Tour overview
Greatly combined Phnom Kulen waterfall with Banteay Srei at the end of the journey. The guided tour offers fantastic walking tour to see the holy shrine atop the mountain where the biggest reclining Buddha statue stays, reveal Hindu cult of 1000 lingas, observe the mystery of sacred pool and swim under beautiful waterfall before heading to visit the finest red-pink Banteay Srei temple which was intricately carved in details.
› Tour Code: #SR009
› Destination: Siem Reap
› Tour Type: Private
› Duration: 6-7 Hours
› Hassle: Free & Flexible
› Available: Daily
› Advance Booking: Required
› Tour Requires: Angkor Pass
Detailed Itinerary
Our escort guide and driver will be meeting you at 8.00am at your hotel’s lobby, heading to purchase Phnom Kulen ticket (included) before we drive out of the hassle Siem Reap city to visit one of Cambodia’s national parks – popularly known as “Phnom Kulen” where you meet famous, beautiful waterfall. Phnom Kulen (Lychee Mountain) is regarded as the holy mountain for religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists. The journey provides nice views of rice paddies, countryside dotting with palm trees and cattle before strolling at Preah Dak market to witness daily life of people selling their vegetables, meat etc. Once we arrived at Phnom Kulen, enjoy the walking tour to see the giant reclining Buddha statue on the hilltop along with breathtaking, spectacular views and learn from your tour guide about historical site. Resume walking within the jungle to witness religious Hindu of the riverbed of 1000 linga carvings, next we move to observe the sacred ground-pool before we head to relax near the waterfall. From then, it is your own free time for cooling down, swimming and enjoying local lunch and fresh coconut juice nearby (own account).
Late afternoon, we head to unlock the intricately carved, beautiful red-pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei – considered to be a Jewel of Khmer art which features elaborate decorations and its finest details. These factors have made the temple extremely popular with tourists, and have led to its being widely praised as a “precious gem”. On the way back, we have a short visit at palm sugar village and other various local handicrafts. Return to your hotel and our guide and driver say Goodbye to you.
Tour Prices are quoted in US dollar per person
1 Pax: $125.00
2 Pax: $70.00
3 Pax: $57.00
4 Pax: $48.00
5 Pax: $42.00
6 Pax: $39.00
7 Pax: $37.00
8 Pax: $35.00
Kids (0-4 yrs) are free of charge, Children (5 – 11 yrs) 50% charge of the adult (12 yrs+) and need to be accompanied by at least one adult.
Additional Tour Information Before You Go
Dressing Code
Cambodia geographically stays in the tropical monsoon, its weather varies and annually brings wet and dry seasons, generally hot in during day time and a bit cooler at night, and in the early morning. You should wear whatever most comfortable but remember to dress appropriately to respect the locals and other religious sites; pagodas, temples and holy places. Clothes must cover your shoulders and knees when you wish to visit the top part at Angkor Wat, Royal Palace in Phnom Penh and when you go to meet Buddhist monks.
Included
- Experienced local English speaking tour guide
- Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Siem Reap
- Traveling in air conditioning vehicle
- Phnom Kulen ticket
- All taxes & service charges
- 2 bottled water & 2 wet tissue per pax
Not Included
- Cambodia entry visa
- Angkor pass
- Accommodation, flight ticket
- Travel insurance, repatriation & baggage
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips, meals and services are not mentioned