Embark on a full-day guided tour from Siem Reap to Kulen Mountain and the ancient temple of Beng Melea. Experience rural life in the floating village of Kampong Phluk by boat.Start with a morning hotel pickup in Siem Reap. After securing your ticket for Kulen Mountain, the adventure unfolds with a scenic 1-hour drive through rice paddies and traditional Cambodian villages, offering a glimpse into local life and picturesque landscapes. Stop at the Palm Cake Village to witness traditional palm cake.Next, ascend to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen, guided by a local. Explore the park's highlights, including magnificent waterfalls, a reclining Buddha sculpture, and the River of Thousand Lingas from 802 AD. In the afternoon, stop for lunch at a local restaurant (not included) before heading deep into a rainforest to explore Beng Melea, a mysterious 12th-century jungle from the Angkor Wat period overgrown with 300 years of vegetation. Continue the journey with a boat ride to Kampong Phluk, a floating village, witness the daily lives of families dependent on fishing. Boat along the flooded beauty of a mangrove forest, home to diverse species including crab-eating macaques. Conclude the tour with a visit to a Buddhist monastery on an artificial island, providing an immersive experience of Cambodia's cultural and natural wonders.
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Experience the mystery of the lost city of the Khmer Empire at Kulen Mountain. Go on an in-depth exploration of the Beng Mealea Temple hidden in the jungle. Ride a boat to Kampong Phluk, a floating village in the middle of Tonle Sap lake. Marvel at how locals ingeniously keep their houses above water during monsoons
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