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Siem Reap Kulen Elephant Forest Small Group Tour

1. Siem Reap Kulen Elephant Forest Small Group Tour

At 8:00am We departs from our office in downtown Siem Reap where our shuttle will take you to the Kulen Elephant forest. Scenic 1-hour drive to Kulen Elephant Forest. At 9:00am First our expert guide Introductory briefing, then Hand Making Healthy snacks for elephants and elephant meet and greet and feeding them snacks. At 11:00am Next you will experience the daily life of our elephants. Spend your time observing them as they enjoy their nature surrounding. Observation trekking (2km), walk with them into the forest and witness how they choose to spend their time, Make enrichment and watch the elephants play by the pond. 1:00pm At noon, retire to base camp and enjoy a traditional Khmer meal or snack before heading back to Siem Reap town.

Siem Reap: Kulen Elephant Forest & Tonlesap Lake

2. Siem Reap: Kulen Elephant Forest & Tonlesap Lake

Journey into Kulen Elephant Forest on a guided day trip from Siem Reap. Listen to an introductory briefing and meet elephants in their natural habitat, then explore the park on a guided hike to find breathtaking waterfalls. Enjoy picturesque jungle scenery on the drive from your accommodations to the park. Arrive at Kulen Elephant Forest and learn about these majestic creatures during a short introductory briefing. Get up close to the elephants, observing them in their natural habitat and walking with them into the forest. After visit Kulen Elephant forest, we will continue to visit One of the most scenic villages on Tonle Sap Lake, Kompong Phluk is also one of the least visited by tourists. On this tour, learn about local life as you cruise around stilted houses and floating markets, and take a canoe ride through the beautiful flooded forests.

Siem Reap: Floating Village Half-Day Tour

3. Siem Reap: Floating Village Half-Day Tour

Explore the floating villages on the Tonle Sap Lake on our half-day guided tour from Siem Reap. Enter a world time has forgotten, cruise along the rivers and canals on the way to the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia, and see the only river system in the world that flows backwards (2 ways every year). in the wet season the river and lake flow northwards,where in the dry season they flow south into the South China Sea. experience a true floating village where fisherman and their families have lived and worked for thousands of years, nothing much changes here from centuries gone past, without roads every thing is transported by rafts or boats,in fact we will be stopping on a very old 100 year old,ex cargo boat for lunch and drinks,the Tara Riverboat has been carrying cargo from the 1920s up through Vietnam and Mekong River into Cambodia, she is a beautiful example of the type of vessels that plied the Mekong in the day. Following a free pick-up from your hotel or guesthouse, transfer by air-conditioned vehicle or tuk tuk to the Port near Phnom Krom. Your English and Khmer-speaking guide will point out areas of local interest along the way and answer any questions you may have. Pass rice paddies and fields of lotus flowers - a deeply important flower in Buddhism. Please note: the views of the lotus and rice fields will vary depending on the time of year. we will have a quick stop at the lotus farm as our guide will explain the many uses of the flower and plant itself, when we arrival at the port area on of our boats will be wiating to take you on a cruise into a very different world. Continue to a crocodile and fish farm on the lake (depending on current water levels). Learn about some of the trades of the people on the lake. If catfish, crocodiles don't interest you, there is a souvenir shop and viewing deck on board where you can purchase souvenirs and take some stunning photographs of the views. During the boat ride through the floating village, watch the locals going about their daily life. Briefly enter the edge of the Great Lake before docking at the Queen Tara, the biggest boat on the lake, in the heart of the floating village. Enjoy a well-deserved meal and 2 free drinks. After lunch, take a seat on the viewing deck and watch the world go by. Depart the Queen Tara and journey back to the port. Here, your transport will be waiting to transport you back to your hotel or guesthouse in Siem Reap.

Angkor Wat Sunrise and Tonle Sap Lake 1.5 Days

4. Angkor Wat Sunrise and Tonle Sap Lake 1.5 Days

Day 1: Angkor Wat: Highlights and Sunrise Guided Tour Discover the magic and history of the Angkor Wan on a guided sunrise tour from Siem Reap. Get around this vast temple complex easily with a airconditioned bus or van. Have the option to choose from a group or private tour. See sights like the Ta Prohm and Bayon temples.  Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your accommodation early in the morning. Arrive at Angkor wat and admire the glow of the sunrise on the ancient temple complex and surrounding jungle. Explore the interior of the great temple at Angkor, from its corridors and central chambers to the upper terraces. Hear stories behind the bas-relief carvings, and gain insight into life during the height of the Khmer Empire. Continue to Angkor Thom City and the Bayon Temple. At the end of the afternoon, visit the jungle-enveloped Ta Prohm, one of the most atmospheric of all the temples in Angkor. Return to your accommodation in Siem Reap at the end of your tour. Day 2: Half Day Tonle Sap Lake The Tonle Sap one of the world’s most productive bodies of fresh water. In the wet season, the Tonle Sap Lake swells to 12,000 km². During the dry half of the year, the lake shrinks to as small as 2,500 km², draining into the Tonle Sap River. Each year, millions of fish come to spawn in the seasonally flooded forest surrounding the lake, attracting a myriad of water birds as well as people, who have settled in villages along the shores and who live with the rhythm of the water. This ecosystem was classified as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Take a boat trip to ‘Kampong Phluk’ a collection of three small fishing villages in an atmospheric flooded forest setting. Cruise through the village and see unique houses on stilts, and Cambodians at work in the floating forest. Our boat will meander slowly through forest canals, allowing you to catch glimpses of flora and fauna, and see a truly beautiful eco-system. Take the back roads back to town on this half-day tour in Siem Reap and witness seasonal agricultural activities like cricket catching, rice planting, and harvesting, smoking fish, fish paste (prohoc making), and duck farming. Stop at a local village to pick up Khmer snacks and explore. Visit a Buddhist monastery before heading home.

Siem Reap: Quad Bike Tour of Local Villages

5. Siem Reap: Quad Bike Tour of Local Villages

You will be picked up at the starting point of your tour where you will get on your quad bike and head out of the city using local roads and passing a traditional Khmer village with your professional guide. You will arrive in time at the rice paddy to watch the sunset. After the sun goes down you can still see more rice paddies with water buffalo grazing and other wildlife on the way back to the starting point of the tour. Transportation will be waiting for you to bring you back to your hotel.

Tonle Sap Lake - Fishing Village & Flooded Forest

6. Tonle Sap Lake - Fishing Village & Flooded Forest

Depart your hotel in the morning for a journey through the countryside to the world’s second-largest freshwater lake, Tonle Sap.  The Tonle Sap one of the world’s most productive bodies of fresh water. In the wet season, the Tonle Sap Lake swells to 12,000 km². During the dry half of the year, the lake shrinks to as small as 2,500 km², draining into the Tonle Sap River. Each year, millions of fish come to spawn in the seasonally flooded forest surrounding the lake, attracting a myriad of water birds as well as people, who have settled in villages along the shores and who live with the rhythm of the water. This ecosystem was classified as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1997. Take a boat trip to "Kampong Phluk", a collection of three small fishing villages in an atmospheric flooded forest setting. Cruise through the village and see unique houses on stilts, and Cambodians at work in the floating forest. Your boat will meander slowly through forest canals, allowing you to catch glimpses of flora and fauna, and see a truly beautiful ecosystem. Take the back roads back to town on this half-day tour in Siem Reap and witness seasonal agricultural activities like cricket catching, rice planting and harvesting, smoking fish, fish paste (prohoc making), and duck farming. Stop at a local village to pick up Khmer snacks and explore. Visit a Buddhist monastery before heading home (suggested visit period is between the end of July and early March).

Siem Reap: Prek Toal Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve Tour

7. Siem Reap: Prek Toal Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve Tour

The Bird Sanctuary at the Prek Toal Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve is one of the most important breeding grounds in the whole of Southeast Asia for endangered waterbirds. folks from all over the world come to view and admire the many different species (120) of rare birds can be found there, 120 different rare and mostly endangered species including but not limited to the Black-headed Ibis, Painted Stork, Greater and Lesser Adjuncts, Spot-billed Pelican, Milky Stork and the Grey-Headed Fish Eagle. Prek Toal is a must-see location for any avid birdwatchers visiting Siem Reap or Cambodia. and the beauty of Prek Toal is its on the door step of siem reap where millions of tourist visit each year, The cruise tour of Prek Toal will begin at 6:00am with your hotel or guesthouse pick-up, friendly, knowledgeable and English-speaking tour guides (licensed bird guides ) will ensure that you enjoy your tour, pointing out areas of local interest along the way and answering any questions you may have. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the port , and upon arrival, you will exit the vehicle and jump onto one of the Mini Tara’s – smaller boats with life jackets and driven by experienced and safe local drivers. On route to Prek Toal, you will make three stops. Firstly, as you pass the rice paddy and lotus field, you will have an opportunity to stop and take some photos of the lotus flowers which are a deeply important flower in Buddhism. You will then stop at the stilted houses just before the lake to see how the water levels effect the way people live as well as seeing a floating school. The third stop will be the Crocodile & Fish Farms at Chong Khneas to learn about how some of the tradespeople on the lake work. If catfish, crocodiles and large snakes don’t interest you, there is a souvenir shop and a viewing deck on board for you to purchase some presents for loved ones or take a few photos. The boat cruise will allow you to see ordinary Cambodians going about their daily life in the floating village. Fishermen, boat-makers, markets, schools, spirit houses and waving children are always in plentiful supply on this mesmerizing scenic route, and it is not uncommon for the scenery to provoke silence on the Mini Tara, as customers take in the sights and sounds that surround them. Once the cruise is complete, your boat will begin the journey across the Great Lake to the Biosphere Reserve at Prek Toal. Your entrance fee and boat hire in the Biosphere is included in your ticket price. Your guide will arrange this for you, and join you as you travel through the biosphere reserve. Of the three Biosphere core areas on the Tonle Sap Lake, Prek Toal is the most popular with birdwatchers. The best time to explore is the dry season between October and May when flocks of migratory birds congregate at Prek Toal. While the dry season progresses and the water recedes, the number of birds increase, but the tour to some of the more important viewing areas becomes more difficult. You’ll depart from Prek Toal in the early afternoon, and head back to the famous Queen Tara in the heart of the floating village, where lunch and drinks will be served. At about 2:15pm, you’ll leave the riverboat and head back to the port your transport will be waiting to transport you directly home to your hotel or guesthouse.

Floating Village and Tonlé Sap Sunset Tour

8. Floating Village and Tonlé Sap Sunset Tour

Experience real Cambodian life on the water! Mey Chrey is one of the area's least visited floating villages, which is why it is so beloved by the very few who get to experience it! Located a 45-minute drive through some of Siem Reap's most beautiful countryside, you will head to the boat dock where you will begin your journey on the water. Enjoy a 30-minute motorboat ride along the small waterways before reaching the village where you will have the chance to hop-off, and meet a local family. Life in a floating village is entirely different to living on land and this is your chance to engage with some wonderful people, using your guide as a translator. Back on board, enjoy a spectacular sunset over the water from the comfort of your motorboat before returning to land.

Phnom Kulen Park: Tour with Elephant Forest from Siem Reap

9. Phnom Kulen Park: Tour with Elephant Forest from Siem Reap

You will be picked up from your hotel at 7:30 AM to Phnom Kulen National Park. This journey takes you through rural Cambodian villages, where you may observe locals going about their everyday lives and admire beautiful landscapes such as rice paddies and traditional dwellings. Stop at the most authentic village of Phum Preah Dak where you can learn how the local people make palm cake and palm sugar. Afterward, we continue to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen, and our knowledgeable local guide will take you to the most spectacular tourist attractions in the national park, including the largest and most beautiful waterfalls, the reclining Buddha sculpture, the mountain’s cliff and the River of Thousand Linga, which was constructed in 802 AD. After all the crawling, we stop for picnic at a nearby waterfall, where you can enjoy a grill chicken with a can of local beer or coke/sprite. After having a great picnic, we'll go directly to the Kulen Elephant Forest due to the afternoon session starts at 13:00 PM. Get up close to the elephants, observing them in their natural habitat and walking with them into the forest and enjoy of listening to an introductory briefing and meet elephants in their natural habitat, then explore the park on a guided hike to find breathtaking waterfalls. Return to your hotel in Siem Reap.

Kulen Mountain Day Trip with Picnic & Kulen Elephant Forest

10. Kulen Mountain Day Trip with Picnic & Kulen Elephant Forest

You will be picked up from your hotel at 7:30 AM to Phnom Kulen National Park by air-condition vehicle with a professional English speaking tour guide. This journey takes you through rural Cambodian villages, where you may observe locals going about their everyday lives and admire beautiful landscapes such as rice paddies and traditional dwellings. Stop at the most authentic village of Phum Preah Dak where you can learn how the local people make palm cake and palm sugar. Afterward, we continue to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen, and our knowledgeable local guide will take you to the most spectacular tourist attractions in the national park, including the largest and most beautiful waterfalls, the reclining Buddha sculpture, the mountain’s cliff and the River of Thousand Linga, which was constructed in 802 AD. After all the crawling, we stop for picnic at a nearby waterfall, where you can enjoy a grill chicken with a can of local beer or coke/sprite and seasonal fruits. After having a great picnic, we'll go directly to the Kulen Elephant Forest due to the afternoon session starts at 13:00 PM. Get up close to the elephants, observing them in their natural habitat and walking with them into the forest and enjoy of listening to an introductory briefing and meet elephants in their natural habitat, then explore the park on a guided hike to find breathtaking waterfalls. Return to your hotel in city of Siem Reap.

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This was so much fun! My guide was very friendly and helped to answer any questions I had about Cambodia. When we arrived in the countryside, he made sure I was comfortable with the quad bike before setting off. Riding the quad bike was so much fun! And getting to see the peaceful and serene countryside was beautiful. Cambodian people are very friendly and they will wave to you as you pass them by on the quad bike which is nice! I'll definitely recommend this activity. I had a great time doing it :)

Vin who led the tour was excellent. The ride around the smalll villages, along the paddy fields and back roads was very exciting and handled very safely. Don’t be put off if you have never been on a quad bike as my wife and I had not I am 62 it was easy and you gain confidence so quickly. The ride back in the dark was fun especially as we had lightning streaking the dark sky. Great experience!!!!!

Our English-speaking guide was friendly and kind with helping us throughout the journey on the sunset trail. He also did his best to help us film our ATV experience and sent it to us through WhatsApp when we reached our rest stop. I would strongly recommend trying this activity if it's your first time in Siem Reap or if you are keen to try out Quad biking.

Awesome tour, our guide was really nice. He took photos and videos of us, which was great to show off with :-p The guys took good care of us, we felt safe the entire time. The scenery was spectacular. Definitely recommend!

We loved this unforgettable experience the pachyderms freely in the jungle we really feel the happy animals that you were able to discuss in French with the manager who was really listening to you One magic word