Phnom Penh to Angkor Wat, Bayon & Ta Prohm Day Trip

Ta Prohm's massive trees have grown through the temple walls, leaving the ruins half-swallowed by jungle.

A full-day tour departing Phnom Penh at 4:30 AM, arriving in Siem Reap by 10:00 AM to explore Angkor's three most visited temples with an English-speaking guide. The tour includes air-conditioned transport both ways, Khmer lunch, and entry to Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm. You return to Phnom Penh the same evening or choose a sunrise option that extends into the next day. Multiple departure times let you pick the schedule that fits the rest of your itinerary.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Angkor Wat2h
2. Bayon1h
3. Srah Srang30m · entry included
4. Ta Prohm1h
5. Pub Streetpass by

Phnom Penh to Angkor Wat and Siem Reap

• Depart Phnom Penh early morning
• Travel to Siem Reap by van
• Visit Angkor Wat temple complex
• Explore South Gate of Angkor Thom
• Tour Bayon temple
• Enjoy Khmer traditional lunch
• Visit Ta Prohm temple
• Return to Phnom Penh by van

The experience

Phnom Penh to Siem Reap is a 5–6 hour drive through rice paddies and open countryside. You depart early (either 4:30 AM, 5:30 AM, or 7:30 AM depending on your chosen option) in a luxury air-conditioned van with your name on a welcome sign. The journey includes toilet and coffee breaks, and you arrive in Siem Reap around 10:00 AM ready to start the temple circuit.

Angkor Wat, built around 1150, is a monumental Hindu-Buddhist complex covering 160 hectares and famed for its five-tower silhouette, vast moat, and bas-reliefs depicting gods and epic tales. From there, you move to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the best-preserved entrance to the walled city, flanked by devas and asuras holding naga balustrades and 23-meter towers carved with serene faces. Bayon, the state temple at the city's heart, rises with roughly 37 stone towers, each crowned with immense carved faces and surrounded by galleries packed with bas-reliefs of myth, history, and daily Khmer life. After lunch (a traditional Khmer meal included in the tour), you visit Ta Prohm, the jungle-clad Buddhist temple where massive tree roots have entwined with the mossy ruins, left largely unrestored to preserve that ancient, overgrown atmosphere.

The return journey to Phnom Penh takes around 5 hours and arrives as dusk sets in. Weekends and Cambodian holidays can extend the drive. Your guide speaks English and is knowledgeable about Angkor's history and architecture. Travel insurance is included, and there are no hidden fees.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned van transport from your Phnom Penh hotel to Siem Reap and back.
• pickup and drop-off at your hotel.
• an English-speaking guide at Angkor.
• entry to Angkor Wat, Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm, and the South Gate of Angkor Thom.
• a traditional Khmer lunch.
• and travel insurance with no hidden fees.

Options for this experience

3 options

Smart saver tourGuide in 4 languages · 04:30, 05:30 and 07:30Smart Saver join tour: At 5:30 AM, depart Phnom Penh in a luxury van to explore Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, and Bayon Temple. Includes pickup.

Private tour, classic styleGuide in 4 languages · 04:30, 05:30 and 07:30Private car: Enjoy a private, air-conditioned car transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, traveling comfortably with a flexible departure time. Duration: 14 hours. Includes Khmer lunch and a Lexus or Starex AC car. Private AC car, guide, lunch included, and flexible departure, a choice many travelers make for comfort and convenience. Pickup is included.

Sunrise at Angkor Wat, option BGuide in 4 languages · 22:30Duration: 15 hours. Includes breakfast and a luxury hotel. Night bus with an English-speaking guide, breakfast, and a sunrise timing expert. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:30, 05:30 and 07:30

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Ibis Adventure Travel

Is this one for you?Choose the early 4:30 AM departure if you want to maximize time at the temples before the midday heat. The 7:30 AM option includes sunset on the return journey and suits travelers who prefer a later start. If you want to see Angkor at sunrise, book the overnight option, which departs at 10:30 PM and returns the next day at 6:00 PM via luxury hotel bus.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What time does the tour depart from Phnom Penh?

Departures are at 4:30 AM, 5:30 AM, or 7:30 AM depending on which option you select at checkout. The 4:30 AM start gets you to Siem Reap by 10:00 AM. The 7:30 AM option includes sunset on the return and arrives back around 11:30 PM.

Is the Angkor temple pass included?

Entry to Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm is included in the tour price. You'll need to select your option at checkout, as some packages bundle the pass differently.

What is Ta Prohm actually like when you arrive there?

Ta Prohm is a late 12th-century Buddhist temple where massive tree roots have grown through and around the stone structures, leaving the ruins half-swallowed by jungle. It was left largely unrestored, so you walk through a genuinely overgrown atmosphere rather than a manicured site.

Does the tour include meals?

Yes, a traditional Khmer lunch is included during the day at Srah Srang. No other meals are provided, though the journey includes coffee and toilet breaks.

How long is the drive each way?

The drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap takes 5–6 hours in the morning, and the return journey takes around 5 hours in the afternoon and evening.