Banteay Srei Beng Mealea Tour and Kulen Mountain with Picnic
Description
Discover 3 Angkor-Area Wonders in One Epic Day: -Skip the crowds: Our full-day tour hits Banteay Srei's intricate pink sandstone carvings (finest in Cambodia), jungle-swallowed Beng Mealea (untouched 12th-century ruins over 100 sq miles), and Phnom Kulen's sacred peaks—all with expert local guides. -Authentic Village Start: Taste Real Palm Cakes Kick off at Preah Dak village, watching traditional palm cake making. No tourist traps—just genuine Khmer flavors and hands-on culture before temple hopping. -Kulen Mountain Exclusive Highlights Ascend to 802 AD River of a Thousand Lingas, massive Reclining Buddha (get a monk's blessing!), Poeng Ta Kho cliffs, and thundering waterfalls. Picnic with grilled chicken, fruits, and a swim—pure nature recharge. -Beng Mealea: Indiana Jones Vibes Venture deep into rainforest to this overgrown temple marvel. Explore hidden Hindu-Buddhist motifs amid towering sandstone—raw, mysterious, and Instagram-gold.
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Itinerary
We depart from Siem Reap at 8:00 AM for our Kulen Mountain, Beng Mealea, and Banteay Srei Full Day Tour. Pickup is scheduled between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM from your hotel in Siem Reap. After we meet you, your local guide will take you to purchase your Kulen Mountain ticket before we depart from the city.
Our first stop is at Traditional Palm cake village where allow you to meet local artisans, learn ancient cooking techniques, and taste authentic Cambodian sweets made using methods unchanged for centuries. These interactions provide genuine connections with contemporary rural Cambodian life.
You'll start with Cambodia's artistic crown jewel, known as the "Citadel of Beauty," featuring pink sandstone carvings so intricate that early visitors believed only women could have created them. The 10th-century temple showcases the finest examples of classical Khmer art, with every surface telling stories from Hindu mythology through impossibly detailed stone work.
We continue to Kulen Mountain and stop to witness Kulen Mountain Cliff Viewpoint that makes Instagram Influencers weep with joy
Visit the mystical River of a Thousand Lingas dating from 802 AD, and multi-tiered waterfalls perfect for swimming and picnicking. This is where King Jayavarman II declared Cambodia's independence, making it the birthplace of the Angkor period.
Visit Wat Preah Ang Thom Pagoda, spiritual heart of the Khmer Empire awaits with its giant reclining Buddha carved directly into sandstone.
Enjoy a locally prepared lunch featuring grilled chicken, jasmine rice, and seasonal fruits, served beside Kulen’s sacred waterfalls—creating a memorable dining experience in one of Cambodia’s most spiritually significant locations. You will have 30–40 minutes to take a shower at the waterfall.
Your day concludes with this mysterious 12th-century temple complex, deliberately left unrestored and overgrown with 300+ years of jungle vegetation. You'll climb over massive stone blocks, navigate through root-covered passages, and experience what early explorers felt when they first stumbled upon Angkor's ruins.
Travel back to your hotel in the city. We would be back your hotel at 5:30 PM.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The free pick up and drop off are included. Please send us your hotel's name for the pick-up and drop-off.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(37)
Mr Kim and Mr Leap were AMAZING! This tour was everything we hoped for and more. The car was comfortable and had wifi and charging ports. The places we saw were incredible and Mr Kim was very informative. The picnic food was delicious. Overall, a great day. Would recommend this tour to anyone!
Dear Ms. Katherin, Thank you so much for your Tripadvisor review! We truly appreciate it. We’re delighted to hear you had a great tour and that it was everything you hoped for and more on our Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea Tour and Kulen Mountain with Picnic. It’s wonderful to know that Mr. Kim and Mr. Leap were amazing. We’re especially happy you enjoyed the comfort of the car, including Wi-Fi and charging ports, and that Mr. Kim was very informative during your visits. We’re also glad you loved the picnic food—thank you for saying it was delicious. Thank you again for your high recommendation and for sharing that you would recommend this tour to anyone. We hope to welcome you back to Siem Reap again someday! Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager
Foods were so nice and beautiful, you can use the charger in the van! Smooth trips. Pick up from 7:30 to drop off 4:30. Was not feeling so long so fast cuz we had at least 5 spots to go around! Great for Small amount of people to travel! Great deal!
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for your Tripadvisor review! We truly appreciate it. We’re delighted to hear that your day trip was better than normal Angkor Wat travel—and that you enjoyed the overall tour experience on our Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea Tour and Kulen Mountain with Picnic. It’s wonderful that you found the food not only delicious but also beautifully presented. We’re also happy that the van had a charger available, which helped you during the trip. Thank you for mentioning the smooth transportation, the convenient timing (pickup at 7:30 and drop-off at 4:30), and that you didn’t feel it was too long because you had many different spots to visit. We’re especially glad you liked that it was perfect for a small group, and that you felt it was a great deal. Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager
It was a very good tour! In particular, our guide Jan and driver Jame were kind and we enjoyed the conversation, not only explaining the ruins but also teaching us about Cambodian customs. It was also great to enjoy local foods such as coconut fruit sweets and lunch at a picnic at the waterfall.
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for your Tripadvisor review! We truly appreciate it. We’re delighted to hear you had a wonderful tour—especially that you enjoyed the time with your guide Jan and driver Jame. It’s great to know they were kind and that you enjoyed the conversation, not only learning about the temples, but also about Cambodian customs. We’re also happy you enjoyed the local food, including the coconut-based sweet and your lunch picnic by the waterfall. Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager
Mr Sam is the tour guide and Mr Leap is the driver. They were both friendly and wonderful people and let us know everything about the culture. Would recommendation for others people.
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for your Tripadvisor review! We truly appreciate it. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your one-day trip to Kulen Mountain and temples with Mr. Sam as your tour guide and Mr. Leap as your driver. It’s wonderful to know they were both friendly and wonderful people, and that you learned about Cambodia’s culture throughout the day. Thank you for your recommendation—we truly hope to welcome you back again in Siem Reap! Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager
Good value for money, good tour guide and good driver, good picnic lunch.
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for your Tripadvisor review! We truly appreciate it. We’re delighted to hear you had a great one-day tour to Kulen Mountain (including Banteay Srei and Beng Mealea) and that you found it good value for money. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the good tour guide, the good driver, and the good picnic lunch. Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager
The tour guide Sam and driver Leap were amazing
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for your Tripadvisor review! We truly appreciate it. We’re delighted to hear you had a good trip on our Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea Tour and Kulen Mountain with Picnic. It’s wonderful to know that your guide Sam and driver Leap were amazing. We’ll be sure to share your kind feedback with them. Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager
Amazing tour with our guide August. We visited two unique temples in the middle of nature, had a picnic in front of the waterfall ans swim, and finally saw the slipping Buddha. Honestly it was the best tour for me because August explains everything so well and is really enthusiast. Thanks a lot again!!
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for your Tripadvisor review and for your recommendation—we truly appreciate it. We’re delighted to hear you had a great visit on our Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea Tour and Kulen Mountain with Picnic. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the day visiting two unique temples surrounded by nature, having a picnic in front of the waterfall, and even getting the chance to swim, before seeing the Slipping (Reclining) Buddha. Most of all, we’re very happy that August made your experience the best for you—because he explained everything so well and was really enthusiastic. We’ll be sure to pass your thanks to him. Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager
The trip was very special! We visited some temples not frequented by people, and still claimed by nature. Very special indeed. We swam in a waterfall, had a nice lunch, and plenty of water and refreshments. Well organised by our guide mr. August.
Dear Mr. Niels, Thank you so much for your Tripadvisor review! We truly appreciate it. We’re delighted to hear your trip was very special. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed visiting temples not frequented by many people, still surrounded by nature—and that it felt different from the Angkor experience. We’re also happy you loved the activities and comfort during the day, including swimming in the waterfall, the nice lunch, and the plenty of water and refreshments. Thank you for mentioning that the tour was well organized by your guide Mr. August. We hope to welcome you back to Siem Reap again for another unforgettable experience. Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager
This was the best-organized and best-serviced tour of my five days in Cambodia. Our guide, Sam, and our driver, Sophia, were both incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making sure we were well taken care of throughout the day. Sam was exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate, providing detailed explanations at every attraction. You could truly feel his love for sharing Khmer history and culture. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Dear Ms. Amanda, Thank you so much for your Tripadvisor review and for the 5-star rating—we truly appreciate it. We’re delighted to hear this was the best-organized and best-serviced tour of your five days in Cambodia. It’s wonderful to know that our guide Sam and driver Sophia were both friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making you feel well taken care of throughout the day. Thank you for your kind words about Sam’s knowledge and passion. We’re especially happy you enjoyed his detailed explanations at every attraction and that you could feel his genuine love for sharing Khmer history and culture. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back again for another memorable experience in Siem Reap! Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager
Our guide Sam and driver Sophal were excellent. Banteay Srei and Beng Mealea were my favourite temples in all of Siem Reap, I would definitely recommend going to see them. Sam was fun and informative, and Sophal was waiting after every stop with cold towels and cold water - very necessary in the heat. Thank you to both!
Dear Mr. William, Thank you so much for your Tripadvisor review! We truly appreciate it. We’re delighted to hear you had a great final day touring the Siem Reap complex on our Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea Tour, and Kulen Mountain with Picnic. It’s wonderful to know that your guide Sam and driver Sophal were excellent. We’re also very happy to hear that Banteay Srei and Beng Mealea were your favorite temples in Siem Reap—and we truly appreciate your recommendation for other travelers to visit them. It’s great to know you found Sam fun and informative, and that Sophal was always there after each stop with cold towels and cold water, especially in the heat. Thank you again for your kind words to both Sam and Sophal. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in Cambodia! Warm regards, Ms. Jessica | Guest Relations Manager
