Phnom Kulen Waterfall and Banteay Srei Temple Tour from Siem Reap

Cool swims, a giant reclining Buddha and riverbed carvings in the mountains

Swim in a mountain waterfall, stand before a Buddha carved into a sandstone boulder and see carvings along the River of a Thousand Lingas. This tour from Siem Reap runs through Kulen Mountain National Park and takes in Banteay Srei, a 10th-century temple dedicated to Shiva and famous for its red sandstone carvings.

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Small-Group Tour 07:40 Guide in English Up to 15 people This is a small-group tour, sharing a guide and transportation with other travelers. Pickup is included.

Private Tour 6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:30 Guide in English Up to 10 people This private tour suits couples and small family groups. Customers can adjust the itinerary and timing to their liking. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Phnom Kulen and Banteay Srei

• Depart Siem Reap hotel
• Travel to Phnom Kulen National Park
• See Reclining Buddha statue
• See River of a Thousand Lingas carvings
• Visit Phnom Kulen waterfalls
• Lunch at Romchong Angkor restaurant
• Visit Banteay Srei Temple
• See Preah Dak village
• Return to Siem Reap hotel

Stops and time spent at each 7 stops

1. Siem Reap Province 2h
2. Phnom Kulen Waterfall 1h
3. 1000 Lingas 25m
4. Preah Ang Thom pagoda 1h
5. Banteay Srei 1h
6. Banteay Srei 1h
7. Siem Reap Province 1h 30m

What’s included

• Seasonal fruit tasting.
• Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Professional tour guide.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off, free of charge.
• Sightseeing at the sites outlined here.
• Water bottles and refreshing towels.

Times

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• Every day 07:00 07:30 07:40 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30

Information

You swim beneath a mountain waterfall, see a carved reclining Buddha and visit Banteay Srei, a red sandstone temple near Siem Reap.

Group Up to 15 4 similar private tours ›

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Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

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Ages Adult (12 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Moderate physical effort Public transport nearby

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The experience

Your day begins with a drive through the Cambodian countryside before Kulen Mountain National Park opens up around you. Along about 500 metres of riverbed in the River of a Thousand Lingas, the rock holds carvings of linga, several big and small yoni, and a large Vishnu. Then comes the Reclining Buddha, Preah Ang Thom, an 8 metre statue carved into a huge natural sandstone boulder. A modern staircase climbs to it, and a shelter sits over the Buddha. Cambodians consider it a very sacred and special place, and at times it can get quite busy.

Next are the falls. The first waterfall stands 4 to 5 metres tall and around 25 metres wide in the rainy season, while the second rises 15 to 20 metres and spreads about 15 metres wide. Their size shifts with the seasons and the rain. Cool off with a refreshing swim at Kulen Waterfall, and take in the panoramic views from a cliffside lookout along the way.

Banteay Srei comes after that, a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and built of red sandstone about 25 kilometres north of Angkor Wat. Its carvings are considered some of the finest in all of Khmer architecture. Last, the village of Preah Dak, a short drive from Siem Reap town, is known for its nom ban chok noodles, and you can watch basket makers at work. It is also a pilot village for the One Village, One Light Bulb scheme, with solar panels supplied to each of its 518 households.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can you swim at the Kulen waterfall on this tour?

Yes, a refreshing swim at Kulen Waterfall is part of the day, and the falls sit within Kulen Mountain National Park.

How tall are the Kulen waterfalls?

The first is 4 to 5 metres tall and the second is 15 to 20 metres tall. Both are wider in the rainy season, and their size changes with the seasons.

Does the tour visit Banteay Srei temple?

Yes, Banteay Srei is one of the main stops. It is a 10th-century temple dedicated to Shiva, about 25 kilometres north of Angkor Wat.

Is there a village visit on the Kulen tour?

Yes, Preah Dak village is included. It is known for nom ban chok noodles, and visitors can watch basket makers at work.

How big is the reclining Buddha at Kulen?

The Reclining Buddha, Preah Ang Thom, is 8 metres tall and carved into a huge sandstone boulder. A modern staircase leads to it, with a shelter over the statue.

What carvings can you see at the River of a Thousand Lingas?

Along about 500 metres of riverbed you see linga carvings, several big and small yoni, and a large Vishnu carved in the rock.

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