Siem Reap: Kulen Mountain, Beng Melea, and Kampong Phluk …
ID: GYG825406-1311404
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Embark on a full-day guided tour from Siem Reap to Kulen Mountain, enchanting waterfalls, and the ancient temple of Beng Melea. Experience rural life in the floating village of Kampong Phluk by boat.
Embark on a full-day guided tour from Siem Reap to Kulen Mountain, enchanting waterfalls, and the ancient temple of Beng Melea. Experience rural life in the floating village of Kampong Phluk by boat. Immerse yourself in Cambodian culture and nature on this enriching adventure.
Ascend to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen, guided by a local. Explore the park's highlights, including magnificent waterfalls, a reclining Buddha sculpture, and the River of Thousand Lingas from 802 AD. In the afternoon, explore Beng Melea, a mysterious 12th-century jungle from the Angkor Wat period overgrown with 300 years of vegetation, trees, lianas, and mosses.
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing the journey with a boat ride to Kampong Phluk, a floating village. Witness the daily lives of families dependent on fishing, residing in colorful houses on stilts. Boating along the flooded beauty of a 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.
Highlights
- Discover the River of Thousand Lingas, a sacred river from the 9th century
- Explore the ancient temple of Beng Melea, overgrown with trees and mosses
- Visit the floating village of Kampong Phluk and see the daily lives of locals
- See the reclining Buddha sculpture and the magnificent waterfalls of Kulen
- Enjoy a boat ride through the mangrove forest and see crab-eating macaques
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a moderate amount of walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
Be prepared for a full day of activities, starting early in the morning.
Respect local customs and dress modestly when visiting temples.
INCLUDED
- Private Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Driver with license
- Professional guide with license
- Private tour & Travel Insurance
- Toll Roads
- Car Parking
- Cold Waters
- Gasoline
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Entrance fees to Kulen Mountain and Beng Melea
- Boat ride to Kampong Phluck
- Tips for the guide
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
