2-Day Angkor Wat and Kulen Mountain Tour with Sunrise and Waterfall Swim [Included with 1 Breakfast, 1 lunch and Kulen Mountain Pass]
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Duration
2 Days
GROUP SIZE
Max 14
FREE CANCEL
Up to 24 Hours
2-Day Angkor Wat and Kulen Mountain Tour with Sunrise and Waterfall Swim [Included with 1 Breakfast, 1 lunch and Kulen Mountain Pass]
Duration
2 Days
STARTS TIME
4:30 AM
GROUP SIZE
Max 14
ENDS TIME
13:00 - 13:30 PM
FREE CANCEL
Up to 24 Hours
HOTEL PICK-UP
Included
OVERVIEW
Language
English
STARTS TIME
4:30 AM
Included Meal
1 Breakfast & 1 Lunch
ENDS TIME
13:00 - 13:30 PM
DEPARTURE
Everyday
HOTEL PICK-UP
Included
Language
English
STARTS TIME
4:30 AM
Included Meal
1 Breakfast & 1 Lunch
ENDS TIME
13:00 - 13:30 PM
DEPARTURE
Everyday
HOTEL PICK-UP
Included
2-Day Angkor Wat and Kulen Mountain Tour Perfect Itinerary for Angkor Sunrise and Kulen Waterfall Swim with Local Expert Guide
The 2-Day Angkor Wat and Kulen Mountain Tour with Sunrise and Waterfall Swim combines Cambodia's most iconic temple complex with its most sacred mountain in one unforgettable adventure. You'll witness sunrise over Angkor Wat at 4:30 AM (trust me, it's worth the early wake-up call), then cool off the next day swimming beneath Kulen Mountain's waterfalls.
This 2-Day Angkor Wat and Kulen Mountain Tour with Sunrise and Waterfall Swim perfectly balances ancient history with natural beauty, authentic village experiences, and those Instagram moments you're after—all for just $79 per person.
What Makes This Tour Special
Ever wondered why travelers consistently rank this combo as their top Cambodia experience? I've been guiding visitors through Siem Reap for eight years, and this 2-Day Angkor Wat and Kulen Mountain Tour with Sunrise and Waterfall Swim hits every note perfectly.
A 2-Day Angkor Wat and Kulen Mountain Tour with Sunrise and Waterfall Swim typically involves early morning temple visits, cultural immersion in local villages, and refreshing natural swimming spots, featuring the iconic Angkor Wat sunrise, jungle temples of Ta Prohm, and Kulen Mountain's sacred waterfalls. Tour options often include small group experiences (maximum 14 people), private guided tours, and budget-friendly shared transportation packages. Transportation is usually provided via air-conditioned minivan from your Siem Reap hotel, with convenient pickup times starting at 4:30 AM. Prices start from $79 per person, offering exceptional value for a comprehensive two-day cultural and natural experience.
Key Features of This Two-Day Adventure:
Sunrise at Angkor Wat: You'll wake up at 4:30 AM (yes, it's early, but the payoff is incredible) to witness one of the world's most photographed sunrises. The temple silhouette against the dawn sky creates that postcard-perfect moment everyone talks about.
Temple Complex Tour: After sunrise, you'll spend 90 minutes exploring Angkor Wat before the crowds arrive, then visit Ta Prohm (the famous "Tomb Raider" temple where massive trees grow through ancient stones), Bayon Temple with its enigmatic stone faces, and the royal terraces of Angkor Thom.
Authentic Village Breakfast: Between temples, you'll stop at a local village for traditional Khmer breakfast—think steaming noodle soup, palm cakes, and rice dumplings with palm sugar. It's the kind of authentic taste most tourists never experience.
Sacred Mountain Experience: Day two takes you to Phnom Kulen, Cambodia's most sacred mountain, where you'll see the reclining Buddha carved from solid rock, the River of Thousand Lingas dating back to 802 AD, and learn about this mountain's significance as the birthplace of the Khmer Empire.
Waterfall Swimming: The tour's highlight for many? Swimming in the crystal-clear pools beneath Kulen's waterfalls. After hours of temple-hopping and mountain climbing, that cool water feels absolutely divine.
Small Group Experience: With a maximum of 14 participants, you'll get personal attention from your English-speaking guide and avoid the cattle-herding experience of larger tour groups.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Itinerary
You'll be picked up from your hotel lobby before sunrise at between 4:30 am to 5:00 am and continue to the watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat temple. This is truly unforgettable experience. After the sunrise, We may spend about 1-hour and 30 minutes to explore the whole entire building of Angkor Wat temple before the crowds arrive and get some amazing pictures and then have short break in the village for breakfast with local food & dessert that you can enjoy of taste authentic Cambodian breakfast like Khmer noodle soup with traditional desserts like palm cake and steam rice dumplings with palm sugar. Before we continue our temple tour, we take to see an interesting local market and walk in between food stalls to look for the best Cambodian specialties, where you can try Cambodian dishes such as sticky rice, cakes, fruits and egg. After that, we continue to visit Pre Rup temple, the jungle temple of Ta Prohm, which has been left in its original state and is partly overgrown with trees and huge roots, and then go to visit Bayon temple, Terrace of Elephant, Terrace of Leper King and the Victory gate of Angkor Thom, which has become a world-famous landmark and was built by King Jayavarman VII, who was also a Mahayana Buddhist. Bayon temple is also the only monastery that has survived to this day and was used as a place for worship, education, and administration. Transfer you back to your hotel.
Enjoy a full-day outing to Phnom Kulen National Park on this guided tour. Experience a convenient transfer service, ascend to the top of Kulen Mountain, savour a delicious lunch, and much more on this day of adventure. Start your journey with a convenient pickup service from your hotel between 8:00 AM and 8:20 AM. Travel via a shared vehicle to Phnom Kulen National Park. Journey through rural Cambodian villages and observe locals going about their everyday lives and admire beautiful landscapes such as rice paddies and traditional dwellings. Stop at the most authentic village of Phum Preah Dak where you can learn how the local people make traditional palm cake and palm sugar. Continue to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen as your knowledgeable local guide takes you to the most spectacular tourist attractions in the national park, including the largest and most beautiful waterfalls, the reclining Buddha sculpture, and the River of Thousand Linga, which was constructed in 802 AD.
After all the crawling, stop for a picnic at a nearby waterfall, where you can enjoy grilled chicken with seasonal fruits. Enjoy a tasty vegetarian option as well if you prefer. Finish lunch and see the most beautiful landscape of Kulen Mountain's cliff before heading back to your hotel in Siem Reap.
Includes
- Professional English-speaking tour guide and driver
- Transportation with A/C (minivan/minibus)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Cool bottle of water and towels
- Picnic lunch (Only Day 2)
- Breakfast ( Day 1 only )
- Kulen Mountain admission ticket
- Angkor pass: $37 per person
- Food and soft drinks that's not mentioned above
Important information
What to bring
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Sun hat
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Smoking
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
- Alcohol and drugs
Know before you go
Cancelation Policy
Many things can happen that may require a person to change their plans. Therefore, you are welcome to cancel this tour up to 24 hours before it starts, and we will provide you with a full refund.
a) 24 hour and more days before departure – free of charge
b) Less than 24 hours before departure – 100%
CUSTOMER REVIEW
Frequently Asked Questions
How much for the ticket to Angkor Park?
There are various types of tickets available for visiting Angkor Park, depending on the duration of your visit. The most commonly chosen ticket is the one-day pass, which is currently priced at $37. However, if you intend to stay longer, you have the option to purchase a three-day pass for $62 or a seven-day pass for $72.
What is the dress code to visit Angkor Temple?
Lots of things can happen that make a person need to change their plans. So you’re welcome to cancel this tour up to 24 hours before it starts and we’ll give you a full refund.
If you plan out your travel time poorly, arrive late, and miss your tour we will feel sad that you missed your tour but we will not issue you a refund.
What is the cancellation policy?
Lots of things can happen that make a person need to change their plans. So you’re welcome to cancel this tour up to 24 hours before it starts and we’ll give you a full refund.
If you plan out your travel time poorly, arrive late, and miss your tour we will feel sad that you missed your tour but we will not issue you a refund.