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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Gabriella p

Must do!

Voath was the best tour guide! He was so knowledgeable and passionate about his country and work. The views were amazing, and so worth it to see everything. I would 100% recommend this tour, but Voath especially!
Written Dec 13, 2023

Nene J

Perth, Australia

Words...do not do this one justice.

Embark on a journey and discovery into the most spectacular day of waterfalls and views beyond your imagination.It's all very safe...but so much fun.. Walk out to the edge of the cliff and look down on the world...see the temple on the mountain and carvings in the river before getting to swim in the waterfall. We stopped at a restaurant and local stall on the way back...all very nice. Take a towel....and change of clothes and some cash to hire a locker to store your stuff while you swim
Written Dec 06, 2023

Darryl D

St. Albans, UK

Kulen waterfall was beautiful.

grear trip with Varrha as our host, who was excellent. Very knowledgeable and super friendly guy. Also speaks perfect English.. would recommend.
Written Nov 26, 2023

Melanie B

Amazing experience

We had a wonderful time with our guide Phy and his driver. They did a great job. The whole trip is well worth taking. The highlight is the waterfall and very refreshing. While visiting the sleeping Buddha Phy provided a lot of information in an entertaining way. And if you need someone to take pictures and videos, just ask him :-) Highly recommended trip!
Written Nov 07, 2023

Tom K

Williamsburg, VA

Great tour in Siem Reap mountains

Our guide Mr. Phy was excellent very informative and always eager to share his country’s history. He and his driver were very attentive and always asking if we needed anything. Plenty of cold bottled water was provided along with fragrant cold towels whenever we returned to the van.
Written Oct 17, 2023

Daniel B

Brilliant experience

This trip was amazing and our tour guide Nak was very informative and helpful throughout. It was also at a good pace and allowed ample time to see each of the sections of the itinerary. Could not fault this, it was brilliant and would recommend to anyone looking for a personal tour of the waterfall.
Written Oct 15, 2023

Sann S

This place can release stressful, make the mental health better. You should choose this place if you like peaceful and natural p

It is a beautiful place for travelling as a family. It is relaxing and can make unforgettable time for us. In rainy season, this place has many travellers.
Written Sep 29, 2023

Mario P

Our 2023 Phnom Kulen trip experience...

Our 2023 Phnom Kulen trip experience... Review of Phnom Kulen Waterfall & 1000 Linga River Small-Group Tours from Siem Reap Pending review The trip to the Phnom Kulen Waterfall and 1000 Linga River was full of exciting and wonderful sites and adventures. My wife and I enjoyed the trip and the fun, and will remember this for the rest of our lives. Our tour guide, Phyrom was very patient, helpful, accommodating, informative about Cambodia history. culture and the sites visited. He explained well the highlights of the sites visited. He took good care of us during the trip, and good photos of us and the group as well. The tour bus driver at that time was safe and a skillful professional one. My wife and I give this optional tour 5 stars.
Written Aug 20, 2023

Phearom M

My best trip to Phnom Kulen

Kulen Mountain or everyone here always called Phnom Kulen is a beautiful mountain within a rich history of the capital of Khmer Empire during the 9 century. The waterfall is very beautiful. There is a place for getting shower and also there is a place where we can swim. It looks like a pool in the jungle, and the water that flows through the thousands of lingas rivers is believed to be a blessing water by God. There is a huge sleeping Buddha on the peak of this mountain where locals people always go to pray and there are also many ancient temples on the mountain that I cannot describe all of them as well. Highly recommend you all to visit this fabulous place for your holiday in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Written Aug 07, 2023

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