Angkor Sunrise Half-Day Tour: Three Temples, Private Vehicle

Travel in cool comfort with cold towels and lakeside lunch stops before noon

A half-day tour of three major temples at Angkor (Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm) departing before dawn with hotel pickup and returning by midday. The tour runs in a private air-conditioned vehicle (4-seat, 7-seat or 12-seat options available). An English-speaking guide can be added for an extra fee. Lunch is not included, though a stop at a local restaurant by Srah Srang lake lets you buy Cambodian or Western food. Cold towels and bottled water come with the vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Angkor Wat2h
2. Bayon1h

Angkor temples sunrise and visits

• Wait for sunrise at Angkor Wat
• Explore Bayon temple
• Visit Ta Prohm temple

The experience

The day starts at 5am with pickup from your hotel, driving to Angkor Wat in time to watch the sunrise over the main temple. The vehicle is air-conditioned and stocked with cold towels and bottled water for the journey. You'll stand at the temple as light breaks across the stone, then move on to Bayon, where the carved stone faces on the towers and terraces are the draw: the operator notes the "serene and smiling" expressions that cluster around the central peak. From there, the route takes you to Ta Prohm, the temple famous from the Tomb Raider film, where tree roots grip the stonework. The vehicle ferries you between sites over short distances, so you're not walking the full complex.

A stop at a local restaurant near Srah Srang lake breaks up the morning. Lunch isn't included in the price, but the restaurant serves both Cambodian dishes and Western options if you want to eat. The tour wraps by midday, giving you the afternoon free. If you want a guide walking you through the temples and explaining what you're seeing, an English-speaking guide is available as an add-on for an extra fee and will need a seat in whichever vehicle size you choose.

Three vehicle sizes let you pick what suits your group: a 4-seat Lexus, a 7-seat Hyundai or a 12-seat minivan. All are air-conditioned and come with the same pickup time and water service. Angkor Park entrance tickets are not included and must be bought separately (1-day or 3-day passes available at the gate). Dress code is smart casual with covered shoulders and knees out of respect for the religious site. Comfortable walking shoes are essential since you'll be moving between temples on foot.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup at 5am.
• air-conditioned private vehicle in your choice of size.
• cold towels and bottled water during the tour.
• a stop at a local restaurant where you can buy lunch (not included in the price).

Options for this experience

3 options

Driver-Only 4-Seat LexusUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 04:304-Seat Lexus (Tier Price): Pickup is included at 4:20 AM. A friendly, verified driver will host the Private Angkor Sunrise & 3 Main Temple tour in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Driver-Only 7-Seat HyundaiUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 04:307-Seat Hyundai (Tier Price): Pickup is included at 4:20 AM. A friendly, verified driver will host the Private Angkor Sunrise & 3 Main Temple tour in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Driver-Only 12-Seat MiniVanUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English · 04:3015-Seat Minivan (Tier Price): Pickup is included at 4:20 AM. A friendly, verified driver will host the Private Angkor Sunrise & 3 Main Temple tour in an air-conditioned vehicle.

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

Information

Lasts 7h–8h, runs every day at 04:30, from US$ 45 per group, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:30

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Book up to4h before

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

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Siem Reap Shuttle

Is this one for you?Choose the vehicle size based on your group: the 4-seat Lexus for couples or solo travelers, the 7-seat Hyundai for small families, or the 12-seat minivan for larger groups. If you want context and stories about the temples as you walk them, book the English-speaking guide when you reserve. Without a guide, you'll move through the sites at your own pace.

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Top questions

What time does the Angkor Sunrise Half-Day Tour start and when does it finish?

Hotel pickup is at 5am to reach Angkor Wat for sunrise, and the tour finishes by midday, giving you the afternoon free.

Do I need to buy Angkor Park entrance tickets separately, or are they included?

Angkor Park entrance tickets are not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately at the gate. 1-day and 3-day passes are available.

Can I add an English-speaking guide to this tour?

Yes, an English-speaking guide is available as an optional add-on for an extra fee and will need a seat in your chosen vehicle.

What's included in the vehicle during the tour?

The air-conditioned vehicle comes with complimentary cold towels and bottled water. Lunch is not included, but a stop at a local restaurant by Srah Srang lake lets you buy food.

What are the three temples visited on this tour?

The tour visits Angkor Wat (where you watch the sunrise), Bayon (known for its carved stone faces), and Ta Prohm (the temple featured in the Tomb Raider film).

Which vehicle sizes are available for this tour?

Three options are available: a 4-seat Lexus, a 7-seat Hyundai, or a 12-seat minivan, all air-conditioned and departing from your hotel at 5am.