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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230 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Green Era Travel, Viator, Tripadvisor,
GetYourGuide and Google reviews

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AlexPecq

Bon Service !

Visite très bien organisée, Nak (le guide) et Jame Bond 009 (Le chauffeur) étaient très sympathiques et serviables.Véhicule très propre et climatisé et Eau fraîche à chaque étapes.Bonnes explications de la part du guide.
Written Mar 29, 2023

annavienna2017

Interesting tour

Booked the tour via getyourguide, we were very satisfied with the organization, the service(they provided us with cold wet towels to refresh yourself several times) as well as the guide, Voath who was very friendly and competent.
Written Mar 28, 2023

CarlosC11600

recommended

Very recommended.Our Guide Voath and the driver were very professional and very friendly! We enjoyed the tour very much!
Written Mar 27, 2023

Chicag0Traveler7509

Great tour, and tour guide

Our tour guide Nak was very helpful and experienced. He explained very well about the Tour and the mythological stories. We enjoyed our tour very much.
Written Mar 23, 2023

Shaun M

Fantastic half-day tour!

Great tour! Our guide Voath was friendly and factual and even acted as our photographer at points which was very appreciated. We explored 1000 lingas, Resting Buddha and Phnom Kulen Waterfall. The tour was half the day which was enough time to explore and enjoy these places.
Written Feb 07, 2023

Pyromancer

Nice Day Out

It was a nice day out, a long walk up the stairs to the resting budda, a refreshing dip at the bottom of a waterfall (a surising wind is generated by the fslling water) and a wander alonf the river to see the carvings in the river bed.
Written Jan 22, 2023

Rachel61091

A trip outside of main Siem Reap worth traveling to

We drove to the national park. It was a bit of a long drive but a great experience! The views from the top are AMAZING! The reclining Buddha is a work of art. We also loved the waterfall and the cool dip was a perfect break in the exploration and walking. On the way back we went to Banteay Srei, which is on par with the rest of the Angkor temples. Our guide, Nak, was a true expert in Cambodian history and on Buddhist/Hindu mythology and religion. It was truly a pleasure.
Written Dec 29, 2022

Ajmoser929

Breathtaking views of a more serene Cambodia

Our guide, Nak, took us up Phnom Kulen, one of the holiest sites in Cambodia. Pilgrims come from all over the country and even abroad to visit the reclining Buddha statue at the top of a mountain. It is a majestic sight, even to people who are not Hindu or Buddhist. The waterfall at Phnom Kulen are equally excellent and the water is wonderful in the heat. Nak made sure we stopped by Banteay Srei on the way back, which is an excellent temple that should not be missed. It is as good as many of the temples in Ankgor Thom. Nak is an excellent guide, and one of the best I've had on any trip around the world. His background in a monastery provides a unique and educational take on the sights in Siem Reap, and his incredible enthusiasm for the culture is genuine. We booked this tour after already taking one tour with Nak and would take a third day with him if we had the time.
Written Dec 29, 2022

700philipr

Gorgeous tour and totally worth the day trip from Siem Reap!

We had a wonderful time with Mr. Nak who showed us nothing but kindness and hospitality all day. We loved seeing the waterfall and he has so much interesting knowledge and background (and photography skills!). Our tour experience was excellent.
Written Dec 22, 2022

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