Embark on a full-day guided tour from Siem Reap to Kulen Mountain, enchanting waterfalls, and the ancient temple of Beng Mealea. Experience rural life in the floating village of Kampong Phluk by boat. Immerse yourself in Cambodian culture and nature on this enriching adventure.
Start with a morning hotel pickup in Siem Reap. After securing your ticket for Kulen Mountain, the adventure unfolds with a scenic 1-hour drive through rice paddies and traditional Cambodian villages, offering a glimpse into local life and picturesque landscapes.
Stop at the Palm Cake Village to witness traditional palm cake. Next, ascend to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen, guided by a local. Explore the park's highlights, including magnificent waterfalls, a reclining Buddha sculpture, Amazing Cliff of Poeng Ta Kho and the River of Thousand Lingas from 802 AD.
After the visit, relax and enjoy a delightful picnic lunch of authentic local dishes beside Kulen Mountain’s waterfall, with grilled chicken and seasonal fruits; then swim at the waterfalls before heading into the rainforest to explore Beng Mealea, a mysterious 12th-century site from the Angkor Wat period, overgrown with 300 years of vegetation, trees, lianas, and mosses.
Continue the journey with a boat ride to Kampong Phluk, a floating village. Witness the daily lives of families dependant on fishing, residing in colourful houses on stilts. Boat through the flooded mangrove forest, home to diverse species including crab-eating macaques.
Conclude the tour with a visit to a Buddhist monastery on an artificial island, providing an immersive experience of Cambodia's cultural and natural wonders, before returning to Siem Reap.