Angkor Wat Sunrise Private Tour from Siem Reap via Tuk Tuk

Watch Angkor Wat emerge from darkness as the sun breaks over the largest temple in the world.

A private tuk tuk tour from Siem Reap that picks you up before dawn and takes you to Angkor Wat for sunrise, then through Ta Prohm, Bayon, and the Terraces of the Elephants and Leper King. The guide speaks English, breakfast at a local restaurant is included, and you're back at your hotel by 1 pm. You'll need to purchase a one-day Angkor pass ($37) before the tour starts.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Angkor Wat1h 30m
2. Srah Srang45m
3. Bayon1h
4. Terrace of the Elephants20m
5. Terrace of the Leper King15m

Sunrise and Angkor Park exploration

• Pickup from hotel before sunrise
• Watch sunrise at Angkor Wat temple
• Explore Angkor Wat temple
• Breakfast at local family restaurant
• Visit Ta Prohm jungle temple
• Visit Angkor Thom South Gate
• Explore Bayon temple with smile faces
• Visit three-tiered mountain temple
• See Terrace of the Elephants
• See Terrace of the Leper King
• Transfer back to accommodation

The experience

The tuk tuk arrives at your hotel at 4:40 am. You ride through the dark to Angkor Wat and stand in front of the temple as the sky lightens: about 90 minutes to walk the galleries, watch the stone catch the first light, and photograph it before the crowds arrive. The scale is real: it's the largest religious monument on earth, and seeing it this way, nearly alone, is why people book the sunrise slot.

Breakfast comes next at a family-run restaurant near Srah Srang village in the countryside. You taste traditional palm cake and get a look at rural life outside the temple zone. Then the guide takes you to Ta Prohm, the jungle temple left partly overgrown with massive tree roots still wrapped around the stone. It's the one most visitors recognize from films. You pass through the South Gate of Angkor Thom and reach Bayon, the temple famous for its 54 towers carved with faces, each one representing a province of the ancient Khmer Empire. The Terrace of the Elephants comes next, built as a platform where the king watched his army return from battle, followed by the Terrace of the Leper King, a 12th-century structure with intricate bas-reliefs. The tuk tuk brings you back to your hotel around 1 pm.

The guide speaks English throughout. You get free water and towels, and the private vehicle means no waiting for other groups or stopping on anyone else's schedule. The pace is set for you to photograph and absorb each site without rushing.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Siem Reap.
• private tuk tuk transportation throughout the tour.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• breakfast at a local family restaurant with vegetarian options available.
• free bottles of water and towels.

Information

Lasts 8h–9h, runs every day at 04:30 and 05:00, from US$ 75 per person, with a live guide in English and Chinese, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:30 and 05:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate2 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish and ChineseOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (8 to 80 years) · Child (under 8)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Asean Angkor Guide

Is this one for you?Private tuk tuk with early pickup means you explore temples at dawn before other groups arrive, moving at your own pace rather than with a shared tour.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 8).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time do I need to be ready for pickup?

The tuk tuk picks you up from your hotel lobby at 4:40 am, before sunrise, so the guide can get you to Angkor Wat in time to watch the temple emerge from darkness.

Do I need to buy the Angkor temple pass beforehand?

Yes, you need a one-day Angkor pass ($37 per person) before the tour starts. The operator recommends purchasing it online in advance to avoid delays and ensure you don't miss the sunrise.

What is Ta Prohm temple like?

Ta Prohm is left in its original state, partly overgrown with massive tree roots and vines wrapped around the stone structures. It's the jungle temple most recognizable from films, and the guide walks you through the galleries and explains the history as you go.

What does breakfast include?

Breakfast is served at a local family restaurant near Srah Srang village and includes traditional palm cake and a taste of rural Cambodian life. Vegetarian options are available if you request them.

How many people will be on the tour?

This is a private tour, so it's just you and your guide in the tuk tuk: no other travelers or group stops.

What time do I get back to my hotel?

You can expect to arrive back at your accommodation around 1 pm, giving you the afternoon free.