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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226 reviews

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

David K

Great experience for the family

Our guide Thom was great, super friendly and helpful. Tour was good fun, spectacular scenery, and local Noodle place Thom recommended for lunch was delicious ????
Written Jul 25, 2023

FarAway84201

Amazing day trip!!

Our tour guide , Voath, was incredibly skilled at giving our family a crash course in Cambodian history as we drove to the sites. He knows so much! He also gave us a much deeper understanding of the religions that are important in Cambodia. This was all while visiting some very special sites on the mountain. We also enjoyed the air conditioning of a private van. Voath was also an excellent photographer and captured some of the best shots we have from our trip. We would highly recommend this tour!
Written Jul 12, 2023

N_Ana

Comfortable , family friendly & fulfilling

Absolutely fantastic !! Nak was very friendly, knowledgeable, and resourceful. He made the trip very comfortable the family. We visited many photo-friendly places, the weather was so good to have a good swim with the waterfall & great lunch place.
Written Jun 07, 2023

lormonica

Loved it!

Our tour guide was Voath and he was amazing!! He really took the time to teach us about the different areas of the tour. He was so knowledgeable. I prefer taking a tour like this rather than going alone so that I can really learn about the culture and location through the tour guide. The tours also come with an air conditioned ride and you’ll def need it going up to Phnom Kulen. It was cool to venture out of the main city and up the mountain to see the waterfall and river, it’s a must visit! Bring some cash to buy some local handmade items along the way.
Written Apr 22, 2023

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

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