5 Wildlife Trips in Cambodia to Build a Day Around

1.Wildlife Expedition: Elephant Sanctuary, Kbal Spean Banteay Srei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $64Our pick

Spend five to six hours with a private English-speaking guide from Marvel Angkor Tours, visiting Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and forest-set Ta Nei. A photographer accompanies you, while private air-conditioned transport, water, tissues, and fruit are included. The Angkor pass costs extra.

“We took a private tour with Suon Davann (John) for 2 full days. It was wonderful!! He is the best guide we have ever had, super professional, we ended up exchanging experiences and gained a new friend. I'm sure he is the best choice to hire a guide in Cambodia.”

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2.Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary and Countryside Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $159

Spend 11.5 hours outside Phnom Penh with guide Yi or another fluent English-speaking local guide. Visit Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre, eat a lakeside Cambodian lunch at Tonle Bati, and climb to Phnom Chisor Temple.

“This was the perfect way to visit the wildlife sanctuary for the first time and see a couple of amazing temples. It felt very personalized and our guide was very attuned and helpful.”

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3.Phnom Tamao Wildlife Center & Buddha Kiri Cambodia Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $45

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver visiting rescued wildlife at Phnom Tamao, the 20,000 Buddha center at Puth Kiri, and Ta Prohm at Tonle Bati. Guides such as Tokk add strong history and local context, while hotel pickup, tickets, water, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“Really enjoyed visiting was nice to see some conservation being done with some animals the keepers are really passionate about it Enjoyed the temples as well (considering we have seen so many over three weeks) The guide Tokk really made it special with his knowledge of the tour and the history of the country 5 stars Also a very good driver called Tia”

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4.Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium Halfday tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $29

Spend about four hours visiting Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium from Siem Reap with a private air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, drop-off, and cold water. The aquarium, reptile house, sun bears, tigers, and fish-feeding sessions make this a useful family outing. Admission is extra.

“Very well maintained aquarium and wildlife center. The staff was very friendly and helpful and guided us through the aquarium. Highly recommend.”

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5.Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $20Best value

Spend 2 to 3 hours at Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium, viewing otters, reptiles, birds, native Cambodian animals, and colorful aquatic life. Entry includes a free shuttle from selected Siem Reap pickup points. This is a self-guided visit, with educational displays and no food included.

“The exhibits are varied with many indigenous animals. They whole facility is clean and the enclosures tidy with room to move around. The main aquarium is worls class and really shows off the local fish species, the feeding time was extra special. An improvement might be more focus on how animals are being cornered and exploited through land clearing and pollution.”

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