Breathtaking Kulen: Sacred Waterfall & 1000 Lingas Journey
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Explore the sacred birthplace of the Khmer Empire on our full-day tour of Phnom Kulen National Park. Led by an Apsara Authority certified guide, this small-group experience (maximum 14 people) takes you to three remarkable sites: the River of a Thousand Lingas with its ancient underwater carvings, the impressive Reclining Buddha statue atop the mountain, and the refreshing Kulen Waterfall where you can swim in natural pools. Your day includes hotel pickup from Siem Reap and a delicious local lunch of rice and fried chicken served while you relax at the waterfall. Choose between beer or soft drinks, and enjoy seasonal fruits after lunch. This leisurely cultural excursion follows gentle jungle trails suitable for all fitness levels. Please note, this tour is a casual stroll through jungle trails, not a hiking adventure.
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adamwX9567CO, 10/23/2025 11:02:59 AM
Chenda is a great tour guide with excellent English and very passionate about the history, culture & people of Angkor Wat and the Kulem mountains. Great day out ending with a lovely swim under a big waterfall
gunalana2025, 10/23/2025 7:22:06 AM
Thank you so much for today’s tour to Kulen Waterfall. I really enjoyed it! Mr. Nara, you are such a nice guy you gave great explanations and took care of us like a family member.
jjd795, 10/22/2025 6:37:17 AM
We had a wonderful time with this tour. Our tour guide, Chenda, is knowledgeable and amazing guy. He took heaps of photos of us and looked after our group really well. We were able to dip in the waterfall which was an amazing experience. Thank you Chenda and to our great driver! Highly recommended +++
K3232EVpaolac, 10/22/2025 6:26:39 AM
Great tour. The mountain and the waterfalls are beautiful. Our guide Chenda was super nice very knowledgeable and didactic on his explanations, highly recommend.
Nor_Nak_369, 10/17/2025 10:47:37 AM
Kulen Mountain is a truly special place to visit in Siem Reap. The area is full of natural beauty, history, and spirituality. You can enjoy the peaceful waterfall, visit the ancient riverbed carvings known as the “River of a Thousand Lingas,” and see the reclining Buddha at the top of the mountain. It’s a great spot to relax, swim, and experience Cambodia’s culture and nature all in one trip. Definitely worth visiting if you want to explore beyond the temples of Angkor.
Y788YZelisabethb, 10/17/2025 6:42:45 AM
Today we joined the tour with John and Jim. Thank you for the amazing views, and sharing the history and culture about the places. Sometimes it was a little bit too much information or too much Cambodian names which made it not always easy to follow. Extremely kind guide, took a lot of pictures, thank you!
salvatorecY8128QD, 10/17/2025 5:47:19 AM
A great day highly recommend John Long and driver Jim were great Lunch was nice Thanks for a very enjoyable day Waterfall was amaysing
KabirX, 10/17/2025 5:41:29 AM
John was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable. And Jim’s driving was perfect. The waterfall and lunch were the highlights and I licked out with a great group of fellow travelers as well.
luiscZ6572WC, 10/16/2025 6:42:06 PM
Chanda was an amazing tour guide. He explained the history of the mountain. The purpose of the river and how many temples it built with the soil. Would gladly recommend this tour.
catarenel, 10/14/2025 7:31:12 AM
Great tour to discover the mountain, river and waterfall. The Tour tour Guide Kingkong was funny and gave us a lot of information about Cambodia’s history and the importance of the place.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is comfortable and casual. Respect the ancient religious grounds when you visit them.
- It is recommended to bring swimwear and insect repellent
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- This shared tour option isn't suitable for infants or kids under 12 years old.
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• We MUST receive guest name, hotel name and address BEFORE day of the tour. • Be ready for pickup from 7:40am in lobby. An exact pickup time cannot be given. • Tour Guide will pick you up only one time at your hotel stay. • Tour starts from our waiting lounge at tour start time.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund