9 National Park Trips in Siem Reap to Build a Day Around

1.Phnom Kulen Waterfall National Park from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $78Our pick

Travel from Siem Reap to sacred Phnom Kulen for the reclining Buddha, 1,000 Lingas, and a waterfall visit. The tour includes hotel pickup, transport, water, and an English or Japanese-speaking guide. Guides such as Mr. Lux and Cherry have been praised for clear explanations and friendly service.

“The waterfalls was worth the trek. Just be careful with the path with uneven surfaces, large rocks some can be slippery. In you’re in for more adventure don’t forge to bring towel and swim wear. Be sure to know what “lingas” are; otherwise you’ll not understand what to see in the river bed.”

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2.Phnom Kulen National Park Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 7 hours · from $19Best value

Book a $19 Phnom Kulen ticket and receive it at your Siem Reap hotel at 5 pm the evening before. Use it for the Reclining Buddha, 1,000 Lingas River, and waterfall, but arrange your own transport and arrive before 11:30 am.

“A ne pas manquer. C’est vraiment typique. N’hésitez pas à prévoir un maillot de bain pour aller ce baigner au bas de la cascade.”

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3.Jungle Trekking Tour at Phnom Kulen National Park from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $113Top rated

Trek Phnom Kulen with an English-speaking guide such as Leap or Sara, starting at a Buddhist pagoda and walking through rainforest to the Valley of 1000 Lingas, reclining Buddha, waterfalls, and Poeung Ta Kho viewpoint. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and entrance fees are included.

“Leap was a fun, professional and informative tour guide and it was a very enjoyable day. There was alot on the itinerary but it didn’t feel rushed. The trek through the forest was peaceful and the waterfall was amazing. Would highly recommend!”

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4.Angkor Wat Private 2 day tour including National Park Phnom Kulen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

Spend two days with a private English-speaking guide and driver, pairing Phnom Kulen’s waterfall and 1000 Lingas River with Angkor Wat at sunrise, Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm, and Bayon. Guides such as Mr. Tasty and Mr. Chris are noted for fluent English and flexible service.

“Angkor wat, Buddha in mountain and pagodas. I am going to come back to explore the things in Cambodia. I love the manner of service wherever I go. People are so friendly and I love the atmosphere of Seam Reap. I don’t know when but if I have a chance I will come back to stay longer and to experience more of Cambodian culture”

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5.Unveiling the Mystical Beauty of Phnom Kulen National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $368

Take a private 4 to 5 hour trip from Siem Reap to sacred Phnom Kulen with an English-speaking guide, private vehicle, the Thousand Lingas, giant reclining Buddha, and a waterfall swim. Guides such as John, Pich, and Phiarom Chhoung are praised for clear explanations, photos, and flexible care.

“The pick up was cofortable, and the guide John was very professional for tour. and he was so kind, We were very satisfied.”

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6.Phnom Kulen National Park & Beng Mealea Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $276

Travel by private minivan from Siem Reap with an English-speaking guide to Phnom Kulen’s reclining Buddha, Thousand Lingas, and waterfalls, then continue to 12th-century Beng Mealea. The tour lasts about seven to eight hours, with water provided, lunch purchased separately, and both entrance fees excluded.

“Wonderful experience seeing the water fall despite of the rains. The tour guide was very accommodating n help and so was the driver.”

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7.Full Day to Banteay Srei, Kulen National Park and Beng Mealea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $50

Travel with an English-speaking guide from Siem Reap to Banteay Srei, sacred Kulen Mountain, a waterfall, and ruined Beng Mealea. Fin is the named guide, while Nak is also noted as a guide and driver. Expect a long private day, temple walks, swimming, and extra entrance fees.

“This tour is a private tour, so if you prefer to travel privately, then I will recommend. He explained well in fluent English not only Cambodian history but also society, politics, economics, culture, so it was very helpful for us like foreign travelers to understand this country. He is a walking dictionary.”

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8.Kulen National Park Ticket -Waterfall & 1000 Lingas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $20

Spend about nine to ten hours exploring sacred Phnom Kulen from Siem Reap, with stops at the 1000 Lingas, Kulen Waterfall, Preah Ang Thom’s reclining Buddha, and Poeng Ta Kho cliff. Pickup, a vehicle, an English-speaking guide-driver, and water are included, but the $20 park admission is extra.

“Wonderful spots: Sleeping Buddha temple, Thousand Lingas and River, Kulon Waterfalls on Mountains. Banteay Srei is arguably the most beautiful temple in Siem Reap. Very knowledgeable driver cum guide Mr. Kong Thy. Buy the super tasty palm cake at local village.”

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9.Trekking Tour at Phnom Kulen National Park from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $45

Spend eight hours exploring Phnom Kulen with an English-speaking guide, trekking through rainforest to Preah Ang Thom, the Valley of a Thousand Lingams, and a waterfall. Private air-conditioned transport, park tickets, hotel pickup, and bottled water are included. Guide Leap is praised for his humor and clear explanations.

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