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Phnom Kulen Tour: Sacred Mountain Exploration
4.9
234 Ratings
Siem Reap
Uncover the religious history and natural beauty of Phnom Kulen Mountain on a group tour in Siem Reap. Visit sacred sites like the Reclining Buddha temple, the River of 1000 Lingas, and the stunning Phnom Kulen Waterfalls.
Uncover the religious history and natural beauty of Phnom Kulen Mountain on a group tour in Siem Reap. Visit sacred sites like the Reclining Buddha temple, the River of 1000 Lingas, and the stunning Phnom Kulen Waterfalls.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Phnom Kulen Waterfall - The excursion begins at 8:30 am, with the guide collecting guests from their hotel lobbies between 7:30 am and 8:30 am. The journey to Kulen Mountain is in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and takes roughly two hours. Along the way, enjoy picturesque views of local communities and lush rainforests.\n\nYou’ll explore…
- Phnom Kulen Waterfall - The excursion begins at 8:30 am, with the guide collecting guests from their hotel lobbies between 7:30 am and 8:30 am. The journey to Kulen Mountain is in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and takes roughly two hours. Along the way, enjoy picturesque views of local communities and lush rainforests.\n\nYou’ll explore the largest Reclining Buddha in Cambodia, intricately carved into sandstone. This temple is perched atop a hill and is accessible via a series of steps. Following this, you’ll visit the holy river of 1000 Lingas, where the riverbed is adorned with numerous Lingas, representing the Hindu deity Shiva, and other rock engravings of Hindu gods.\n\nYour tour will proceed to another revered location, the Phnom Kulen Waterfalls. Find tranquility as you observe the water cascading over the rocks. There will be an opportunity to dip your feet in the water and, if you choose, to swim in the pool to refresh yourself during the heat of the day.
What's Included
- Small-Group Tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Shared air conditioned van/bus
- Experience English Speaking Guide
- Small-Group Tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Shared air conditioned van/bus
- Experience English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
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…
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.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- FOC for infant, no seat
Location
Phnom Kulen Waterfall
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(234 Ratings)
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Arjun_m
Jan 18, 2026
Tons of walking - We enjoyed seeing the Buddha, but the waterfalls was a lot of extra walking in high heat and that was not clear on the activity details.
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Christinepj6525gt
Jan 12, 2026
Very pleasant day - Very nice driver and care.
Had a very pleasant day, with proper explanations about our environment.
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Olivej2026
Jan 12, 2026
Super driver - Very good experience with this driver. I recommend it .................................................................
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Daniel
Jan 12, 2026
Visit to Siem Reap - Pickup on time. Very nice van for our group. Driver provided cold scented towels and icy cold water to keep us comfortable.
Vireak is an excellent communicator in English and very knowledgeable about a wide range of Cambodian history and current affairs. He was also very solicitous of the safety and comfort of our group.
I highly recommend Vireak and this tour!
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Carineb944
Jan 11, 2026
Kulen - Day in kulen! Thank you to our driver Sokkhen who was at the top throughout the day!!
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Jalaja1958
Nov 15, 2025
Having visited Nayagara falls(USA), Ravana Falls(Sri Lanka), Athirapally falls(India), Kulen too falls in the category. - It was a wonderful experience watching the cascading water. The final aspect of the cascading fall has to be approached climbing about 150 odd steps-wooden after some amount of walking. However, the effort fully justifies the scenery. Nearer to the vehicle parking area is the 1000 Shiva lingas embedded in the Kabal Spean river bed. The lingas were installed in the river bed to sanctify the water.
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249ingridam
Oct 10, 2025
Amazing trip 😊 - The trip was wonderful, our guides San and Mom took great care of us and shared many interesting stories. We saw and experienced a lot. The excursion was very successful. Thank you, Ingrida.
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Rimanten2024
Oct 10, 2025
Kulen mountain - Totally amazing experience with guide San and driver Mom. Stunning Cambodia nature and people. The guide San is full of knowledge and sharing with it, he is professional and kind human. Thank you, was a pleasure to be in Kulen mountain half a day. Appreciate for everything. Best regards, Rimante.
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Norasg5424qx
Oct 10, 2025
Divine touch of Kulen Cambodia - Our trip with guide San and driver Mom was amazing! Every step was smooth, full of respect and sincerity. Guide San is very intelligent and full ir knowledges. He knows the history, nature and culture of the country very well. He is a great speaker - a true professional. And driver Mom - a truly qualified driver - we, the travelers, felt safe, surrounded by care - drinks, hand towels, air conditioning of the car, and the right speed were taken care of. The trip to Kulen Mountain was magical, good intentions and spirit accompanied us the whole way. We definitely be back.
Nora, Ingrida and RimantÄ— from Lithuania
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Kevinfrancis65
Jul 31, 2025
Take a dip in the waterfall - Whilst the individual sights you see are ok, the time travelling there and around consumes most of the day. Out of the 8.30am to 4pm tour, we were outside the transport for about 2 1/2 hours, not including the obligatory lunch stop at an overpriced restaurant on the way back.
The highlight is definitely the falls, as most of the other sights you'll see in the many temples and other tours of Siem Reap. Make sure you go for a swim, it's totally safe and nice to get a break from the heat.
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