8-Hour Phnom Kulen Tour with 1000 Lingas and Waterfall

8 Hours Round trip from Hotel in Siem Reap City Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic drive from Siem Reap into Phnom Kulen National Park with a mountain viewpoint stop
02 Explore the River of 1000 Lingas and its sacred carvings beneath the riverbed
03 Visit Preah Ang Thom to see the revered reclining Buddha carved from sandstone
04 Swim and relax in the lush natural pools of Kulen Waterfall

Escape Siem Reap for a refreshing day in sacred Phnom Kulen National Park, celebrated as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire. This 8-hour tour combines natural beauty with spiritual heritage as you travel into the jungle-clad mountain landscape. Along the way, enjoy a mountain viewpoint, walk to the River of 1000 Lingas with its revered carvings beneath the water, visit the reclining Buddha at Preah Ang Thom, and unwind at Kulen Waterfall, an ideal place to swim, cool off, and capture memorable photos.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Siem Reap, Phnom Kulen

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Phnom Kulen Sacred Mountain, River Carvings and Waterfall

Pick up at 8:00 AM from your hotel in Siem Reap.

Escape the city and journey to the sacred Phnom Kulen National Park, one of Cambodia's most spiritual and beautiful destinations. Known as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire, Kulen Mountain offers a perfect mix of nature, history, and culture.

On the way up the mountain, stop at a mountain viewpoint. Then walk through the jungle to see the River of 1000 Lingas, where sacred carvings of Hindu gods and lingas lie beneath the riverbed and are believed to bless the waters that flow into Angkor.

Continue to Preah Ang Thom and climb to the mountain-top pagoda to see the giant reclining Buddha statue carved into a huge sandstone rock, one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Cambodians.

Afterward, relax, swim, and enjoy the refreshing natural pools at the stunning Kulen Waterfall, surrounded by lush tropical forest. It is a perfect spot to cool off and take beautiful photos.

Enjoy local Cambodian food at a restaurant near the waterfall or down from the mountain before returning to Siem Reap in the afternoon.

Return to your hotel around 3:30-4:00 PM.

The route