Angkor Wat sunrise cycling tour from Siem Reap

Angkor Wat at sunrise, then ride the ruins while others walk

A cycling tour from Siem Reap that starts with sunrise at Angkor Wat, then covers the temple complex on mountain bikes over 15-25 kilometers of easy backroads, visiting Bayon, Angkor Thom and Srah Srang with an English-speaking guide, breakfast and hotel pickup included. Children from age 8 are welcome. The temple pass is paid separately at the site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Angkor Wat3h
2. Srah Srang1h
3. Angkor Thom1h
4. Bayon1h

Sunrise and cycling tour of Angkor

• Early morning pickup from hotel
• Watch sunrise at Angkor Wat
• Guided exploration of Angkor Wat
• Breakfast and rest
• Set up mountain bikes for ride
• Cycle through back roads and local villages
• Visit Ta Prohm temple
• Cycle along Angkor Thom city wall
• Visit The Bayon temple
• Return to hotel

The experience

Pickup happens between 4:30 and 4:40 a.m. from your Siem Reap hotel by tuk tuk or minivan, depending on group size. You arrive at Angkor Wat before dawn and watch the sun rise over the temple from the ground. After the sunrise, a guide leads you through Angkor Wat itself, explaining the architecture and history of the UNESCO site. Then you have breakfast and rest before the cycling begins.

The ride covers 15 to 25 kilometers on mountain bikes through easy terrain, starting after breakfast. You cycle along the moat and wall of Angkor Thom with thick jungle on one side, then take back roads through local villages and past Ta Prohm, where tree roots have grown into the ancient structures. The bikes let you cover more ground than walking and avoid the crowds that gather on foot at the main sites. A support van follows the group, and you get complimentary water and a cool towel along the way.

The tour ends at Bayon, the 12th-century temple famous for its central towers carved with more than 200 enormous faces. You return to your hotel after the day finishes. The whole experience runs about eight hours from pickup to drop-off. An English-speaking guide leads throughout, and a first aid kit travels with the group.

What’s included

• Mountain bike and helmet.
• first aid kit.
• complimentary bottled water and cool towel.
• air-conditioned vehicle and support van or tuk tuk.
• English-speaking biking guide.
• hotel pickup and breakfast.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:30

Book up to9h before

AgesAdult (12 to 95 years) · Child (8 to 11 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 9

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 37

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Journey Cambodia

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Angkor Wat at sunrise and then cover more ground on the bike than you would walking: the early start and cycling pace let you visit four major temples and backroad villages in a single morning without joining the midday crowds.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 11 years). Under 8: they 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.

What time does the Angkor Wat sunrise cycling tour start from my hotel?

Pickup runs between 4:30 and 4:40 a.m. by tuk tuk or minivan, depending on how many people are in the group. You head straight to Angkor Wat to watch the sunrise before the cycling portion begins.

How far do you cycle on this tour, and is it difficult?

The cycling covers 15 to 25 kilometers on mountain bikes over easy terrain. The route follows backroads and the perimeter of Angkor Thom rather than steep or technical trails, so it suits riders of all fitness levels.

What temples do you visit on the bike ride?

After sunrise at Angkor Wat and breakfast, you cycle past Ta Prohm (known for tree roots growing through its structures), along the walls of Angkor Thom, and finish at Bayon, which has more than 200 carved faces on its central towers.

Is breakfast included, and what happens if I need a break during the ride?

Breakfast is included after the sunrise at Angkor Wat and before the cycling starts. A support van follows the group throughout the ride, and you get complimentary bottled water and a cool towel to stay refreshed.

Do I need to buy a temple pass separately?

Yes, the Angkor temple pass is not included in the tour price and must be paid directly at the site when you arrive. Your guide will help you with the process.