Phnom Kulen and 1000 Lingas River Private Day Tour from Siem Reap (6h)

Overview

Uncover the special religious significance and the natural beauty of Phnom Kulen Mountain, Cambodia’s most sacred mountain, located 50 km from Siem Reap.  Learn why the site serves as a place of pilgrimage to both Hindus and Buddhists by visiting the temple of the Reclining Buddha, the River of 1000 Lingas and the Phnom Kulen Waterfalls. 

Highlights
  • Tour visits the River of a Thousand Lingas and Phnom Kulen Waterfalls
  • See important pilgrimage spots for modern-day Khmer people
  • Private guide ensures personal service and a flexible day
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off at Siem Reap hotels

    1pax : Price - $156 per person
    2pax : Price - $76 per person
    3pax up : Price - $59 per person

Price Per Person in USD

1 Pax
156$

Per Person

2 Pax
79$

Per Person

3 Pax
59$

Per Person

4 Pax
59$

Per Person

5 Pax
59$

Per Person

6 Pax
59$

Per Person

7 Pax
59$

Per Person

8 Pax Plus
59$

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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Meet a guide at your hotel in Siem Reap, then begin the drive to Phnom Kulen in a climate-controlled vehicle, passing a series of local communities and lush forest.

The first stop of the day is a reclining Buddha image cut from a huge sandstone boulder in a hilltop temple that draws pilgrims from around Cambodia. From there, continue to the River of a Thousand Lingas, a riverbed that’s carved with images of phalluses and Hindu gods. 

Another sacred site is Phnom Kulen Waterfalls, where you can cool off by swimming in the pool at the base of the falls. Throughout the day, take advantage of your time with a private guide to learn about the sites’ historic and cultural significance, enjoying the flexibility to explore each destination at your own pace.

Your tour ends with drop-off back at your hotel.

Important Information

What's Included

  • Private tour from Siem Reap
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Experience English Speaking Guide
  • Cold bottled water on car/van/bus
  • Hotel pick up/drop-off from your hotel lobby

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fee is 18USD per person and the guide will assist you to buy it on departure day
  • Meals and drinks
  • Other personal expenses
  • Tipping/gratuities recommended
  • Travel insurance

Pickup Time

7AM, 8AM, 9AM-please choose one

Pickup Point

Pick up from your hotel in Siem Reap

Guest Reviews

5.0

51 reviews

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

5
1

SinghJon

Excellent end to our time here

Good value for the money. Nak, our guide, was quite knowledgeable, and his grasp of English was helpful too. Visited some authentic vendors (at our request), rather than the generic ones along the route.
Written Dec 21, 2022

Matt_H

Kulen Mountain Tour with Mr Reaksa

Mr Reaksa arrived to pick us up in the morning directly from our hotel (which wasn't easy to get to) and was very friendly from the start, introducing himself and explaining a little about where we would be going. Kulen Mountain is around 90 minutes from where we stayed but on the way Mr Reaksa bought our tickets for us and filled the journey with his great local knowledge of the area, farming and villagers and some of the history of the countryside. Whilst at the mountain we saw the top of the 1000 Lingas River and learnt about its history, and proceeded to see the Reclining Buddha and the amazing landscape views. He then guided us through the village down to the waterfall, which has got to be one of the most incredible sights we've ever seen. We got up close and Mr Reaksa took some fantastic pictures for us! On the way back we stopped for dinner, where again the food was great, then as an extra we called into the Cambodian Landmine Museum, where could learn even more about the history of Cambodia, the Khymer Rouge, and the work of Aki Ra. Mr Reaksa then dropped us off right outside our hotel for a glorious round trip. If you're lucky enough to see Mr Reaksa in the morning, you're in for a truly amazing day!
Written May 19, 2022

766jayem

Amazing day with guide Han

it was a great day tour to visit phnom kulen, 1000 linga, han was my tour guide he is very informative give us a lot of history of cambodia.highly recommended this tour, and Green era travel.
Written Jan 16, 2020

larrykW5454BO

Kolen with guide jose

fantastic site brought to us by an outstanding guide. Extremely courteous, knowledgeable, and friendly. Highly recommend
Written Jan 05, 2020

FellowTraveler810760

캄보디아에서 갈만한 곳

그렇게 좋거나 감명깊지는 않지만 캄보디아에서 앙코르와트 빼고는 관광지가 거의 없으니 하루 정도 가보시는 것도 추천드립니다.
Written Dec 26, 2019

murleneg2018

Wonderful tour with excellent tour guide

It was a wonderful visit to the Phnom Kulen waterfall and the river of the 1,000 Lingas. Han was a brilliant tour guide and very informative about the history of Cambodia and the various religious shrine at Phnom Kulen as well as the River of the 1000 Lingas and so much more. I was very impressed by his knowledge. He demonstrated great care in guiding me and helped with my bag, hat etc. It would be remiss of me if I do not mention how absolutely polite, patient and helpful he was during the entire trip... of course , not forgetting his kind help in taking photographs of me which will become an important part of my memories of this tour. My sincere thanks to Han for making this tour my best day in Siem Reap. I therefore would give Han 5* ++++++
Written Dec 05, 2019

ecc-90s

Kulen mountain waterfall

Una excursión fantástica! Nuestro guía Choub nos hizo fotos durante todo el trayecto y nos ha explicado muchísimas cosas sobre la historia del país mientras llegábamos a la montaña Kulen. Aunque la excursión es en inglés entendimos muy bien sus explicaciones. Además habla algunas palabras en español, y eso siempre es agradable. La vistas son espectaculares, repetiríamos sin dudarlo.
Written Dec 03, 2019

Dons-Cigars

Wonderful Place with lotta Soldiers!!

We had so much fun at the falls with the family.It had so much water and we did witness some rain too while we were there.It made the visit more fun!!
Written Sep 17, 2019

blazepike

Awesome Guide and Driver for our customized tour!

Really thankful to Choub and Mr. Tit Sokhen for taking us on an amazing journey. Started off with Sunrise which was not that impressive but up with his detailed explanation and enthusiasm about Ankor. Choub is nothing short of limitless for his photo ideas and offered to take photos as memories during the trip. Beyond the chill day at the waterfall at Kulen Mountains, Ta Phrom is one not to be missed if you're in town. Once again thanks for a memorable full day despite the pack schedule!
Written Aug 26, 2019

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