Day 1 · 8:00 AM
1.5–2 hours
Hotel Pick-up & Drive to Phnom Kulen
Siem Reap → Phnom Kulen
Pick up from your hotel in Siem Reap and a 1.5–2 hour scenic countryside drive to the entrance of Phnom Kulen National Park.
Day 1 · Morning
1.5 hours
Srah Damrei - Stone of the Sacred Elephant
Srah Damrei Site
Visit the remote Srah Damrei site, exploring jungle-bound carvings of stone elephants and lions and learning about early Khmer spiritual beliefs.
Day 1 · Midday
1 hour
River of 1000 Lingas
Kbal Spean Riverbed
Walk the sacred riverbed carved with hundreds of lingas, yonis and Hindu symbols, with short jungle walks along the holy stream.
Day 1 · Afternoon
2 hours
Kulen Waterfall Swim & Picnic
Kulen Waterfall
Swim and relax at the famous Kulen Waterfall, with a picnic lunch or local restaurant nearby and free time for photography and nature.
Day 1 · Sunset
1 hour
Bat Cave Experience
Bat Cave Viewpoint
Travel to the nearby bat cave viewpoint and watch thousands of bats stream out at sunset a magical end to the day.
Day 1 · Evening
Overnight
Eco-lodge Check-in & Dinner
Phnom Kulen Eco-lodge
Check in at an eco-lodge or guesthouse near Phnom Kulen, share a quiet dinner, and unwind in the peaceful mountain environment.
Day 2 · Sunrise
1 hour
Sunrise & Nature Walk
Jungle Trails
Wake for sunrise in the jungle and take a light walk along nature trails or through the local mountain village.
Day 2 · Morning
2 hours
Breakfast & Optional Revisit
Lodge & Mountain Community
Breakfast at the lodge, optional revisit to the waterfall or temple areas, and time to learn about local mountain community life.
Day 2 · 12:00–1:00 PM
1.5 hours
Drive Back to Siem Reap
Phnom Kulen → Siem Reap
Late-morning departure with private transfer back to Siem Reap and drop-off at your hotel.
 What's Included
- English-speaking driver
- Private transport
- Boat tickets
- Floating homestay accommodation (1 night)
- 1 dinner, 1 breakfast & 1 lunch
- Drinking water
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 Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Extra drinks
- Tips for host family (optional)
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Good to Know
 Essential Items
- Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Binoculars
- Light, breathable clothing & a change of clothes
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 Weather
Hot and dry weather is expected throughout this tour. Occasional showers are possible, but most days remain dry. Midday temperatures can be very hot, though most woodland sites have low humidity. Wetland sites can be more humid by their nature. The tour is paced so we are not forced to bird through the heat of the day.
 Food
Khmer cuisine is similar to most Southeast Asian cooking but rather less spicy. Lodge staff cook a wide variety of good local food. Thanks to French influence, good bread is widely available, and there is a surprisingly wide range of local brews to try.
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Additional Information
- Physical effort: walk up to 1 km in hot conditions on flat or uneven ground
- Within the capability of most healthy travellers comfortable with tropical climates
- Pickup time confirmed one day before
- Maximum group size: 1–10 travelers (private)
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