Angkor Wat Private Tour: Sunrise, Banteay Srei & Ta Prohm

Four major temples in one morning and afternoon, starting before dawn.

A private Angkor Wat tour from Siem Reap with personal English-speaking guide and driver covers Angkor Wat at sunrise, Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm (the Tomb Raider temple), and Bayon in a single day. Hotel pickup begins at 4:45 AM. Your guide adjusts the itinerary to match your interests and pace, and the one-day temple pass is arranged as part of the booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Angkor Wat2h
2. Banteay Srei1h
3. Ta Prohm1h
4. Bayon2h

Explore Angkor temples and Siem Reap

• Pickup from accommodation at 4:45 AM
• Purchase 1-day temple pass
• Visit Angkor Wat at sunrise
• Explore Angkor Wat with guide
• Visit Banteay Srei temple
• Optional visit to Landmine Museum
• Visit Ta Prohm temple
• Lunch break
• Explore ancient city of Angkor Thom
• Return to Siem Reap

The experience

The pickup comes at 4:45 AM so you reach Angkor Wat after the morning crowds clear. Your driver handles the one-day temple pass purchase on the way, and you explore the main temple complex at your own pace with your guide on hand to explain the Khmer Empire's history and the site's architecture. The early start is what makes this schedule work. You get the light and the quiet.

From Angkor Wat, the route moves to Banteay Srei, one of the most intricately carved temples in the region, then to Ta Prohm, the jungle temple where Tomb Raider was filmed, with vines and trees growing through the stone. You have the option to visit the Landmine Museum between stops. After lunch, you explore Angkor Thom and its temples, including Bayon, built in the late 12th century as a Buddhist monastery. Your guide works with you throughout the day to focus on the temples that match your interests rather than rushing through every site.

Both vehicle options (a Hyundai Starex minivan or an SUV) include hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking driver, an English-speaking guide, and mineral water throughout the day. The guide makes regular stops where you can buy additional water and snacks. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and light layers. The temples are exposed, and the heat is intense most of the year. Umbrellas are provided during the rainy season.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• mineral drinking water.
• personal English-speaking driver.
• English-speaking tour guide.

Options for this experience

2 options

SUVUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 05:00 and 08:00Travel in comfort in our roomy, upscale SUV (for 1 to 3 people); pickup is included.

Hyundai Starex minivanUp to 9 per booking · Guide in English · 05:00Travel in comfort in our roomy Hyundai Starex minivan (for 4 to 6 people); pickup is included.

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

Information

Lasts 8h–10h, runs every day at 05:00 and 08:00, from US$ 121 per group, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

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Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to12h before

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Angkor Wat Private Day Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the minivan if you are traveling with a small family or group. Choose the SUV if you prefer a more compact vehicle. Either way, the private guide adjusts the temple stops to match your interests, so you spend your time on the sites that matter to you rather than following a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What time does the tour start and why so early?

Pickup is at 4:45 AM so you arrive at Angkor Wat after the morning crowds leave, giving you quiet time to explore the main temple complex at your own pace before the heat peaks.

Is the one-day temple pass included in the price?

The one-day temple pass is not included in the tour price. Your driver purchases it on the way to Angkor Wat as part of the morning routine, and you pay the fee separately.

Can I choose which temples to visit, or is the itinerary fixed?

Your guide and driver work with you to adjust the route based on your interests, so you see the temples that matter most to you rather than rushing through every site in the complex.

What is Ta Prohm and why is it called the Tomb Raider temple?

Ta Prohm is a jungle temple where scenes from the 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider were filmed. It is built in the Bayon style from the late 12th century and features vines and trees growing through the stone structures.

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

Bring sunscreen, a hat, and light layers that cover your shoulders, chest and knees (the dress code for temple entry). The guide makes stops where you can buy water and snacks, and umbrellas are provided during the rainy season.