Private Angkor Wat sunrise tour with Ta Prom & Bayon

Sunrise at Angkor Wat, then two more temples before the heat arrives

A private guided tour of Siem Reap's three major temples (Angkor Wat, Ta Prom and Bayon) starting before dawn for sunrise at Angkor Wat, then continuing through the other two sites while the morning is cool and crowds are light. Your own driver and English-speaking guide pick you up from your hotel at 4:45 AM, handle the Angkor Park ticket ($37 per person), and return you to town by mid-morning. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours total and includes water, towels and breakfast at a restaurant partway through.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Angkor Wat and nearby temples

• Pick up from hotel at 4:45 AM
• Get Angkor Pass at ticket office
• Watch sunrise at Angkor Wat Temple
• Walk inside Angkor Wat Temple
• Visit Ta Prom Temple
• Breakfast break near temples
• Visit Bayon Temple
• Return to town

The Experience

The day starts in the dark. Your driver arrives at your hotel at 4:45 AM and takes you straight to the ticket office to buy your Angkor Park pass before heading to Angkor Wat. You walk into the temple as the sun rises, catching the light hit the main towers while the site is still quiet and cool. After photographs and a first look at the temple's layout, you continue walking through the grounds. This early hour is when the heat is lowest and the crowds have not yet arrived.

From there you move to Ta Prom, the temple famous from the Tomb Raider film, where tree roots grow over the stone walls and the architecture feels woven into the jungle itself. A morning visit means the light is soft and the air is still manageable. After Ta Prom, you stop for breakfast at a restaurant where you can order Western or Khmer-style food, or bring your own if you prefer. The guide can arrange a soft drink or coffee. This break comes after two temples, so you have time to sit and rest before the final stop.

The last temple is Bayon, which you see in the early light after sunrise. Then your driver takes you back to town. Because this is a private tour, it is just your group: no other travelers sharing the vehicle or the guide's attention. Your guide speaks English and knows the temples well enough to answer questions as you walk. The whole outing, from pickup to drop-off, takes 4 to 5 hours.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an SUV with your own driver.
• pickup from your hotel at 4:45 AM (or a later time if you prefer).
• Angkor Park entry ticket ($37 per person, paid on the day).
• English-speaking local guide for the full tour.
• breakfast at a restaurant (Western or Khmer-style, or bring your own).
• cool drinking water and towel throughout the morning.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Around Cambodia Travel

Is this one for you?Choose the sunrise departure if you want to see Angkor Wat in the cool morning light and beat the crowds. The early start is what makes three temples fit comfortably into one morning without rushing or spending hours in the heat. If you prefer to sleep in, the same tour runs from 9 AM onward, and the temples are the same. Only the light and the crowd size change.

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Top questions

What time does the pickup happen and why so early?

Your driver picks you up at 4:45 AM so you can reach Angkor Wat before sunrise. The early start is the only way to see the temple in the cool morning light and before the crowds arrive: by the time you finish breakfast, the heat is building and other visitors are flooding in.

Do I have to do the sunrise, or can I start later in the day?

The tour is designed as a sunrise tour, but you can start at 9 AM or any other time you prefer if waking before dawn does not suit you. The itinerary stays the same (Angkor Wat, Ta Prom and Bayon) just without the sunrise at the first temple.

What is Ta Prom Temple like to walk through?

Ta Prom is known for its massive tree roots growing over the stone walls and structures, creating a blend of architecture and jungle. The morning visit means the light is gentle and the air is cooler, so the walk feels peaceful rather than rushed.

Is breakfast included, and what are the options?

Breakfast is included at a restaurant partway through the tour, after you have visited Angkor Wat and Ta Prom. The restaurant serves both Western and Khmer-style food, and you can also bring your own breakfast if you prefer. The guide will arrange a soft drink or coffee for you.

What is the Angkor Park ticket, and is it included in the price?

The Angkor Park ticket costs $37 per person and gives you entry to all three temples on the tour. Your driver buys it at the ticket office before you head to Angkor Wat, so you do not have to arrange it yourself.

Is this tour just for me, or will other travelers be on it?

This is a private tour, which means your group has its own driver and guide: no other travelers share the vehicle or the guide's attention. You move at your own pace and stop as long as you want at each temple.