Angkor Wat Private Tuk-Tuk Tour from Siem Reap: Choose Your Time

Angkor Wat, Bayon's stone faces, Ta Prohm's jungle-wrapped walls, and four other temples in one tuk-tuk ride

A private tuk-tuk tour of Angkor Archaeological Park from Siem Reap with an English-speaking driver who picks you up at your hotel and takes you through the major temples (Angkor Wat, Bayon, Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm, Kravan and others) on a route you choose by departure time and which sites matter most to you. The driver assists with the Angkor Pass purchase at the park entrance. Five options let you catch sunrise before the crowds, explore a full day, add the intricate pink-sandstone Banteay Srei temple, or end at sunset. A professional tour guide is available on one option to explain the history and symbolism of the Khmer Empire.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Angkor Wat3h
2. Bayon1h
3. Banteay Kdei30m
4. Kravan Temple30m

Explore Angkor Wat and Surrounding Temples

• Witness sunrise at Angkor Wat
• Visit Angkor Wat temple complex
• Explore Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple
• See Terrace of the Elephants and Leper King
• Visit Baphoun Temple
• Tour Ta Nei temple
• Explore Ta Prohm temple
• Visit Banteay Kdei monastery
• See Prasat Kravan temple

The experience

You're picked up at your hotel in Siem Reap and driven straight into Angkor Archaeological Park in a private tuk-tuk. The route depends on which option you choose: sunrise tours start before dawn and catch the light hitting Angkor Wat's towers before other visitors arrive, then move through the Small Circuit temples while the morning is still cool. Full-day tours pack in Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (the walled "Great City"), Bayon with its dozens of carved Buddha faces, Ta Prohm where tree roots grip the stone, and smaller temples like Banteay Kdei and Kravan. The Banteay Srei option adds a detour to the 12th-century pink-sandstone temple known for its detailed carvings. It sits outside the main park, so the tuk-tuk takes you there as part of the route.

Your driver handles the logistics at the gate: they'll help you buy the Angkor Pass, which covers entry to all the temples on your itinerary. Lunch is your choice at local restaurants along the way, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. If you've booked the option with a tour guide, they'll walk through each temple with you, explaining the architecture, the religious symbolism, and the stories of the Khmer kings who built them. Without a guide, you move at your own pace. The tuk-tuk waits while you explore each site, and your driver can point out what's worth seeing. Sunset tours end at Angkor Wat as the light turns gold and the crowds thin out.

The tuk-tuk itself is open-air, which means you feel the breeze between stops but also the heat of midday: sunrise and sunset tours avoid the worst of it. Infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport to the park entrance. The driver meets you in the morning and brings you back when the day ends.

What’s included

• Private tuk-tuk charter for the full tour.
• English-speaking driver (or guide, depending on your option).
• roundtrip hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap.
• driver assistance with Angkor Pass purchase at the park entrance.

Options for this experience

5 options

Angkor Wat sunset tour by tuk-tukGuide in English · 16:00 and 16:30Lasts 3 hours: ride a tuk-tuk around the impressive Angkor Wat, finishing with an unforgettable sunset at Angkor Wat. Pickup is included

Angkor temples tour lasting a full dayGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 11:00Tour with a tuk-tuk driver: Take a traditional full-day tuk-tuk trip around Angkor Archaeological Park, covering Angkor Wat and other notable temples. Pickup is included

Angkor Wat sunrise tour by tuk-tukGuide in English · 04:30Angkor Wat sunrise with driver: See a stunning sunrise at Angkor Wat, then visit the key temples on the Angkor Small Circuit. Pickup is included

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Angkor temples and Banteay SreiGuide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 10:30Tour with a driver by tuk-tuk: See the best of Angkor and stop at Banteay Srei, the beautiful pink-sandstone temple famous for its detailed carvings. Pickup is included

Angkor tour with a tour guideGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00Private tuk-tuk tour: Get more from your visit with a professional English-speaking tour guide who shares the history, culture and stories. Pickup is included

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Information

Lasts 3h–8h, runs every day, 13 start times, from US$ 14.25 per person, with live guides in 5 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: 04:30, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 16:00 and 16:30Another time? ›

GroupPrivate2 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and ItalianOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (5 to 89 years) · Infant (under 5)

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by About Cambodia Travel & Tours

Is this one for you?Pick the sunrise or sunset option if you want to avoid the midday heat and crowds. The light is better for photos and the temples feel less rushed. Choose the full-day tour if you want to see the major temples without adding travel time to outlying sites. Add Banteay Srei if the intricate pink-sandstone carvings and smaller-temple atmosphere appeal to you more than the scale of Angkor Wat and Bayon. Book the guide option if you want the history and symbolism explained as you walk. Without it, you move faster and follow your own interests.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 5).

What's the difference between the sunrise and sunset Angkor Wat tours?

The sunrise tour starts before dawn and explores temples while the morning light is soft and visitor numbers are low, moving through the Small Circuit temples. The sunset tour covers Angkor Wat and other major temples during the day, then positions you at Angkor Wat as the sun drops and the crowds leave: the light changes dramatically in the last hour.

Does the full-day tour visit Banteay Srei, or is that a separate option?

Banteay Srei is a separate option called "Angkor Temples & Banteay Srei." The full-day tour covers the main Angkor Archaeological Park temples. The Banteay Srei option adds that pink-sandstone temple outside the park, which means a longer route and more travel time in the tuk-tuk.

What exactly is Bayon, and why is it worth seeing?

Bayon is a 12th-century temple in Angkor Thom built by King Jayavarman VII. Its most distinctive feature is dozens of carved stone faces (probably modeled on the king's own face) that jut out from towers across the upper terrace, creating an effect that's unlike any other temple in the park.

Is lunch included, or do I pay separately?

Lunch is at your own expense. Your tuk-tuk driver will stop at local restaurants along the route where you can choose from vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and you pay directly at the restaurant.

Do I need to buy the Angkor Pass myself, or does the driver handle it?

Your driver assists you in purchasing the Angkor Pass at the entrance to Angkor Park before the tour begins. The pass covers entry to all temples on your itinerary and is paid separately from the tuk-tuk tour price.

Can I book a guide to explain the temples, or does the driver just drive?

You can choose the "Angkor Tour with Tour Guide" option at checkout, which adds a professional English-speaking guide who walks through each temple with you and explains the history, culture and symbolism of the Khmer Empire. Without that option, your driver navigates the route while you explore at your own pace.