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Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour

Angkor Wat - Bayon - Ta Prom

Experience the most iconic sunrise in Cambodia and the most famous temples with your own private driver and optional guide.

Overview

Begin your day with sunrise over Angkor Wat, before continuing through some of Angkor’s most remarkable temples, including Bayon and Ta Prohm.

Experience the temples with a licensed local guide, or choose our private driver-only option for greater flexibility and a lower price.

Angkor Wat sunrise at a glance

Sunrise: Angkor Wat
Temples: Angkor Wat, Bayon & Ta Prohm
Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup: Your Siem Reap hotel
Options: Licensed guide or driver only
Itinerary: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm (small loop tour)

Want something different? We can tailor the route around your interests, mobility, photography priorities and preferred pace.

Sunrise at Angkor Wat on a Siem Reap Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour by Connect Cambodia

“Amazing experience and guide. Helped me understand the culture and beauty of Cambodia while having a photoshoot at the same time. 10/10 would recommend”

Planning Tip: Check out our Angkor Wat Visitor Guide for field-tested timing, dress codes, and photography spots.

$80 Starting price

Up to 3 people included

$20 per additional guest 

We give clear transparent pricing with no hidden costs

Inclusions

Exclusions

Enhance Your Tour - Additional Options

$80 price includes up to 3 people with a private car and driver. choose from additional add ons below:

Angkor Wat with a Connect Cambodia Tour Guide

Licensed tour guide

Explore Angkor with a knowledgeable, English-speaking licensed guide who brings the temples to life. Gain deeper insight into the history, symbolism, and hidden details of Angkor Wat at sunrise, while navigating the best viewpoints and avoiding the crowds for a more rewarding experience.

+ $60

Make Your Experience Unforgettable

$80 price includes up to 3 people. choose from additional add ons below:

Couple at Angkor Wat on a connect cambodia photography experience

Personal photographer - full tour coverage

Have a personal photographer accompany you throughout your Angkor tour, capturing the experience naturally as you explore the temples.

Your photographer will document sunrise, temple exploration, portraits and candid moments, creating a complete visual record of your day at Angkor.

Choose between professionally edited images or receiving the photographs directly without editing.

Ideal for couples, families and groups who want their entire Angkor experience photographed, without needing to stop for a dedicated photoshoot.

$200

Couple at Angkor Wat on a connect cambodia photography experience

Personal photographer - per hour

Book a flexible one-hour photography session at your preferred temple. Choose from Angkor Wat, Bayon, or Ta Prohm, where your photographer will meet you on location and capture a curated set of beautifully composed images, delivered to you digitally after editing or given to you directly without editing.

Ideal if you want key moments captured without full tour coverage.

$85

Itinerary | Sunrise Schedule

Your driver collects you from your hotel at 4.45 am.
You will arrive at Angkor Wat in time for a clear view of the sunrise over Angkor Wat.

After exploring the galleries and interior of Angkor Wat, you continue to Bayon and Ta Prohm. Most guests return to their hotel between 10 am and 12 pm depending on how long they wish to explore each temple.

This is a flexible half day private tour.

A private sunrise tour gives you complete flexibility, comfort, and full personal attention. There are no rushed schedules and no crowded group buses. You move at your own pace and enjoy Angkor in the quiet morning light.

Angkor Wat Sunrise

Watch the sky change from a peaceful vantage point, away from the crowds (at your own disretion)

See our Ta Angkor Wat temple guide for more detailed information about visiting Angkor Wat

Bayon Temple

Travel through Angkor Thom and witness the stone faces of Bayon, a temple built in the 12th century. Bayon’s is known for its smiling stone faces, cherished by locals and sought after by travelers. 

See our Ta Bayon temple guide for more information about visiting Bayon.

Ta Prohm

Also known as the Tomb Raider Temple, Ta Prom is famous for it’s giant tree roots and atmospheric ruins. This is our personal favorite temple to show visitors.

See our Ta Ta Prohm temple guide for more information about visiting Ta Prohm.

Tour Highlights

  • Sunrise at Angkor Wat

  • Explore the Small Loop efficiently and comfortably

  • Private SUV with an experienced driver

  • Professional English speaking guide

  • Visit three of the most iconic temples in Angkor

  • Flexible timing and personalised pacing

  • Cold water and cool towels included

Why Choose a Private Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour?

A private sunrise tour gives you complete flexibility, comfort, and full personal attention. There are no rushed schedules and no crowded group buses. You move at your own pace and enjoy Angkor in the quiet morning light.

Highlights of going private:

  • Your schedule and your pace

  • Private SUV with strong air conditioning

  • Expert English speaking guide

  • Early access to the best sunrise viewpoints

  • Fewer crowds and cooler temperature

  • Ideal for couples, families, and photographers

  • Free cold water and refreshing towels

Why Choose to Tour Angkor Wat with us?

We believe the best way to experience Cambodia is through its people. That’s why our team is made up of carefully selected local guides and drivers who combine professionalism with genuine warmth and hospitality. With years of experience leading visitors through the temples and countryside, they know how to craft smooth, insightful, and memorable journeys.

Our tours are tailored for comfort, authenticity, and connection – with clean, air-conditioned SUVs and vans, flexible schedules, and guides who share their knowledge and culture with pride. We also prioritise fair, transparent pricing and direct local partnerships, ensuring your visit supports Cambodian families and communities.

Whether it’s your first trip or a return visit, we make exploring Angkor Wat and the temples of Siem Reap unforgettable — with seamless logistics, passionate storytelling, and local expertise that turn sightseeing into meaningful discovery.

Why This Tour Is Special

We design this tour for comfort, authenticity, and ease. We work with reliable drivers and knowledgeable guides who know the best timing and the best photography spots. You explore the temples without rushing and without dealing with the busiest crowds.

You see more, move comfortably, and have complete flexibility throughout the morning.

FAQ's

Q: What time does the Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour start?
Pickup is at 4.45 am from your hotel in Siem Reap.

Q: Is the temple pass included?
No. You will need a one day Angkor Pass. Your driver can take you to buy it, but we recommend that you purchase a ticket online at least 24 hours before the tour.

Q: How long is the tour?
This is a half day tour. Most guests return between 10 am and 12 pm.

Q: Is this tour good for families?
Yes. It is private, flexible, and suitable for all ages.

Q: What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and a camera or phone. You can leave a bag in the car – the driver will stay with the car so it will be safe.

Q: I found another similar cheaper tour.

Often yours are advertised at their starting price and add ons make them more expensive. This tour inlcudes a hand picked professional English speaking guide, approved by Connect Cambodia. We pride ourselves on transparent pricing, no surprises or hidden costs.

Do you have an Angkor Wat guide to help me answer my questions?

Yes. You can see our comprehensive guide to Angkor Wat to answer all of your questions you may have about your visit.

Accessible Angkor Wat Tours

We also arrange private Angkor Wat tours for travellers with mobility requirements, including wheelchair-accessible transport, carefully planned routes and experienced local guides.

Read how we helped one guest explore Angkor Wat comfortably in our Wheelchair Accessible Angkor Wat Tour case study.

“Our guide came up with a plan that suited us perfectly – taking us through the local market, sharing the stories behind everyday life, and guiding us out to the fishing village. What stood out was not only his knowledge, but the way he spoke with genuine pride about his country’s history and its people. It made the experience much richer and more personal”