Explore the sacred mountains of Phnom Kulen with this trip from Siem Reap. Discover beautiful nature, traditional culture, and ancient pagodas in just one day.
Day Trip to Phnom Kulen from Siem Reap
At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Siem Reap and drive about 45 kilometres (27 miles) north to Phnom Kulen, the Holy Mountains of Kulen.
Phnom Kulen National Park is home to the ruins of the ancient city of Mahendraparvata. Our guide will show you around every corner of this sacred place while you learn all about its fascinating history.
In Phnom Kulen, you'll encounter the curious River of a Thousand Lingas, with a beautiful hand-carved riverbed, sculpted by local inhabitants during the 9th century. There are also traditional Apsara figures and religious Vishnu statues hidden under the water.
Then we'll continue our tour to Preah Ang Thom Pagoda, and the summit of the mountain where we'll find the giant reclining Buddha. We'll spend some time admiring the architecture of the pagoda, which is magnificently built into the rock surface of the mountain.
Our next stop will be the Kulen waterfall, where you'll be able to enjoy a refreshing dip in the natural pool. Then we'll take some time to enjoy lunch. It will be the perfect opportunity to try the local cuisine!
Finally, we'll conclude this 8-hour activity by returning to the hotels in Siem Reap.
Lunch Options
This day trip includes a delicious lunch. You can choose between different menus:
Menu 1
- White rice and fresh fruit
- Chicken or fish amok
- Fried or fresh spring rolls
Menu 2
- White rice and fresh fruit
- Sweet and sour stir-fry with pork or fish
- Fried or fresh spring rolls
Menu 3 (Vegetarian)
- White rice and fresh fruit
- A fried egg
- Stir-fried assorted vegetables or stir-fried water spinach
Hotel Pickup
This tour to Phnom Kulen includes hotel pickup from the following tourist areas in Siem Reap: Sangkat Salakomreuk, Sangkat Svay Dangkum, Sangkat Kouk Chak, Sangkat Sla Kram and Sangkat Srangae.