Private Sunrise Angkor Wat Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Witness the sunrise over Angkor Wat
- Explore the Bayon Temple's 54 faces
- Visit the ancient Ta Prohm Temple
- Discover the Terrace of the Leper King
- Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation to Angkor Wat
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
We depart Siem Reap at 4:30am, collecting all guests from their hotels. If anyone doesn't yet have an Angkor Pass, we'll make a stop at the ticket office for a chance to buy one. Our first stop is Angkor Wat itself, the greatest temple in the world and the most famous sunrise on the planet! Our Khmer guide will take you through the corridors and terraces of this breathtaking place and give you an insight into what life in the Angkor Empire was like.
Banteay Kdei is also known as 'the citadel of monk's cells'. It is partially overgrown with towering, sinous trees. The silk cotton tree roots weaving their way through the stones of the ruined walls is a famously beautiful sight.
Ta Prohm is a picturesque and attractive ruin partially retaken by jungle. It is also known as 'the Tomb Raider temple', made famous by Angelina Jolie in the 2001 film.
Ta Keo was never finished, and as such has a very different aspect to most of the Angkor temples. It's square, layered-pyramid shape makes it one of the more dramatic sites on the tour and climbing the terraces affords some beautiful views over the jungle.
Angkor Thom was the latter capital of the Angkor Empire. The road takes us through the famous South Gate, lined with gods and demons locked in an eternal tug-of-war. The temple of Bayon at the centre of the site is lined with countless beatific carved faces, gazing eternally at the surrounding forest. Then we make our way to Bayon, with its 54 towers decorated with more than 200 enigmatic smiling faces.
Meeting point
Start Location
Ta Prohm, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible; comfortable walking is required.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.
- Personal expenses and meals are not included in the tour price.
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 tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
John the tour guide and the sunrise experience
John was an absolutely amazing tour guide, especially with a tour as early as the sunrise tour: almost immediately he was enthusiastic about the entire trip and was always excited to show us each and every part of the ruins. He was patient with our MANY pictures that we took, and even offered to take some himself. Additionally, his explanations for every part of the temples was fascinating, and he clearly shows a great love for what he does. I couldn’t recommend him enough. The tour was also extremely cheap, and I’m grateful for us being able to book VERY last minute with little issue. The bus was clean, and the free water was very, VERY nice.
Heang was awesome, very...
Heang was awesome, very knowledge and was a great guide. Highly recommend a tour with him, highly of our trip.
Good tour with Sok
Sok was a great guide, super knowledgeable and and shared so much in such a short period of time.
Unforgettable Angkor Wat Sunrise Experience
Incredible sunrise and temple tour with Sam Vone! He’s an exceptionally knowledgeable guide who made the experience both fun and engaging. He shared fascinating insights into the history and culture of each temple, highlighting details we would have otherwise missed. He also knew all the best photo spots, took amazing pictures for us, and even showed me how to use my phone camera more effectively. We had plenty of time at each stop, with flexibility for bathroom breaks and a relaxed breakfast along the way. Our driver, “Rambo,” took great care of us—helping us avoid the crowds and greeting us after each temple visit with cold water and refreshing towels. Highly recommend this tour!
Good experience
Mr John was great and funny and showed us lots of things. The temples we saw were all impressive!