1-Day Angkor Wat Sunrise and Sunset Tour with Small Circuit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness the stunning sunrise over Angkor Wat
• 02 Visit Bayon temple with its iconic stone faces at Angkor Thom
• 03 Explore the pyramid-shaped Baphuon Temple
• 04 Discover the jungle-covered ruins of Ta Prohm
• 05 Enjoy the sunset at Srah Srang, the Royal Bath

Experience the wonders of Angkor on a full-day tour that begins with a mesmerizing sunrise at Angkor Wat and ends with a serene sunset at Srah Srang, the Royal Bath. Explore the magnificent Angkor Wat temple complex, Bayon's iconic stone faces, the pyramid-shaped Baphuon temple, and the jungle-clad Ta Prohm, featured in "Tomb Raider." Along the way, also visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephant, the Terrace of the Leper King, and Banteay Kdei.

Watch the mesmerizing sunrise at Angkor Wat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Siem Reap

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Sunrise at Angkor Wat and Sunset at Srah Srang

• 4:30 to 5:00 am - Pickup from your hotel in Siem Reap before sunrise.
• Watch the mesmerizing sunrise at Angkor Wat.
• Explore the magnificent Angkor Wat temple complex.
• Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom.
• Explore Bayon temple, with its iconic stone faces, and Baphuon temple, known for its three-tiered pyramid structure.
• Discover the Terrace of the Elephant and the Terrace of the Leper King.
• Lunch break at a local restaurant near the temples or at your hotel (optional).
• Explore the jungle-covered Ta Prohm temple, famously featured in "Tomb Raider," and Banteay Kdei, a large unrestored temple complex.
• Enjoy sunset at Srah Srang, the Royal Bath, a large manmade lake.
• 6:30 pm - Conclude the tour and transfer back to your hotel in Siem Reap.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Experienced English-speaking guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Cool water and towels

What's Not Included

• Entrance fee (allow US$37.00 per person)
• Meals
• Accommodation
• Tipping and personal expenses

What to bring

• Camera, if you are interested in taking photos

Know before you go

• Ask your hotel to prepare a breakfast box. If your hotel includes breakfast, it is usually provided at no extra cost.
• You must wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees.
• The third-level tower at Angkor Wat is closed during Buddhist holidays.
• You must purchase your ticket from the official Angkor Archaeological Park ticket booths.
• We will take you there on the way to the temples.
• You must always keep your entrance ticket with you. You will be asked for it multiple times during your visit by security staff.
• Entrance tickets are non-transferable. If you lose your ticket, you must purchase another one.
• Entrance tickets cannot be transferred to third parties and cannot be reimbursed. If you lose your ticket, you must purchase a new one.
• Comfortable shoes are recommended.
• We also recommend taking an umbrella or raincoat during the rainy season - May to October.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, Khum, Preah Sihanouk Avenue, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Tour start

Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.