour was definitely worth the money. Our tour guide Mr. Makara and the driver were prompt and professional with such a friendly demeanor. Mr. Makara's knowledge base was impressive paired with his passion and love for his country. We received cold water bottles and towels throughout. The entire tour was well put together. The highlight was the Elephant Sanctuary along with the humorous guide Seth. It was truly unforgettable experience. We would also like to thank Mr. Makara for taking pictures of us to have as memories which allowed ys to be in the moment fully. We will cherish these memories always.
This was hands down the best experience we’ve EVER experienced. Absolutely fantastic and highly highly recommended. Mr August our guide was awesome making the whole experience even more fantastic, and his awesome driver who navigated those roads was amazing too. Definitely recommend, and would do again when back in Siem Reap. We initially booked just because of the Elephants but the extras along the way were breathtaking. Then the Elephants topped it off with the professional organiser at the sanctuary getting it done regardless of the weather. Definitely the best life experience ever.
Chi and our driver really took great care of us including opening doors, providing umbrellas when it rained, and cold wash cloths when we got to hot. They got us to each spot safely and explained about each location making it a wonderful day!
The Kulen Mountain trip, including the waterfall and the elephant sanctuary, was fantastic. Sean, our guide, and the driver were both great. Everything went smoothly, and they knew exactly where to take photos. We highly recommend this trip.
Such an amazing experience! The elephant sanctuary is run by a community committed to taking care of the remaining elephants of Angkor Wat. By participating in the tour, you invest in the people taking care of the elephants and the preservation of the sanctuary. Highly recommend this experience, which includes making food for the elephants + feeding them, walking around with them and taking photos with them.
They picked me up right on time at the hotel, and gave me four bottles of cold water during the tour. My guide, Sa, explained everything in detail and took great photos. Lunch was Cambodian style, with fruit also provided, and it was delicious. At the Elephant Forest, I was able to observe elephants up close, feed them, touch them, and splash them with water. The road is quite bumpy, so if you are prone to motion sickness, you should bring motion sickness medicine. I had a lot of fun, so I highly recommend joining the tour!
I recently participated in the Kulen Mountain and Elephant Forest tour. Both activities were highly satisfying and very enjoyable. Since it was the rainy season, I was the only participant, making it feel like a private tour. The guide, Makara, and the driver were both cheerful and easy to talk to, which made the event even more enjoyable. It was a long day, but we mostly traveled by car between destinations, and we were provided with cold towels and water each time we moved, which made it very comfortable. The grilled chicken we had for lunch was incredibly delicious! Being able to see the elephants up close was also a very satisfying experience.
Terrific afternoon spent at the Kulen Elephant Forest. Our guide, Kia, is a fantastic chap! he takes good care of everyone, including the solo travellers. Full of energy and passion as he shared his wealth of knowledge on the elephants - such magnificent and gentle creatures along with their dedicated mahouts. i highly recommend taking this trip!
we enjoyed the trip. Mr Makara and the driver came early. they made sure we are very comfortable. theres always cold water and cold facial towel to cool us down after every spot. the lunch was delicious as well. Kulen Mountain is beautiful. the 1000 linga river is also amazing. the highlight of the trip was the elephant sanctuary. we got to interact with the rescued elephants who are very gentle. they need visitors so that they can sustain the food that the elephants need. Highly recommended activity! worth the price.
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