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Private One Day Trekking in the forest on Kulen mountain
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English
This full-day active trekking tour takes you deep into Phnom Kulen National Park. It combines significant historical and religious sites with a 10 km forest trek.
Full Description
Pick up you at your hotel and transfer to visit Kulen Mountain. On arrival on the top, we stop over to visit thousands of Shivalinga carved on riverbed. All of carvings are depicted about the mighty of Gods in Hinduism. We will see the intricate carvings of Shiva, Uma, Vishnu, Lakhsmi and Brahma under the water. After that, we start trekking though the fields to visit Elephant statue which is well known for its beauty and talent. Then, visit Preah Angthom, The attractive and holly thing on Kulen mountain is an 8 meter tall statue of the reclining Buddha reaching nirvana. The statue is carved into a huge sandstone boulder. It becomes the popular place for worship.
After that, we visit a big waterfall in Siem Reap. It is a great relax after trekking for 3 hours. Swimming is accessible. Back to Siem Reap and drop off.
Highlights
- Explore the cradle of Khmer Civilisation, Waterfall, Hindu river carvings, Thousand of Linga, architecture, history.
- Admire the intricate carvings of Shiva, Uma, Vishnu, Lakhsmi and Brahma under the water.
- Trek though the fields to visit Elephant statue which is well known for its beauty and talent.
- Explore an 8 meter tall statue of the reclining Buddha reaching nirvana.
- Swimming in a big waterfall in Siem Reap.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
Bottled water
Travel Insurance
Food and drinks
Kulen mountain
Know Before You Go
- We offer free pick up and drop off at your hotel. Please provide us the name and address of hotel where you are staying. Our tour guide and driver will meet and welcome you at your hotel lobby.
- Requires a separate Phnom Kulen Park pass (~$20 USD per person); not covered by the standard Angkor Pass
- Moderate to active (requires basic fitness for a ~10 km walk over uneven forest trails)
- Dress Code Cover shoulders and knees when visiting religious areas (like Preah Ang Thom), though casual/swimwear is allowed at the waterfall
Cancellation Policy
Standard cancellation policy with tiered refunds based on cancellation time.
- 100% Refund — Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity and receive a full refund.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to bad weather, a full refund will be provided.
What to Bring
- Some Cash for personal expense
- Hand Sanitizing Gel
- Sun Cream & Mosquito Repellent
- Hat & Sunglasses
- Power bank & Charger, Camera or Phone
- Daily Medicine
- Sturdy trekking shoes, swimwear/towel for the waterfall, and a change of dry clothes
Itinerary
Phnom Kulen Waterfall · ·ពើងតាខុ (ពើងជ្រួញ) ·Kulen park (1000 lingams)
Pick up you at your hotel and transfer to Kulen mountain which is not just home to temples but also various ancient relics such as sculptures on the stone walls of the mountain and statues, including the Linga of Siva God. These unique features demonstrate the creativity and religious beliefs of the Khmer ancestors and are an essential part of Cambodia's cultural heritage. We will start exploring the thousand of Shavalinga and then, go to visit Waterfall. This is a big waterfall in Siem Reap. It is a great relax after trekking for 3 hours. Swimming is accessible.
Included 120 Minute
Preah Ang Thom pagoda
Then, go to Reclining Buddha Statue, the attractive and holly thing on Kulen mountain is an 8 meter tall statue of the reclining Buddha reaching nirvana. The statue is carved into a huge sandstone boulder. It becomes the popular place for worship.
Included 60 Minute
Phnom Kulen Waterfall (1st stage, small) ·Phnom Kulen National Park ·Phnom Kulen Waterfall (2nd stage, big)
The Phnom Kulen means "mountain of the lychees". There is a sacred hilltop site on top of the range. Phnom Kulen is considered a holy mountain in Cambodia, of special religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists who come to the mountain in pilgrimage. It also has a major symbolic importance for Cambodians as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire, for it was at Phnom Kulen that King Jayavarma II proclaimed independence from Java in 804 CE.
Included 60 Minute
We start hiking to Srah Damrei to explore the giant statue of Lions, Frogs and Buffalo. This adventure might get you effect on heat along the walking roads but this is an unique experience of advoiding the crowd. It takes 1 hrs walk.
Included 120 Minute
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Supplier: Siem Reap Tour Guide
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