Angkor Wat Sunrise Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Witness the sunrise over Angkor Wat
- Explore the Bayon Temple's intricate carvings
- Visit the ancient Ta Prohm Temple
- Discover the grandeur of Angkor Thom
- Learn about Khmer history from a local guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals and drinks
Itinerary
We begin with a pre-dawn departure (4.30 to 4.40 am depending on the time of year) from your hotel for sunrise outside Angkor Wat. Enter the great temple in darkness from the little-visited eastern side, and creep along hoary cloistered corridors past the longest stretch of bas-relief carvings in the world. Soak up the atmosphere of dawn at Angkor Wat, from the edge of one of the ancient library pools. We then explore the interior of the great temple, spending a thorough two hours discovering the corridors, central chambers and upper terraces of this truly great temple. Your expert local guide will decipher the myriad of stories behind the bas-relief carvings, and give you an insight into life during the height of the Khmer empire. We end our tour at Angkor with breakfast outside the temple (take away, from your hotel), and a short rest.
We end our touring at Angkor with breakfast at Khmer local resturant (breakfast is not included), and a short rest.
One of the most atmospheric of all temples in Angkor. Once home to 2,740 monks, Ta Prohm today looks much as it did in the early 1850s, when French explorer Henri Mouhot ‘rediscovered’ this crumbling site. After exploring the maze-like interior of Ta Prohm, return to your hotel after a long but fulfilling day, which will leave you with a lifetime of memories of one of the wonders of the world.
Pass by: Pass by the famous Terrace of the Leper King, and the Terrace of Elephant.
Angkor Thom is the majestic site once served as the Khmer Empire's glistening capital city. Take a moment to consider its grandiosity before venturing inside the city. Arriving at the temple at Bayon, appreciate its beautifully crafted central towers covered in more than 200 enormous faces.
This majestic site once served as the Khmer Empire's glistening capital city. Take a moment to consider its grandiosity before venturing inside the city.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves significant walking; ensure you're comfortable with physical activity.
- Entrance fees to Angkor Archaeological Park are included in the tour price.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately for the climate.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent for protection.
- Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Dress Code: Respectful dress with cover your shoulders and knees is required (shoulders cover by scarf not allow).
- Breakfast: If your hotel room is included breakfast, we recommend to request the breakfast pack and you will enjoy after sunrise at Angkor Wat.
- Temples entrance fee also accept visa cards and available to purchase on the day of the tour just before sunrise
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Minimum age is 8 years to participate on this tour (younger than 8 years old are not allow)
Traveler reviews
5 stars!
Sok was a great tour guide. Highly recommended!
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Angkor Wat at sunrise is very impressive. We were picked up from the hotel and taken back. Air-conditioned bus. Drinks available. The cooling towels were very good. Overall, it was a fantastic trip. The guide is highly recommended.
An absolute must do tour - a world highlight
What an absolutely amazing experience and a fun and knowledgeable guide. It was very humbling to see and touch something 900 years old… my guide was amazing taking photographs for me so that I don’t only have selfies to show for it… I could not recommend this tour any more highly
An amazing way to experience Angkor Wat
I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Journey Cambodia. From the moment I was picked up, both Sok Chea and Sambath made me feel welcome and well taken care of. Sok Chea is a remarkable guide. He was patient, knowledgeable and took the time to explain the history and deeper meaning behind everything we visited. He brought the temples and Cambodia’s story to life in a way I would never have experienced on my own. Sambath was equally impressive. Always smiling, proactive with water and cold towels, and genuinely friendly throughout the day. The whole experience exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Journey Cambodia and this tour to anyone visiting Siem Reap. Do yourself a favor and book with them directly.
BUN IS THE BEST
TRULY HAD AN AMAZING TIME. Bun was an awesome tour guide. Her was so calm, clear, and knowledgeable. Vichit was also a great driver. He was always ready for us with cold waters and cool towels :) We were with a small group of 5 (2 of us plus 3 more) and we had lots of fun learning exploring and getting to know each other. The temples were stunning and it was truly a one and a lifetime experience. I couldn't recommend Bun and Vichit enough!!