Angkor Wat & Ta Prohm: Full-Day Temple Tour from Siem Reap

Three temples, one long day: what Angkor Wat actually looks like up close

You're picked up from your hotel early, driven to Angkor Wat before the crowds, and guided through three major temples: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (including Bayon, Baphuon, and the Terraces), and Ta Prohm, with a licensed guide who explains the history and architecture as you walk. Transport, water, and hotel drop-off are included. The whole day runs from early morning to late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Angkor Wat3h
2. Angkor Thom3h

Explore Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Angkor Wat temple
• Explore Angkor Thom South Gate
• Tour Bayon Temple
• See Baphuon Temple
• Visit Royal Palace area
• Walk Elephant Terrace
• Walk Terrace of the Leper King
• Visit Ta Prohm Temple

The experience

The guide doesn't show up at your hotel until 6:45, which means you're standing in the lobby with your coffee getting cold, wondering if you booked the right company. Then the car pulls up, air-conditioned and clean, and you realize the early start is the whole point. You'll be inside Angkor Wat before the tour buses arrive. Your private guide, licensed and speaking English clearly, explains the layout as you walk: this isn't just a temple, it's a temple-mountain built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, designed as a representation of Mount Meru in Hindu cosmology. The scale hits you before the details do. Five towers. Galleries that stretch longer than you expected. Carvings so fine you have to step close to see them.

After Angkor Wat, you move to Angkor Thom, the ancient capital that was used during the 12th century under King Jayavarman VII. Your guide stops the car at the South Gate so you can photograph the entrance properly, then takes you through the main temples in sequence: the Bayon with its 54 towers carved with faces. The "smiling faces" you've probably seen in photos, though they're more enigmatic than smiling when you're standing in front of them; the Baphuon, a temple-mountain that's being restored; the Royal Enclosure with the Phimeanakas temple inside; the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. It's a lot of names and a lot of walking, but your guide paces it so you're not collapsing by noon. Cold water appears whenever you need it.

Ta Prohm comes last, and it's the one everyone recognizes: the temple with the tree roots growing through the stones, made famous by the Tomb Raider film. It was built in the mid-12th to early 13th centuries as a monastery and tomb for the king's mother. The roots are real, the atmosphere is real, and it's crowded, but your guide knows the angles and the quieter corners, so you get time to actually look instead of just stand in line with fifty other people. By the time you're back at your hotel in the late afternoon, you've seen the three most important temples in Angkor without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself. The guide handles all of it.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap.
• air-conditioned car transport throughout the day.
• private licensed tour guide.
• high-quality cold water.
• visits to Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (including the South Gate, Bayon Temple, Baphuon, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace, and Terrace of the Leper King), and Ta Prohm Temple.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesUp to 60 years

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 37

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Remorque Cambodia Tour

Is this one for you?Best for travelers who want to see the three most important temples in Angkor in one day without arranging their own transport or timing: the private guide and fixed schedule mean you move through each site at a pace that lets you actually absorb what you're looking at instead of rushing between them.

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Top questions

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup is after breakfast (typically 6:45–7:00 AM). The tour runs through the main temples and returns to your hotel in the late afternoon, usually around 4:00–5:00 PM.

Is the guide included?

Yes. You have a private, licensed tour guide for the full day who speaks English and explains the history and architecture of each temple.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off; air-conditioned car transport; cold water throughout the day; and the private guide. Temple entry fees are separate.

How much walking is involved?

Significant. You'll walk through multiple temples and their galleries, with some uneven ground and stairs. The guide paces the day to allow rest, and water is provided regularly.

Can I visit these temples on my own instead?

You can, but you'd need to arrange transport, buy tickets separately, and navigate the temples without context. A guide explains the history, architecture, and the best angles for each site.

Is Ta Prohm the "Tomb Raider temple"?

Yes. Ta Prohm is the temple with tree roots growing through the stones, made famous by the film. It was built as a monastery and tomb for the king's mother in the 12th–13th centuries.

How many people are in the group?

This is a private tour, so it's just you and your guide (or your group if you book for multiple people).

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, a hat, comfortable walking shoes, and a camera. The guide provides water, but bring extra if you prefer. Wear respectful clothing (shoulders and knees covered when entering temples).