Angkor Wat Temples Tour from Siem Reap: Private Full-Day

Four temples, one day, without arranging transport or entry yourself

A private full-day tour of Angkor Wat Archaeological Park from Siem Reap covers four major temples (Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon and Ta Prohm) with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, park entrance ticket and lunch. Hotel pickup starts between 8 and 8:45 am, and the tour lasts 6 to 7 hours. You walk through carved hallways and courtyards at Angkor Wat, cross the South Gate causeway at Angkor Thom lined with demon and god statues, see the stone faces at Bayon, and explore Ta Prohm's tree-covered ruins.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Angkor WatEntry included2h
2. Angkor ThomEntry included1h
3. BayonEntry included1h

Explore Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom temples

• Pickup from hotel in Siem Reap
• Get Angkor Pass at ticket office
• Visit Angkor Wat temple complex
• Explore Angkor Thom fortified city
• See Bayon temple and terraces
• Discover Ta Prohm temple ruins
• Return to hotel in Siem Reap

The experience

How do you see four major temples in one day without renting a car or figuring out park entry yourself? A private tour handles the logistics: pickup from your Siem Reap hotel between 8 and 8:45 am in an air-conditioned vehicle, a stop at the Angkor Pass office to collect your entrance ticket, and a guide who speaks English or Spanish (you choose at checkout). The tour runs 6 to 7 hours total, and lunch at a local restaurant is built in, so you're not hunting for food between sites.

Angkor Wat comes first: the massive temple complex that sits at the heart of Khmer civilization and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Your guide walks you through the intricately carved hallways, columns and grand courtyards, explaining the symbolic meanings of the bas reliefs and pointing out small shrines still in use by local people today. From there you move to Angkor Thom, a fortified city covering 6 square miles, entering over the South Gate causeway lined on both sides by statues of demons and gods holding giant nagas. The Bayon temple (known as the Temple of Smiling Faces for its distinctive carved stone faces) comes next, along with the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper Kings. The final stop is Ta Prohm, where massive tree roots have overtaken the ruins, a visible reminder of how French archaeologists left the site to the jungle's destructive power.

The tour ends with hotel drop-off in Siem Reap. Cold bottled water is provided throughout the day. If you need a vegetarian meal, let the operator know at booking.

What’s included

• Park entrance ticket for one day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• cold bottled water throughout the day.
• English or Spanish-speaking guide.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour in EnglishUp to 12 people · 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00The tour is led by an experienced guide who speaks English. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and pickup is included.

Tour in SpanishUp to 15 people · 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00The tour is led by an experienced guide who speaks Spanish. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and pickup is included.

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

Information

Lasts 6h–7h, runs every day, 4 start times, from US$ 119 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 1010 private ›

Live guideEnglish and SpanishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Green Era Travel

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure window if you want to start early and finish by mid-afternoon, leaving your evening free in Siem Reap. The private format means your guide adjusts the pace to your interests, whether you want to linger over carvings or move quickly between temples.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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's the difference between the English and Spanish tour options?

The tour operates in English or Spanish depending on which option you book at checkout. The sites visited, itinerary, inclusions and timing are the same for both.

What time does the tour actually start from my hotel?

Hotel pickup happens between 8 am and 8:45 am, so the exact time depends on your hotel's location in Siem Reap and traffic on the morning of your tour.

Is Angkor Wat really one of the Seven Wonders of the World?

Angkor Wat is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is one of the best preserved archaeological sites in Southeast Asia, built during the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 13th centuries.

What makes the Bayon temple different from the other temples on this tour?

The Bayon is known as the Temple of Smiling Faces because of its distinctive carved stone faces covering the structure, making it one of the most recognizable and visited temples in Angkor.

Can I see Ta Prohm, the temple with trees growing through it?

Yes, Ta Prohm is the final stop on the tour. The ruins are covered by massive tree roots that have grown through the structures over centuries, left intentionally by French archaeologists as a demonstration of nature's power.