Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 4 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour worth booking?
Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour is a 6-hour experience in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from $80 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (4)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $80 per person
Banteay Srei is unique for its highly intricate, 3D carvings in a soft, pinkish sandstone, its relatively miniature size compared to other Angkor temples, and the fact that it was not commissioned by a king, but by a Brahman courtier. It is often called the "jewel of Khmer art" or the "Citadel of the Women" due to the delicate and detailed craftsmanship. Kulen Mountain's uniqueness stems from its role as the birthplace of the Khmer Empire, its spiritual significance, and its combination of natural and archaeological wonders. It's the sacred site where King Jayavarman II declared independence in 802 AD, and it features waterfalls, ancient temple ruins, and the River of a Thousand Lingas. Beng Mealea is its status as an "Indiana Jones" style "lost temple," . Beng Mealea is unique for its "Jungle Temple" appearance, with a layout similar to Angkor Wat but overgrown by the jungle, making it a more untamed and mysterious experience.
What you get
About this experience
Banteay Srei is unique for its highly intricate, 3D carvings in a soft, pinkish sandstone, its relatively miniature size compared to other Angkor temples, and the fact that it was not commissioned by a king, but by a Brahman courtier. It is often called the "jewel of Khmer art" or the "Citadel of the Women" due to the delicate and detailed craftsmanship. Kulen Mountain's uniqueness stems from its role as the birthplace of the Khmer Empire, its spiritual significance, and its combination of natural and archaeological wonders. It's the sacred site where King Jayavarman II declared independence in 802 AD, and it features waterfalls, ancient temple ruins, and the River of a Thousand Lingas. Beng Mealea is its status as an "Indiana Jones" style "lost temple," . Beng Mealea is unique for its "Jungle Temple" appearance, with a layout similar to Angkor Wat but overgrown by the jungle, making it a more untamed and mysterious experience.
What's included
Included
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Cold Drinking Water
- English Speaking Tour Guide
Not included
- Admission fees
- Government fees
What you'll see and do
Banteay Srei
The most beautiful, pink sandstone temple with detailed caving. Its 35 kilometers away from grand tour site. Because of its delicate carvings Banteay Srei is also known as “Lady Temple”. You can stop mid-way to see locals making the natural sugar products from the sugar palm. Maybe you have never seen this before so take the opportunity while in this in this area.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Phnom Kulen National Park
KULEN MOUNTAIN is almost an hour a half away by car. Kulen mountain is 65kms away from city. You can swim at the waterfall (ask your hotel if you can borrow a towel) if you want to swim. Kulen is a famous attraction, popular with locals as well as visitors. A Trekking Tour is possible. The mountain has a few temples which were built in 802 AD, before the Angkor era, which you will see. Waterfall Holy River-Lingam and Yoni Reclining Buddha Hindu Worship Ocean Rock Creek of Rock and view.
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Boeng Mealea
his temple is quite different to other temple sites. It has not been repaired and you can see how it looked when discovered. See how the jungle took over, causing the temple to collapse. Wander around the ruins, find a quiet place to contemplate the history. Many photo opportunities for you. This temple is in the remote in the countryside and many tress grow on the stones as the second tomb raider at Ta Promh temple also.
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Banteay Srei & Kulen Mountain
In detials: You'll visit Banteay Srei and Kulen mountain waterfall, 1000 linga and yuni, reclining buddha, waterfall and ocean rock areas Duration: 10 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience. Kulen Mountian 1 x Meal: This tour includes lunch prepared by a local family.Your visit supports their income and helps children continue their study. Easy & Backroad: We'll drive through local villages, where you'll experience everyday Cambodian life on the way to the temples. Transport : Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary. Includes: English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off. Pickup included
Kulen Cycling Hidden Trails
In detials: You'll visit Waterfall,Reclining Buddha,100 Linga river,Ocean Rock,Elephant Pond,Thma Dab,Anlong Thum & Khting Slab temples. Duration: 10 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience. Kulen Mountian 1 x Meal: This tour includes lunch prepared by a local family.Your visit supports their income and helps children continue their study. Easy & Backroads: We'll explore the unique of Kulen Mountain and templese group. Kulen was oldest capital since 8th to 9th centuries. Mountain Bike & Car : We'll pick you up from hotel & drive to Kulen Mountain & then we'll start our biking tour at Kulen Village near check point. Includes: English Speaking Tour Guide & Mountain Bike & Helmet & Cold Drinkng Water Pickup included
Banteay Srei & Beng Mealea
In details: You'll visit Banteay Srei & Boeng Mealea temples group. These temples are highly recommend as the lost in jungle. Duration: 10 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience. Easy : We'll drive through local villages, where you'll experience everyday Cambodian life on the way to the temples. Transport: Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary. Included: English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off. Pickup included
Motorbike tour on Kulen
In details: You'll visit more than waterfall, 1000 ligams,recycling buhhda, deep ravine also you escap from people to visit lost temples. Duration: 10 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience. Kulen Mountian 1 x Meal: This tour includes lunch prepared by a local family.Your visit supports their income and helps children continue their study. Easy & Backroads: You'll visit many lost secret places and temples in deep jungle as not many people know about them. All these temples oldest. Motorbike & Car : We'll pick you up from hotel & drive to Kulen & then we'll start our biking tour at Kulen Village near check point. Includes: English Speaking Tour Guide & Motorbike & Helmet & Cold Drinkng Water Pickup included
Banteay Srei & Kulen Mountain & Boeng Mealea
In details: You'll visit Banteay Srei & Kulen Mountain & Beng Mealea as your full day tour with us - this trip is great journey. Duration: 10 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience. Kulen Mountian 1 x Meal: This tour includes lunch prepared by a local family.Your visit supports their income and helps children continue their study. Easy & Backroad : We'll drive through local villages, where you'll experience everyday Cambodian life on the way to the temples. Transport: Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary. Includes: English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off. Pickup included
Banteay Srie & Kbal Spean
In details: You'll visit Banteay Srei, Kbal Spean Mountain Waterfall, Hindu Caving arts under of the water. Duration: 10 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience. Challenges : Recommend only fitness body Transport : Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary. Included: English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off. Pickup included
Beng Mealea Cycling Tour
In detials: You'll visit main Boeng Mealea, Kong Phluk,Toap Chey Thom, Spean Ta Oung (Brigde),Trung Lolok,Daun Chan, & Chrei Temples. Duration: 10 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience. Beng Mealea 1 x Meal: This tour includes lunch prepared by a local family.Your visit supports their income and helps children continue their study. Easy & Backroads: We'll explore the unique of Boeng Mealea temples group. We'll meet many Khmer traditional cultures , farm & animals. Mountain Bike & Car : We'll pick you up from hotel & drive to Beng Mealea & then we'll start our biking tour at Mealea Village near check point. Includes: English Speaking Tour Guide & Mountain Bike & Helmet & Cold Drinking Water Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Easy Angkor Trip
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
1 mentionTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Kulen with Mr. K
The Kulen mountains and Boeng Mealea are not on the typical trip to Siem Reap but I highly recommend taking the time to visit these places. We were a team of volunteers from the National Museum of Bangkok visiting Khmer sites and we had an excellent visit with Mr. K and his team.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your experiences here with us. We hope to see you again here one day. We'll waiting for it.
via Tripadvisor
Kulen Mountain and Thousand Lingas
Kulen Mountain, located about 50 kilometers from Siem Reap, Cambodia, is a historically significant and picturesque destination. Known as the birthplace of the Khmer Empire, it was here that King Jayavarman II declared himself the first god-king of the Angkorian era in the 9th century. The mountain is home to ancient ruins, sacred sites like the giant reclining Buddha, and the famed River of a Thousand Lingas, where intricately carved stone sculptures lie beneath the flowing water. The Kulen waterfall, a highlight for visitors, features two tiers of cascading water surrounded by lush jungle, making it a perfect spot for relaxation and swimming. Kulen Mountain is not only a natural wonder but also a spiritual and cultural landmark, attracting locals and tourists alike for its beauty, history, and religious significance.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your detailed experience! We're so glad you enjoyed the trip, services, and felt safe exploring the incredible temples. Your feedback is invaluable for other travelers considering Cambodia as their destination.
via Tripadvisor
Great experience, especially the holy waterfall!!
We had a very nice day. Thanks to a professional tour by our guide, Sey Bros, we were able to explore and understand the country better. Best wishes. Hopefully we'll see each other again.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much brother for visiting here with us and we are very excited to hear from you as your amazing experiences . We are looking forward to see you again in next time. Best Regard
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Amazing day
We saw Kulen Mountain and the waterfall, Linda's and temple with Kosorl and it was an amazing day. You couldn't be in better hands than with Kosorl. We were traveling with are two kids and they really enjoyed it, especially swimming at the waterfall. We spent about 2 months in SE Asia and one of the best meals we had was the little place Kosorl took us, fish and the chicken were the best. Overall it was an amazing day and highly recommend it
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for spending your time with us here and I never forget our best memories here. We hope to see you later next year. Kosorl Oun (Mr K)
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $80 to $275
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Easy Angkor Trip, who run 18 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.1.
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Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Siem Reap.
How much does Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $80 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Siem Reap usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Siem Reap is not rushed.
Is Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Siem Reap, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Siem Reap can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Siem Reap and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Siem Reap within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Siem Reap?
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On Outty we rank every Siem Reap experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat, Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap, Angkor Wat Sunrise & 3 Main Temples – Small Group. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Siem Reap?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Siem Reap?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour?
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Included: Pick Up & Drop Off; In-vehicle air conditioning; Cold Drinking Water; and English Speaking Tour Guide. Not included: Admission fees; and Government fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 109 listed pickup locations in and around Siem Reap. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Siem Reap. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour?
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Across 4 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, good for families. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Banteay Srei Kulen Mountain Beng Mealea Private Tour?
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There are 7 options to choose from, including Banteay Srei & Kulen Mountain, Kulen Cycling Hidden Trails, Banteay Srei & Beng Mealea, Motorbike tour on Kulen. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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