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

Set out from central Kampot at 8:00 am by tuk tuk with an English-speaking driver such as Roy or Mr Lim. Over four to five hours, you’ll visit the 29-meter Lok Yeay Mao statue, Popokvil Waterfall, Wat Sampov Pram, the Old Catholic Church, and Bokor’s cool mountain viewpoints. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and entrance fees are included.

“Roy was a helpful guide, funny and able to answer our questions. The day was full and the cooler mountain air did good.Auto-translated”

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2.Phnom Kulen Waterfall National Park from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $78

Travel from Siem Reap to sacred Phnom Kulen for the Valley of 1,000 Lingas, Preah Ang Thom’s reclining Buddha, and a waterfall visit. A guide such as Mr Lux or Cherry may lead the day, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, water, and a stop at a palm sugar producer. Entrance fees and food cost extra.

“The waterfalls was worth the trek. Just be careful with the path with uneven surfaces, large rocks some can be slippery. In you’re in for more adventure don’t forge to bring towel and swim wear. Be sure to know what “lingas” are; otherwise you’ll not understand what to see in the river bed.”

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3.Kulen National Park Ticket

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

Book a one-day Phnom Kulen National Park ticket for $19 and receive it at your Siem Reap accommodation at 5pm the evening before. Travel independently to the sacred mountain, Reclining Buddha, River of 1000 Lingas, and waterfall. Transport, food, drinks, and a guide are not included, and you must reach the park before 11:30am.

“Fantastic experience with this tour guide and the Jeep experience was well worth the expense. It's truly amazing part of the country and the temple on the mountain was stunning”

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4.Phnom Kulen National Park Admission Ticket

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

This self-guided Phnom Kulen admission ticket covers the waterfall, Cambodia’s largest Reclining Buddha, and the 1,000 Lingas River. Your ticket is delivered to your Siem Reap hotel at 5 pm the evening before, helping you reach the park during its one-way morning access window. 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. Your English-speaking guide, often Roy, takes you to Lok Yeay Mao, Popokvil Waterfall, Wat Sampov Pram, and the Old Catholic Church, with time for walks, photos, views, and a break.

“Roy was fantastic, knows his history with good english, will help in anyway, nice man.”

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

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

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Phnom Kulen with an English-speaking guide such as Leap or Sara. Hike from Preah Ang Choub Pagoda through rainforest to the Valley of 1000 Lingas, Preah Ang Thom’s reclining Buddha, a waterfall, and Poeung Ta Kho viewpoint. Private transport, entrance fees, and hotel pickup are included.

“Leap was a fun, professional and informative tour guide and it was a very enjoyable day. There was alot on the itinerary but it didn’t feel rushed. The trek through the forest was peaceful and the waterfall was amazing. Would highly recommend!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

Spend two days with a private English-speaking guide and driver, hiking to Phnom Kulen’s waterfall and 1000 Lingas River before visiting Angkor Wat at sunrise, Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm, and Bayon. Guides such as Mr Tasty and Mr Chris have led this route. Expect early starts, temple walking, and extra ticket costs.

“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

You leave Sihanoukville at 7:30 am in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver for Kampot and Bokor National Park. Expect rural views, the Lok Yeay Mao Monument, Popokvil Waterfall, Wat Sampov Pram, and the old Catholic Church. The main choice is simple: comfort and flexibility, or a fully guided history tour.

“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, Mr. Pich, or Phiarom Chhoung. See the giant Reclining Buddha and River of a Thousand Lingas, then cool off at a waterfall. Park admission, food, tips, and some optional stops cost extra.

“The pick up was cofortable, and the guide John was very professional for tour. and he was so kind, We were very satisfied.”

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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, the River of a Thousand Lingas, mountain waterfalls, and a 12th-century temple reclaimed by nature. The $276 price excludes both entrance fees.

“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 a.m. for a private day in Kirirom National Park and nearby Chambok village. Walk about 30 minutes through the forest to Chambok waterfall, meet local residents, and drive to the mountain summit at about 675 meters. Your guide, private vehicle, park admission, and bottled water are included. Bring your own picnic lunch.

“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

Ride a scooter up Bokor Mountain with a local guide, often including Rithy, for views over Kampot, the Black Palace, Wat Sampov Pram, and abandoned royal buildings. Hotel pickup, helmet, water, cold towel, and first aid are included. The small tour is limited to two people, but confirm the unusual start time and operating status before booking.

“I had a great experience with the Scooter Trails team! My friends and I had originally planned on renting motorbikes to check out Bokor national park but quickly realized that we had no idea what we were doing and no business riding a motRead more”

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13.Phnom Penh & Kirirom National Park Birds Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $350

Start at 5:30 am with guide Thong and a small group of up to eight. Cross the Mekong, search lotus fields and rice country around Chambok, then watch sunrise birds in Kirirom National Park. Expect 50 to 80 species, a community homestay, two breakfasts, two lunches, and moderate walking in humid conditions.

“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

Spend 9 to 10 hours with an English-speaking guide, visiting Banteay Srei, Phnom Kulen’s 1,000 Lingas, Preah Ang Thom, waterfalls, and Beng Mealea. Fin leads the program, while Nak is also named as a guide and driver. Transport and water are included, but park, temple, and lunch costs are extra.

“Loved the temples, lunch and river. Guide was very knowledgeable. Great insight to the history of Cambodia.”

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15.Kulen National Park Ticket -Waterfall & 1000 Lingas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $20

Spend about nine to ten hours exploring Phnom Kulen National Park from Siem Reap. You’ll see the 1000 Lingas, holy waterfall, reclining Buddha at Preah Ang Thom, and Poeng Ta Kho cliff. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a local English-speaking guide, and water are included, while the $20 park ticket is paid separately.

“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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