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Phnom Kulen from Siem Reap: The 15 Best Waterfall Days

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Phnom Kulen is about ninety minutes north of town, with a waterfall, a carved riverbed and a reclining Buddha at the top. These 15 compare picnic lunches, group size and the extra stops at Beng Mealea or the lake.

Kulen Waterfall Join-in Tour (local Picnic lunch) - Preah Ang Thom and the reclining Buddha
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Kulen Waterfall Join-in Tour (local Picnic lunch)

1.Kulen Waterfall Join-in Tour (local Picnic lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,434 reviews · from $48Our pick

This 8 to 9-hour trip from Siem Reap visits Phnom Kulen’s jungle viewpoints, the River of a Thousand Lingas, Preah Ang Thom’s reclining Buddha and Kulen Waterfall. Your English-speaking guide explains the sites, while hotel transfers, entry fees, water and lunch are included. Groups are capped at 14. Guide assignments vary; past guides include John, Nara, Ra and Lok.

“We had a great trip to Khulen mountain. It was really nice to go and see the Cambodian countryside, the whole family loved it. The walk down the river of the 1000 Laginas was lovely and it was fascinating to learn about the ancient water filters from John's explanations. The reclining buddha and surrounding sanctuary was interesting. John the tour guide explained everything to us and made sure we were comfortable throughout the trip. Lis drove the bus very well allowing us to stop at local shops to try the market stall foods such as the apple custard fruit. The icing on the cake was the local cambodian picnic (served…”

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Kulen Mountain: Small-Group Tour and Picnic lunch - A Cliff View and a Mountain Temple
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Kulen Mountain: Small-Group Tour and Picnic lunch

2.Small-Group Tour and Picnic lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,802 reviews · 8 hours · from $48

Spend about eight hours exploring Phnom Kulen with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to 14. Stop in Preah Dak for palm treats, see the River of 1000 Lingas and reclining Buddha, then picnic beside Kulen Waterfall, with time to swim. Guides such as Sam, Mony, Kim, and Seila have led recent trips, though your guide may differ.

“Mr. Kim and Mr. Sophal were amazing, the car was clean, with air conditionner, they arrived on time, explained the itinerary in a clear way. The trip was comfortable, and the good delicious I really had a good experience and would recommend them 100%.”

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Siem Reap: Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea, and Tonle Sap Tour - Preah Dak and the road to Kulen
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Siem Reap: Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap Tour

3.Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,483 reviews · 10 hours · from $48

Travel from Siem Reap by air-conditioned minivan to Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea and Kampong Phluk. Expect temple history, a palm-cake stop, a picnic and optional swim at the waterfall, then a boat ride through the stilt-house village and mangroves. Guides such as Sam, Seila, Jan and Dara lead the day, though assignments vary. Entry and boat fees cost extra.

“Great experience, Mony was a great guide and knew everything there was to know. Definitely recommend to see some more hard to reach areas of Siem Reap”

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Phnom Kulen Waterfall & the Sacred 1000 Lingas (with Lunch) - Reading the carvings at the River of a Thousand Lingas
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Phnom Kulen Waterfall & the Sacred 1000 Lingas (with Lunch)

4.Phnom Kulen Waterfall & the Sacred 1000 Lingas (with Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 974 reviews · 9 hours · from $48

Spend nine hours exploring Phnom Kulen with an English-speaking guide, travelling from Siem Reap to the River of a Thousand Lingas, Preah Ang Thom’s reclining Buddha and the two-tiered waterfall. Expect a scenic mountain drive, easy jungle walks, time to swim, and a local lunch with fruit. Guides such as Nara, Chenda and Tola are known for clear explanations and helpful photos.

“Lok and Lis added an extra charm for the tour. The pick up to drop everything was so well organised and on the clock. This tour definitely needs a thumbs up and something one should visit.”

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Kulen Mountain with Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap Small Group Tour - Morning scenery and the road to Kulen
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Kulen Mountain with Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap Small Group Tour

5.Kulen Mountain with Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 780 reviews · from $54

Spend about 10 hours beyond Siem Reap on a small-group trip to Kulen Mountain, the reclining Buddha, the 1,000 Lingas, a waterfall, Beng Mealea and Kompong Phluk. An English-speaking guide and driver handle the route, with hotel pickup, admission tickets, cold water, towels and a picnic lunch included. Guides vary, with names such as Sam, Mony and Seila.

“Tour with Mr Sam: just perfect! I totally recommend it! He is a great guide with lots of knowledge and is a great and kind person! He also speaks english very very well! He made this day perfect! We were able to see so many places and had time to apreciate each one of them. I was not bored a single second, the schedule is very well balanced. Also, the lunch at the waterfall was very good. Everything was AWSOME!”

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Guided Small-Group Tour in Kulen Mountain Park Waterfall - Phnom Kulen Waterfall: the day’s refreshing payoff
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Guided Small-Group Tour in Kulen Mountain Park Waterfall

6.Guided Small-Group Tour in Kulen Mountain Park Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 480 reviews · from $45

Spend about eight hours exploring Phnom Kulen with an English-speaking Khmer guide, an air-conditioned ride, and a group capped at 15. Visit Preah Ang Thom and its reclining Buddha, then make for the waterfall, where you can swim if conditions allow. A palm juice stop may round out the day. Lunch is not included, and the walk to the falls involves plenty of steps.

“This was an excellent trip for anyone wishing to see more of life outside of Siem Reap city. The historic sites and Mt Kulen are critical to understanding the significance of Angkor as a spiritual place, but it was Mr. Tom the guide who madRead more”

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Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch from Siem Reap - Poeng Ta Kho: a mountain view without a long hike
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Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch from Siem Reap

7.Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $49

Travel from Siem Reap to Phnom Kulen National Park with an English-speaking guide, an experienced driver, and hotel pickup. Visit a palm-sugar village, a cliff viewpoint, the reclining Buddha, and the 1000 Lingas riverbed carvings, then spend several hours at the waterfall for a picnic and, if you like, a swim. Guide names vary; Jan, Sam, Mony, and Dara have led past tours.

“I had a great time with Mr. Ho as the tour guide. I booked this experience the night before because my other tour was canceled and the tour manager Mr. Noon was quick to get back to to confirm the pickup time. Everything went smoothly with the guide and the driver.”

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Kulen Waterfall & 1000 Linga River Small-Group Tours - Walking to Phnom Kulen’s waterfalls
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Kulen Waterfall & 1000 Linga River Small-Group Tours

8.Kulen Waterfall & 1000 Linga River Small-Group Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · from $59

Travel north from Siem Reap in a shared air-conditioned van to Phnom Kulen, where you’ll see a sandstone reclining Buddha, the carved River of a Thousand Lingas, and waterfalls with natural pools. An English-speaking guide leads a group of up to 12, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and time to buy lunch in the park. The $20 entrance fee is extra.

“We debated which day trip to book other than Angkor Wat, and we were not disappointed by our experience! We ended up being just the two of us (my boyfriend and I), and our tour guide was fantastic. He was very kind and knowledgeable.”

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Banteay Srei, Kulen Waterfall & Beng Mealea Exploration - Phnom Kulen: Cliff Views, Sacred Sites, and Water
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Banteay Srei, Kulen Waterfall & Beng Mealea Exploration

9.Banteay Srei, Kulen Waterfall & Beng Mealea Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 10 - 10.5 hours · from $49

From Siem Reap, spend 10 to 10.5 hours among Beng Mealea’s overgrown stone corridors, Banteay Srei’s fine pink sandstone carvings, and Phnom Kulen’s waterfall, sacred river, reclining Buddha, and cliff views. Small groups are capped at 12, with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, water, and towels. Bring cash: entrance fees are extra.

“Very nice tour. Good mix of temple and nature (didn't find any other tour with these two temples). Our guide Tan was friendly and knowledgeable. Confortable car with AC, water bottles and cold towels provided. Tasted banana rice and cambodian cake along the way. Only small negative point is the restaurant with "tourist prices", still reasonable (7-10$/dish) and food was good so that's ok. Overall a great experience!”

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Kulen Elephant Forest Tour with Hotel Pick-up & Drop off - Meeting the elephants at Kulen Elephant Forest
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Kulen Elephant Forest Tour with Hotel Pick-up & Drop off

10.Kulen Elephant Forest Tour with Hotel Pick-up & Drop off

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 148 reviews · 6 hours · from $139

From Siem Reap, ride by tuk-tuk and air-conditioned van to Kulen Elephant Forest. An English-speaking guide introduces the elephants and their stories before you prepare food, feed them, and walk alongside them in the forest. The morning tour includes lunch; the afternoon tour includes a snack. Guides such as Seth, Kia, and Tom have led visits.

“Excellent experience. Guide,Doha, was very knowledgeable and clearly loves these magnificent creatures. It is a great conservation organization. Lunch at the reserve was nice and I met many fellow travelers. Highly recommend!”

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From Siem Reap: Guided Kulen Waterfall Tour - The Reclining Buddha and Hilltop Ruins
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From Siem Reap: Guided Kulen Waterfall Tour

11.Guided Kulen Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 132 reviews · 10 hours · from $45

Spend 10 hours exploring Phnom Kulen with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and park entry included. See the 1000 Lingas, a reclining Buddha and temple ruins, then swim at Kulen Waterfall. Guides such as Chout, Makara and Vone have led the route, which can also include a palm sugar village and an optional Landmine Museum visit.

“Do this tour, highly recommend! Makara, our guide was so friendly, knowledgeable, and caring. You can tell he loves what he does and he really cares about giving you the best tour ever. He also will take lots of pictures for you! This tour was worth it for sure, I had so much fun.”

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Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea and Kulen Mountain with Picnic - Palm cakes before the temples
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Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea and Kulen Mountain with Picnic

12.Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea and Kulen Mountain with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 10 hours · from $43Cheapest here

Spend a full day beyond Siem Reap with an English-speaking guide, visiting Banteay Srei, Kulen Mountain’s cliff, reclining Buddha, river carvings and waterfall, then Beng Mealea. The $43 tour includes transport, hotel pickup, water and a picnic, but site passes cost extra. Guides named on recent trips include Seila, Jan and Sam.

“The trip was fantastic and I couldn't have asked for a better guide. Seila was brilliant! He knew so much about the carvings at Banteay Srei and provided us with lots of detail. Seila made an extra effort to ensure my safety when there were trip hazards or big steps and he took great care to get amazing photos for everyone. Our driver was really good, taking so much care on the rutted roads to Kulen Mountain and always there with a cold towel when needed. I found the tour really enjoyable and would definitely recommend a tour with Seila. Thank you!”

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Siem Reap: Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea, and Tonle Sap Tour - Preah Dak and the road to Kulen
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Siem Reap: Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea, and Tonle Sap Tour

13.Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea, and Tonle Sap Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 103 reviews · 10 hours · from $49

This 10-hour trip from Siem Reap links Kulen Mountain’s sacred river carvings and waterfalls with overgrown Beng Mealea and a boat ride through Kampong Phluk. Expect an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, a picnic lunch and several separate entrance fees. Guides have included Jan, Mony, Sam and Raman, but assignments vary.

“Today I would like to thank Mr Jan and our driver Tearra for a great day tour. Very informative and helpful. It was a pleasure, thankyou.”

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Siem Reap: Kulen Mountain Small Group Tour with Picnic Lunch - The River of 1000 Lingas
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Siem Reap: Kulen Mountain Small Group Tour with Picnic Lunch

14.Kulen Mountain Small Group Tour with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 8 hours · from $52

Ride from Siem Reap through rural villages to Phnom Kulen, where an English-speaking guide leads you to the River of 1000 Lingas, a reclining Buddha, and a waterfall picnic with grilled chicken and fruit. The day also includes Poeng Ta Kho cliff and a stop to see traditional palm cake being made. Groups are limited to 14.

“Wonderful ! Our guide Saron was very nice and interesting guy. Thanks to him.”

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Kulen Mountain Tour with Picnic and Floating Village Sunset - Phnom Kulen’s sacred sites and cliff views
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Kulen Mountain Tour with Picnic and Floating Village Sunset

15.Kulen Mountain Tour with Picnic and Floating Village Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 10 hours · from $49

Spend 10 hours travelling from Siem Reap to Phnom Kulen and Kampong Phluk. Walk to the 1000 Lingas, reclining Buddha and waterfall, stop in Preah Dak for palm treats, then take a boat through the stilt-house village and mangroves at sunset. English-speaking guides have included Makara, Seila and Kim. The $49 price excludes two entry and boat passes.

“Wonderful tour day nicely choreographed and kindly and expertly executed by our guide Mr. Makara, the information about each site visited, historic and current, was interesting, witty and just right. His recommendations on the best views and spots for best picture angles were also spot on. he knew how to make us make the most of each attraction and not miss out on anything, which I think a sign of care and dedication. Thank you. Not forgetting our driver on the day carefully and diligently taking us safely to many places and patiently waiting for each activity. Greatly recommend this tour for a fun filled memorable experience.”

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