Koulen Mountain, Beng Mealea and Ancient Quarry Private Tour

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Drive North through the countryside to Koulen Mountain. First, visit the Ta Kho Cliff. Next, we’ll visit the Buddhist Pagoda, and observe people praying. You’ll wander through the Temple and climb up to view the Giant Reclining Buddha statue. We’ll spend 15 minutes trekking through the village to the Waterfall. There, you may want to swim and relax. We’ll move the River of thousands Siva Lingas, spend 30 minutes walking along the riverbank, and view hundreds of Siva Lingas carved into the sandstone Riverbed. Then, we’ll take 1 hour drive to explore the fascinating Beng Mealea temple. With your expert Tour Guide, you’ll enter the Temple from the West Gate, walk through the Jungle Path to the central Temple, and creep around the Sanctuary to view the Trees overgrow on the Towers and Galleries. Then, you’ll venture deep into the central and up to the upper terraces of this truly great temple. Next up, If the time permits, the Guide will take you to the Ancient Quarry.

What's Included

Bottle of drinking water
Air conditioned Vehicle
English Speaking Tour Guide
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

You will be picked up from your accommodation to begin the tour by your Tour Guide and a Driver.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Poeng Ta Kho (amazing Cliff)

    The “Amazing Cliff” viewpoint on Phnom Kulen certainly lives up to its name. The alien landscape formed by the smooth orange rock formations contrasts strongly with the green of the surrounding jungle

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    1000 Lingas

    Visit the River of 1000 Lingas, you will see hundreds of lingas carved into the sandstone river-bed. It is said that King JayavaramanII bathed in these waters and believed that the waters were holy.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Preah Ang Thom pagoda

    Phnom Kulen has major symbolic importance for Cambodia as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire, for it was at Phnom Kulen that King Jayavarma II proclaimed independence from Java in 802 AD. Half an hour drive to the summit of the Koulen Mountain. Visit the 16th century Buddist Temple (Phra Ang Tho), and it was here that King Jayavaraman II declared independence from Java in 802AD

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Phnom Kulen Waterfall

    Kulen water Falls, located in Phnom Kulen National Park in Cambodia, Surrounded by lush greenery, the waterfall cascades into a clear pool, It’s also a sacred site, often visited for its spiritual significance. The serene atmosphere and scenic beauty make Kulen Falls a great spot for nature lovers

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Prasat Beng Mealea

    Visit the most interesting temple outside the Angkor area, King Suryavarman II’s the 11th century Beng Mealea temple – a prototype for the more famous Angkor Wat. Beng Mealea Temple stands almost forgotten in the jungle and getting to the site is quite an adventure in itself. It was isolated during Cambodia’s civil war. It is the largest temple outside the main Angkor complex and in places it is remarkably intact, but in other places it is utterly destroyed; tree roots envelop many of the temple walls and doorways. The atmosphere here is eerie but a welcome contrast to the more visited temples closer to Angkor Wat. Beng Mealea shares many characteristics with Angkor Wat, but on a smaller scale. It has three encircling galleries, the same four gates and entrances, and a pair of interior libraries. It differs from Angkor Wat in having only one central tower instead of the famous five towers of Angkor Wat

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    The Place where Khmer people cut the stone to build Angkor Wat. You will see hundreds piece of stones was cut and left there since in the 12th century. The Tour Guide will explain you how the Stone is cut and how ancient people transported them to build Angkor Wat.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Journey2 Angkor

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