Siem Reap: Phnom Kulen National Park Day Trip with Waterfall

Discover the natural beauty of Phnom Kulen National Park on a day trip from Siem Reap. Visit the River of a Thousand Lingas, the Grand Reclining Buddha, and the Phnom Kulen Waterfall.
Check out the beautiful and divine mountain ranges of Kulen on this Phnom Kulen National Park tour. The park offers refreshing pools to the travelers. Capture breathtaking views at Kulen's mountain peak. Hear intriguing stories about the centuries-old Linga Cult and pilgrimages. Learn about the importance of Hinduism and Buddhism in Cambodian history from an expert local guide. Also, learn about the glorious past of the Khmer Empire, its foundation in the Phnom Kulen mountains, and more.

Depart from your Siem Reap hotel at 8:30 AM to Phnom Kulen National Park. On the way, enjoy the incredible views from your window. On the 2-hour ride, see the River of a Thousand Lingas, also known as 'Kbal Spean' by the locals. The river has marvelously carved river beds shaped like Linga or Lingam, symbolizing the mighty Hindu god Lord Shiva. You can also see motifs of various other gods from Hindu mythology such as Brahma, Vishnu, Lakshmi, and Hanuman, and get their blessings.

After Thousand Lingas, see the 8-meter-long golden statue of the Grand Reclining Buddha, Cambodia's longest reclining Buddha statue. Learn from your guide. The guide will keep pouring knowledge about all the landmarks on the journey.

After arrival, explore the deep jungles of the Phnom Kulen mountains and their magnificent ancient temples, rivers, and culture with the guide. Phnom Kulen is a sacred place dedicated to the god Indra. It also holds some historical relevance since it is the region where the foundation of the Khmer Empire took place at the hands of King Jayavarman II in the 9th century.

Finally, be at the Phnom Kulen waterfall. Admire its beauty and also plunge into the cool water. After a fun and refreshing experience at the waterfall, be dropped off at your hotel in Siem Reap.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.