Angkor Wat & 3 Temples Tour: 4 Temples in One Day

Four temples, one morning start, one afternoon return

A one-day tour of four temples in the Angkor area, departing at 7:30 am and returning by evening. The itinerary covers Angkor Wat first, then Banteay Srei via countryside and local villages, Ta Prohm with its tree-wrapped ruins, and Angkor Thom's victory gate and Bayon temple. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water are included. Lunch is arranged at a break between sites.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Angkor temples and countryside

• Visit Angkor Wat at 7:30 am
• Ride through countryside to Banteay Srei
• Visit Banteay Srei temple
• Break for lunch
• Visit jungle-clad Ta Prohm temple
• Visit Victory Gate of Angkor Thom
• Visit Bayon temple
• Return to hotel

The experience

The day starts before sunrise at Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world and the centerpiece of the Angkor complex. From there, the route moves north through countryside and local villages to Banteay Srei, a smaller temple known for its intricate carvings. The drive itself is part of the experience: a window into rural Cambodia between the major sites.

After lunch, the tour heads to Ta Prohm, the jungle-clad temple where massive tree roots have wound around and through the surviving stonework for centuries. The sight of those tentacle-like roots slowly strangling the structure is what makes Ta Prohm distinct from the other temples on the itinerary. From there, the group moves to Angkor Thom's victory gate and the Bayon temple before heading back to the hotel.

The full day runs 8 to 9 hours. An air-conditioned vehicle keeps the heat manageable between sites, and your guide speaks English throughout. Bottled water is provided, though you'll arrange lunch separately at a break in the schedule.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking tour guide.
• hotel pickup.

Information

Lasts 8h–9h, runs every day at 07:30, from US$ 65 per person, 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 is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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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 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Happy Angkor Wat Tour

Is this one for you?This tour packs four major temples into a single day, which works if you have limited time in the Angkor area but means moving between sites on a fixed schedule rather than lingering at any one place. The early 7:30 am start gets you to Angkor Wat before crowds, though it requires an early morning pickup.

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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 tour start and when does it end?

The tour departs at 7:30 am and returns to your hotel by evening, covering the full day from before sunrise through the late afternoon temples.

Is the entrance fee to the temples included in the tour price?

Temple entrance tickets are not included and are paid separately at each site. Your guide will help you with the process at each temple.

What is Ta Prohm and why is it different from the other temples?

Ta Prohm is a jungle-clad temple where massive tree roots have wrapped around and through the stone structures over centuries, creating an evocative sight of nature slowly reclaiming the ruins. It's the only temple on this tour where you see that specific interplay between vegetation and architecture.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. A break is built into the schedule between Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom, and your guide will help you find a place to eat during that time.

What's included in the tour besides the guide and vehicle?

Bottled water is provided throughout the day. The air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable between the four temples, and your English-speaking guide handles the route and timing at each stop.