Phnom Kulen National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Phnom Kulen National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Kulen Waterfall Join-in Tour (Local Picnic Lunch)

• 3-Days Discovery of Angkor: Waterfalls, Floating Village and Banteay Srei Temple

• Kulen Waterfall Park With Small Group Included Entrance Fee

• 4-Day Excursion of Angkor, Koh Ker, Beng Mealea, Tonle Sap and Waterfalls

• Kulen Elephant Forest & Kampong Phluk by Private Tour

International travelers pay 80,200 riel (US$20) to visit Phnom Kulen National Park, and there are no discounts for children; Cambodians go for free. Given the limited public transportation options, many travelers opt for the ease of an organized tour: Small-group trips from Siem Reap cost from around US$45, including entrance fees.

Yes, Phnom Kulen National Park is well worth visiting, with a dynamic blend of natural attractions and cultural heritage. From splashing in tumbling waterfalls to savoring sweeping countryside views, hikers will find lots to love. Other highlights include 1000 Lingas, a carved riverbed; and Cambodia's largest reclining Buddha. Visiting on a tour doesn't just simplify transportation—it can ensure you both see and understand the sprawling park's key attractions.

Per one customer who booked the Kulen Waterfall Join-in Tour (Local Picnic Lunch), "I had an amazing experience on my tour in Siem Reap with Kingkong. We visited the 1000 Lingas, Thom Pagoda, and the beautiful Kulen Waterfall. He was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing history and insights that made each stop more meaningful. He was also wonderfully accommodating—always checking in, adjusting to my pace, and making sure I was comfortable throughout the day. Overall, Kingkong was an awesome guide, and I truly appreciate his professionalism and warm personality."

Yes, you can swim at Phnom Kulen National Park, so pack swimwear and a towel when you go. The main swimming spot in the park is the large pool below Kulen Waterfall, with lockers and bathing suit rental facilities nearby. Remember, you will need proper clothes to visit local temples.

Yes, walking and hiking trails run through Phnom Kulen National Park, including trails to waterfalls and a hike from the mountain’s base to the main sites. One of the best accessible viewpoints is Poeng Ta Kho (aka the “Amazing Cliff”), a rocky platform with views to the national park below.

Yes, visiting the reclining Buddha statue at Preah Ang Thom is one of the main things to do at Phnom Kulen National Park. Once you’ve climbed the temple’s long staircase, you get to see the largest reclining Buddha in Cambodia and also fountains, boulders, and views of the surrounding treetops.

Yes. One of the main restrictions at Phnom Kulen National Park is traffic. The road is one-way up the mountain until around midday, when it becomes one-way going down the mountain. It’s also important to dress appropriately when visiting the park’s temples and to remove your shoes when going inside.

Yes, foreign nationals must pay an admission fee to visit Phnom Kulen National Park. You can buy tickets online or at the ticket office at the park’s entrance gate. Most tours from Siem Reap to Phnom Kulen include entry, so you won’t need to purchase it separately on a tour.

You will find places to get food when visiting the most popular areas of Phnom Kulen National Park. Food stalls line the streets around the Preah Ang Thom Pagoda, and you can order food at small restaurants above Kulen Waterfall and eat in one of the gazebos there.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Phnom Kulen National Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Siem Reap:

• Angkor Wat

• Bayon

• Banteay Srei

• Angkor Thom

• Ta Prohm

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Siem Reap.