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Angkor Wat Sunrise Small-Group 1-Day Tour from Siem Reap
About This Tour
Premium Angkor Wat Sunrise Small-Group Tour (Max 6 Travelers)
Important Information:
Choose between:
• Small Group Tour: Max 6 people, English-speaking guide, shared transport.
• Private Tour: Max 12 people, English-speaking guide, private experience.
When booking, please choose the option that best suits your preference.
• Small group tours are shared with other guests.
• Private tours are exclusively for your party.
Why Choose This Tour?
Join this 8-hour small-group tour and explore Angkor with a professional guide—it feels almost like a private tour! Witness the stunning sunrise over Angkor Wat, then visit Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, and other historic sites. Travel comfortably by tuk-tuk or air-conditioned van, , depending on group size, for a more personalized experience. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the history and culture of these ancient wonders.
Schedule:
Hotel Pick-Up: 4:30–5:00 AM | Tour Departure: 5:00 AM | Drop-Off: ~12:30 PM
Important Information:
Choose between:
• Small Group Tour: Max 6 people, English-speaking guide, shared transport.
• Private Tour: Max 12 people, English-speaking guide, private experience.
When booking, please choose the option that best suits your preference.
• Small group tours are shared with other guests.
• Private tours are exclusively for your party.
Why Choose This Tour?
Join this 8-hour small-group tour and explore Angkor with a professional guide—it feels almost like a private tour! Witness the stunning sunrise over Angkor Wat, then visit Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, and other historic sites. Travel comfortably by tuk-tuk or air-conditioned van, , depending on group size, for a more personalized experience. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the history and culture of these ancient wonders.
Schedule:
Hotel Pick-Up: 4:30–5:00 AM | Tour Departure: 5:00 AM | Drop-Off: ~12:30 PM
What's Included
✓ Included
- Transfers and visits mentioned in the itinerary
- Transportation: 1-2 pax by Tuk Tuk, 3-6 pax by air-conditioned van/minibus
- Professional tour guide in English
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Cold water during the tour
✗ Not Included
- Entrance Ticket to Angkor complex is not included and must be purchased separately
- Breakfast and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any other item not mentioned as included
Itinerary
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Hotel Pick-Up & Departure:
Your tour guide will pick you up at the hotel reception between 4:10 AM and 4:30 AM. From there, you will head directly to the Angkor Archaeological Park.
Start your unforgettable journey with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Siem Reap. As you travel in the cool morning air, excitement builds for the breathtaking sunrise over Angkor Wat.
Your tour guide will pick you up at the hotel reception between 4:10 AM and 4:30 AM. From there, you will head directly to the Angkor Archaeological Park.
Start your unforgettable journey with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Siem Reap. As you travel in the cool morning air, excitement builds for the breathtaking sunrise over Angkor Wat.
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Sunrise at Angkor Wat:
Arrive at the majestic Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. Find the perfect spot by the reflective pools and watch as the first golden rays of sunlight illuminate the temple’s intricate carvings and towering spires. This magical moment will leave you in awe, offering a glimpse into the spiritual essence of Cambodia’s ancient Khmer Empire.
Take a short break to enjoy a delicious breakfast (optional) at a nearby restaurant before continuing your adventure.
After a short break for breakfast, step inside the grand temple of Angkor Wat. Your guide will reveal the history and hidden stories behind its magnificent bas-reliefs, towering galleries, and sacred sanctuaries. Learn about the temple’s deep connection to Hindu and Buddhist traditions while marveling at its symmetrical perfection.
Arrive at the majestic Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. Find the perfect spot by the reflective pools and watch as the first golden rays of sunlight illuminate the temple’s intricate carvings and towering spires. This magical moment will leave you in awe, offering a glimpse into the spiritual essence of Cambodia’s ancient Khmer Empire.
Take a short break to enjoy a delicious breakfast (optional) at a nearby restaurant before continuing your adventure.
After a short break for breakfast, step inside the grand temple of Angkor Wat. Your guide will reveal the history and hidden stories behind its magnificent bas-reliefs, towering galleries, and sacred sanctuaries. Learn about the temple’s deep connection to Hindu and Buddhist traditions while marveling at its symmetrical perfection.
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Ta Prohm: The Jungle Temple:
Venture into the mystical ruins of Ta Prohm, where nature and history intertwine. This temple, famously known as the “Tomb Raider Temple,” is covered in giant tree roots that have merged with the ancient stones, creating an enchanting and surreal atmosphere. Walk through the crumbling corridors and admire the temple’s unique beauty, untouched by time.
Venture into the mystical ruins of Ta Prohm, where nature and history intertwine. This temple, famously known as the “Tomb Raider Temple,” is covered in giant tree roots that have merged with the ancient stones, creating an enchanting and surreal atmosphere. Walk through the crumbling corridors and admire the temple’s unique beauty, untouched by time.
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The Victory Gate & Royal Terraces:
Enter the walled city of Angkor Thom through the Victory Gate, where massive stone carvings of gods and demons stand guard. Walk along the Terrace of the Leper King and the Elephant Terrace, once used for grand royal ceremonies and military parades. These intricately carved platforms offer stunning views of the ancient Khmer empire’s grandeur.
Enter the walled city of Angkor Thom through the Victory Gate, where massive stone carvings of gods and demons stand guard. Walk along the Terrace of the Leper King and the Elephant Terrace, once used for grand royal ceremonies and military parades. These intricately carved platforms offer stunning views of the ancient Khmer empire’s grandeur.
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Baphuon: The Grand Pyramid Temple:
Climb the steep steps of Baphuon, an impressive three-tiered temple mountain. Once one of the most spectacular structures in Angkor, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding jungle and temple ruins.
Climb the steep steps of Baphuon, an impressive three-tiered temple mountain. Once one of the most spectacular structures in Angkor, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding jungle and temple ruins.
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Bayon: The Temple of Smiling Faces:
End your journey at the mesmerizing Bayon Temple, famous for its 54 towers adorned with 216 giant, serene stone faces. These mysterious smiles, believed to represent both King Jayavarman VII and the Bodhisattva of Compassion, create a peaceful yet awe-inspiring atmosphere.
End your journey at the mesmerizing Bayon Temple, famous for its 54 towers adorned with 216 giant, serene stone faces. These mysterious smiles, believed to represent both King Jayavarman VII and the Bodhisattva of Compassion, create a peaceful yet awe-inspiring atmosphere.
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After your beautiful day exploring the temples with our team, the guide will take you back to the hotel.
Good to Know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: The entrance ticket to the Angkor Archaeological Park (USD 37 per person) is not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately.
- We recommend that all participants have their temple entrance tickets before the start of the tour, so there is enough time to explore the temples. You can purchase the ticket online.
- We will pick you up at the hotel reception between 04:30 AM and 05:00 AM.
- This private or small group tour with an English-speaking guide is designed for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups of friends, offering a comfortable and personalized experience of the Angkor Wat.
- For a group of 2 people, the transportation will be by Tuk Tuk. For 3 people up, it will be by air-conditioned van.
- Children under 12 years old are not eligible for this shared tour.
- Dress Code: You may use a scarf to cover your knees and shoulders to enter most temples. However, for Angkor Wat, it is mandatory to wear pants or skirts that cover the knees and shirts that cover the shoulders. Miniskirts, shorts, tank tops, or other revealing clothing are not allowed.