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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ThomasP

Fun and interesting trip

We had a tour of Phnom Kulen Waterfall with Voath. The tour was very interesting, with Voath knowing everything we wanted to know about the area. Voath's English was excellent and every explanation given was clear. Swimming in the waterfall was a particularly fun highlight.
Written Nov 22, 2022

962ingan

Amazing Tour to Waterfall

First timers in Cambodia, decided to book a trip to Kulen Waterfall and 1000 Linga river.Didn’t expected the tour to be so amazing, me and my partner got lucky to get Mr Lonh as our tour guide.Most friendly, chatty, with big knowledge guide definitely not to be missed and highly recommended. On the way to waterfalls he showed us and explained everything starting from situation in Cambodia after covid, before covid (history, agriculture, lifestyle, got to see Rice fields and experience the harvest of rice, try local food) finishing with explanation about religion. If stayed longer would definitely go on more tours with him!
Written Nov 20, 2022

J7812SJcarlb

Amazing educational trip

Myself and my partner booked a private day trip with Mr Van Lonh, after arriving to Cambodia for the very first time, we planned to visit the waterfalls however mr lonh took us to the reclining Buddha statue as well which was amazing. Mr Lonh picked us up direct from our villa with his driver, he is extremely knowledgeable in a lot of areas due to his background as a farmer / construction worker / family man and lifelong Buddhist as well as tourist qualifications and along the way in the car taught us a lot about Cambodia history and current lifestyle after the COVID outbreak, Nothing was too much trouble for him and his driver, they did not rush us during our swim in the water falls and during lunch and is very respectful along with stopping at any moment to teach us farming techniques at the side of the road There were both very friendly and made us feel very welcome on the trip, more like friends than tourists Mr Lonh wade this trip very memorable and I would highly recommend the private tour if you would like to further your knowledge of the Cambodian history and country
Written Nov 20, 2022

ramya b

Spiritual and Adventurous

For those interested in exploring this place,here’s a few things I wanted to share: 1. The 1000 lingas are visible only when the waters are shallow. So please check with locals on that. 2.if you are a practising Hindu, you will be amazed to see the beautiful depiction of your dieties-Bramha ,Vishnu, Lakshmi and Shiva on the river bed. 3. The jungle has a very mystique vibe. We loved the trek through the forest and the freshwater spring. 4. You can leave the mountain only after 12pm(one way traffic).so plan your itinerary accordingly.
Written Nov 17, 2022

karenfS1588NP

Great day with a great guide!

Fantastic day at Kulen Mountain! Enjoyed the temple, cliff lookout and of course the waterfalls! Nak, our guide was the best… so informative, funny, patient and helpful (request if you can, trust me).
Written Nov 14, 2022

TravaelMichael

Amazing Siem Reap experience!

Just finished the most amazing day in Siem Reap with our tour guide Nak and driver Borey. So hard to pick out a favourite part of this experience. Dense tropical vistas, cultural experience with Buddhist monks, Cambodian food, but my favourite part was swimming in the waterfall below the lingam in the river. Feeling truly blessed today! Highly recommend everything, our tour guide Nak spoke excellent English and was very knowledgable.
Written Nov 14, 2022

lindakim111

Wonderful tour!!!!

An amazing experience and highly recommend this tour!!!! Our guide, Nak, and driver, Borey, were so kind and funny!! Learned alot today and Nak was so knowledgeable!! A great photographer too!! Both the waterfall and 1000 linga river was beautiful and awesome!! He was always making sure everyone in the group was taken care of. A day full of laughs and learning about Cambodia!! Arkun tom tom (thank you very much)!!!!!!
Written Nov 14, 2022

MissasugSherpa621152

Top Notch!

Nak our tour guide was amazing and completely made our trip! From telling about his country with so much excitement to helping us to have the best photos! It was a wonderful experience! Thanks so much Nak!
Written Nov 14, 2022

Nancy F

Great day exploring…….

What an experience - especially with NaK as our tour guide. He was very thorough, informative and made the day super fun. Would recommend NaK and our driver - if we could book another excursion in Siem Reap it would definitely be with NaK.
Written Nov 14, 2022

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