Phnom Kulen National Park

Embark on a full-day guided tour from Siem Reap to Kulen Mountain, enchanting waterfalls, and the ancient temple of Beng Melea. Experience rural life in the floating village of Kampong Phluk by boat. Immerse yourself in Cambodian culture and nature on this enriching adventure. Start with a morning hotel pickup in Siem Reap. After securing your ticket for Kulen Mountain, the adventure unfolds with a scenic 1-hour drive through rice paddies and traditional Cambodian villages, offering a glimpse into local life and picturesque landscapes. Stop at the Palm Cake Village to witness traditional palm cake. Next, ascend to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen, guided by a local. Explore the park's highlights, including magnificent waterfalls, a reclining Buddha sculpture, and the River of Thousand Lingas from 802 AD. After all the visit, stop for a picnic at a nearby waterfall, where you can enjoy grilled chicken with seasonal fruits and swimming at the waterfalls before heading before heading deep into a rainforest to explore Beng Melea, a mysterious 12th-century jungle from the Angkor Wat period overgrown with 300 years of vegetation, trees, lianas, and mosses. Continue the journey with a boat ride to Kampong Phluk, a floating village. Witness the daily lives of families dependent on fishing, residing in colorful houses on stilts. Boating along the flooded beauty of a mangrove forest, home to diverse species including crab-eating macaques. Conclude the tour with a visit to a Buddhist monastery on an artificial island, providing an immersive experience of Cambodia's cultural and natural wonders, before returning to Siem Reap.

Enjoy a full-day outing to Phnom Kulen National Park on this guided tour. Experience a convenient transfer service, ascend to the top of Kulen Mountain, savour a delicious lunch, and much more on this day of adventure. Start your journey with a convenient pickup service from your hotel between 8:00 AM and 8:20 AM. Travel via a shared vehicle to Phnom Kulen National Park. Journey through rural Cambodian villages and observe locals going about their everyday lives and admire beautiful landscapes such as rice paddies and traditional dwellings. Stop at the most authentic village of Phum Preah Dak where you can learn how the local people make traditional palm cake and palm sugar. Continue to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen as your knowledgeable local guide takes you to the most spectacular tourist attractions in the national park, including the largest and most beautiful waterfalls, the reclining Buddha sculpture, and the River of Thousand Linga, which was constructed in 802 AD. After all the visiting, stop for a picnic at a nearby waterfall, where you can enjoy grilled chicken with seasonal fruits. Enjoy a tasty vegetarian option as well if you prefer. Finish lunch and see the most beautiful landscape of Kulen Mountain's cliff before heading back to your hotel in Siem Reap.

Phnom Kulen is considered a holy mountain in Cambodia and is of special religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists. Visit this sacred site and  discover it's beauty. This amazing Kulen waterfall and 1000 Lingas tour includes a croissant, local snacks, and seasonal fruits available uphill. We are proud to assist local businesses and communities in benefiting from the tour. Please keep in mind that lunch will be served late (excluded), around 2-3pm, after plenty of time spent at the waterfall. Rest assured, we carefully select top-quality restaurants in the area with prices ranging from usd5 to usd15 per plate, ensuring excellent food and hygiene standards. The tour starts with a drive to the foot of the Kulen mountain, the birthplace of the great Khmer Empire in AD 802. Enjoy the breathtaking drive up the mountain, exploring the abundant greenery and the Kulen Waterfall. Take a dip if you wish, or sit back and watch the local families in their sacred homeland. Make your way up the mountain by foot to the River of a Thousand Lingas, a gorgeous river with sophisticated Shiva Linga carvings covering its floor. Get a blessing in the Cambodian way, with the holy water from this sacred river. Continue up to the tip of the mountain to discover the beautiful Pagoda and its world-famous Reclining Buddha at rest. See the beauty of this spiritual place as you wander through. Enjoy your own packed lunch for the day or purchase a lunch at the basic food stalls located near the park or wait until you enjoy swimming in the waterfall and have your tasty lunch on the foothill before returning back to town. Restaurants chosen by your tour guide prioritize hygiene and quality. The price range is similar for uphill and downhill restaurants, but we always select the best one for our clients. Please note that our company has no affiliation with the restaurant.

You will be picked up from your hotel at between 8:00 am to 8:30 am via a shared vehicle to Phnom Kulen National Park. This journey takes you through rural Cambodian villages, where you may observe locals going about their everyday lives and admire beautiful landscapes such as rice paddies and traditional dwellings. Afterward, we continue to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen, and our knowledgeable local guide will take you to the most spectacular tourist attractions in the national park, including the largest and most beautiful waterfalls, the reclining Buddha sculpture, and the River of Thousand Linga, which was constructed in 802 AD. After all the visiting, we stop for picnic at a nearby waterfall, where you can enjoy a grill chicken with seasonal fruits that local farmers plan at the foot of Kulen mountain. After having a great picnic, we take you to see the most beautiful landscape of Kulen Mountain's cliff and back to your hotel in Siem Reap.

Explore Kulen Mountain, also known as Mountain of the Lychee, on a trip from Siem Reap. Phnom Kulen National Park is known as the site where the Khmer Empire originated and has religious significance to both Hindus and Buddhists. Discover its archaeological and natural highlights with your guide. Start your day with pickup from your hotel and head to Kulen Mountain. First, stop to visit a quarry where stones were cut and used to build the temples in the area. Continue onward to see the 1000 Lingas at a riverside archaeological park. Next, explore its sacred hilltop with over 30 temple ruins and see a large reclining Buddha. Then, trek to Kulen Waterfall and enjoy a swim in its waters. On the way back to Siem Reap, make a quick stop at a palm sugar village, before making an optional final stop at the Cambodia Landmine Museum.

Enjoy a full-day outing to Phnom Kulen National Park and Kampong Phluk village on this guided tour. Experience a convenient transfer service, ascend to the top of Kulen Mountain, savor a delicious lunch, and much more on this day of adventure. Start your journey with a convenient pickup service from your hotel between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Travel via a shared vehicle to Phnom Kulen National Park. Journey through rural Cambodian villages and observe locals going about their everyday lives and admire beautiful landscapes such as rice paddies and traditional dwellings. Stop at the most authentic village of Phum Preah Dak where you can learn how the local people make traditional palm cake and palm sugar. Continue to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen as your knowledgeable local guide takes you to the most spectacular tourist attractions in the national park, including the largest and most beautiful waterfalls, the reclining Buddha sculpture, and the River of Thousand Linga, which was constructed in 802 AD. After exploring, stop for a picnic at a nearby waterfall, where you can enjoy grilled chicken with seasonal fruits. Vegetarian options are also available. Finish lunch and see the most beautiful landscape of Kulen Mountain's cliff before heading to the famous floating village of Kampong Phluk. Take a local boat to explore the flooded mangrove forest, home to a variety of species and 3,000 inhabitants. Visit a Buddhist monastery built on an artificial island. Finally, you'll be dropped off at your hotel, concluding this day of adventure and cultural immersion.

• Banteay Srei Temple Discover the “Jewel of Khmer Art,” a 10th-century temple dedicated to Shiva. Famous for its red sandstone carvings, this architectural masterpiece is a must-see for history and art enthusiasts. • Peng Chruonh (Amazing Cliff) A peaceful and scenic stop on Kulen Mountain, offering visitors a unique perspective of the area’s natural beauty. • Great Buddha (Preah Ang Thom Pagoda) Visit a sacred 26-ft reclining Buddha statue carved from natural sandstone. Explore the surrounding sculptures, naga balustrades, and the Buddha’s footprint, while immersing yourself in a culturally rich and spiritual atmosphere. • River of 1,000 Lingas Marvel at ancient carvings of lingas and yonis in the riverbed, alongside an intricate depiction of Vishnu. This historical site blends spirituality with nature. • Kulen Waterfall Experience the beauty of two stunning waterfalls. The first is 4–5 meters tall and 25 meters wide, while the second is 15–20 meters tall and 15 meters wide. Perfect for cooling off or capturing memorable photos. • Beng Mealea Explore this enchanting 12th-century temple, partially reclaimed by nature. Surrounded by jungle, its crumbled galleries and vine-covered walls offer an adventurous, off-the-beaten-path experience.

You will be picked you up from your hotel at between 7:30 am 8:00 am and take you to purchase a ticket of Kulen Mountain. We will then head to Phnom Kulen National Park for approximately 1 hour. This journey takes you through rural Cambodian villages, where you may observe locals going about their everyday lives and admire beautiful landscapes such as rice paddies and traditional dwellings. Stop off at the Palm Sugar Village and witness how Cambodian people make their own sugar to supply their families and villages. Afterward, we continue to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen, and our knowledgeable local guide will take you to the most spectacular tourist attractions in the national park, including the largest and most beautiful waterfalls, the reclining Buddha sculpture, and the River of Thousand Linga, which was constructed in 802 AD. After all the crawling, stop for a picnic at a nearby waterfall, where you can enjoy grilled chicken with seasonal fruits and swimming at the waterfalls before heading to Beng Melea, the mysterious 12th-century temple in the middle of the jungle. This temple is heavily overgrown with vegetation, trees, lianas, and mosses. This temple is surrounded by a rainforest due to it being abundant for over 300 years. When it is not fully restored, many local and international tourists fall in love with the area. Continue to take a local boat from the ferry to explore the famous floating village of Kampong Phluk. There, you can see firsthand what everyday life is like for the many families who make their living primarily from fishing. Most families live on the lake shore in brightly colored houses on long poles, so the high water levels are not a problem during the rainy season. Explore the flooded mangrove forest surrounding the area, which is home to a variety of species, including crab-eating macaques and 3,000 inhabitants. We will then take you to visit a Buddhist monastery built on an artificial island. Drop you off at your hotel.

Take a trouble-free trip to Phnom Kulen by booking your national park admission ticket online in advance. Save time by skipping the visit to the ticket office and have your ticket, which will be your pass for visiting Cambodia’s most sacred mountain, delivered directly to your hotel. With this ticket, visit Cambodia's biggest Reclining Buddha, carved on sandstone and located on top of the hill which can be reached through a flight of steps. Next, set off to the sacred river of 1000 Lingas. There, the riverbed is interestingly carved with numerous lingas, a phallic symbol of the Hindu god, Shiva. You will also see some rock carvings along the river depicting Hindu deities. Then, continue through another sacred site, the Phnom Kulen Waterfalls. Calm your senses by watching the waterfall tumbling down the rocks. You will have time to wade in its basin and opt to cool-off from the midday sun by swimming on its pool.

Tour Detail: Stop At: Peng Chruonh (Amazing Cliff) Peng Takhu or Peng Chrunh ”is a hidden tourist site located on the ridge of Kulen Mountain. Before arriving at the foot of the mountain, tourists will see a signpost from the "Peung Takhu or Peung Chrunh" location on the right hand side, which is 50 meters from the signpost. Stop At: Great Buddha (Preah Ang Thom Pagoda) Preah Ang Thom is an 8 meters (26 ft) tall statue of the reclining Buddh reaching nirvana. The statue is carved into a huge natural sandstone boulder to which a modern staircase has been added along with a shelter over the Buddha. It is a very sacred and special site for all Cambodians and there are always patrons visiting the site and at times becoming quite busy. Stop At: River of 1000 Lingas (Anlong Pong Phkay) Along a stretch of the riverbed for around 500 m there are carvings of linga, several big and small yoni, and a large carving of Vishnu. Along the walls of the riverbed, a small carving is also seen in the bedrock. Stop At: Waterfall There are two main waterfall in Phnom Kulen National Park. First waterfall: 4–5 metres (13–16 ft) tall and around 25 metres (82 ft) wide during the rainy seasons. Second waterfall: 15–20 metres (49–66 ft) tall and around 15 metres (49 ft) wide during the rainy seasons. The size of the waterfalls varies according to the seasons and the rain. Visiting the waterfalls is a popular activity on Kulen Mountain Tour. Stop at Banteay Srei Temple Banteay Srei is a 10th-century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Located about 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) north of Angkor Wat, it's renowned for its intricate carvings, which are considered some of the finest in all of Khmer architecture. The temple is made of red sandstone, allowing for elaborate and detailed artwork, including scenes from Hindu. Stop At: Preah Dak, Cambodia The village of Preah Dak, located a short drive from Siem Reap town, is known over the country for its famous nom ban chok noodles. Though thanks to a proactive district governor, it has also gathered fame as the pilot village for a ‘One Village, One Light Bulb’ scheme whereby each of the 518 households has been supplied solar panels to generate electricity. There are plans to roll out this scheme across other villages in the district. Preah Dak is also doing its bit by sorting rubbish and keeping itself clean.