Private Tour
Angkor Wat Sunrise Private Tour by Tuk Tuk
Overview
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Watch sunrise at Angkor Wat on a 6 to 7 hours tour of Angkor Archaeological Park by a Tuk Tuk, the local transport. Visit highlights including Angkor Thom, Bayon, the Terrace of the Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King, and Ta Prohm, hearing commentary from your guide. Early morning hotel pickup means cooler temperatures and fewer crowds. Plus, you’ll have plenty time for questions during tours. Once in a life time experience
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Experienced English Speaking guide
Transport by tuk tuk
Chilled Bottled water during tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off by tuk tuk
Angkor National Park ticket is 37 US$ per person
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Angkor Wat
The tour begins with a pre-dawn departure between 4:30 to 4:40 am depends on the time of year. Tuk Tuk and the guide pickup from your hotel for sunrise outside Angkor Wat or enter the great temple in darkness from the little-visited western side, and creep along hoary cloistered corridors past the longest stretch of bas-relief carvings in the world (note: this can be done after sunrise). Angkor Wat is a temple complex at Angkor, Cambodia, built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation – first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. It is the world's largest religious building and the temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture.
Angkor Thom South Gate
Angkor Thom Capital city of the Khmer empire built at the end of the 12th century NameAngkor Thom Datelate 12th century KingJayavarman VII Location North of Angkor Wat, between West Baray and East Baray Near byAngkor Wat, Preah Khan, Phnom Bakheng Angkor Thom is an almost square city surrounded by 8 meter high walls a little over 12 kilometers long with five impressive gopura gates providing access to the city. The city’s name translates to “large city” or “great city”. King Jayavarman VII made Angkor Thom the new capital of the Khmer Kingdom after driving out the Chams , who destroyed the old capital Yasodharapura. He fortified the city by building a high wall around it, in turn enclosed by a 100 meter wide moat.
Options
With English Speaking Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect private sunrise tour — thank you Mr. Sim & Choub!
Aleksandrs K,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day. Our tour started at 4:30 AM and getting there early was the best decision, we visited three temples with almost no one around before the big crowds arrived. Sunrise at Angkor Wat was unforgettable, and we loved exploring Ta Prohm (the “Tomb Raider” temple) and the ancient royal city of Angkor Thom in the quiet morning light. Our guide, Choub, was fantastic, full of stories about the temples, history, and culture, always shared with warmth and positivity. Our driver, Mr. Sim, took great care of us with safe, smooth driving and was always right there waiting. Some thoughtful touches, chilled water and cooling towels after each stop, made a difference in the heat. If you’re a couple, I highly recommend booking this as a private tour. You’ll see more, move at your own pace, get better photos, and truly enjoy the experience, so much better than being in a large group where you miss half the magic and won’t feel that peaceful energy of each temple. 🇰🇭
Wonderful private tour of Anghor Wat
Freedom17272559525,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a private tour to visit Anghor Wat. Picked up on time at our hotel by our guide Samun and his driver, Samun was really informative about the temples, taking great care to show us the intricate details of the 3 temples. We learnt a great deal due to Samun’s excellent description of their history. The driver was very careful, and provided us with plenty of water and cold towels. Samun knew where to take the best photographs to help us remember a truly wonderful experience. I would thoroughly recommend both Samun and his driver, they make an excellent team.
Do Not Miss Angkor Wat at Sunrise
JCTURP,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Angkor Wat sunrise tour was unbelievable. It is a do not miss experience if you are in Siem Reap. The entire experience was incredible and we can’t recommend it highly enough. Our tour guide, Mr. Sath and our Tuk Tuk driver, Mr. Sim were great. They were prompt, kind and made every effort to make us comfortable. Be prepared. The tour is long, and involves a lot of walking, climbing stairs and an uneven pathway. Bring water, hat, and bug spray/sunscreen. But most of all, enjoy Angkor Wat. It is a once in a lifetime experience.
Sophy and Mr cheat were great company, Sophy was very knowledgeable and informative as we toured and Mr cheats vehicle was wonde
Adrianrpowell,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Both sophy and Mr cheat provided us with excellent transport and conversation. Sophy has a deep knowledge of the temple that he loves to share
Great experience!
angiehW9180FT,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun experience! Sath was a great guide and we got to see everything we wanted to see. We even saw some monkeys at one of the temples! So much fun!
Great photos and interesting excursion
FedorR 13,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Choub is the great guide. Speaks very well English. He is very knowledgeble and has a great energy that makes the excursion unforgettable. He knows all the perfect spots to take greate pictures avoiding the crowd. We picked the excursion that starts at 4:30 and didn't regret at all. Angkor at the sunrise is amazing. Mr. Sim was tuktuk driver. Very kind, smiling and offering cold water and refreshing towel at each step.
Sath is amazing!
xl524,
Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sath took us on a private sunrise tour to Angkor Wat. He was early for the pick up which we appreciated! The tickets are not included in the package, but you can buy it online. We drove to the ticket office to get the tickets before going to Angkor Wat. He showed us the best spots for taking photos and watching the sunrise. Sath was also amazing in helping us find a spot to eat breakfast and fended off people who were touting their wares so we didn’t feel pressured or harassed into buying anything we didn’t want. He went with our pace and gave detailed explanations on the different carvings on the walls of the places as well as a brief history about the area. Highly recommend!
Great tour with experienced and friendly guide who also took some amazing photos for us Highly recommended.
Andrew T,
May 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour. Met at the hotel by Sam who was friendly, engaging and informative explaining the history of Angkor Wat.
Sunrise tour
Helen W,
May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I opted for the sunrise tour by tuk tuk with my local guide Sath who was fantastic- very knowledgeable about the site, he and the driver were very friendly and he tailored the tour just for me. It started at 4:30am and we visited Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom and Bayon and were back at the hotel by 10am which was ideal. The temples weren’t crowded- other than Angkor Wat I felt like I had the place to myself. Would thoroughly recommend and the tuk tuk breeze inbetween temples was very welcome as it was 32c even at that time!
Incredible experience
M7876GXewelinaw,
Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most incredible experience exploring Angkor Wat at sunrise, Ta Prohm, and the wonders of Cambodia, all thanks to our amazing guide, San. From the moment we met him, San was warm, welcoming, and exceptionally knowledgeable. His passion for Cambodian history and culture truly brought every site to life. San not only guided us through the most iconic locations but also took us to hidden gems we never would have discovered on our own. His timing was perfect, we avoided crowds and had the most peaceful moments at some of the most stunning spots. He also has an incredible eye for photography and captured some of the best pictures of our trip that we’ll treasure forever. We can’t recommend San and his company highly enough. If you're planning a trip to Cambodia, make sure to request San! you’ll be in the best hands possible for an unforgettable journey.
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