Recently Viewed
Siem Reap Countryside: Scenic Photo Tour
5.0
184 Ratings
Siem Reap
Explore the stunning countryside of Siem Reap on a thrilling Kulen Mountain Tour. Capture breathtaking photos, swim at waterfalls, admire the reclining Buddha statue, and savor a delicious picnic with local food.
Explore the stunning countryside of Siem Reap on a thrilling Kulen Mountain Tour. Capture breathtaking photos, swim at waterfalls, admire the reclining Buddha statue, and savor a delicious picnic with local food.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Siem Reap - Guests will be collected from their hotel lobby between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Please ensure readiness by 8:00 AM.
- Villager House - The journey begins with an authentic Cambodian experience. Witness locals in their morning routines, vast expanses of lush rice fields, and traditional wooden stilt houses. The first destination is the…
- Siem Reap - Guests will be collected from their hotel lobby between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Please ensure readiness by 8:00 AM.
- Villager House - The journey begins with an authentic Cambodian experience. Witness locals in their morning routines, vast expanses of lush rice fields, and traditional wooden stilt houses. The first destination is the Palm Sugar Village, where families have been producing traditional Cambodian sugar for generations. Observe the entire process from palm tree to sweet, golden crystals.
- Poeng Ta Kho (Amazing Cliff) - This viewpoint offers breathtaking panoramic views across canyons and forests. It’s a short walk from the parking area, but the views are truly rewarding.
- Preah Ang Thom Pagoda - Imagine an 8-meter reclining Buddha carved into the mountainside, with a history of 1,000 years of pilgrimages. Local families light incense, monks offer quiet prayers, and the ancient stone face seems to change expression with the light. Whether spiritual or not, standing here is a unique experience.
- 1000 Lingas - Thousands of sacred fertility symbols carved into the riverbed by 11th-century priests, transforming the flowing water into holy water for the entire Angkor kingdom.
- Phnom Kulen Waterfall - This is where the day becomes truly delightful. Crystal-clear pools fed by limestone-filtered mountain water, with a picnic spread on smooth rocks and waterfalls providing a natural soundtrack. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the cold, pure water where every pebble is visible.
- Siem Reap - Return to the hotel in Siem Reap.
What's Included
- Cool mineral water and towels
- Seasonal fruits plus soft drinks
- Lunch (Picnic with local food)
- Professional English Speaking tour guide
- Admission fee of Kulen Mountain
- Transportation with an experienced driver (Minivan/Bus)
- Cool mineral water and towels
- Seasonal fruits plus soft drinks
- Lunch (Picnic with local food)
- Professional English Speaking tour guide
- Admission fee of Kulen Mountain
- Transportation with an experienced driver (Minivan/Bus)
What's Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Personal expense
- Travel insurance
- Personal expense
Additional Information
Experience the stunning beauty of Siem Reap’s countryside! Delight in photographing the natural marvels such as mountain cliffs and verdant tropical trees. Take a refreshing swim in the waterfalls, marvel at Cambodia’s largest reclining Buddha statue, and enjoy a delightful picnic featuring local cuisine (including grilled chicken with special sauces and a local beer) by the sacred River of 1000 Shiva Lingas.
Experience the stunning beauty of Siem Reap’s countryside! Delight in photographing the natural marvels such as mountain cliffs and verdant tropical trees. Take a refreshing swim in the waterfalls, marvel at Cambodia’s largest reclining Buddha statue, and enjoy a delightful picnic featuring local cuisine (including grilled chicken with special sauces and a local beer) by the sacred River of 1000 Shiva Lingas.
Location
Siem Reap
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(184 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
807niamhl
Jun 6, 2025
Great experience with Seila at the waterfalls! - I had a great experience on this tour with our guide, Seila! He had lots of great detail about the origins and purpose of the carvings near the waterfall and how this was thought to benefit ancient Angkor. He was well organised and spoke fantastic English. We took a very comfortable mini van and we were kept very well supplied with water and cold towels. The lunch included was great, way more than a picnic lunch! We had rice and grilled chicken/egg for the vegetarian meal with lots of local fruits. A highlight was definitely sitting by the waterfall to have our lunch. I would highly recommend this tour to visit the waterfall and would highly recommend our guide Seila!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Roam11713423937
May 31, 2025
Lovely Day Trip to Kulen National Park - Mony was an amazing guide and was beyond knowledgeable about every place he took us to and then some! Also our driver was ready with cold water and cold towels to keep us cool when we got back to the car. Overall a fabulous experience and I'm super glad I did the day trip to be able to see different parts of the National Park. (Also a side note of praise for Mony's fabulous photography skills while managing 5 different phones to get photos for each of us)
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Gill58314
May 27, 2025
Lovely trip in Siem reap, highly recommend - This is a lovely trip, you start off tasting the local palm cake, then you drive to kulen mountain to see the cliff, sleeping Buddha and 1000 lingas. The day finishes off with an exceptional local food picnic next to kulen waterfall, where you can have a swim to cool off. Our guide was Mr Jan and he was very knowledgeable and always had a smile, I would highly recommend this trip, 5 star
Review provided by Tripadvisor
288dont
May 22, 2025
Peaceful waterfall visit - I highly recommend the tour for the waterfall alone. The tour team helps support locals by stopping for some snacks on the way and providing a picnic lunch made by locals (and delicious!) while sitting at the waterfall. I loved this area and could have stayed for hours.
The tour also takes you to the summit of the mountain to see the resting buddha (literally carved out of the mountain summit) and surrounding shrines. A beautiful place all in all!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Navigator30488456750
May 14, 2025
Very good - Very good tour, enjoyed the Kulen mountain, and the swim. Sotin did a great job, very knowledgeable. Just two of us on the tour though.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
761rameshm
May 9, 2025
Wonderful Kulen Mountain Tour - Absolutely wonderful & an unforgettable trip to Kulen Mountain & picnic tour . Really Glad we went with this tour . Sam the guide & the driver , they were both exceptional, Sam being very informative , truly entertaining & explained everything in detail throughout the trip. Highly recommend this tour to Kulen Mountain with Asean Angkor Tours .
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Laurasw4792wu
May 7, 2025
Amazing nature, jummy food, good people - We had an amazing day with our Guide Mony, our driver Leap and only one other couple, as we approach the off season here. A couple of days before it was raining so there was a lot of water coming down this beautiful waterfall, which was our favorite. Lunch there was amazing! But the cliff, the 1000 linga and the Buddha were also really nice! We got water and cooling towels along the way and ate a delicious coconut „lava cake“ muffin. Much recommended experience, especially in this season, we didn’t have to wait in any line once!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Pollok1
Apr 27, 2025
Cambodia tour. - Excellent tour a full day with lunch included with a beer. Visited the mountain first with grat look out points followed by the waterfall where you can swim.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Armin
Apr 25, 2025
Interesting Tour from Seam Reap - Very nice tour guide, Sam, gave us a lot of valuable information. Waterfall was really cool and refreshing. As we went there in dry season, we could see the lingam in the river and the "shower" was not to strong
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Nynkej2025
Apr 11, 2025
Amazing combination of stunning nature, Cambodian culture and lovely food. - The Kulen Mountain tour and picnic lunch was one of the highlights of my travels through Cambodia. Tourguide Mr Makara was very friendly and knowledgeable. He picked me up on time and looked after me until I arrived at my hotel again.
The variation of the stops (nature, culture, relaxation) was very good, and I didn't have the feeling that we were in a rush at any point in time. The lunch was beautiful, rice with chicken. It was special to enjoy the food with a view on the magnificent waterfall. A dip in the water is highly recommended.
I honestly can't think of anything the tour operator or Mr Makara could have done differently to enhance the experience. It was great!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
More activities from this operator
