Kulen Elephant Sanctuary Tours

Kulen elephant forest is absolutely considered as one of the most unforgettable experiences in Siem Reap Angkor aside from the significant Angkor Complex, the sanctuary nestles among the lust protected forest in the foothills of Kulen Mountain and where today visitors are exceptionally invited to experience the wonderful half day with gorgeous elephants to deeply learn how they live, being taken cared and freely roaming in their natural habitat after their retirement from giving the back-rides to numerous tourists in Angkor Archaeological Park for many years.

Tour code: #free-roaming
City/region: Siem Reap
Tour type: share-tour, wildlife, unique experience, trekking (2km)
Duration: 6 Hours
Hassle: fixed schedule (Max: 14 visitors)
Available: daily (best time: mid November to March)
Advance booking: required
Tour required: all included

Detailed Itinerary

MORNING TOUR (8:00 and return at around 14:00)

Our driver (no guide) will pick you up at 7.40am from hotel’s lobby then transfers to Kulen elephant forest’s office in Siem Reap town. Next, the shuttle minivan will leave at 8.00am with an hour drive to the Kulen Elephant forest which locates at the base of Kulen Mountain range. Once at the reserve, you will spend time to learn from the local tour guide to get understanding the way of elephants live, play and roam as well as knowing how they are being well taken care mostly through their natural habitat, observing their relationships and behaviors. At noon, retire to base camp and enjoy a traditional meal before heading back to Siem Reap (approx. 2.00pm). You will then get picked up by our driver from Kulen elephant forest’s office to your hotel and end of service.

AFTERNOON TOUR (12:00 and return at around 18:15)

Our driver (no guide) will pick you up at 11.40am from hotel’s lobby then transfers to Kulen elephant forest’s office in Siem Reap town. Next, the shuttle minivan will leave at 12.00pm with an hour drive to the Kulen Elephant forest which locates at the base of Kulen Mountain range. Once at the reserve, you will spend time to learn from the local tour guide to get understanding the way of elephants live, play and roam as well as knowing how they are being well taken care mostly through their natural habitat, observing their relationships and behaviors. As the sun begins to set, have a picnic (snacks) in the wild and say goodbye to the elephants before heading back to town (approx. 6.15pm). You will then get picked up by our driver from Kulen elephant forest’s office to your hotel and end of service.

Share-tour Price: $90 per person

Round trip pickup from/to Kulen office in city by Tuk Tuk: $6 per group (1-3pax)
Round trip pickup from/to Kulen office in city by Car: $10 per group (1-3pax)
Round trip pickup from/to Kulen office in city by Van: $15 per group (3-6pax)

Tour Included
- Elephant tour guide at elephant camp
- Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Siem Reap
- Shuttle air conditioning minivan/bus from/to elephant camp
- Morning Tea/Coffee and lunch for morning tour
- Tea/Coffee and a picnic (snacks) for afternoon tour