Siem Reap Jeep Sunset Tour with Monastery Visit & Drinks

Summary

Jeep ride to monastery and rice fields with local guide sunset drinks

You’ll ride out from Siem Reap in an open jeep with a local guide, visit a Buddhist monastery (and maybe chat with monks), wander through village gardens, then watch sunset over rice fields with drinks in hand. Expect small surprises and real moments — not just sights but feelings you’ll carry home.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that happened was our jeep got stuck behind a herd of cows just outside Siem Reap — not exactly the smooth start I’d pictured, but honestly, it made me laugh. Our guide, Dara, just waved at the farmer like this was totally normal (maybe it is here). The air smelled kind of sweet and muddy, and there were birds everywhere. I kept trying to snap photos but mostly ended up with blurry buffalo tails.

We stopped at a Buddhist monastery where Dara explained some of the paintings on the walls — I tried to remember what he said about the lotus flowers but got distracted by a group of kids playing nearby. One monk smiled at us and asked where we were from. I probably butchered “hello” in Khmer; he laughed anyway. There was incense burning somewhere, that sharp woody smell mixing with the heat. It felt peaceful but also alive, if that makes sense.

Later we walked through a village garden — people waved as we passed, and one woman showed us her vegetables (eggplants? I think so). By the time we reached the rice fields for sunset, my shoes were dusty and I’d stopped caring about it. They set up drinks right there on the edge of the field. The light turned gold over everything and for a few minutes nobody really talked; it was just quiet except for frogs starting up somewhere far off. I still think about that view sometimes when things get noisy back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Jeep tour and sunset at rice field

• Pick up from hotel
• Drive out of Siem Reap by jeep
• See rice paddies, birds, and water buffalo
• Observe lotus pond and Khmer houses
• Walk through village and meet locals
• Visit Buddhist monastery and learn Buddhism
• Interact with monks and see paintings
• Stop at rice field for sunset
• Enjoy drinks while watching sunset
• Drive back to hotel

Top questions

How long is the countryside sunset jeep tour from Siem Reap?

The tour lasts around 3-4 hours, returning to your hotel by about 6:30 PM.

Is hotel pickup included for this Siem Reap jeep tour?

Yes, hotel pickup is included in your experience.

Do you meet monks during the Buddhist monastery visit?

You may interact directly with monks during your stop at the monastery.

Are drinks provided during the sunset part of the tour?

Yes, drinks are served on-site while you watch the sunset over rice fields.

Is this tour suitable for children or families?

Children can join but must be accompanied by an adult; suitable for all fitness levels.

What should I wear or bring for this day trip near Siem Reap?

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dusty; bottled water is provided.

Is public transportation available nearby after the tour?

Public transportation options are available near your hotel or drop-off point.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in Siem Reap, all land transportation by open jeep with an English-speaking local guide, bottled water to keep you cool along rural paths, snacks for when you get peckish, plus alcoholic beverages served right at sunset before heading back to town in early evening.