Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom: Full-Day Private Tour Siem Reap

Six Temples in One Day: Angkor Wat to Ta Prohm with a Private Guide

You get picked up at your hotel with park ticket and private guide included, visit seven major temples across Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and the smaller circuit sites, and return by evening. The fixed price covers the minivan for your group (up to 3 people), English-speaking guide, and 1-day park pass. Kids under 12 ride free. You choose whether to catch the sunrise or move at your own pace through the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Catch sunrise at Angkor Wat
• Explore Angkor Wat temple
• Visit gates of Angkor Thom
• Take boat ride on Angkor Thom moat
• Climb at Angkor Thom gates
• Explore Bayon Temple and terraces
• Relax and eat at Angkor Thom
• Visit Banteay Kdei temple
• See Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples
• Stop at ancient bridge and waterwheel
• Explore Ta Keo Temple and Leak Neang
• Visit Kravan Temple
• Explore Ta Prohm temple
• Climb Phnom Bakheng for views

The Experience

The minivan is already waiting outside your hotel when you step out, engine running, driver ready to move. You're heading into Angkor Archaeological Park for a full day that starts before dawn and doesn't end until the light goes soft over Phnom Bakheng. The park ticket is already in hand — one of the inclusions — so you skip the entry queue and go straight to Angkor Wat, where the first crowds are still gathering. Your private English-speaking guide walks you through the outer galleries and up the central towers while the temple is still cool, pointing out the bas-reliefs and explaining which king built what and why it matters. You can spend 1 to 3 hours here depending on how deep you want to go; the pace is yours.

After Angkor Wat, the van takes you to Angkor Thom, where the real scale of the Khmer civilization hits you. The gates with their giant stone faces are the first thing you see, and your guide walks you across the bridge and through the moat to reach the Bayon Temple, the Elephant Terrace, and the Leper King Terrace — each one a separate stop, each one revealing something different about how these people built and ruled. Banteay Kdei comes next, a 12th-century temple dedicated to Mahayana Buddhism, then Ta Keo, one of the first temples built entirely from sandstone and shaped like a pyramid. The smaller sites — Kravan Temple with its unique bas-reliefs, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda sitting opposite each other — are quieter, less crowded, and the kind of place where you can actually sit and think for a moment.

Ta Prohm is the one most people recognize from films, and it lives up to the reputation. The trees have grown through the walls and across the roofs in a way that looks almost staged, but it's real — centuries of stone and root tangled together. Your guide will show you the restoration work that's been done recently and explain how they're trying to preserve it without removing the trees that make it what it is. The whole Angkor Wat tour moves at a rhythm that lets you absorb each temple instead of rushing through a checklist. The van has air conditioning, which matters in the heat, and your guide is there to answer questions, not to talk over everything you're seeing.

Phnom Bakheng, the original temple mountain of the area, comes toward the end of the day. It's a 20-minute climb up a gentle slope to reach the summit, where you get views across the whole complex and can see why the Khmer chose this spot first. If you time it right, you're up there when the light starts to change. The van brings you back to your hotel as the sun sets, and you've covered the main circuit without arranging transport, negotiating with drivers, or figuring out which temple is which. The ticket is valid from sunrise to sunset, so the whole day is yours to use.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a private air-conditioned minivan for your group, a professional English-speaking guide for the full day, and a 1-day Angkor National Park ticket covering all seven temples on the itinerary.
• Children under 12 ride free.
• Specialized infant seats are available if needed.
• The guide is with you from sunrise to sunset, and you set the pace at each temple.

Operated by Bayon Temple Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the main Angkor temples without arranging your own transport, buying tickets separately, or deciding which sites matter most — the guide handles the route and timing, leaving you to focus on what you're seeing. The private van means you're not on a group schedule, so you can linger at Angkor Wat or move quickly through the smaller temples depending on what interests you.

Top questions

What time does the tour start?

Pickup is arranged with your hotel. The park is open from sunrise to sunset, so you can start early for sunrise at Angkor Wat or begin later in the morning depending on your preference.

Is the park ticket included?

Yes. The 1-day Angkor National Park ticket is included in the price. You can also upgrade to a 2-day, 3-day, or 7-day pass if you want to explore more temples on separate days.

How many people can fit in the van?

The van is priced for groups of 1 to 3 people. The price is for the whole vehicle, not per person, so it's the same cost whether you're traveling alone or with two others.

Do children need a ticket?

Kids under 12 years old are free and don't need a separate ticket. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized infant seat if available.

Is the guide English-speaking?

Yes. Your guide is a professional English speaker who can explain the history and architecture of each temple.

How long is the full day?

You're in the park from sunrise to sunset, which is roughly 12 hours depending on the season. The actual time spent at temples and traveling between them is flexible based on your interests.

Are there breaks for food or rest?

The itinerary doesn't specify meal stops, but you have time to eat and rest during the day. Your guide can recommend places to stop within the park.

Is the van air-conditioned?

Yes. The minivan has air conditioning for comfort during travel between temples.

Can I visit other temples beyond the main circuit?

The standard tour covers the main temples. If you want to visit other sites like Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea, or Bakong Temple, those require additional passes and can be arranged separately.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces within the park are wheelchair accessible, transportation is wheelchair accessible, and the van can accommodate wheelchairs. Strollers and prams are also suitable for infants and small children.