Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour from Siem Reap: Private Driver

Watch sunrise over Angkor Wat, then explore four temples at a relaxed pace

A private Angkor Wat tour from Siem Reap with an English-speaking driver and your choice of vehicle (car, SUV, minivan or tuk-tuk) departing at 4:45 am for sunrise or after breakfast. You visit Angkor Wat, the ancient city of Angkor Thom with its 196-faced Bayon Temple, Ta Keo Temple and Ta Prohm, stopping to photograph and explore each site without rushing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Angkor Wat2h
2. Bayon1h
3. Ta Keo Temple45m

Explore Angkor Wat and Surroundings

• Start early morning for sunrise
• Visit Angkor Wat temple
• Explore Bayon temple in Angkor Thom
• Walk to Ta Nei temple
• Visit Ta Keo temple
• Explore Ta Prohm temple

The experience

The tour starts before dawn if you choose sunrise, or after breakfast if you prefer a later departure. Your private vehicle picks you up from your Siem Reap hotel and takes you to Angkor Archaeological Park, where you'll spend the morning and early afternoon moving between temples at a pace that suits you. The driver speaks English and handles all navigation, parking and tolls, so you focus on the sites themselves.

Angkor Wat is the largest monument on the tour: a five-level temple complex built as an architectural masterpiece with precise proportions and intricate relief carvings. From there you move to Angkor Thom, the ancient walled city at the heart of the park, where Bayon Temple stands with its 49 towers, each carved with four faces of the Buddhist deity Avalokiteshvara: 196 faces in total. Ta Keo, built as a symbolic Mount Meru, rises in five tiers with five sanctuary towers at its peak. Ta Prohm, the jungle-covered temple from the late 12th century, sits on the southern edge of the East Baray reservoir and offers a different atmosphere from the others.

You choose your vehicle type at checkout: a car or SUV for smaller groups, a minivan for families, or a tuk-tuk for a more open-air experience. The tour runs five to seven hours depending on how long you linger at each temple. Drinking water and fresh towels are provided, and the driver can suggest photo stops and timing to avoid crowds, though an optional English-speaking guide is available separately if you want deeper historical detail at each site.

What’s included

• Your choice of private car, SUV, minivan or tuk-tuk with an English-speaking driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap.
• all fuel, parking and toll road fees.
• drinking water and fresh towels throughout the day.

Options for this experience

4 options

Angkor by tuktuk from Siem ReapUp to 2 per booking · 21 departure times: the first at 04:30, the last at 14:00Private tuktuk for 1-2 passengers: Siem Reap to Angkor Wat temple at sunrise and a small tour circuit with friendly tuktuk drivers, flexible. Includes pickup.

Angkor tour from Siem Reap by SUVUp to 3 per booking · 21 departure times: the first at 04:30, the last at 14:00Private car-SUV for 1-3 passengers: Siem Reap to Angkor at sunrise and a small tour circuit, with a friendly local driver and an English-speaking driver. Pickup is included.

Siem Reap to Angkor Wat by MPVUp to 4 per booking · 21 departure times: the first at 04:30, the last at 14:00Alphard MPV for 1-4 passengers: private Alphard MPV to Angkor at sunrise, with a small tour circuit, a reliable, friendly local driver and an English-speaking driver. Pickup is included.

Transport to Angkor Wat Temple by minivanUp to 7 per booking · 21 departure times: the first at 04:30, the last at 14:00Private minivan for 1-7 passengers: private vehicle from Siem Reap to Angkor Wat with a small tour circuit. Includes pickup.

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

Information

Lasts 5h–7h, runs every day, 21 start times, from US$ 35 per group, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day21 departure times: 04:30, 04:45, 05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30 and 14:00

GroupPrivate2 group tours ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 47 pickup points.

Book up to2h before

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Siem Reap Private Taxi

Is this one for you?Choose the sunrise departure if you want to photograph Angkor Wat in early light and beat the midday heat. The later start works better if you prefer a slower morning. Vehicle choice depends on group size and whether you want an enclosed cabin or open-air travel: the minivan suits families with luggage, while the tuk-tuk gives a more local feel.

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Top questions

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 tour leave Siem Reap?

Pickup starts at 4:45 to 5 am if you choose the sunrise departure, or after breakfast if you prefer a later start. Your hotel pickup time is confirmed when you book.

How many temples does this tour visit?

The tour includes four main temples: Angkor Wat, Bayon Temple inside Angkor Thom, Ta Keo Temple and Ta Prohm Temple. You also pass Ta Nei, a late 12th-century stone temple near the East Baray.

What is Bayon Temple known for?

Bayon Temple sits in the centre of Angkor Thom and is famous for its 49 towers, each carved with four faces of the Buddhist deity Avalokiteshvara: a total of 196 faces. The towers create a striking visual effect as you walk through the temple.

Can I choose which vehicle I travel in?

Yes. At checkout you select from a car or SUV for smaller groups, a minivan for families, or a tuk-tuk for an open-air experience. All vehicles are private and include an English-speaking driver, fuel, parking and tolls.

What does the tour include?

The tour includes your choice of private vehicle, English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, fuel, parking, road tolls, drinking water and fresh towels. Meals are not included, and an optional English-speaking guide is available for an additional fee if you want historical commentary at each site.