Kulen Mountain Waterfall Full Day Tour and Free Lunch

Tour Categories

• 🏞️ The Viewpoint (Phnom Kulen)
• 🌊 Linga (River of a Thousand Lingas)
• 🙏 Big Reclining Buddha (Preah Ang Thom) 
• 💦 Holy Waterfall (Phnom Kulen Waterfall)

---

Overview

The Viewpoint Located on Phnom Kulen mountain, this viewpoint offers a stunning, panoramic vista of the surrounding Siem Reap countryside. From this high elevation, you can see the lush jungle stretching out for miles, often with a clear view of the landscape below. It’s a popular spot for tourists to take photos and appreciate the natural beauty of the area.

Linga (River of a Thousand Lingas) Located at Phnom Kulen, the “River of a Thousand Lingas” is an extraordinary archaeological site. Beneath the surface of a small river, ancient carvings of lingas (phallic symbols representing the Hindu god Shiva) are etched into the sandstone riverbed. Alongside these, you’ll find carvings of Hindu deities like Vishnu and Brahma, as well as various animals. These carvings were created to bless the river’s water before it flowed down to the plains, where it irrigated the rice fields of the Khmer Empire.

Big Buddha Reclining (Preah Ang Thom) Situated on the highest point of Phnom Kulen, this is a very significant religious site. The main attraction is a massive, reclining Buddha statue carved out of a giant sandstone boulder. The statue, known as Preah Ang Thom, is a place of pilgrimage for Cambodians who come to pray and offer incense. The site is a serene and spiritual location, often surrounded by offerings and the scent of burning incense.

Holy Waterfall (Phnom Kulen Waterfall) This is a beautiful two-tiered waterfall located within the Phnom Kulen National Park. The lower tier is a wide, powerful cascade that flows into a large natural pool, perfect for swimming and cooling off. The upper tier is smaller but equally picturesque. The waterfall is considered a sacred site by locals, who believe the water has purifying properties. The surrounding area is a popular picnic spot for families and tourists.

---

TOUR SCHEDULES

• ✅ Hotel Pick-Up: 07:50 AM
• ✅ Tour Departure: 08:30 AM

• ✅ Drop-Off: 04:00 PM

---

Tour Include Services

• ✅ Professional English-speaking tour guide
• ✅ Transportation with experienced driver (A/C Minivan & Minibus)
• ✅ Krama souvenir
• ✅ Cool bottled water & refreshing towels during the tour
• ✅ Kulen Mountain entrance ticket
• ✅ Hotel pick-up & drop-off

• ✅ Restaurant lunch (vegetarian option available) + Palm cake snack

---

Excluded

• ❌ Soft drinks (unless mentioned)
• ❌ Personal expenses

• ❌ Travel insurance

---

ITINERARY

1. Phnom Kulen View Point
Perched high in the Kulen Mountain range, the viewpoint offers breathtaking panoramas of endless green forests, valleys, and distant hills. It’s a place to pause, feel the cool mountain breeze, and take in the scale of Cambodia’s natural beauty before exploring the sacred sites ahead.

2. River of a Thousand Lingas
This shallow river hides ancient carvings on its very bed—hundreds of lingas (Hindu fertility symbols) along with depictions of gods and lotus flowers. Dating back to the 10th–11th centuries, the carvings were believed to bless the water as it flowed downstream to Angkor, ensuring prosperity and fertility for the Khmer Empire.

3. Big Reclining Buddha
Carved directly into a sandstone boulder atop the mountain, this massive reclining Buddha statue is a revered pilgrimage site. Draped in golden cloth and surrounded by incense offerings, it represents the Buddha entering Nirvana. The peaceful ambiance and hilltop setting make it both a spiritual and scenic stop.

4. Holy Waterfall
A two-tiered waterfall cascading through lush jungle. The upper fall is smaller and calmer, perfect for quiet reflection, while the lower fall is a dramatic, powerful cascade that locals visit for blessings. Many bathe or splash in the cool water swimming, believing it brings purification, health, and good fortune.

---

• 🗣️ Language: English
• 📅 Departure: Everyday
• ⏰ Start Time: 08:30 AM

• 🏨 Hotel Pick-Up & Drop off: Included

---

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS

Know Before You Go

• 🏨 Hotel Pick-Up: Included. Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before 07:50 AM pick-up.

• 👥 Group Size: Maximum 15 participants for a more personal experience with your guide.

• 🏞️ Phnom Kulen Waterfall: Bring a towel if you’d like to swim — you’ll have 1 hour to enjoy the pools.

• 🍲 Lunch Included: Served around 2:00 PM in a comfortable restaurant with vegetarian Khmer menu options.​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​Not a picnic (because don’t have clean water, WC access, and food choice).
• 🌦 Weather Note: The waterfall flow varies by season—stronger during the rainy season, calmer in the dry season.

What to Bring

• 🦟 Insect repellent

• ☀️ Sunscreen

• 👒 Sun hat

• 👟 Comfortable shoes

Not Allowed

• 🚫 Pets

• 🚫 Wheelchairs (not accessible)

• 🚫 Giving money to children

---

Cancellation Policy

• ✅ 24 hours or more before departure: Free of charge

• ❌ Less than 24 hours: 70% charged

• ❌ Less than 12 hours: 100% charged