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

59 reviews

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

5
1

Sanjay K

Highly recommend

Mr Nak is very knowledgeable and you can see and hear the passion. Highly recommended. Also we got picked up at our hotel on time with the driver mr Samnang. He also provided us the entire tour with smiles and cold water. I highly recommend this tour. The waterfall, backstories of the river and viewpoint were great. Memories to be treasured.
Written Mar 23, 2025

Erin M

Great tour guides

Our tour guide Nak was great! He was very informative and helpful. Our driver Pip was also very attentive, opening the door and providing a refreshing towel and cold water.
Written Mar 01, 2025

Ds f

Beautiful experience

Our guide Nak was very knowledgeable. We learned a lot from him and he made the most beautiful pictures. Our driver Samnang was always waiting for us with cold water in the car. Amazing experience. Highly recommended. ????
Written Feb 23, 2025

Janet C

Amazing tour with Nak and Billy

We had the best time with Nak (our tour guide) and Billy (driver). Nak was so knowledgeable of the history of Kulen Mountain and Buddhism. He managed our tour so that we were able to avoid crowds and took the most amazing photos too! The waterfalls were absolutely breathtaking and the other sites were great to experience as well. I would definitely recommend this tour and Nak and Billy!
Written Feb 12, 2025

nataleks

Seattle, WA

Chasing waterfalls

Great tour of Kulen waterfalls and 1000 Lingas. We were lucky enough to have a private tour with Sorphea. He and our driver, Mom, promptly picked us up at our hotel. Sorphea was a wealth of knowledge , from the temples , Khmer culture and local flora and fauna. Not only did we get to see the natural beauty of Kulen Mountain, but also learned so much at the temple and 1000 Lingas. Cambodia is a rich tapestry of Buddhism and Hinduism. The tour was complete with a traditional lunch and palm cake tasting. Mom was an excellent driver : the car was clean & air conditioned. Mom was always available within minutes of completing a tour location and he navigated some tricky roads. Great day and great tour guides!
Written Feb 11, 2025

Road63241703279

Great place!

Great trip! Sokkhen is the best! He shows you everything and explain really well.He picks you up at your hotel and drives you to the Park safety and good talk.I recommend it.
Written Jan 29, 2025

Jimena C

Great experience

Our guide Sokkhen was great. He showed and explained us everything. Highly recommended. He recommended some local food for us to try during de visit.
Written Jan 29, 2025

Pierre M

Thonon-les-Bains, France

Excellente expérience avec notre guide Sorphea

Nous avons vraiment adoré la visite et toutes ses étapes.Elle a été l'occasion de découvrir un marché local sur la route loin du tourisme, se plonger dans la foule des habitants et des moines pour découvrir le Bouddha couché, marcher le long de la rivière en appréciant ses gravures anciennes qui reposent au fond et ressentir la force de l'eau en se baignant sous la cascade.Nous avons fait le bon choix en choisissant la visite en privé, ce qui nous a permis de prendre notre temps et suivre notre propre rythme. Notre guide Sorphea a été partie intégrante de cette bonne expérience. Nous avons apprécié ses connaissances, son humanité, et avons eu l'impression au final d'être accompagné d'un cousin éloigné avec qui nous étions à l'aise et en confiance au lieu d'un étranger. Pour la première fois, nous avions l'impression de toucher à quelque chose d'authentique et pas juste touristique.Si nous avons l'occasion de revenir faire des visites, c'est avec lui que nous demanderons à être.
Written Jan 05, 2025

Nicolas B

Great, to do

Perfect organisation, congratulation to Nak, and the driver, swim on the cascade are great, information on history are interisting.
Written Nov 01, 2024

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