Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch from Siem Reap
Description
Capture the beauty of Siem Reap's countryside! Enjoy taking photos of natural wonders like mountain cliffs and lush tropical trees. Swim in refreshing waterfalls, admire Cambodia's largest reclining Buddha statue, and savor a delightful picnic with local food (including grilled chicken with special sauces and a local beer) along the sacred River of 1000 Shiva Lingas.
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Itinerary
We'll pick you up from your hotel lobby between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Please be ready by 8:00 AM.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Travel back to your hotel in Siem Reap
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The pick-up time is from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM from your hotel. Please tell us your hotel's name and it's contact number and then we can pick you up and drop off at your hotel after the tour is ended.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(280)
What an amazing tour!! This had temple ruins that are off the beaten path of Angkor Wat, and well worth the trip to see! It is more reclaimed by nature than other temples in the area, but that’s what makes it so unique. The lake boat tour, waterfall, village tour, and reclining Buddha statue are all added bonuses to this tour. Makara was an excellent tour guide and knew so much about every stop along the way! We had plenty of water, cool towels, a delicious picnic lunch at the waterfall, and pineapple to end our tour. If you have the time in Siem Reap, take this tour!! It was my favorite temple ruins of the trip and so nice to get away from the crowds. I hope you get Makara as your guide because he is the best!
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful Tripadvisor review and for calling it “A Siem Reap Must!” We truly appreciate it. We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing tour and enjoyed the temple ruins off the beaten path. It’s also great that you loved what makes them special—how they are more reclaimed by nature, and therefore unique compared to other temples in the area. We’re delighted you enjoyed all the included highlights: the lake boat tour, waterfall, village tour, and the reclining Buddha statue. And thank you for your kind words about Makara—we’re happy to know he was an excellent guide and that he shared so much knowledge about every stop along the way. It’s also wonderful to hear the comfort and food were a highlight for you: the plenty of water, cool towels, the delicious picnic lunch at the waterfall, and the pineapple to finish the tour. Thank you again for recommending this tour—especially as you mentioned it was your favorite temple ruins and a great way to get away from the crowds. We hope to welcome you back again in the future! Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager What's app: +855 92 21 93 40
We greatly enjoyed the tour with Mr Sam. I travelled with two children aged 9 and 11 and the tour was perfect for them
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for your Tripadvisor review and for saying “Great tour.” We truly appreciate it. We’re delighted to hear that you and your two children (aged 9 and 11) greatly enjoyed the Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch with Mr. Sam. It’s wonderful to know the tour was perfect for them—family-friendly experiences are very important to us. Thank you again for choosing our tour. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable family adventure in Cambodia! Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager What's app: +855 92 21 93 40
Went for the Kulen Mountain tour today, it was amazing! Food prepared was tasty!!! We were a group of 11 and we had so much fun. Thank you Sam and Theara for an amazing experience!! 🫶🏻
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for your amazing Tripadvisor review and for the ⭐️ rating! We truly appreciate it. We’re delighted to hear that your Kulen Mountain tour today was amazing. It’s wonderful to know the food prepared was tasty and that you had a lot of fun with your group of 11. Thank you also for your kind words to Sam and Theara—we will be sure to pass your compliments to them. 🫶🏻 Thank you again for choosing our tour. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Cambodia! Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager What's app: +85592219340
Sam was an AMAZING guide!! Plus the views were awesome. He told us all about the local culture and history of the religious monuments (the reclining Buddha) and how the community had lived for generations.
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for your Tripadvisor review and for saying “Sam is THE BEST!” We truly appreciate your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Sam was an amazing guide and that you loved the awesome views. It’s also wonderful to know he shared with you the local culture and history of the religious monuments, including the reclining Buddha, and explained how the community has lived there for generations. Thank you again for joining our Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch from Siem Reap. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Cambodia! Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager What's app: +855 92 21 93 40
Had the best day with August our guide and our driver, Soppal. A really well paced and enjoyable tour. August shared knowledge about the area, history and religious development of Cambodia and was keen to answer all questions and happy to chat too about his lifestyle too. The picnic lunch next to the waterfall was excellent/ I had a whole free range ‘running’ honey chicken to myself with rice and sauce, plus Siri g rolls and several different fruits- a delicious feast. Lived the refreshing dip in the waterfall. August also took some great photos throughout the trip. Also note that the nuance fee into the area is $20 and is included in the price of the tour, making it excellent value. I highly recommend this day out of the city .
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing our Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch. We’re truly happy to hear that you had the best day with August (your guide) and Sophal (your driver). We’re especially glad you enjoyed August’s knowledge about the area, Cambodia’s history, and religious development, and that he was always happy to answer your questions. It’s also great to know you loved the picnic lunch next to the waterfall—we’re proud that the meal was delicious and satisfying for you. We’re also thankful you mentioned the $20 national park/entrance fee, which is included in the tour price—this is exactly the kind of value we aim to provide. Thank you again for recommending this experience. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable journey someday! Best regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relation Manager What's app: +855 92219340
The experience was very fruitful as we learned about Cambodia. Mr. Seila gave a very good overview and I was able to gain more knowledge of the ancient history. He was a great help during this activity and made sure we had a great experience. It was very interesting and amazing!
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings from our team. Thank you so much for sharing your experience on Tripadvisor regarding the Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch from Siem Reap. We truly appreciate your kind words about the tour and your guide. We are especially happy to hear that Mr. Seila provided a valuable and informative overview, helping you learn more about Cambodia’s ancient history—and that you felt supported throughout the activity. At the same time, we’re grateful to welcome you as our guest. Ms. Jessica, our Guest Relations Manager, is committed to ensuring every guest has a comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable journey from start to finish. We will be sure to share your feedback with the team, as it means a lot to us. “Water is life”—and we are delighted that you enjoyed the experience with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again for another meaningful journey in Cambodia. Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager What's app: +855 92 21 93 40
Wonderful experience today on the trip to kulen mountains, I would really thank the tour guide Vann Seila for being an excellent tour guide by keeping us safe and sound. The information he gave about the destinations was useful and would recommend him for more trips.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for your kind feedback about our Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch from Siem Reap. We’re very happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience today. We truly appreciate your compliments for your tour guide Vann Seila. It’s great to know that his guidance helped keep you safe and comfortable, and that the information he shared about the destinations was useful. We will be sure to pass along your wonderful words to him. Ms. Jessica, our Guest Relations Manager, would also like to thank you for recommending the tour guide and choosing our service. We hope to welcome you back again for more memorable trips in Cambodia! Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager What's app: +855 92 21 93 40
Kim the guide, highly recommended. Great local food as we like it and a beautiful landscape.
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for your Tripadvisor review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a toller experience on our Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch from Siem Reap. It’s wonderful to know that the tour was super planned and that you appreciated the many useful information shared along the way. We’re also very happy that you enjoyed the local food—it’s always our goal to offer authentic flavors that guests truly love. We’re especially pleased to hear that Kim, your guide, was sehr zu empfehlen (highly recommended). Thank you for your kind words about him. And of course, we’re thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the wonderful landscape of the Kulen Mountain area. Thank you again for choosing our tour. We truly hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Cambodia! Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager What's app: +855 92 21 93 40
That was a fantastic day tour. Jan is a great guide and explained everything very well. He imparted so much knowledge to me that I can't remember it all. The food was also super delicious at the waterfall, which was clearly the highlight of the day. I can only recommend this tour!
Dear Mr. Martin, Thank you so much for your Viator review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience on our Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch from Siem Reap. It’s great to know the trip was very well organized and that your guide, Mr. Mony, was both knowledgeable and entertaining. We’re also happy that you enjoyed the tour and felt it helped you gain a better understanding of the Siem Reap area. Thank you again for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour in Cambodia! Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager What's app: +855 92 21 93 40
…tour guide Sa is so good…. …………………………
Dear valued guest, Thank you for your Tripadvisor review of our Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch from Siem Reap. We’re very happy to hear that your tour guide Sa was so good. We will be sure to pass your compliments to Sa. Thank you again for joining our tour, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Cambodia! Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager What's app : +855 92 21 93 40
