As we've already planned to visit Phnom Kulen Waterfall on the third day, the trip has been booked since the Day 1. Just asked the hotel receptionist and they will provide you with a list of tour agencies. Phnom Kulen is about 2 hours from Siem Reap. Our trip cost USD35/pax - that's the cheapest we could find.
If you wanted to get there by yourself without a tour agent, you can opt for car rental. But I'm not sure about the price.
A van came to pick us up at the hostel at 9am. It was a small group of 6 people only, and the tour guide spoke a decent English. They brought us to 1000 Linga, Pagoda, Big Buddha, and finally to the huge waterfall.
At the pagoda.
You could find a few local food being sold up there. This one is pretty much like Cendol, a Malaysian's favourite dessert. Here it is known as "Lod" (not sure how to spell).
Needed to walk past a village in order to reach here. Welcome to the first waterfall!
And welcome to the second which is also the huge and popular one!
I love getting wet and I love the coldness of the water! Ahh so relieving. It was like some sort of meditation to stand under the huge and massive waterfall.
Meal was not provided in the package however the driver will bring you to a nearby restaurant. We didn't eat there because it was a non-halal (saw porks in the menu). Luckily we had some junk foods with us.
The journey ended at around 4pm.
Tips:
1) There was an admission fee (like road-toll) to get into the Phnom Kulen. But our fee was already included in the package price. Make sure when you book, the fee is included as well. Because I saw a few tour agencies excluded this.
2) Lockers are provided at the waterfall area for you to keep your stuff. It was just USD1/box and the box was huge. We even shared it with the other people in our group so we paid 50cent only.
3) Float was also provided, in case you needed. USD1 each.
4) Changing room also provided at USD1 per entry.
5) No toilets. I guess you can pee and poo secretly in the water lol.
6) For Muslims - You'll be able to reach the hotel before Asar time ended. So no worries bout that.
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