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

5.0

230 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Green Era Travel, Viator, Tripadvisor,
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P kumar S

A great experience with a knowledeable host!

Our trip with Nak (tour guide) and Billy (the driver) was very good. The tour guide was knowledeable and left us with a lot of informative nuggets, not just about the places we visited but also about the local culture and Buddhist philosophy. He also suggested books to read about Angkor Wat and Cambodia! Overall will highly recommend this trip!
Written Dec 20, 2024

Swayang

Switzerland

Wonderful experience with our tour guide Nak

The trip was amazing. Our guide " Nak" was very knowledgable and gave detailed descriptions of all the sites such as the 1000 linga, Reclining buddha and the waterfall. He, being a former monk, engaged in deep philosophical conversation on buddhism with us that enhanced our experience throughout the tour. Moreover, he also described few other places that were not part of the tour. This shows his proficiency as a great tour guide. I wish him all the best and hope more people take guided tours with him????.
Written Dec 20, 2024

5kidsBrisbane

Everton Park, Australia

Best tour with Sorphea and Mom

Excellent tour today with Sorphea and bus driver Mom. Sorphea was a wonderful tour guide who went beyond a normal tour. He took us to a see how coconut cream buns were made and we got to eat some which were delicious. We also got to see the process and participate in making rice noodles which tasted amazing. Sorphea took us to the best places for photos and took lots of lovely family photos for us. His English is incredible and he is extremely knowledgeable on history, politics and areas of interest. Our bus driver Mom was wonderful with his excellent driving, friendly smile and endless water. Best tour we have done so far in Cambodia. Highly recommend Sorphea and Mom for the best day.
Written Dec 09, 2024

Lisa C

Phnon Kulen national park

I would highly recommend this tour with Sophy and Mr Peap. Very informative guide with good English and very helpful with taking great photos. The views were amazing and beautiful waterfalls. Overall a great day was had by all.
Written Nov 01, 2024

TX_Mom18

Frisco

Kulen waterfall area was a great addition to our Angkor adventure.

Our guide Nak recommended seeing the Kulen area and it did not disappoint! The waterfall was very powerful and had some pretty scenery and cliffs around it. Our driver Sokkhen took a great photo of us on the cliff. We saw a rainbow too! Both spoke amazing English! It was a great addition to the temple area tour of Angkor. We recommend it if you have 3 or more days in Siem Reap.
Written Oct 20, 2024

Isaac M

Sublime and unforgettable experience

Nak was an amazing guide. He’s passionate about sharing and ensuring you get to fully experience Cambodia. He is very interactive with both his guests and his community. He is able to provide so much insight to the religious aspect with his history as a monk and is very knowledgeable about the history of his community. He truly goes out his way to ensure you have an unforgettable experience. I would highly recommend him to anyone traveling Cambodia!
Written Sep 14, 2024

Emma K

Amazing Trip

We had a wonderful time on this tour. It was a fantastic experience made even better by our tour guide Sath. He was amazing, informative and tenative. He allowed us the time we wanted at each stop and helped us capture some amazing memories. Our driver Mr Channa was also fab. A great pair.
Written Aug 17, 2024

Yeishvan R

A fun little adventure. Really enjoyed this day trip.

A fun little adventure. Really enjoyed this day trip. Mr Sophy, the guide, was really knowledgable about the mountain range and Buddhist culture. Mr Channa, the driver was very hospitable.
Written Jul 11, 2024

Julie DeVries

Perth, Australia

Amazing tour!

5 stars!!! Nak our guide was outstanding. He took us to the best vantage points & took great photos of us. He is very knowledgeable and explained the history & culture so well at each place.He took us to the waterfall early so we had no tourists. He was ever so friendly and I highly recommend booking with him. Each visit he allowed us to go at our own pace. He would stop with locals and give us different fruits, beetles & food to try. We even joined in a family picnic & had a beer. No extra money. Our driver Channa was very skilful. We had cool water & cold aircon. We had the opportunity to stop for breaks all the way along. The highlight was the reclining Buddha, the beautiful waterfalls & the 1000 Linga river carvings.We thank you both so much for a fantastic tour. The Cambodian people are so very gentle & serene. We will be returning.Blessings to you & your family.
Written May 14, 2024

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