3-Day Angkor Wat Private Tour: Temples & Phnom Kulen

Banteay Srei at sunrise beats the crowds. Phnom Kulen's river carvings come on day one

A private 3-day Siem Reap temple tour with an English-speaking guide and driver covers Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Keo, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, Pre Rup and Phnom Kulen National Park. Day one heads to Banteay Srei before the masses arrive and visits the 9th-century Shiva Linga riverbed carvings; day two starts at 4:45 am for Angkor Wat sunrise, then moves through Angkor Thom's temples; day three explores the northeastern temples and ends at Pre Rup for sunset over the West Baray. The pace is flexible and built around your needs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each9 stops

1. Banteay Srei1h
2. Phnom Kulen National Park3h
3. Angkor Wat3h
4. Bayon2h
5. Ta Keo Temple45m
6. Preah Khan1m
7. Neak Pean1h
8. Ta Som Temple1h
9. Pre Rup1h

Day 1: Visit Banteay Srei and Phnom Kulen

• Pick up from hotel at 08:00am
• Purchase 3-day temple pass
• Visit Banteay Srei temple
• Stop for photo shoot and visit Khmer village
• Explore Phnom Kulen National Park and river of 1000 Shiva Linga

Day 2: Explore Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom

• Pick up from hotel at 04:45am
• Watch sunrise over Angkor Wat
• Explore Angkor Wat temple
• Visit Angkor Thom South Gate
• Visit Bayon temple
• Visit Ta Keo temple
• Lunch break at local restaurant
• Visit Ta Prohm temple
• Return to hotel or drop off nearby

Day 3: Visit Temples and Sunset at Pre Rup

• Pick up from hotel at 09:00am
• Visit Preah Khan temple
• Visit Neak Pean temple
• Visit Ta Som temple
• Visit Eastern Mebon temple
• Lunch break at local restaurant
• Visit Pre Rup temple
• Watch sunset over West Baray
• Return to hotel or drop off nearby

The experience

The tour picks you up from your hotel at 8 am on day one to buy the 3-day temple pass, then heads 37 kilometers to Banteay Srei before crowds arrive. On the way, the guide stops for photos at traditional Khmer villages and palm sugar production sites. The afternoon moves to Phnom Kulen National Park, where a 9th-century Hindu riverbed carved with a thousand Shiva Linga sits beneath a waterfall: a site most day-trippers miss because it sits outside the main Angkor complex.

Day two starts at 4:45 am to catch sunrise over Angkor Wat itself, then continues through the temple until around 8 am when tour groups peak. From there you move to Angkor Thom's South Gate for photos, then into Bayon Temple, built in the late 12th century as a Buddhist state temple with its distinctive carved stone faces. Ta Keo Temple, the first Khmer structure built entirely of sandstone, comes next. A lunch break at a local restaurant ($6–$8 per plate) precedes Ta Prohm, the temple famous from the Tomb Raider film, where tree roots embrace the stone walls. The guide brings you back to your hotel by late afternoon.

Day three starts at 9 am (or any time that suits your schedule) and covers the northeastern temples: Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, Eastern Mebon, and Pre Rup. Pre Rup sits on a hilltop and is the tour's final stop, timed for sunset over the West Baray. The guide provides umbrellas during the rainy season, makes regular stops for water and snacks, and coordinates drop-off at your hotel or nearby. You choose between a Hyundai Starex minivan or an SUV. Both are air-conditioned and driven by your English-speaking guide.

What’s included

• Gasoline and air-conditioned vehicle (Hyundai Starex minivan or SUV).
• cold drinking water.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• fully licensed English-speaking guide and driver.
• umbrellas during rainy season.
• regular stops for water and snacks.

Options for this experience

2 options

SUVUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 05:00, 08:00 and 09:00Travel in comfort in our roomy, upscale SUV, with pickup included.

Hyundai Starex minivanUp to 9 per booking · Guide in English · 05:00, 08:00 and 09:00Travel in comfort in our roomy, upscale Hyundai Starex minivan (seats 6), with pickup included.

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Information

Lasts 20h–1d, runs every day at 05:00, 08:00 and 09:00, from US$ 368 per group, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

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Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Angkor Wat Private Day Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to see Angkor Wat at sunrise and avoid the midday crowds, then explore the less-visited temples and Phnom Kulen's river carvings in a single itinerary. The flexible schedule on day three lets you adjust start times and pacing to match your energy and interests.

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Top questions

What time does the 3-day Angkor Wat tour start each morning?

Day one starts at 8 am from your hotel; day two begins at 4:45 am to catch sunrise at Angkor Wat itself; day three starts at 9 am, though the guide works with you to adjust the time if needed.

Does the tour include the 3-day temple pass?

The tour does not include the temple pass itself. You purchase it on day one during the morning pickup. The pass is required to enter the Angkor complex and is valid for three consecutive days.

What is the Shiva Linga riverbed at Phnom Kulen?

Phnom Kulen National Park holds a 9th-century Hindu site where a river carving depicts a thousand Shiva Linga beneath a waterfall. It sits outside the main Angkor temples and is included on day one of this tour.

How many temples does the tour visit across the three days?

The tour stops at nine temples: Banteay Srei, Bayon, Ta Keo, Ta Prohm, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, Eastern Mebon, and Pre Rup, plus Angkor Wat on day two.

What happens if I want to adjust the schedule on day three?

Day three timing is flexible. The guide discusses your travel needs and adjusts the 9 am start time to fit your plans. The tour still covers all five northeastern temples and ends at Pre Rup for sunset.

Are meals included in the tour price?

Meals are not included. The tour includes two lunch breaks at local restaurants near the temples, where a meal costs $6–$8 per plate. You pay for your own food and drinks.