Angkor Wat sunrise tour with Bayon, Ta Prohm & Beng Mealea

Five temples in one day, starting before dawn

A full-day private tour of Angkor Wat and four major temples with early hotel pickup at 5am to catch sunrise over the main complex. You'll visit Bayon with its famous smiling Buddha faces, Ta Prohm (the Tomb Raider temple), Banteay Srei with its intricate stone carvings, and finish at Beng Mealea, a jungle-surrounded ruin still tangled in vegetation. A professional local guide and driver in an air-conditioned vehicle handle the route and timing across the eight to ten hour day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Angkor Wat2h
2. Bayon1h
3. Ta Prohm1h
4. Banteay Srei45m
5. Beng Mealea1h

Angkor Wat and Surrounding Temples Tour

• Pick up from hotel at 5 am
• Watch sunrise at Angkor Wat
• Visit Bayon temple with smiling Buddhas
• Explore Ta Prohm Tomb Raider temple
• See intricate carvings at Banteay Srei
• Discover jungle ruins at Beng Mealea

The experience

The tour starts before dawn. Your driver picks you up at your hotel at 5am and heads to Angkor Wat to position you for sunrise over the main temple and its reflection in the water. From there, the day moves through four more sites: Bayon, a Buddhist temple known for its massive stone faces carved with serene expressions; Ta Prohm, where tree roots have grown through the structures and Hollywood filmed scenes; Banteay Srei, a Hindu temple with some of the finest carved details in the complex; and Beng Mealea, set apart from the main group and left largely unrestored, still surrounded by jungle growth and collapsed stone.

The private format means no fixed group schedule: your guide and driver work to your pace and interests across the temples. You'll cover toll roads, parking and fuel as part of the booking, and the air-conditioned vehicle gives you a break between sites. The guide speaks English or German and can explain what you're standing in front of rather than leaving you to read plaques. Dress code is formal: knees and shoulders must be covered at all temples, and walking shoes are essential because the sites involve uneven ground and stairs.

The day runs eight to ten hours depending on how long you spend at each temple. Bring sunblock and mosquito repellent. The tour operates in all weather. Meals and drinks are not included, so plan where you'll eat during the day. The Angkor Park entrance ticket itself is separate from this booking. Your guide will direct you through entry when you arrive.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at 5am.
• private tour with a professional local guide speaking English or German.
• safe driver and air-conditioned SUV or minivan.
• toll roads, parking and fuel.
• cold water and towels during the day.

Information

Lasts 8h–10h, runs every day at 05:00, from US$ 90 per person, with a live guide in English and German, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and GermanOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Book up to7h before

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Siem Reap Guide

Is this one for you?A private tour suits travelers who want to move at their own pace without a fixed group schedule, and the early 5am start is what makes the sunrise over Angkor Wat possible before crowds arrive. Minimum age is 18, and you'll need moderate fitness for walking uneven temple grounds across the full day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

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 is Beng Mealea like compared to the main Angkor temples?

Beng Mealea is a jungle temple still surrounded by vegetation and largely unrestored, giving it the feel of an archaeological site still being reclaimed by nature rather than a manicured complex. Visitors often describe it as resembling an Indiana Jones setting because of the overgrown stones and collapsed structures you walk through.

Do I need to book the Angkor Park entrance ticket separately?

Yes, the Angkor Park ticket is not included in this tour. Your guide will help you purchase it when you arrive at the complex. It is a separate cost from the tour itself.

What time does the tour actually start and end?

Hotel pickup is at 5am so you can reach Angkor Wat before sunrise. The full day runs eight to ten hours, so you'll return to your hotel in the late afternoon or early evening depending on the season and how long you spend at each site.

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

The tour covers all five temples as a set itinerary: Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei and Beng Mealea. Your guide works at your pace within each temple, but the route itself is set.

What should I wear to visit these temples?

Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women: no shorts or sleeveless tops. Wear walking shoes or sneakers because the temples involve uneven ground, stairs and rubble. You risk being refused entry if you don't meet the dress code, so plan your clothing before the day starts.