Private Angkor Wat Tour by Vintage Jeep: Sunset Option

Vintage jeep, private guide, four temples, and the choice of golden hour

A private tour of Angkor's main temples by vintage jeep from Siem Reap, with a licensed local guide and hotel pickup. You enter Angkor Thom through the South Gate to reach the Bayon's stone faces, then venture to the quieter Ta Nei temple before approaching Ta Prohm from the North Gate where massive tree roots frame the ruins. The tour ends at Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument, with the option to extend until sunset and watch the towers glow.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Angkor Thom1h 30m
2. Angkor Wat2h

Private Angkor Wat Vintage Jeep Tour

• Pickup at hotel
• Travel to Angkor Archaeological Park
• Enter Angkor Thom South Gate
• Explore Bayon Temple
• Visit Ta Nei Temple
• Refreshment break with local fruit
• Discover Ta Prohm Temple
• Explore Angkor Wat Temple
• Return to hotel by vintage jeep

The experience

The vintage jeep is the point. You're not in a van with a dozen others. You're in your own restored vehicle with the breeze on your face and a licensed local guide who knows the temples as stories, not just facts. Hotel pickup happens at a time you choose between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, or earlier if you opt for sunrise at Angkor Wat. Cold water, towels and seasonal fruit travel with you. The jeep takes you through ancient gates and forest roads that a standard tour bus cannot reach.

Angkor Thom comes first: the walled city where the Bayon Temple rises with its enigmatic stone faces carved into every tower. Your guide walks you through the symbolism and history while you move at your own pace. Then the jeep carries you to Ta Nei, one of Angkor's hidden jungle temples where birdsong drowns out the crowds. This is the stop most guests remember as the most authentic moment of the day. A refreshment break follows (fresh young coconut or seasonal tropical fruit) before you approach Ta Prohm from the North Gate and watch giant strangler fig and silk-cotton tree roots appear through the forest like frozen waterfalls. The temple was left largely as it was found, and your guide shares the stories hidden beneath the jungle canopy.

Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument, closes the day. Your guide brings the galleries and bas-reliefs to life through stories and symbolism, and you have plenty of time for photos and quiet exploration. If you chose the sunset option, the tour extends until the great towers glow in golden light before the jeep takes you back to your hotel. The whole journey runs between six and nine hours depending on how long you linger at each stop and whether you add sunrise or sunset.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• cold drinking water and refreshing towels.
• seasonal fruits and fresh young coconut at a refreshment stop.
• private vintage jeep with driver.
• professional English-speaking local expert guide.
• flexible departure times and fully private itinerary at your own pace.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private tour in an air-conditioned carUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Includes pickup

Vintage jeep private tourUp to 30 per booking · Guide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Choice to continue until sunset; pickup is included

Optional Sunrise UpgradeUp to 30 per booking · Guide in English · 04:30Sunrise trip by vintage jeep: an Angkor Wat sunrise that makes your tour even more memorable; includes pickup

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

Information

Lasts 6h–9h, runs every day, 7 start times, from US$ 60 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: 04:30, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate1 group tour ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bayon Adventures Travel

Is this one for you?Choose the vintage jeep if you want the temples without the tour-bus crowds and the freedom to linger at each stop. The private vehicle and flexible timing let you move at your own pace, and the local guide brings the history and symbolism to life rather than just pointing out what to photograph. If you prefer air-conditioned comfort, the air-con car option is available at checkout.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What is the Bayon Temple and why is it famous?

The Bayon is the iconic temple at the heart of Angkor Thom, the last great capital of the Khmer Empire. It is renowned for its enigmatic smiling stone faces carved into towers throughout the temple, which your guide will explain as you explore.

Can I visit Angkor Wat at sunrise instead of during the day?

Yes. You can choose the Sunrise Option when you book and witness the magical golden light illuminating Angkor Wat's iconic towers before exploring the temple with your guide. This replaces the standard midday visit.

Is Ta Prohm the temple from the Tomb Raider movie?

Yes. Ta Prohm is world-famous as one of the filming locations for the original Tomb Raider movie starring Angelina Jolie. The enormous strangler fig and silk-cotton tree roots that embrace the ancient stone ruins are what make it so visually striking.

What makes Ta Nei different from the other temples on this tour?

Ta Nei is one of Angkor's hidden jungle temples, away from the main tourist routes. Birdsong is often the loudest sound there, and your guide describes it as the most authentic and memorable stop because it offers peace and fewer crowds than the larger temples.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs between six and nine hours depending on how long you spend at each temple and whether you add a sunrise or sunset extension. You choose your departure time between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, or earlier for sunrise.

What is included in the tour besides the jeep and guide?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with cold drinking water, refreshing towels, and a refreshment stop with fresh young coconut or seasonal tropical fruit. The jeep is restored and private to your group, and your guide speaks English.