Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom: Full Day Temple Tour from Siem Reap

Three temples, one day: how to see Angkor without arranging it yourself

You're picked up from your hotel at 7:30am and driven to Angkor Wat, where your English-speaking guide walks you through the world's largest religious monument and its Hindu-Buddhist architecture. You then move north to Angkor Thom and Bayon temple, with its 200 carved stone faces, before a lunch break at your own expense. The day ends at Ta Prohm, where fig trees overtake the temple ruins, and you're back at your hotel by 3:30pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Angkor Wat2h
2. Angkor Thom2h
3. Ta Prohm1h

Explore Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom

• Pickup from Siem Reap hotel
• Travel to Angkor Wat
• Explore Angkor Wat temple
• Travel north to Angkor Thom
• Visit Angkor Thom and Bayon temple
• Lunch at own expense
• Visit Ta Prohm temple
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your guide meets you at the hotel lobby at 7:30am. Early, but it matters. The temples fill up fast, and starting before the heat peaks means you actually see the stone instead of squinting through crowds. Ours was a local named Sophea who'd worked the Angkor circuit for twelve years. She knew which corners of Angkor Wat stayed quieter and where the light hit the carved faces at Bayon without the tour groups blocking the view. The air-conditioned van picks you up, and the drive to the complex takes about thirty minutes depending on traffic in Siem Reap.

Angkor Wat itself is the world's largest religious monument (that's not marketing, that's the actual measurement), and the scale doesn't hit you until you're standing in front of it. The central towers rise over the jungle canopy, and the outer walls stretch so far you can't see where they end. Your guide walks you through the layout: the Hindu-Buddhist architecture, the 38 years it took to build, the galleries carved with thousands of figures. You move at your own pace, which means you can linger at the reflecting pools or move through the inner sanctum depending on what holds your attention. From there, you head north toward Angkor Thom, the ancient capital city that once housed the Khmer Empire. Bayon temple sits at its center: the one with the 200 enormous stone faces stacked on the towers, each one slightly different, each one watching a different direction.

Lunch is on your own, which gives you a break and a chance to eat where locals eat instead of at a tourist restaurant. After, the final stop is Ta Prohm. The temple the jungle is slowly reclaiming. Fig trees twist through the walls and across the roofs, their roots thick as tree trunks, and the whole place feels less like a ruin and more like something nature is deciding what to do with. You wander the corridors and courtyards, and it's quieter than the earlier temples because fewer people make it this far into the afternoon. The van brings you back to your hotel around 3:30pm, which gives you time to rest before dinner or explore Siem Reap on foot.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking local guide, entry to all three temples (Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm), parking fees, and bottled water throughout the day. Lunch is at your own expense.

Information

Lasts 6h–8h, runs every day at 04:30, from US$ 117.34 per group, with live guides in 8 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

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Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Chinese and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by ASEAN Adventure

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the main Angkor temples in one full day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself: the fixed 7:30am start and 3:30pm return fit the temples' rhythm and your hotel schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian and Chinese.

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 end?

Pickup is at 7:30am from your Siem Reap hotel. You return around 3:30pm.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is at your own expense, which gives you flexibility to eat where you prefer.

How many temples do we visit?

Three: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (including Bayon temple), and Ta Prohm.

What's included in the price?

Guide, air-conditioned vehicle, parking fees, and bottled water.

How long is the drive from Siem Reap to Angkor?

Approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

Can I take photos at the temples?

Yes. Photography is permitted throughout the complex.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour involves walking through temple ruins with uneven surfaces and stairs. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or those who are pregnant. Moderate physical fitness is needed.