Kulen Waterfall and 1000 Linga River Small-Group Tours from Siem Reap (6h)

Overview

Join a group tour to uncover the special religious significance and the natural beauty of Phnom Kulen Mountain, Cambodia’s most sacred mountain, located 50 km north of Siem Reap city.  Learn why the site serves as a place of pilgrimage to both Hindus and Buddhists by visiting the temple of the Reclining Buddha on top of the big rock, the River of 1000 Lingas and the fabulous Phnom Kulen Waterfalls. 

Highlights

  • Discover Khmer sites far from Angkor Wat
  • Visit a pilgrimage place for Khmer Hindus and Buddhists
  • Learn the cultural and historic significance of ancient, sacred sites
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off at accommodations in Siem Reap

Price Per Person in USD

1 Pax
99$

Per Person

2 Pax
59$

Per Person

3 Pax
47$

Per Person

4 Pax
43$

Per Person

5 Pax
40$

Per Person

6 Pax
39$

Per Person

7 Pax
37$

Per Person

8 Pax Plus
35$

Per Person

  • Duration 6h
  • Experienced Tour Guide English
  • Instant Confirmation
  • Free Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours in advance
  • Mobile Voucher Accepted

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Itinerary

Meet a driver at your hotel in Siem Reap for the scenic, 2-hour trip to Phnom Kulen Mountain, passing a landscape of tropical forest and rural communities in your air-conditioned vehicle. 

The first stop of the day is a hilltop temple, where you’ll find a massive reclining Buddha carved directly into a sandstone boulder. Next, head to the River of a Thousand Lingas, exploring a riverbank adorned with ancient carvings of phalluses and Hindu gods.

Cool off at another sacred site, Phnom Kulen Waterfalls, which tumble into a wide basin that’s ideal for a midday swim or wade. Throughout the day, the guide will help bring the ancient sites to life by explaining their significance and symbolism, and you’ll have time to purchase lunch at a local restaurant before the return trip to Siem Reap.

Important Information

What's Included

  • Small Group Tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local live English Speaking Guide
  • Shared air-conditioned van/bus
  • Cold bottled water during tours

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees is 18USD per person and your guide will assist you to purchase on departure day
  • Food and drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Other personal expenses
  • Gratuities (recommended)

Pickup Time

Between 7:30-8:30AM, please ready from 7:30AM till pick up before 8:30AM

Pickup Point

Pick up from your hotel in Siem Reap
  • Siem Reap
  • Small Group Tours (Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville)
  • 6h
  • Join a group tour to uncover the special religious significance and the natural beauty of Phnom Kulen Mountain, Cambodia’s most sacred mountain, located 50 km north of Siem Reap city. Learn why the site serves as a place of pilgrimage to both Hindus and Buddhists by visiting the temple of the Reclining Buddha on top of the big rock, the River of 1000 Lingas and the fabulous Phnom Kulen Waterfalls.

from
USD $35 / Person

Price varies by group size

Guest Reviews

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Jasmine P

Wigan, United Kingdom

A great trip

Really enjoyed the tour with Sophy and Mr Pearom last week. They were very knowledgable and happy to make the day go without a success. Massively recommend.
Written Feb 07, 2026

christine p

Very pleasant day

Very nice driver and care. Had a very pleasant day, with proper explanations about our environment.
Written Jan 12, 2026

Daniel E

Visit to Siem Reap

Pickup on time. Very nice van for our group. Driver provided cold scented towels and icy cold water to keep us comfortable. Vireak is an excellent communicator in English and very knowledgeable about a wide range of Cambodian history and current affairs. He was also very solicitous of the safety and comfort of our group. I highly recommend Vireak and this tour!
Written Jan 11, 2026

olive j

Super driver

good experience with this driver. I recommend it
Written Jan 11, 2026

Carine B

Kulen

Day in kulen! Thank you to our driver Sokkhen who was at the top throughout the day!!
Written Jan 10, 2026

Jalaja Mani

Bengaluru, India

Having visited Nayagara falls(USA), Ravana Falls(Sri Lanka), Athirapally falls(India), Kulen too falls in the category.

It was a wonderful experience watching the cascading water. The final aspect of the cascading fall has to be approached climbing about 150 odd steps-wooden after some amount of walking. However, the effort fully justifies the scenery. Nearer to the vehicle parking area is the 1000 Shiva lingas embedded in the Kabal Spean river bed. The lingas were installed in the river bed to sanctify the water.
Written Nov 15, 2025

nora s

Divine touch of Kulen Cambodia

Our trip with guide San and driver Mom was amazing! Every step was smooth, full of respect and sincerity. Guide San is very intelligent and full ir knowledges. He knows the history, nature and culture of the country very well. He is a great speaker - a true professional. And driver Mom - a truly qualified driver - we, the travelers, felt safe, surrounded by care - drinks, hand towels, air conditioning of the car, and the right speed were taken care of. The trip to Kulen Mountain was magical, good intentions and spirit accompanied us the whole way. We definitely be back. Nora, Ingrida and Rimantė from Lithuania
Written Oct 10, 2025

Rimante N

Kulen mountain

Totally amazing experience with guide San and driver Mom. Stunning Cambodia nature and people. The guide San is full of knowledge and sharing with it, he is professional and kind human. Thank you, was a pleasure to be in Kulen mountain half a day. Appreciate for everything. Best regards, Rimante.
Written Oct 10, 2025

INGRIDA M

Amazing trip ????

The trip was wonderful, our guides San and Mom took great care of us and shared many interesting stories. We saw and experienced a lot. The excursion was very successful. Thank you, Ingrida.
Written Oct 10, 2025

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