Description
Enjoy Phnom Kulen on your terms. The itinerary follows that of our popular group tour and typically includes visits to the Angkor Center for the Conservation of Biodiversity as well as Phnom Kulen National Park. Highlights of the trip include a 16th-century pagoda, and stunning waterfalls and jungle scenery at Phnom Kulen Mountain.
What’s included
The tour is priced at 250 USD and includes all transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking guide, national park tickets and donations to partner organizations for up to 4 participants. There are no additional fees, but there is a supplement of 25 USD per person after four participants. Lunch is not included.
This private, guided tour is very flexible and can be shortened if needed. We can also add a visit to Sras Damrei, a large 9th-century elephant statue. Please contact us directly to discuss possible variations to meet your interests and needs.
Sample itinerary
An hour-by-hour breakdown of our private, full day adventure. Choose a 7:00, 8:00 or 9:00 AM departure when you book; the times below are for a 7:30 AM start and shift accordingly.
- 7:30 AM – Depart Siem Reap. Includes pick-up from your hotel.
- 8:45 AM – Angkor Center for the Conservation of Biodiversity. ACCB is spearheading efforts to protect endangered wildlife. Rangers provide a guided tour of the reserve. You then meet rescued wildlife that calls Kulen home.
- 10:00 AM – Tour guide’s family home. Meet your guide’s family, learn about countryside living, relax in a hammock and explore the area. A light snack is served.
- 11:15 AM – Preah Ang Thom. After arriving at Phnom Kulen we will see a Buddhist pagoda. Receive an introduction to Theravada Buddhism and a blessing, typical for Khmer pilgrims.
- 12:00 PM – Reclining Buddha. A visit to the largest reclining Buddha in Cambodia. Absorb a view of the entire national park.
- 1:00 PM – Lunch. Enjoy lunch just above the waterfall at a local restaurant. Both Khmer and Western options are available (around 5 USD per plate, not included in the tour price).
- 1:30 PM – Waterfalls & hiking. Descend to see Phnom Kulen’s sacred waterfalls. You will have the opportunity to go swimming in the pool below the waterfall or do some light jungle exploring.
- 3:00 PM – Depart Kulen Mountain. Make the journey back to Siem Reap. Drop-off at your hotel or wherever you prefer.
Duration: 8 hours | Group size: 1–4 people (up to 10 with supplement) | Departure: 7:00, 8:00 or 9:00 AM
