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 – 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.

The difference between AM and PM tour:
The afternoon tour provide seeing more elephants, feeding, learning and walking with more elephants especially giving a quick washing elephants by hose at the end of the tour while the morning doesn’t have it.

Afternoon Tour: 12:00 – 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: $95 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
Tour NOT Included
› Accommodation
› Travel insurance
› Meals, drinks and services are not mentioned
› Gratitude/tipping to guide and driver
Additional Information
Experienced local tour guide at elephant sanctuary

Local English-speaking tour guide is provided by Kulen elephant sanctuary and their tour guide will mostly accompany you in the shuttle bus/van from the office in Siem Reap to the elephant camp at the foothills of Kulen mountain. In a very peak period, tour guide will not probably be with you in the shuttle bus/van.

Lunch

Lunch is provided at the elephant site for morning tour only and light snacks for afternoon tour. So you should have a take-away lunch if you choose to go on the afternoon tour. For morning tour: please let us know in advance if you have any food restrictions.

Transportation

Kulen elephant forest offers round trip air conditioning shuttle van/bus included the price and each way takes approx. 1 hour drive. However, you will need to find a way from your hotel to Kulen elephant office in Siem Reap City and back to your hotel after you are dropped off or you can select a mode of transportation listed and a surcharge will be billed accordingly.

Cancellation and Payment

– Cancellation Policies: 75% refund over 48hrs, 50% refund under 48hrs, 0% refund under 24hrs
– Scheduling: Itineraries are subject to change or cancellation following weather conditions and the needs of our elephants.
– Lateness: All tours leave at the scheduled time, visitors are advised to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. Missed tours are non-refundable and rescheduling is subject to availability.
– Liability: All visitors must sign a standard liability release waiver prepared and provided by Kulen Elephant Forest.

Dressing Code

You should wear whatever most comfortable but we highly recommend to dress appropriately to respect the locals. Recommended Items: Sports shoes, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, mosquito spray, an outfit that can get dirty.