Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap Tour in Siem Reap

4.9 (103 reviews) Siem Reap, Cambodia
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Embark on a full-day guided tour from Siem Reap to Kulen Mountain, enchanting waterfalls, and the ancient temple of Beng Melea. Experience rural life in the floating village of Kampong Phluk by boat. Immerse yourself in Cambodian culture and nature on this enriching adventure.

Options

Join-in tour

Max 14 Participants : This option is a small-group tour, where you will share transportation and a professional local guide with other travelers.
Pickup included

100% Private tour

Fully flexible: This private tour is fully flexible, and the itinerary can be adjusted during the tour to match your preferences, interests.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Seasonal fruits and Palm cake tasting
  • Free Hotel Pickup and Drop-off in Siem Reap
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Cold towels and unlimited chilled bottled water during the excursion
  • Picnic lunch served near the waterfall with authentic local food (Vegetarian option is available )
  • Soft drinks
  • Beng Mealea
  • Phnom Kulen National Park
  • Kampong Phluk Floating Village

What to expect

  1. Siem Reap
    30m
    Full Day Adventure: Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap: We'll collect you from your hotel between 7:30-8:00 am – please wait in the lobby by 7:30 sharp. This is going to be a packed day, but trust me, every minute is worth it.
  2. 30m
    First, we're heading straight into the real Cambodia. You'll see locals going about their morning routines, endless stretches of emerald rice paddies, and those classic wooden houses on stilts. Our first stop? The Palm Sugar Village, where families have been crafting traditional Cambodian sugar the same way for generations. Watch the whole process from palm tree to sweet, golden crystals.
  3. Poeng Ta Kho (amazing Cliff)
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    This is big stuff – the actual birthplace of the Angkor Empire. We'll climb to the summit of Kulen Mountain for those jaw-dropping views, then visit the massive reclining Buddha carved right into the rock. The River of a Thousand Lingas is next – these ancient carvings in the riverbed are absolutely mind-blowing.

    This viewpoint is exactly what it sounds like. The panoramic views stretch across canyons and forests as far as your eyes can see. Just a short walk from the parking area, but the payoff is incredible.
  4. Preah Ang Thom pagoda
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Picture an 8-meter reclining Buddha carved right into the mountainside – we're talking 1,000 years of pilgrims making this exact climb you're about to take. Local families light incense, monks offer quiet prayers, and somehow that ancient stone face seems to shift expression with the changing light. Spiritual or not, standing here just hits different.
  5. 1000 Lingas
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Thousands of sacred fertility symbols carved into the actual riverbed by 11th-century priests – turning flowing water into holy water for the entire Angkor kingdom.
  6. Phnom Kulen Waterfall
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    This is where your day gets seriously good. Crystal-clear pools fed by limestone-filtered mountain water, picnic spread on smooth rocks with waterfalls as your soundtrack.
    Then comes that swim – cold water (the wake-you-up-instantly kind) in pools so pure you see every pebble.
  7. Prasat Beng Mealea
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    After lunch, we're off to something truly special. Beng Mealea Temple is what Angkor Wat might look like if nature had been left to reclaim it ultimately. Built in the 12th century, this temple is absolutely wrapped in jungle vines and massive tree roots. It's raw, authentic, and feels like you're the first person to find it.
  8. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    Our final stop takes us to one of Cambodia's most fascinating floating villages. These families live their entire lives on the water, surrounded by towering stilt houses and thick mangrove forests. We'll visit a Buddhist monastery built on an artificial island – it's unlike anything you've seen before.
  9. Siem Reap
    1h
    We'll have you back in town by 6:30 pm. Want to head straight to your hotel to rest those tired feet? Or would you prefer we drop you at the Old Market for some evening shopping and dinner? Your call.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please send us your hotel's name for free hotel pick-up and drop off. Please be ready for 10 minutes before the pick-up schedule time.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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