2-Day Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Tour: Angkor Wat Sunrise & Temples

Two days crossing Cambodia's countryside to watch sunrise flood Angkor Wat's stone faces.

A 2-day private tour from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap with hotel pickup, featuring sunrise at Angkor Wat on day two and guided exploration of Bayon, Ta Prohm, Baphuon and Ta Nei temples. Day one includes stops at Oudong Hill (the former royal capital), Skun Market, the Kampong Kdei bridge and a traditional Khmer lunch, ending with hotel arrival in Siem Reap. You travel by private taxi with an English-speaking driver and guide, and can choose to return to Phnom Penh after the temples or stay on in Siem Reap.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

• Hotel pick-up in Phnom Penh
• Stop at Angkor Park Pass Ticket Counters
• Sunrise at Angkor Wat Temple
• Explore Angkor Wat with guide
• Visit Oudong Hill royal capital
• Stop at Skun Market (Spiderville)
• Explore quiet Angkorian temple
• Traditional Khmer lunch at Prey Pros
• See Ancient Bridge in Kampong Kdei
• Transfer to Siem Reap hotel

Day 2: Sunrise Angkor & Siem Reap Sightseeing

• Sunrise at Angkor Wat with guide
• Visit Bayon Temple
• Visit Terrace of the Elephants
• Visit three-tiered temple mountain
• Explore Ta Prohm “Tomb Raider Temple”
• Return to Phnom Penh by private taxi

The experience

If you're arriving in Phnom Penh and want to reach Angkor Wat without arranging separate transport, this tour handles the full route in two days. The first day is the drive itself: you leave your hotel in the morning and head north through countryside and villages, stopping at Oudong Hill to climb the steps to its summit and see the stupas of former kings, then at Skun Market to watch local life unfold around its famous fried spiders. You'll eat a traditional Khmer lunch at Prey Pros Lake and cross the ancient stone bridge at Kampong Kdei before arriving in Siem Reap by evening. The second day starts before dawn. Your guide meets you at the hotel and takes you to Angkor Wat to watch sunrise light up the temple's carved faces, then leads you through Bayon (known for its giant smiling stone heads), the Terrace of the Elephants, Baphuon and Ta Nei. After the temple tour, you're driven back to Phnom Penh or stay in Siem Reap, depending on which option you chose at checkout.

The guide is a local English speaker who knows the temple history and pauses at photo spots. The driver is professional and speaks English. Cold water is provided during the drive. You'll need to buy your own Angkor temple pass at the ticket counter on arrival (they take cash and card), and meals beyond the one traditional lunch are on you. A French-speaking guide at the temples costs an extra USD 20 if you want that instead.

What’s included

• Fuel, parking and toll fees.
• cold water drinks.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
• private vehicle and professional English-speaking driver for both days.
• local English-speaking guide at the Angkor temples on day two.

Options for this experience

2 options

The tour ends in Siem Reap.Guide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00Local English guide: an English-speaking tour guide will meet you at the temple. The tour ends in Siem Reap, with drop-off at the hotel after the temple visit. Pickup is included.

Private 2-day tour: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and backGuide in English · 07:00 and 08:00Local English-speaking guide: our licensed English-speaking guide will meet you at the temple. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (3 to 90 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 41 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 37

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Siem Reap Private Taxi

Is this one for you?Book this if you're starting from Phnom Penh and want one driver and guide for the entire journey. You'll travel overland through villages and markets to Angkor Wat rather than flying, and can choose to end in Siem Reap or return to Phnom Penh.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What time does the tour leave Phnom Penh on day one?

The tour begins with hotel pickup in the morning, though the exact time depends on your hotel location and the operator's schedule for that departure. Confirm the pickup window when you book.

Do I have to buy the Angkor temple pass myself, or is it included?

You buy the pass yourself at the ticket counter when you arrive. It is not included in the tour price. The operator stops at the counter on the way to the temple so you can purchase it there, and they accept both cash and credit cards.

Can I stay in Siem Reap instead of returning to Phnom Penh on day two?

Yes. You choose at checkout whether to return to Phnom Penh after the temple tour or conclude the tour in Siem Reap, which is useful if you want to stay longer or continue travel from there.

What is the Kampong Kdei bridge, and why do we stop there?

The Kampong Kdei bridge is a historic stone bridge built during the Angkor era. The stop is brief and gives you a chance to see this ancient structure and take photos before continuing to Siem Reap.

Is the traditional Khmer lunch included, or do I need to pay extra?

The lunch at Prey Pros Lake is included in the tour. Other meals are not included and are your own cost.