Phnom Kulen National Park
Step off the beaten path. Discover Phnom Kulen’s hidden corners, guided by the communities helping safeguard them.
Most visitors never step past the giant reclining Buddha, but Phnom Kulen is the largest forested area in the Siem Reap region, with over 65,883 ha to explore. Hosting one of the oldest capital in the Angkor region, it is revered as the birthplace of the Khmer Empire
A Sacred Mountain. A Living Community.
Deep in the forest, communities once had no alternative but to farm unsustainably, log or poach to survive. Today, members of local Community Protected Areas (CPA) – voluntarily involved in safeguarding their part of the forest – lead travelers through two community-run centers, to hidden temples, wild waterfalls, and ancient trails only they know how to find.
Every trek supports a new, sustainable livelihood for the people who call this forest home.
An ecotourism program by
Archaeology & Development Foundation,
supported by Sala Baï since 2024.
Phnom Kulen, by the numbers
Ha of protected area
Villagers living in the National Park
Community Protected Areas (CPAs)
Km² of ancient capital: the earliest in the Angkor region
Species of birds
What you’ll discover on the mountain
Explore archaeological sites, hidden waterfalls, and sacred forest.
Hover on a landmark to learn more.
Why book through us?
Local guides, cooks, and drivers earn directly: no intermediary takes the revenue
Eco-friendly packed lunches to replace single-use plastic
5% of your booking fee funds school materials in the local villages
Community-managed trails incentivize forest protection over logging and slash-and-burn
NGO-backed training ensures professional, safe, high-quality experiences
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Anlong Thom CBTC
365 ha · Archaeology & forest
Popel CBTC
798 ha · Nature immersion
What travelers say
I’ve trekked in a dozen countries. This was the first time I felt like my wanderings were actually doing something good.
I almost didn’t book this. I had one day left, and the easier option was another temple tour. I’m so glad I chose differently. Our guide grew up in the forest and he knew the trails by heart, every plant, animal and landmark. By the end of the day I understood why these communities fight to protect this place,and why that fight matters.
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Anlong Thom CBTC
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