Angkor Wat tour: Five temples, sunset at Phnom Bakheng

Savor authentic Cambodian flavors lakeside before a sunset view at Phnom Bakheng

A full-day small group tour of Angkor Archaeological Park visiting five temples (Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Terrace of the Leper King and Phnom Bakheng) with a professional English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and lunch at the lakeside Srah Srang. Maximum 10 guests travel by air-conditioned minibus, with cold towels and bottled water provided throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Angkor Wat3h
2. Bayon1h
3. Terrace of the Leper King30m
4. Phnom Bakheng2h
5. Srah SrangEntry included45m

Explore Angkor temples and sunset

• See Angkor Wat
• Enjoy lunch at Srah Srang
• See Bayon temple
• Visit Angelina Jolie temple
• Stop for photo
• Quick visit to Terrace of the Leper King
• Watch sunset at Phnom Bakheng

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a drive into Angkor Archaeological Park, where you spend roughly three hours at Angkor Wat itself: the largest religious monument on earth and the reason most travelers come to Cambodia. Your guide walks you through the layout, the history carved into the walls, and the practical routes that let you see the most without backtracking. From there the tour moves to Bayon, famous for the stone faces carved into its towers, then to Ta Prohm, the temple where tree roots have grown so completely through the ruins that the stone and the forest have become one structure. A photo stop and a quick visit to the Terrace of the Leper King fill the middle of the day.

Around midday you break for lunch at Srah Srang, a lakeside spot that was once a royal bathing pool. You get 45 minutes here to sit, eat and rest. The menu offers three set options (Amok Chicken, Fried Cashew Nut Chicken, or Braised Pork with Morning Glory), each with rice and fresh fruit. The lake is calm, the setting is peaceful, and it is the only real pause in the day.

The tour ends at Phnom Bakheng Temple on a hilltop overlooking the park, timed so you arrive for sunset. This is the spot most visitors come to for the light and the view at the end of the day. The minibus holds a maximum of 10 people, which keeps the group small enough that the guide can answer questions and move at a pace that works for everyone. Cold towels and bottled water travel with you the whole time.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned minibus with insurance.
• lunch at Srah Srang with a choice of three set menus.
• cold towels and bottled water throughout the day.

Information

Lasts 9h–10h, runs every day at 07:40, from US$ 20 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

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GroupPrivate3 group tours ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

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

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Siem Reap Shuttle

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're covering five major temples in one day and prefer a structured itinerary with a guide rather than navigating independently. The fixed schedule includes a sunset stop at Phnom Bakheng and keeps the group to 10 people so the pace stays manageable.

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Top questions

How long is the full tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs nine to ten hours total. Hotel pickup happens in the morning, and the day concludes with sunset at Phnom Bakheng.

What is Ta Prohm and why is it on the itinerary?

Ta Prohm is the temple built in 1186 by King Jayavaraman VII, famous for the enormous tree roots that have grown through and over the ruins, creating a striking blend of stone and forest. It is one of the most photographed temples in Angkor.

Is lunch included and what are the menu choices?

Lunch is included at Srah Srang with a 45-minute break. You choose from three set menus: Amok Chicken with fried spring rolls; Fried Cashew Nut Chicken with fresh spring rolls; or Fried Egg with Braised Pork and Fried Morning Glory. All served with steamed rice and fresh seasonal fruit.

What is provided during the tour to stay comfortable?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned minibus, a professional English-speaking guide, complimentary cold towels, and bottled water throughout the day.

What should I wear and bring to the temples?

Dress code is smart casual with shoulders covered. Wear a shirt, and trousers or knee-length pants or skirts. Bring a hat, sun cream, insect repellent, and sunglasses or lotion skincare for protection during the day in the sun.

How many people travel on this tour?

The tour operates with a maximum of 10 guests per booking, keeping the group small and manageable throughout the day.