2-Day Angkor Wat Temple Tour from Siem Reap: Sunrise and Sunset

Angkor Wat sunrise from eastern entrance, two days exploring six major Khmer temples and legacy

This 2-day guided temple tour from Siem Reap covers Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom and four other sites across the Angkor complex, led by an English-speaking historian. Day one includes Pre Rup, Banteay Srei, Neak Pean, Preah Khan and a rice field sunset. Day two starts before dawn at Angkor Wat and moves through Ta Prohm, Ta Nei, Angkor Thom and the Terrace of the Elephants. Hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water and a cool towel are included. You choose between a small group departure or a private tour, and the temple pass is paid separately at the site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore temples and sunset in rice fields

• Visit Pre Rup Hindu temple
• Explore Banteay Srei temple
• Visit Neak Pean island temple
• Tour Preah Khan temple ruins
• Relax with sunset drink in rice fields

Day 2: Sunrise and major Angkor temples

• Sunrise at Angkor Wat temple
• Visit Ta Prohm jungle temple
• Drive to Ta Nei temple
• Explore Angkor Thom site
• Visit Bayon temple with faces
• Pass Terrace of the Elephants
• Pass Terrace of the Leper King
• Consider Angkor Thom grandiosity

The experience

How do you see Angkor Wat without standing shoulder-to-shoulder with thousands of others? Start in darkness. This tour departs before dawn on day two, enters Angkor Wat from the eastern side, the least crowded approach, and moves through the temple's cloistered corridors while most visitors are still asleep. You walk past the longest stretch of bas-relief carvings in the world, carved into stone six centuries ago, with your historian guide explaining the Khmer Empire's reach and the temple's role as the center of a city that once housed a million people.

Day one sets the foundation. You begin at Pre Rup, a brick and laterite temple built in 961 as a royal state temple, then move to Banteay Srei: a smaller sandstone structure whose reliefs are regarded as the finest, most skillfully carved in Cambodia. Neak Pean comes next, an artificial island with a Buddhist temple, followed by Preah Khan, where tree roots and crumbling stone create an atmosphere few tourists reach. The day ends in the rice fields outside Siem Reap with a cold drink and a light local snack as the sun sets over the horizon.

Day two unfolds after sunrise. From Angkor Wat you move to Ta Prohm, the jungle-enveloped temple that once housed 2,740 monks, then Ta Nei, a late 12th-century stone structure. Angkor Thom, the Khmer Empire's former capital, opens into Bayon. A temple whose central towers are covered in more than 200 enormous carved faces. You pass the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King before returning to your hotel. An English-speaking guide travels with you both days. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as are bottled water and a cool towel. The temple pass is paid directly at the site on the day of your tour.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap.
• private air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking historian guide for both days.
• bottled water and a cool towel throughout the tour.
• rice field sunset with a cold drink and light local snack (private option) or sunset at Bakheng Mountain (small group option).

Options for this experience

2 options

2-Day Small GroupGuide in English · 08:00Angkor two-day sunset and sunrise tour: pick the small group option to explore alongside other travelers and enjoy many more benefits. Pickup is included

Private two-day tour of the temples, with sunset and sunrise visitsGuide in English · 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30Pickup is included

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (8 to 11 years) · Infant (under 8)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 62

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Journey Cambodia

Is this one for you?Book the private option if you want to set your own departure dates and prefer the quieter rice field sunset. Choose the small group tour if you're traveling solo or with one other person and want to share costs while still having a dedicated guide for the full two days.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 11 years); Infant (under 8).

What time does the sunrise tour start at Angkor Wat on day two?

The tour departs before dawn so you arrive at Angkor Wat in darkness and enter from the eastern side to watch sunrise inside the temple, before the crowds gather at the main entrance.

Is the temple pass included in the tour price?

The temple pass is not included and must be paid separately at the site on the day of your activity. Your guide will direct you to the ticket office.

What's the difference between the small group and private options?

The small group tour departs on a set schedule with other travelers and includes a sunset at Bakheng Mountain on day one. The private tour runs on your dates and includes the rice field sunset instead. Both include the same temples, guide and hotel pickup.

What should I wear to visit these temples?

Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. This is a strict dress code and you may be refused entry if you don't comply. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as you'll spend both days on your feet exploring stone structures and temple grounds.

How long is each day of the tour?

Day one runs from morning through late afternoon, ending with the rice field sunset. Day two begins before dawn and concludes by mid-afternoon after visiting Bayon and the terraces.

What temples does this tour visit?

Day one includes Pre Rup, Banteay Srei, Neak Pean and Preah Khan. Day two covers Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Ta Nei, Angkor Thom, Bayon, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.