Angkor Wat 2-Day Private Tour: Sunrise, Bayon & Ta Prohm

Two days, ten temples, sunrise to sunset, without sharing the route or the guide.

A private 2-day tour of Angkor Wat and its surrounding temples, led by a professional guide in a dedicated air-conditioned vehicle. Day one covers Angkor Wat at sunrise, Ta Prohm, Bayon with its thousand Buddha faces, and the jungle temple Preah Khan. Day two visits the pink-sandstone carvings of Banteay Srei, smaller temples including Neak Poan and Ta Som, and ends with sunset from Phnom Bakheng. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each11 stops

1. Angkor Wat3h
2. Ta Prohm1h
3. Bayon1h
4. Angkor Thom2h
5. Preah Khan1h
6. Neak Pean40m
7. Ta Som Temple40m
8. Banteay Srei45m
9. Citadel of Samré45m
10. Pre Rup1h
11. Phnom Bakheng2h

Day 1: Sunrise and temple exploration

• Watch sunrise at Angkor Wat
• Explore Angkor Wat monument
• Visit Ta Prohm temple
• Lunch break at local restaurant
• Visit Bayon temple
• Explore Angkor Thom area
• Visit Preah Khan temple
• Visit Neak Pean temple
• Visit Ta Som temple

Day 2: Temple visits and sunset views

• Visit island Hindu temple
• Visit Banteay Srei temple
• Visit Citadel of Samré
• Visit Pre Rup temple
• Watch sunset from Phnom Bakheng

The experience

The tour starts before dawn at Angkor Wat so you're in position for sunrise, then moves through the complex at a pace only a private guide can set. After Ta Prohm (the temple overgrown by jungle that appeared in the Tomb Raider films), you'll reach Bayon, where more than a thousand carved Buddha faces cover the towers. A lunch break at a local restaurant breaks up the day before you explore Angkor Thom and the jungle temple Preah Khan, where stone corridors wind through dense vegetation.

Day two takes you to Banteay Srei, built from pink sandstone with intricate carvings that stand apart from the larger temples. The route then covers smaller sites: Neak Poan, an island temple in a flooded basin; Ta Som, where a massive fig tree has grown over the eastern gate; and the brick-built East Mebon. Pre Rup comes next: a quiet spot to rest before the final stop. The day ends at Phnom Bakheng, a hilltop Hindu temple built around the mid-10th century, where your guide will position you for sunset from the top.

Transport is by private air-conditioned SUV or minivan, so you travel with only your group. The driver handles toll roads and parking. Your guide is accredited and speaks English. The operator also offers a photographer guide if you want professional images of the temples and the light. Wear walking shoes, bring sunblock and mosquito repellent, and dress to cover your knees and shoulders at the holy sites.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned SUV or minivan transport for your group.
• toll roads, gasoline and parking.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional accredited guide speaking English.
• cold water and wipes provided in the vehicle.

Information

Lasts 2d, runs every day at 05:00 and 08:30, from US$ 125 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 05:00 and 08:30Another time? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

Book up to7h before

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Siem Reap Guide

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to move through Angkor at your own pace without joining other groups or waiting for a shared departure time. The private vehicle and dedicated guide let you spend longer at temples that interest you and skip those that don't, which is the main advantage over a shared group tour covering the same sites.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the sunrise tour start at Angkor Wat?

The tour departs early enough to reach Angkor Wat before dawn so you can watch the sunrise over the main temple, then explore the full monument as daylight builds.

Is lunch included in the 2-day tour?

Lunch is not included. You'll have a break at a local restaurant on day one, where you can order and pay for your own meal.

How many Buddha faces are carved into Bayon temple?

Bayon is covered with more than a thousand Buddha faces across its towers, making it one of the most distinctive temples in the Angkor complex.

What is Ta Prohm known for?

Ta Prohm is famous for being overgrown by jungle, with massive tree roots and vines wrapped around the stone structures. It appeared in the Tomb Raider films and is often called the jungle temple.

Can I hire a photographer guide for the 2 days?

Yes, the operator offers a photographer guide option in addition to the standard professional guide, so you can have professional images of the temples and the sunrise and sunset moments.

What should I wear and bring for the temples?

Dress to cover your knees and shoulders at all holy sites; wear walking shoes or sneakers for the uneven terrain; bring sunblock and mosquito repellent, as you'll spend both days outdoors in the sun and vegetation.