Cambodia · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom Tour with Sunrise from Siem Reap

1 Day Round trip from Krong Siem Reap Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the stunning sunrise at Angkor Wat
02 Explore Angkor Thom through its ancient south gate and the Bayon temple
03 Visit Baphoun, Phinmeanakas, and the terraces known for intricate bas-reliefs
04 Discover Ta Prohm in its original, jungle-clad and crumbling state
05 Explore Banteay Kdei, the 12th-century Citadel of Chambers

Discover Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom on a full-day tour from Siem Reap, and explore the earthly symbol of Mount Meru, believed to be the abode of Gods and other celestial beings. From the stunning sunrise at Angkor Wat to the ancient temples of Bayon, Baphoun, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Kdei, this experience reveals the perfect amalgamation of creative passion and spiritual devotion.

Experience the sunrise view with your guide at Angkor Wat early in the morning, before returning to your hotel for breakfast.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Ta Khmau, Siem Reap

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sunrise at Angkor Wat and Temples of Angkor Thom

Meet your Siem Reap tour guide at your hotel and begin the tour. You will be transported in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Experience the sunrise view with your guide at Angkor Wat early in the morning, before returning to your hotel for breakfast.
Enter through the ancient south gate of Angkor Thom and continue to the Bayon temple at the centre of the city.
Visit Baphoun, Phinmeanakas, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King, known for their intricate bas-reliefs.
Continue to the jungle temple, Ta Prohm, which remains in its original state and is now crumbling to the ground.
Have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy Cambodian or Khmer cuisine.
Begin your sightseeing tour of Angkor Wat, built by the Khmer people to represent Mount Meru, the abode of Gods. The temple boasts intricate stone carvings and bas-reliefs depicting Hindu mythology and the wars fought during King Suryavarman II's reign.
Visit Banteay Kdei, or the Citadel of Chambers, a 12th-century Buddhist monastery.
Return to your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Sunrise at Angkor Wat, the faces of Bayon, jungle-clad Ta Prohm, Terrace of the Leper King

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Krong Siem Reap 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking tour guide
All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle as mentioned in the itinerary
Sightseeing fees as mentioned in the itinerary
Service charges and current government VAT tax
Drinking water and fresh tissues for the whole trip

What's Not Included

Visa
Visa stamp fee at the airport
Temple pass
Domestic and international insurance surcharge
Personal expenses

What to bring

Sunscreen and a sun hat, as it gets very hot during the day

Know before you go

Surcharge of USD 10 for the sunrise view
Dress appropriately and keep your knees and shoulders covered.
Behave respectfully.
Do not touch the temple carvings or remove any stones.
Do not climb on the temple.
Do not take photos of strangers without asking them in the Angkor Archaeological Park.
Smoking is strictly prohibited on the temple premises.
Avoid shouting or raising your voice, as many people come here to meditate.
Respect the monks.
Say no to beggars.
Read the signs.
Do not litter.