Full-Day Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour with Ta Prohm and Bayon

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness Angkor Wat's breathtaking sunrise
• 02 Explore the vast 200-hectare Angkor Wat complex and its ancient carvings
• 03 Discover Ta Prohm, the unrestored jungle temple featured in Tomb Raider
• 04 Visit Angkor Thom City and the iconic Bayon temple with its face towers
• 05 See intricate wall carvings showing daily life, religious scenes, and wars against the Champa enemy

Embark on an early morning journey to witness Angkor Wat's breathtaking sunrise, then explore the vast 200-hectare complex and admire ancient carvings dating back nearly a thousand years. Venture into the jungle to discover Ta Prohm, the unrestored temple made famous as a Tomb Raider filming location and one of Angkor Archaeological Park's must-see sites. Continue to Angkor Thom City, spanning 9 square kilometres, and marvel at the iconic Bayon temple with its face towers and fascinating wall carvings depicting daily life, religious activities, and wars against the Champa enemy.

Embark on an early morning journey to witness Angkor Wat's breathtaking sunrise, then explore the vast 200-hectare complex and admire ancient carvings dating back nearly a thousand years.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Sunrise at Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom

• Leave your hotel early in the morning to enjoy the stunning view of Angkor Wat at sunrise. Continue exploring the vast complex, which spans up to 200 hectares, and admire the intricate carvings that adorn its walls, dating back nearly a thousand years.
• Proceed to the jungle temple known as Ta Prohm, which has never been restored since its discovery by a French scholar. The movie Tomb Raider was filmed here, and it is listed as a must-see temple in Angkor Archaeological Park.
• The tour's final stop is Angkor Thom City, which contains many temples within its 9 square kilometres. The most impressive temple is Bayon, built with multiple face towers and featuring numerous fascinating stories carved on its walls, including scenes of daily life, religious activities, and wars against the Champa enemy.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Local licensed English-speaking tour guide

• Air-conditioned transportation (Toyota, Lexus, Mini-van)

• Mineral water and towels are served during the tour.

What's Not Included

• Entrance ticket

• Meals

• Any personal expenses not mentioned in the tour

What to bring

• Please follow an appropriate dress code.
• Bring a fully charged camera.
• Use sunscreen to protect your skin, as it becomes warm by midday.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Siem Reap Center, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Tour start

Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.