Angkor Wat Sunrise & 3 Temples: Small Group Tour Cambodia

Sunrise at temple towers, breakfast, Cambodia's top ruins, and minibus ride home by early afternoon

This 7-hour guided tour of Cambodia's Angkor temples starts before dawn with hotel pickup, builds to sunrise over Angkor Wat, and moves through Bayon and Ta Prohm with a professional English-speaking guide. The group stays small, travels by air-conditioned minibus, and includes breakfast at a local restaurant, cold towels and water, and hotel dropoff by 12:30 PM. Operates during the equinox period (September 22–24 and March 20–23).

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Srah Srang1h · entry included
2. Bayon1h
3. Ta Prohm1h

Sunrise and temple exploration

• Hotel pickup at 4:20 AM
• Watch sunrise at Angkor Wat
• Breakfast at local restaurant
• Visit Bayon Temple with guide
• Explore Ta Prohm Temple
• Tour ends and hotel dropoff

The experience

The day begins at 4:20 AM when the minibus collects you from your hotel. The drive to Angkor Wat takes you through the dark, and you arrive in time to climb the temple towers and wait for sunrise: the moment the operator built the whole tour around. After that light hits the stone, you head to a local restaurant the guide has chosen for food quality and price, where breakfast is included. This is not a rushed stop. It is the meal that carries you through the rest of the morning.

From there, the guide takes you to Bayon, the temple famous for its stone faces carved into the towers: dozens of them watching over the courtyard. You walk the site with the guide explaining the history, and the small group size means you move at a pace that lets you stop for photographs without holding anyone back. Ta Prohm comes next, the one Hollywood filmed and tourists know by reputation. The guide walks you through it the same way, pointing out the details and the layout so the temple reads as a place instead of just a backdrop.

The minibus has air conditioning and cold towels on board. By 12:30 PM you are back at your hotel. The tour operates in all weather, so bring a shirt that covers your shoulders and comfortable walking shoes. The ground is uneven in places. The guide speaks English throughout, and the group stays small enough that you hear what he says without shouting.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup between 4:20 and 4:50 AM and dropoff by 12:30 PM.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• breakfast at a local restaurant.
• transport by air-conditioned minibus.
• cold towels and water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Siem Reap Shuttle

Is this one for you?The 4:20 AM start is what puts you at the temple towers before dawn, so you see sunrise over Angkor Wat when the light is still low. The reason most travelers book this tour instead of an afternoon one. The early finish by 12:30 PM leaves your afternoon free for rest or a second site if you want it.

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Top questions

What time does the hotel pickup happen?

The minibus collects you between 4:20 AM and 4:50 AM, depending on your hotel location, so you arrive at Angkor Wat before sunrise.

Is breakfast included in the tour price?

Yes, breakfast at a local restaurant is included after sunrise. The guide selects the restaurant based on food quality and value.

What is Ta Prohm known for?

Ta Prohm is famous as the Tomb Raider temple, the one filmed for the movie, and the guide walks you through the site explaining its history and layout.

How many people travel together on this tour?

The tour is a small group sharing one air-conditioned minibus, keeping the group size manageable so everyone can hear the guide and move at a comfortable pace.

What should I wear for this tour?

Wear a shirt that covers your shoulders, trousers or knee-length pants or skirts, and comfortable walking shoes. The ground is uneven in places and you will be walking through temples for several hours.

When does the tour end and how do I get back to my hotel?

The tour ends by 12:30 PM with hotel dropoff included, so you are back at your accommodation in the early afternoon.