15 National Park Trips in Cambodia to Build a Day Around

1.Kampot Day Tour “Bokor National Park”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $29Our pick

From Kampot, ride by tuk-tuk into Bokor National Park with an English-speaking driver such as Roy or Mr Lim. Visit Lok Yeay Mao, Popokvil Waterfall, Wat Sampov Pram, the old Catholic church, and forest viewpoints in a cool four to five-hour outing.

“We had a nice experience with our driver Roy, the excursion was ok and at least was only half a day. It would be better if they arrange it with a car or a minivan. But overall was ok”

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2.Phnom Kulen Waterfall National Park from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $78

Travel from Siem Reap to Phnom Kulen with an English or Japanese-speaking guide, visiting the sacred reclining Buddha, Valley of the Lingas, waterfall, palm-sugar makers, and Preah Dak. The tour lasts about six hours, carries up to 15 people, and includes hotel pickup, transport, and water.

“Really enjoyed the waterfall, the rest was just average, guide was nice guy, not a very long drive, the lunch place was ok.”

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3.Kulen National Park Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $19Best value

Arrange a one-day Phnom Kulen National Park ticket for $19, delivered to your Siem Reap accommodation at 5pm the day before. You travel independently to the Reclining Buddha, River of 1000 Lingas, and waterfall. Transport and a guide are not included, so plan your road journey carefully.

“Waterfall is fantastic, the viewing spot at the cliff great as well. As for the ticket, I wasn't staying at a hotel in Siem Reap but they made the time to come and meet up with me at the place where I was going to rent my bike to hand over the ticket.”

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4.Phnom Kulen National Park Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 7 hours · from $19

Buy your $19 Phnom Kulen National Park ticket in advance and have it delivered to your Siem Reap hotel at 5 pm the evening before. Visit the Reclining Buddha, 1,000 Lingas River, and waterfall. Transport, food, drinks, and a guide are not included.

“We ordered the tickets in advance to Kulen National Park online and everything went smoothly. It was greatly appreciated that the tickets were delivered to our hotel in Siem Reap by Piseth the evening before the national park visit. This saved us time on the day as access to the park is restricted to the morning and meant we didn't have to worry about getting in.”

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5.Bokor National Park Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $28

Spend 6.5 hours exploring Bokor National Park from Kampot by tuk-tuk, with stops at Lok Yeay Mao, Popokvil Waterfall, Wat Sampov Pram, and the Old Catholic Church. An English-speaking guide such as Roy explains the park’s nature and past. Hotel pickup, entrance, and water are included.

“Was good and the guide was really nice but I dont really think you actually need to do this with a guide, didnt add that much to the experience, you could do the same thing if you rent a bike or tuktuk for the day”

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6.Jungle Trekking Tour at Phnom Kulen National Park from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $113

Join a private Phnom Kulen trek from Siem Reap with an English-speaking guide such as Leap or Sara. Walk through rainforest to the Valley of 1000 Lingas, Preah Ang Thom’s reclining Buddha, jungle waterfalls, and Poeung Ta Kho viewpoint. Swimming is optional.

“We had an amazing day hiking through the rainforest and visiting the temples and waterfalls. Our guide was great. Would highly recommend.”

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7.Angkor Wat Private 2 day tour including National Park Phnom Kulen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

You’ll hike to Phnom Kulen’s waterfall and 1000 Lingas River, then rise at 4:45 a.m. for Angkor Wat sunrise before visiting Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm, and Bayon. A private English-speaking guide, driver, hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and drinking water are included. Guides may include Tasty or Chris.

“Angkor wat, Buddha in mountain and pagodas. I am going to come back to explore the things in Cambodia. I love the manner of service wherever I go. People are so friendly and I love the atmosphere of Seam Reap. I don’t know when but if I have a chance I will come back to stay longer and to experience more of Cambodian culture”

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8.Exploring Bokor National Park Full-Day Tour from Sihanoukville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $99

Travel from Sihanoukville to Kampot and Bokor National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Visit Kampot’s Iron Bridge, Lok Yeay Mao Monument, Popokvil Waterfall, Wat Sampov Pram, and the old Catholic Church. Pickup starts at 7:30 am and groups are capped at 14.

“A very memorable day excursion from Sihanoukville. Picked up at 7.30am for the 2hr 30 minute drive to Bokor National Park. Our hotel was not on the 'drop down' list for pick up so I contacted the operator direct and he was happy to collect Read more”

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9.Unveiling the Mystical Beauty of Phnom Kulen National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $368

Travel by private car from Siem Reap to Phnom Kulen with an English-speaking guide such as John, Pich, or Phiarom Chhoung. See the giant reclining Buddha and 1,000 Lingas, then cool off at a quiet waterfall. The $368 tour lasts about 4 to 5 hours, with park admission extra.

“We were in Cambodia guided by Suon Davann , one of the best guides I have ever known in my entire life. He liked to be called John ( because of the movie Indiana Jones ... lol) . Suon Davann not only knows everything about Cambodia, he does it with love ,passion , whaRead more”

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10.Phnom Kulen National Park & Beng Mealea Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $276

Travel by private minivan from Siem Reap to Phnom Kulen and Beng Mealea with an English-speaking guide, driver, and drinking water. See Cambodia’s largest reclining Buddha, ancient lingas, waterfalls, and a 12th-century temple reclaimed by nature. Entrance fees are extra.

“Wonderful experience seeing the water fall despite of the rains. The tour guide was very accommodating n help and so was the driver.”

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11.Kirirom National Park Private Day Tour from Phnom Penh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $127

Leave Phnom Penh at 7:30 am in a private air-conditioned vehicle for Kirirom National Park and Chambok village. Walk about 30 minutes to Chambok waterfall, meet local residents, see mountain views from 675 meters, and enjoy a flexible trip with your own English-speaking guide.

“A nice break from the city. Our driver and guide were very knowledgeable and shared a lot of great information about the area and connected us with some of the local folks to share some of the traditional uses of the plants in the area. WRead more”

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12.Discover Bokor National Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · from $35

Scooter Trails takes you from Kampot up Bokor Mountain with a local guide such as Rithy. Expect town views, the Black Palace, Wat Sampov Pram, abandoned royal buildings, cold water, hotel pickup, and a small group of no more than two people.

“Randomly I chose scooter trail with Rithy and boy he was a great guide. He rode the bike safe and slow knowing I’m riding slow behind him. He shared each attraction’s history in detail and with some political view which was very impressive. Spoke good English and was very friendly.”

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13.Phnom Penh & Kirirom National Park Birds Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $350

Join guide Thong and a small group of up to eight for two early starts, a Mekong ferry crossing, a Chambok homestay, and sunrise birdwatching in Kirirom National Park. Expect 50 to 80 possible species, local meals, forest walks, and good photo chances.

“Great tour. Great guide. Spoke really good English, had a passion for birds and I had a great time. I really hope ecotourism expands in Cambodia as there are some big issues with forest loss and poaching. Support a great local.”

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14.Full Day to Banteay Srei, Kulen National Park and Beng Mealea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $50

Join an English-speaking guide, usually Fin, for a 9 to 10-hour private trip from Siem Reap to Banteay Srei, Phnom Kulen, and Beng Mealea. Expect carved temples, a sacred riverbed, a reclining Buddha, waterfalls, countryside roads, bottled water, and optional lunch.

“This tour is a private tour, so if you prefer to travel privately, then I will recommend. He explained well in fluent English not only Cambodian history but also society, politics, economics, culture, so it was very helpful for us like foreign travelers to understand this country. He is a walking dictionary.”

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15.Kulen National Park Ticket -Waterfall & 1000 Lingas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $20

Travel from Siem Reap to sacred Phnom Kulen for jungle paths, the 1000 Lingas river carvings, a waterfall swim, Preah Ang Thom’s reclining Buddha, and Poeng Ta Kho cliff. Your English-speaking driver-guide provides hotel pickup, a vehicle, and water. The $20 park admission is separate.

“Wonderful spots: Sleeping Buddha temple, Thousand Lingas and River, Kulon Waterfalls on Mountains. Banteay Srei is arguably the most beautiful temple in Siem Reap. Very knowledgeable driver cum guide Mr. Kong Thy. Buy the super tasty palm cake at local village.”

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