Phnom Kulen National Park, Kbal Spean and Waterfalls
Meet your tour guide upon arrival and begin your guided tour.
Start this tour with a 2-hour drive to the sacred mountains of Phnom Kulen National Park. Phnom Kulen, or "mountain of the Leeches," is a mountain chain that stretches around 400 meters in range and reaches about 480 meters at its highest peak.
Make your way up the mountain and arrive at Kbal Spean. Here, discover "The River of a Thousand Lingas." The Stung Kbal Spean River cuts through the dense jungle, revealing intricate carvings in the riverbed and along the banks. These carvings are primarily Hindu and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Continue your trek and climb the steep steps to the top of the mountain. Here, you will find Preah Ang Thom Pagoda, which houses the giant "Reclining Buddha" statue measuring 8 meters high. This giant statue is the largest of its kind in Cambodia and attracts many locals and tourists alike.
Relax with a visit to Phnom Kulen National Park's most visited attraction, the majestic waterfalls. Here, you can enjoy lunch on the riverbanks or, if you choose, go for a swim in the cool pools at the bottom of the waterfalls. If swimming is not your thing, there is also a small picnic area with shaded spots where you can relax.
Finish the tour with the drive back to Siem Reap.
