Angkor Wat Sunrise Tuk Tuk Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Witness the sunrise over Angkor Wat
- Explore the ancient temple complex
- Learn about Khmer architecture
- Enjoy a private tuk tuk ride
- Capture stunning photographs
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tuk tuk transportation
- English-speaking guide
- Meals and drinks
Itinerary
The tour begins with a pre-dawn departure between 4:30 to 4:40 am depends on the time of year. Tuk Tuk and the guide pickup from your hotel for sunrise outside Angkor Wat or enter the great temple in darkness from the little-visited western side, and creep along hoary cloistered corridors past the longest stretch of bas-relief carvings in the world (note: this can be done after sunrise). Angkor Wat is a temple complex at Angkor, Cambodia, built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation – first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. It is the world's largest religious building and the temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture.
Angkor Thom Capital city of the Khmer empire built at the end of the 12th century NameAngkor Thom Datelate 12th century KingJayavarman VII Location North of Angkor Wat, between West Baray and East Baray Near byAngkor Wat, Preah Khan, Phnom Bakheng Angkor Thom is an almost square city surrounded by 8 meter high walls a little over 12 kilometers long with five impressive gopura gates providing access to the city. The city’s name translates to “large city” or “great city”. King Jayavarman VII made Angkor Thom the new capital of the Khmer Kingdom after driving out the Chams , who destroyed the old capital Yasodharapura. He fortified the city by building a high wall around it, in turn enclosed by a 100 meter wide moat.
The Bayon is a richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century as the state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the centre of Jayavarman's capital, Angkor Thom. A peculiarity of the Bayon is the absence of an enclosing wall. It is, though, protected by the wall surrounding the city of Angkor Thom. The basic plan of the Bayon is a simple one comprising three levels (1-3). The first and second levels are square galleries featuring bas-reliefs. A circular Central Sanctuary dominates the third level. Despite this seemingly simple plan, the arrangement of the Bayon is complex, with a maze of galleries, passages and steps connected in a way that make the levels practically indistinguishable and creates dim lighting, narrow walkways, and low ceilings. The temples decorated with more than 200 smiling faces on its tower.
Ta Prohm's state of ruin is a state of beauty, which is investigated with delight and left with regret. Ta Prohm is locating southwest of the East Mebon and east of Angkor Thom. Its outer enclosure is near the corner of Banteay Kdei. It can be accessed by enter the monument from the west and leave from the east entrance. Tip: Ta Prohm is especially serene and beautiful in the early morning. A torch and a compass are useful for visiting this temple at all times. It was built about mid-12th century to early 13th century (1186) by the King Jayavarman VII, dedicated to the mother of the king (Buddhist) replica to Bayon style of art. Ta Prohm is among the largest of the monuments in the Angkor complex, the in scrimption gives an idea of the size of the temple. The complex included 260 statues of gods, 39 towers with pinnacles and 566 groups of residences. Ta Prohm comprises a series of long low buildings standing on one level, which are enclosed by rectangular laterite wall (600 by 1,000 meters, 1,959 by 3,281 feet). Only traces of the wall are still visible. The center of the monument is reached by a series of towers connected with passages. This arrangement forms a ' sort of sacred way into the heart of the monument’; three-square galleries enclose the area.
Return to Siem Reap after tour finish and we will drop off at your hotel in the city.
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm your hotel pickup time and location with the tour operator in advance.
- Be prepared for early morning departure to catch the sunrise at Angkor Wat.
- Ensure your camera or smartphone is fully charged to capture the experience.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for walking and temple exploration.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent to protect against the sun and bugs.
- Carry a camera or smartphone to capture the stunning sunrise and temple views.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveler reviews
Angkor Wat and more
I had an amazing time spending the day with some of my boys along with my guide and driver, Sath and Mr. Sim. We were provided with plenty of water from a cooler on the tuk tuk along with cold damp towels to cool off between walks and rides. The tour was incredibly in depth, as we hit multiple locations around the area and learned a ton of history. I’d highly recommend Sath and Mr. Sim!
Phenomenal Experience (June 14th, 2026)
Our guide Sath and driver Mr. Sim were excellent guides! Myself and two other friends had a great time waking up early in the morning to catch such a great sunset at Angkor Watt. Not only did they pick us up from our hotel bright and early they made sure our experience was everything as promised. Sath was extremely knowledgeable about the sacred area and it was very apparent that he wanted all of us to enjoy the beautiful site. Not a better duo to explore the beauties of Angkor Watt and the surrounding temples with!
Angkor Wat Tour
Sath is one of the friendliest people I have met while traveling through Asia for the past 2 months. He's very funny, and extremely knowledgeable on all information regarding the tour, as well as smaller details most do not catch on. He gave us some time in between the tour for breakfast, stopped for bathrooms, and was very patient and easy going the whole time. Overall great experience, genuinely think you can’t find a better guide.
Excellent top notch tour of Angkor Wat Temples!
We had a wonderful day with Tour Guide Sath and DRIVER, Mr. Sim- and we had an unforgettable experience! Thanks to Saths cultural and historical knowledge and Mr Sim having cold waters, cold lavender cloths and a large comfy ride!
Wonderful sunrise experience with San and Sem
Booked this tour last minute and it didn't disappoint. It was a wonderful experience with San as our tour guide and Sem as our tuk tuk driver. We did the sunrise tour - San took us to a perfect spot to watch the sunrise and even grabbed us a coffee while we waited. He was very knowledgeable throughout the tour and easy to talk to. Sem was always waiting with the tuk tuk and had cold water and cold herbal towels waiting for us, which was much appreciated. They took us to a nice café to get a bite and a cold drink before our last temple. I wouldn't hesitate to book again to see more if we are ever back.