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The 15 Best Kulen Mountain Tours from Siem Reap

23 tours  ·  from $35 a head

Phnom Kulen is where the empire was declared and where everyone swims now. The 15 below cover the waterfall, the river of carved lingas and the reclining Buddha, with the mountain fee, lunch and pickup times made clear.

Kulen Waterfall Join-in Tour (local Picnic lunch) - The road to Phnom Kulen
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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

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Phnom Kulen from Siem Reap with an English-speaking guide such as Nara, John, or Chenda. Visit the River of a Thousand Lingas, Preah Ang Thom’s giant reclining Buddha, and Kulen Waterfall. The $48 price includes transport, entrance fees, water, towels, and a local lunch, with groups capped at 14.

“Very good experience. Lok was knowledgeable and managed the timings and schedule really well. Would highly recommend. Quite an immersion into Hindu and Buddist culture for anyone who likes to learn more about eastern religions.”

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Kulen Mountain: Small-Group Tour and Picnic lunch - The morning ride from Siem Reap
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Kulen Mountain: Small-Group Tour and Picnic lunch

2.Kulen Mountain: Small-Group Tour and Picnic lunch

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

Spend eight hours visiting Phnom Kulen’s sacred sites and countryside with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 14. You’ll stop at Phum Preah Dak for palm snacks, see the River of 1000 Lingas and reclining Buddha, enjoy cliff views, then eat grilled chicken, fruit, or a vegetarian picnic beside the waterfall.

“Had the most amazing day trip and our tour guide Seila is an awesome guy! Really nice, helpful and accommodating, he had so much knowledge about the area and the history. Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone in Siem Reap.”

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Siem Reap: Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea, and Tonle Sap Tour - The road to Phnom Kulen and the palm sugar stop
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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

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Sa, Dara, or Jan, traveling by air-conditioned van from Siem Reap to Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea, and Kampong Phluk. Expect a waterfall picnic, palm cake, temple ruins, a floating-village boat ride, and many hours on the road.

“This is one of the most interesting tours I have taken in Cambodia. My favourite part was the fishing village and the cruise on the lake at the sunset, but the temple, the snacks stop, the waterfall dip and all the other stops were also very interesting and fun. The tour was very well organised. Mr Theara, our driver, looked after us very well, waiting for us with cold towels and water every time we returned to the van, and organising our lunch and snack. Mr Jan, the guide, was excellent - not only very knowledgeable but also very professional in ever respect, and very kind. He gave us a…”

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Phnom Kulen Waterfall & the Sacred 1000 Lingas (with Lunch) - The morning drive from Siem Reap
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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 such as Nara, Chenda, or Tola. You’ll see the River of 1000 Lingas, Preah Ang Thom’s reclining Buddha, mountain viewpoints, and a two-tier waterfall. The tour includes hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, lunch, fruit, water, and time to swim.

“A perfectly organized and conducted tour. Our guide Chenda was knowledgeable and professional. In addition to his direct duty of informing us about the history and legends of his country, he took photos of us so that we would remember these places even after returning to our home countries.”

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Kulen Mountain with Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap Small Group Tour - Kulen Mountain and the view from Poeng Ta Kho
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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

Travel beyond Angkor Wat with an English-speaking guide such as Mony, Sam, Jan, or Seila. This 10-hour small-group trip combines Kulen Mountain, a reclining Buddha, 1000 Lingas, a waterfall swim, Beng Mealea temple, and a boat ride through Kompong Phluk. Hotel pickup, lunch, water, towels, transport, and admission fees are included.

“The tour was truly amazing. Mr Sam was a very good and fun guide, super knowledgeable and accommodating. Our driver Mr. Theara was super smooth and his service was very good (cold waters, wet towels, lunch, snacks) everything was simply top notch.”

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Guided Small-Group Tour in Kulen Mountain Park Waterfall - The walk to Phnom Kulen Waterfall
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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

Leave Siem Reap at 8:30 am for a full day in Phnom Kulen National Park. An English-speaking Khmer guide such as Tom, Makara, Dara, or Narith leads you to the reclining Buddha, Thousand Lingas, and waterfall, with time to swim. Air-conditioned transport, water, and entrance fees are included. Lunch costs extra.

“It was a fantastic trip and most of all we meet very interesting group along the way. We would recommend it to anyone visiting Cambodia”

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Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch from Siem Reap - The ride out through Cambodia’s countryside
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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

Spend about eight hours exploring Phnom Kulen with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup. Visit a palm-sugar village, cliff viewpoint, reclining Buddha, and 1000 Lingas before a grilled-chicken picnic beside the waterfall. Guides such as Jan, Sam, Mony, and Makara are praised for history, humor, and photography.

“Long day with 2+ hour drive to the mountain broken up by moderately interesting stops. Waterfalls are just ok for those who have seen waterfalls before with lots of tourists. Nice lunch prior to a long, bumpy ride back to the city (2 hours). Would only if you haven’t seen waterfalls in a jungle before”

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Kulen Waterfall & 1000 Linga River Small-Group Tours - Reading the carved 1000 Lingas River
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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 from Siem Reap to Phnom Kulen in a small group of up to 12. With an English-speaking guide such as Voath or Marin, you’ll see the sandstone Reclining Buddha, carved riverbed of 1000 Lingas, and waterfall pools. Hotel pickup, transport, and bottled water are included, but the $20 park fee and lunch are extra.

“Was overall a great tour. The temple and btw waterfall are amazing. Voath, our tour guide is also phenomenal. He was very knowledgeable and courteous. He gave us a lot of good info, and a special thanks to him for taking good care of ouRead more”

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3-Days Discovery Of Angkor: Waterfalls,Floating Village and Banteay Srei temple - Day 2: Kulen waterfalls, Banteay Srei, and Tonle Sap
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3-Days Discovery Of Angkor: Waterfalls,Floating Village and Banteay Srei temple

9.3-Days Discovery Of Angkor: Waterfalls,Floating Village and Banteay Srei temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · from $183

Spend three full days with a private English-speaking guide and driver visiting Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, Kulen waterfalls, and Kampong Phluk. Guides such as Sam, Seila, and Saroun are praised for clear historical explanations and good photo timing. Expect early starts, long walks, hot weather, and several extra entrance fees.

“Unbelievable experience! My guide Sam(ath) was just terrific. Knowledgeable, garrulous, efficient, willing to tailor the tour to my needs, and open and honest with his commentary (tons of dad jokes to boot!). He's especially skilled at photography; he knows all the best shots and how (and when) to get them. He's a must-book for Instagrammers! In particular, he will be perfect for people willing to put in the work to maximize what to they see. My driver Kim was also excellent. He was always ready to pick us up with a smile, a refreshing towel, and a cold water. In particular, the 2nd day of the tour had a lot…”

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Banteay Srei, Kulen Waterfall & Beng Mealea Exploration - Banteay Srei and the art of small detail
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Banteay Srei, Kulen Waterfall & Beng Mealea Exploration

10.Banteay Srei, Kulen Waterfall & Beng Mealea Exploration

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

Spend 10 to 10.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Tann, Tan, So, or Sopheap, visiting two remarkable temples, Phnom Kulen’s waterfall, cliff viewpoint, 1000 Lingas, and reclining Buddha. Small groups of up to 12 travel by air-conditioned vehicle, with water, cold towels, fruit, and palm-cake tasting included.

“We had the absolute pleasure of having Mr. Tan as our guide during our trip to Cambodia, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From start to finish, he was incredibly informative, sharing detailed facts and fascinating history about every spot we visited. His deep knowledge truly brought each location to life. What stood out most was his enthusiasm and passion. Mr. Tan always welcomed questions and responded with such energy and clarity, making sure everyone understood and felt engaged. No question was too small — he answered each one thoughtfully and thoroughly. Thanks to him, our experience in Cambodia felt complete and truly amazing. His professionalism, friendliness,…”

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Kulen Elephant Forest Tour with Hotel Pick-up & Drop off - Preparing food before you meet the elephants
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Kulen Elephant Forest Tour with Hotel Pick-up & Drop off

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

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

Spend six hours traveling from Siem Reap to Kulen Elephant Forest, where an English-speaking guide introduces you to retired elephants. Prepare food, feed them, walk beside them, and watch their natural behavior. Morning visits include lunch, while afternoon visits include snacks. Guides such as Seth, Kia, Toho, and Tom are praised for warmth and clear explanations.

“Had a wonderful day at an ethical elephant sanctuary! Thank you Seth for an informative and meaningful experience!”

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From Siem Reap: Guided Kulen Waterfall Tour - The mountain drive and the old stone quarry
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From Siem Reap: Guided Kulen Waterfall Tour

12.Guided Kulen Waterfall Tour

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

Spend 10 hours exploring Phnom Kulen with an English-speaking guide such as Chout, Makara, Vone, or Sayon. Visit the 1000 Lingas, reclining Buddha, hilltop ruins, viewpoints, and waterfall, with time to swim. Hotel pickup, park fees, transport, and water are included. Lunch and the optional Landmine Museum cost extra.

“Makara looked after us and was great fun throughout”

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Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea and Kulen Mountain with Picnic - Poeng Ta Kho adds a mountain view
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Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea and Kulen Mountain with Picnic

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

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

Spend 10 hours beyond Siem Reap with an English-speaking guide such as Seila, Jan, Sam, or Makara. See Banteay Srei’s pink sandstone carvings, Kulen Mountain’s sacred river and waterfall, then explore atmospheric Beng Mealea. The $43 price includes transport, lunch, water, cool towels, fruit, and palm cake, but temple and mountain fees cost extra.

“Fabulous day trip. Seila was an amazing tour guide. Very informative and great English.”

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Kullen Waterfall Park with Small Group included entrance fee - What the 8:30 a.m. departure is like
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Kullen Waterfall Park with Small Group included entrance fee

14.Kullen Waterfall Park with Small Group included entrance fee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $45

Leave Siem Reap at 8:30 a.m. for an eight-hour small-group trip to Phnom Kulen. Walk among 800 AD river carvings, visit Preah Ang Thom’s reclining Buddha, swim at the waterfall, watch palm sugar making, and stop at the Landmine Museum. Guides such as Chout and Makara add useful local context. Park admission, transport, water, and towels are included.

“Such an amazing day trip with Pheap, he was very friendly and was more than happy to take lots of photos for us! Thankyou so much!”

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Siem Reap: Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea, and Tonle Sap Tour - The road to Phnom Kulen and the palm sugar stop
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15.Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea, and Tonle Sap Tour

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

Travel beyond Siem Reap with an English-speaking guide such as Jan, Mony, Raman, or Sam. Visit Phnom Kulen’s sacred river and waterfall, eat a picnic lunch, explore jungle-covered Beng Mealea, then boat through Kampong Phluk on Tonle Sap. The day is long and extra passes cost $45, but it gives you nature, history, and local life in one outing.

“We had a lovely day, our tour guide gave us a real insight into life in Cambodia”

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