Embark on a full-day guided tour from Siem Reap to Kulen Mountain and the ancient temple of Beng Melea. Experience rural life in the floating village of Kampong Phluk by boat.

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, and the River of Thousand Lingas from 802 AD. In the afternoon, stop for lunch at a local restaurant (not included) before heading deep into a rainforest to explore Beng Melea, a mysterious 12th-century jungle from the Angkor Wat period overgrown with 300 years of vegetation. Continue the journey with a boat ride to Kampong Phluk, a floating village, witness the daily lives of families dependent on fishing. Boat 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.

Experience the mystery of the lost city of the Khmer Empire at Kulen Mountain
Go on an in-depth exploration of the Beng Mealea Temple hidden in the jungle
Ride a boat to Kampong Phluk, a floating village in the middle of Tonle Sap lake
Marvel at how locals ingeniously keep their houses above water during monsoons

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Admission fees are not included. If you have a valid Angkor pass, you can use it to visit the Beng Mealea temple. Otherwise, you have to buy tickets for each attraction, Phnom Kulen Mountain pass: 20 USD per person, Beng Mealea pass: 37 USD per person and Tonle Sap pass: 15 USD per person

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