Angkor Wat Sunrise Bike Tour with Jungle Breakfast: Siem Reap

Sunrise, breakfast in the forest, two of Angkor's greatest temples on a bike

A sunrise cycling tour of Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm from Siem Reap, with hotel pickup, a private chef-prepared jungle breakfast, shaded forest trails, and an English-speaking guide. The tour runs 10 hours and includes bike, helmet, water and snacks. An air-conditioned van travels alongside for breaks and relief. Angkor Entrance Fee is not included and is required separately. Choose the private option to add lunch. The group tour runs without it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunrise bike tour of Angkor temples

• Hotel pick-up and transfer to Angkor Wat
• Watch sunrise over Angkor Wat
• Explore Angkor Wat galleries and courtyards
• Enjoy chef-prepared jungle breakfast
• Cycle forest trails to Bayon Temple
• Visit Bayon Temple and see stone faces
• Cycle to Ta Prohm temple
• Explore Ta Prohm and its tree roots
• Return to Siem Reap by vehicle

The experience

Hotel pickup happens before sunrise, followed by a short transfer to Angkor Wat. You arrive as dawn breaks and watch the temple's lotus-shaped towers emerge in silhouette against the sky. Your guide walks you through the galleries and courtyards, explaining the 12th-century architecture and its dedication to the Hindu god Vishnu. The soft morning light is the reason this timing matters: the same corridors crowded by midday are nearly empty now.

After exploring Angkor Wat, you move to a quiet forest area within the complex for a chef-prepared jungle breakfast set up privately for this tour. The meal is freshly cooked and served in a calm, natural setting surrounded by morning sounds. This is not a packed lunch eaten standing up. It is a proper stop to rest and refuel before the cycling begins. Once breakfast is finished, you mount the bike and ride gentle park roads and shaded forest paths that link the temples most visitors miss. The routes are planned to avoid heavy traffic and to show a side of Angkor that feels separate from the main crowds.

The first major stop is Bayon Temple, the centerpiece of the ancient city of Angkor Thom. Its fifty-four towers are carved with more than two hundred stone faces, each believed to represent either King Jayavarman VII or the Buddha Avalokiteshvara. From there, you continue to Ta Prohm, known as the "Tomb Raider Temple" because massive silk-cotton and strangler-fig trees have taken root in the crumbling walls, their roots twisting through doorways and stone corridors. The blend of architecture and nature gives the temple its unmistakable character and makes it one of the most photographed sites in Angkor.

Throughout the day, your guide shares stories about the architecture, symbolism and the people who once lived here. An air-conditioned van travels alongside the bikes, so you can rest whenever you prefer, and water, snacks and fruit are provided. The ride ends around midday, returning you to Siem Reap.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap.
• bike and helmet.
• English-speaking guide.
• private chef-prepared jungle breakfast in the forest.
• snacks, fruits and bottled water throughout the day.
• air-conditioned van support for breaks and relief.
• the private tour option also includes lunch.

Options for this experience

2 options

Group tour, lunch not includedGuide in English · 04:30Includes pickup

Tour for a private group, including lunchGuide in English · 04:30Includes pickup

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

Information

Lasts 10h, runs every day at 04:30, from US$ 75 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 101 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (1 to 11 years)

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 Discova Southeast Asia

Is this one for you?Book the private tour if you want lunch included alongside the breakfast. Choose the group tour if breakfast and snacks are enough for your day. The 10-hour duration and forest trails mean you need reasonable biking skill and comfort on dirt paths, though the van support means you can rest whenever the pace feels like too much.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years).

What time does the Angkor Wat sunrise bike tour start from my hotel in Siem Reap?

Hotel pickup happens before sunrise so you arrive at Angkor Wat as dawn breaks. The exact pickup time depends on the season and sunrise hour. Confirm the time when you book.

Is the Angkor Entrance Fee included in this tour?

The Angkor Entrance Fee is not included and must be purchased separately. It is required to enter the Angkor Archaeological Park.

What's the difference between the private tour and the group tour?

The private tour includes lunch. The group tour does not. Both include the chef-prepared jungle breakfast, bike, guide, van support, hotel pickup and all other inclusions listed.

Can I take a break from biking if I get tired?

Yes. An air-conditioned van travels alongside the bikes throughout the day, and you can rest whenever you prefer. The van provides water, snacks and relief, so you don't have to ride the entire route without stopping.

What are the temples you visit on this bike tour?

You start at Angkor Wat before sunrise, then cycle forest trails to Bayon Temple, which has fifty-four towers carved with stone faces, and Ta Prohm, where massive trees have grown through the crumbling walls and corridors.