The 8 Hikes & Treks in Cambodia Worth Your Day

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

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

Travel from Siem Reap to Phnom Kulen National Park for a guided rainforest trek, ancient riverbed carvings, Preah Ang Thom’s reclining Buddha, waterfalls, and a cliff viewpoint. Guides Leap and Sara are praised for clear history, patience, and thoughtful care. The private tour includes transport, entry fees, water, and hotel pickup.

“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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2.Aural Mountain Trek: Cambodia Tallest Peak Challenge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $385

Leave Phnom Penh at 7:30 am for a fully supported three-day trek up 1,813-meter Aural Mountain. You’ll visit rural villages, hike through the Cardamom Mountains, camp near a waterfall, see a 1974 plane wreck, and sleep in a tent or hammock. Transport, meals, water, guides, and hotel transfers are included.

“Not for the feint hearted as it was tough going, but what an experience from start to finish. Challenging trek up to base camp 1 and 2 in hot and humid conditions. Lots of critters to contend with, and you sleep in tents. Our driver looked after Read more”

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3.Kbal Spean Trekking Tour with Banteay Srei and Landmine Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $71

Spend 7 to 9 hours beyond Siem Reap’s main temples with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Trek through forest to Kbal Spean’s carved riverbed, study Banteay Srei’s fine pink sandstone work, visit the Cambodia Landmine Museum, and finish at quiet Banteay Samre. Guides such as Ram, Leap, Va, Sara, and Thiara have led this route.

“Ram was an excellent guide. He took us to several temples and the Kbal Speen trek. The temples and jungle were absolutely stunning. Ram taught us about the history of the area, the religious significance, and about Cambodian culture. He is a natural teacher and speaks English very well. I highly recommend this tour...ask for Ram!!”

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4.Discover Hidden Waterfall, Jungle Trekking, Swim Incl Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $33Best value

Travel by tuk-tuk from Kampot, then hike nearly an hour through jungle and along rocky streambeds to Veal Pouch, also called Butterfly Waterfall. Guide Phalla helps with slippery crossings, takes photos, and serves fruit snacks before you swim in the cool pools. Small groups are limited to eight.

“Phalla was a fun, caring, friendly & knowledgeable tour guide. Messaged me the day before to let me know, was on time & had cur up little pieces of fruit for for lunch. The walk for fun & had some amazing views! Got to swim in the waterfall!! Phalla offered to take lots of pics for us while we were on the hike which was very helpful! Would reccomend this tour, & on my opinion was a much better day out than the pepper farm! Me & my partner had the best day & Phalla was a lovely tour guide & would highly reccomend him & his tours!!”

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5.2-Day Aural Mountains Hiking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 days · from $219

Meet your English-speaking guide in Phnom Penh at 4:30AM, then ride to a remote village near Phnom Aural. Trek through forest, streams, waterfalls, and viewpoints, camp under the stars, and reach Cambodia’s highest summit the next day. Local meals, transport, camping, water, and community fees are included.

“Very intense and so much fun! I can definitely recommend to people that are fit!”

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6.Private Kbal Spean Trekking Tour with Banteay Srei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $75

Spend about seven and a half hours exploring Kbal Spean’s river carvings and four Khmer temples with a private English-speaking guide. The 1.5-kilometer jungle hike is the day’s active centerpiece, while air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and bottled water keep the long outing comfortable. Temple admission and lunch cost extra.

“I recently had the pleasure of exploring Siem Reap,”

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7.Kbal Spean Trekking Tour with Banteay Srei & Landmine Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $35

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Kbal Spean’s carved riverbed, pink sandstone Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre, a local village area, and the Cambodia Landmine Museum. Hotel pickup, private air-conditioned transport, water, and fresh tissues are included. The trek requires walking and is not suitable for wheelchair users.

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8.Trekking Tour at Phnom Kulen National Park from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $45

Spend eight hours exploring Phnom Kulen with an English-speaking guide such as Leap. Hike through rainforest to the Valley of a Thousand Lingams, visit Preah Ang Thom’s 15-meter Buddha, stop at temples, swim beneath a waterfall, and return to Siem Reap by air-conditioned SUV or van.

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