Angkor Wat Sunset Tour: Four Temples & Phnom Bakheng

Four temple stops, lunch at a local restaurant, and the sunset from a mountain built as the first Khmer capital's state temple

A full-day guided tour of Angkor Wat temples with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and an air-conditioned vehicle. You visit Angkor Wat, Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm (wrapped in fig tree roots), and Bayon (known for its stone faces), then climb Phnom Bakheng to watch the sunset. The tour runs eight hours and includes cold water and towels. Entrance fees and meals are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Angkor Wat2h
2. Banteay Kdei45m
3. Bayon1h
4. Phnom Bakheng1h

Explore Angkor Wat and sunset

• Hotel pickup between 8:30 and 9:00 AM
• Visit Angkor Wat temple
• Explore Banteay Kdei Temple
• Visit Ta Prohm Temple
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Bayon Temple
• Ascend Phnom Bakheng for sunset

The experience

The guide meets you at your hotel between 8:30 and 9:00 in the morning. The day opens at Angkor Wat itself: the 12th-century temple complex built by King Suryavarman II and dedicated to Vishnu, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there the route moves to Banteay Kdei, a sprawling monastic complex from the late 12th century that has stayed largely unrenovated, then to Ta Prohm, where massive fig tree roots have grown through and around the stone so completely that the jungle and the temple have become one structure. This is the stop most visitors come for: the trees are the reason the site feels alive instead of excavated.

Lunch happens at a local restaurant in the middle of the day, a break to eat regional food before the afternoon temples. After that comes Bayon, recognizable by the hundreds of carved stone faces that cover its towers: a Buddhist temple built centuries after Angkor Wat's Hindu dedication. The final stop is the climb up Phnom Bakheng, the state temple of the first Khmer capital, where you reach the summit in time to watch the light drain out of the sky over the surrounding temples and forest. The guide provides the history and context at each stop. The vehicle is air-conditioned and cold water and towels are included for the heat and the walking.

You can book this as a private tour (just your group) or a small group tour (other travelers included). Either way, the pickup from your hotel is part of the booking, and the guide speaks English throughout. Entrance tickets to the temples and your meals are not included in the tour price and are paid separately.

What’s included

• The tour includes an English-speaking guide for the full eight hours.
• hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• cold water and cold towels throughout the day.
• and access to all four temples and Phnom Bakheng. Entrance fees to the temples and all meals are separate.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guided Sunset Tour for a Small GroupGuide in English · 09:00Lasts 9 hours; includes pickup

Guided Sunset Tour, PrivateGuide in English · 09:30Lasts 8 hours; includes pickup

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

Before you book

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

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 15

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$ 37

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Angkor Wat Travel Tour

Is this one for you?Choose the private option if you want the pace and stops shaped around your interests and questions. The small group option works better if you're traveling solo or want to share the cost and meet other travelers. Either way, the fixed itinerary and included guide mean the day holds together without you arranging transport between temples or negotiating entry at each gate.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years).

What is Ta Prohm temple like when you get there?

Ta Prohm is a 12th-century monastic complex where enormous fig tree roots have grown through the stone structure so completely that the trees and the temple are visually inseparable. The site has been preserved in this state rather than cleared, which is why it looks more like jungle reclaiming a ruin than a restored monument.

How many temple stops are included in the eight-hour tour?

The tour visits four temples: Angkor Wat in the morning, then Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm, and Bayon in sequence. The final stop is Phnom Bakheng, where you climb to watch the sunset.

Is the hotel pickup included, and what time does the guide arrive?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour. The guide will greet you at your hotel between 8:30 and 9:00 in the morning to begin the day.

What's included in the tour price, and what do I pay separately?

The tour includes the English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, cold water, and towels. Entrance tickets to the temples and all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are not included and are paid separately.

Can I book this as a private tour, or will I be with other travelers?

You can choose between a private guided tour (your group only) or a small group guided tour (shared with other travelers). Both options follow the same itinerary and include the same guide and vehicle.