Full-Day Angkor Wat & Bayon Tour from Siem Reap: Small Group

Three of Cambodia's greatest temples in one day, without arranging the logistics yourself

A full-day small-group tour of Angkor's main temples from Siem Reap includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and visits to Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm and the Terrace of the Elephants. The guide provides photography tips and mineral water throughout. Temple entrance fees are paid directly at the site on the day of the tour, and lunch is your choice at nearby Khmer restaurants.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Angkor Wat2h
2. Bayon1h 30m
3. Terrace of the Elephantspassing by
4. Srah Srang1h

Explore Angkor Wat and Surroundings

• Pickup from Siem Reap hotel
• Visit Angkor Wat temple
• Explore Angkor Thom city
• Tour Bayon temple
• Pass Terrace of the Leper King and Elephant
• Lunch break near Srah Srang
• Visit Ta Prohm temple
• Return to hotel

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned minivan. On the drive to Angkor Wat, your guide walks you through the temple's scale: the world's largest religious monument, built over 30 years with Hindu-Buddhist architecture that has survived remarkably intact. Inside, you move through galleries of intricate stonework, stopping where the guide points out details most visitors miss.

After Angkor Wat, you enter Angkor Thom, the Khmer Empire's former capital. The centerpiece is Bayon, a temple covered in more than 200 enormous carved faces on its central towers. You'll also pass the Terrace of the Leper King and the Terrace of the Elephants: two ceremonial platforms that frame the scale of what once stood here. By midday you reach Srah Srang, where you break for lunch at one of the local Khmer restaurants nearby. The guide can recommend options, but you choose where to eat and what to order.

The afternoon takes you to Ta Prohm, a temple set deep in jungle growth. Fig trees grip the stone structures, creating the maze-like atmosphere that makes this site distinct from the others. You wander through the ornate ruins at a pace that lets you absorb the quiet before heading back to your hotel as the light softens.

What’s included

• Small-group experience with a licensed, English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minivan.
• mineral water and cool towel throughout the day.
• professional photography guidance at each temple.
• temple entrance fees paid on-site at checkout.

Information

Lasts 8h, runs every day at 08:00, from US$ 24 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Another time? ›

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Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (8 to 11 years) · Under 8: 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Journey Cambodia

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Siem Reap without a car or driver: pickup from your hotel door means you skip the logistics of finding transport to Angkor, and the fixed itinerary holds all three major temples inside a single afternoon without you building the route yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 11 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

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.

How long is the full-day Angkor temples tour from Siem Reap?

The tour runs eight hours total, including hotel pickup and drop-off, with stops at four main temples and a lunch break at Srah Srang.

What temples do I visit on this Angkor tour?

You visit Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and see the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. Angkor Thom, the ancient capital, frames the route between them.

Is lunch included in the Angkor temples tour?

Lunch is not included, but the tour stops at Srah Srang where several Khmer restaurants are nearby and your guide can recommend options based on what you're in the mood for.

Do I need to buy temple entrance passes in advance?

Temple passes are purchased on the day of the tour at the site entrance. Your guide will direct you through the process, and the site accepts both cash and visa cards.

What should I wear and bring for a full day at the temples?

Wear comfortable walking shoes and respectful dress that covers your shoulders and knees. A scarf works for shoulder coverage. The tour provides mineral water and a cool towel, and your guide offers photography tips throughout the day.