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Angkor Wat Sunrise Tours: The 15 Best Ways to See It

36 tours  ·  from $13 a head

The gates open at five, the reflection pool fills with people by half past, and the light is finished by seven. These 15 differ on group size, whether breakfast is included and how long you stay once the sun is up.

Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap - Angkor Wat gives you the grand opening
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Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap

1.Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,109 reviews · from $18Our pick

Start before dawn for Angkor Wat, then visit Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Kdei with an English-speaking guide. Small groups cap at 13 people, and guides such as Mr. T, David, Sen, and Chanthy are praised for humor, history, and help with photos. The $18 tour excludes the $37 Angkor pass.

“"Indian Jones" (Chanthy T) was my guide and the driver was "Michael Jackson". I have been on tours for the past 3 weeks and what made the experience exceptional was our INDIANA! His talks were never too drawn out, he was fun, knoRead more”

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Angkor Wat Sunrise tour with Small - Group and Guide tours - Angkor Wat: towers, carvings, and a crowded sunrise
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Angkor Wat Sunrise tour with Small – Group and Guide tours

2.Angkor Wat Sunrise tour with Small – Group and Guide tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,655 reviews · from $14

Start at 4:30 a.m. for Angkor Wat at sunrise, then visit Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, and Angkor Thom with an English-speaking guide. Groups are capped at 12, and guides such as Sok, Vone, Sam, Sary, and Vin Sary explain temple carvings, religion, and Cambodian history. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and a cool towel are included. The $37 temple pass is extra.

“Fab trip getting to many locations and liots of summarised history, loved the access to the temples. Guide Fab. Getting there at sunrise does feel quite ethereal and enjoyed”

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Full-Day Angkor Wat Sunrise Private Tour with Guide from Siem Reap - Bayon and the stone faces of Angkor Thom
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Full-Day Angkor Wat Sunrise Private Tour with Guide from Siem Reap

3.Full-Day Angkor Wat Sunrise Private Tour with Guide from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,920 reviews · from $60

Start around 4:30 a.m. for sunrise at Angkor Wat, then explore Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Kdei with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Se, Sopha, Sa, and Samuth are praised for temple knowledge, patient pacing, and excellent photos. Air-conditioned transport, water, and cold towels are included. Temple tickets and meals cost extra.

“We booked the sunrise tour and had an excellent experience. Our driver, Ciae, was very kind, and our guide, Keo Sieng, was outstanding—knowledgeable, passionate, and fluent in English. His stories about the temples and Cambodian culture made the tour unforgettable. We will definitely book with him again!”

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Angkor Wat Sunrise & 3 Main Temples with Breakfast – Small Group - Leaving Siem Reap before dawn
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Angkor Wat Sunrise & 3 Main Temples with Breakfast – Small Group

4.Angkor Wat Sunrise & 3 Main Temples with Breakfast – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,857 reviews · from $15

Start before dawn with an APSARA-authorised English guide, watch sunrise at Angkor Wat, eat breakfast near Srah Srang, then visit Bayon and Ta Prohm by air-conditioned minibus. Guides such as King Kong, Lok, Chendra, and Phleap are praised for lively explanations and helpful photos. Temple admission costs extra.

“Very beautiful temple and good English speaking guide with lots of information. It is very good for a half day trip.”

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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise and Full-Day Sightseeing Tour - Ta Prohm, where trees share the temple
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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise and Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

5.Angkor Wat Sunrise and Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,828 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $14

Start around 4:00 to 4:20 a.m. for Angkor Wat sunrise, then tour Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, Bayon, and the South Gate with an English-speaking guide. Expect an 8 to 10-hour day, air-conditioned transport, cold water, wet towels, and plenty of walking. The $14 price excludes the $37 Angkor Pass and meals.

“We had a lovely experience visiting these amazing temples, our guide John was great at telling us the history of each place and made sure we were enjoying ourselves the whole time. 10/10”

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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Guided Tour - Angkor Wat: stone, stories, and a busy first stop
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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Guided Tour

6.Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,123 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $13Best value

Start with Angkor Wat before dawn, then visit Bayon, Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, and Banteay Kdei with a small group of up to 15. Guides such as Vone, Nick, Sok, and Ho Heang explain Khmer history, help with photos, and keep the day moving. Expect an air-conditioned minibus, bottled water, cool towels, and a long but rewarding morning.

“Had a great time exploring the temples in Siem Reap! Sok was an amazing tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable of the history of the Ankor area.”

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2 Days Exclusive Temple Highlights with Sunset and Sunrise Tour - Neak Pean and Preah Khan bring a different mood
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2 Days Exclusive Temple Highlights with Sunset and Sunrise Tour

7.2 Days Exclusive Temple Highlights with Sunset and Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,157 reviews · from $49

Spend two full days exploring Angkor with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. The route pairs sunrise at Angkor Wat with Preah Khan, Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, and smaller temples such as Ta Nei. Guides such as Pal, Chhay, Sokpee, and Sak are praised for clear explanations and helpful photos. Temple pass and meals cost extra.

“Good tour. Chhay knows a lot of about Cambodian history and the individual temple sites, including how and when they were built, by whom and the religious significance of each.”

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Siem Reap: Angkor Sunrise 1- or 2-Day Guided Temples Tour - Day one: Pre Rup and the road to Banteay Srei
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Siem Reap: Angkor Sunrise 1- or 2-Day Guided Temples Tour

8.Angkor Sunrise 1- or 2-Day Guided Temples Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,132 reviews · 8 hours - 2 days · from $19

Choose one or two days with an English-speaking guide such as Sak, Pal Saruon, Sokpee, or Pi. The tour pairs Angkor Wat sunrise with Bayon and Ta Prohm, then adds Banteay Srei, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Pre Rup, and sunset. Air-conditioned transport, water, and cool towels are included. The $62 temple pass and meals cost extra.

“I booked the two day tour to Angkor Wat and it was perfect. Mr Sok was so knowledgeble and friendly- providing historicall and detailed information. He knew about my obsession with fruits, so he always pointed things out very helpfully and answered my questions. I enjoyed to go to the not so touristy places, as well as the famous ones. Our driver, Mr Water, drove super safe and we got cool towels and drinks from him. I would always book again, and cannot recommend both of them enough.”

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Siem Reap Tour: Angkor Wat Sunrise, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei - The 5 a.m. start and Angkor Wat sunrise
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Siem Reap Tour: Angkor Wat Sunrise, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei

9.Siem Reap Tour: Angkor Wat Sunrise, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 931 reviews

Start before dawn with a private guide and air-conditioned SUV or minivan, then explore Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, Bayon, and Angkor Thom. Guides such as Sam, Sorphorn, John, and Lek are praised for temple knowledge, flexible pacing, and taking excellent photos. The $130 group rate covers up to 12 people, but the Angkor Park pass costs extra.

“Guide was very knowledgeable and able to tell us about the history and answer all our questions. Worked well for the whole family. He was also great at showing us the best spots to take photos and taking great photos for our family.”

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Siem Reap Angkor Wat Sunrise Explore The Most Iconic Temples - Angkor Wat, from reflected towers to carved galleries
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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise Explore The Most Iconic Temples

10.Angkor Wat Sunrise Explore The Most Iconic Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 879 reviews · from $26

Start at 4:30 a.m. for sunrise at Angkor Wat, then visit Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm, Bayon, and Angkor Thom. An English-speaking guide such as Nuon or Channoun leads the day, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and water included. Bring your own park ticket and breakfast.

“The locations are fantastic! However booked this tour as maximum group size of 15, at the ticket office found that there was our minivan plus another small bus - total group size of 25. There was only 1 guide and he travelled on the other transport which meant we missed oRead more”

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Angkor Sunrise Bike Tour / E-Bike or Tuk Tuk - Breakfast, bikes, and the first quiet trails
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Angkor Sunrise Bike Tour / E-Bike or Tuk Tuk

11.Angkor Sunrise Bike Tour / E-Bike or Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 615 reviews · from $60

Start before dawn at Angkor Wat, then ride quiet trails and village roads to Bayon, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, and Srah Srang. A small group, English-speaking guide, support vehicle, meals, fruit, and water keep the day moving. Choose a mountain bike or e-bike, and expect some sandy, uneven sections.

“We would highly recommend this tour. The temples were fascinating and great fun to get to by bike. What really made it though was our guide, Son. He was extremely knowledgeable about the temples and gave us lots of information in a waRead more”

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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise Small Group tour and Breakfast - Breakfast beside Srah Srang and palm cake in Preah Dak
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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise Small Group tour and Breakfast

12.Angkor Wat Sunrise Small Group tour and Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 450 reviews · 9 hours · from $19

Start before dawn for Angkor Wat sunrise, then visit Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphuon, and royal terraces. You’ll eat breakfast at a family restaurant, taste palm cake in Preah Dak village, and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Groups are capped at 14.

“Ramen was amazing! Besides being a great guide he also is a great photographer and showed us the best spot for taking photos during sunrise. Definitely recommend this tour!”

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Angkor Wat Sunrise Small Group Tour With Breakfast - From Angkor Wat to a family breakfast
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Angkor Wat Sunrise Small Group Tour With Breakfast

13.Angkor Wat Sunrise Small Group Tour With Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · from $23

Start with a 4:30 to 5:00 AM hotel pickup, watch sunrise at Angkor Wat, then explore Ta Prohm, Bayon, Baphuon, and Angkor Thom. A professional English-speaking guide such as Raman, Mony, Ho, or August leads the day, while an air-conditioned minivan provides water and cold towels. Breakfast includes a vegetarian option.

“Very informative and entertaining tour, our guide Mr Mony was very knowledgeable and provided a great insight to the history and culture of the different temples. Our driver Mr T, was on hand at the perfect times to provide a cold towel and refreshing drink to keep us cool.”

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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise Bike Tour & Jungle Breakfast - Before dawn at Angkor Wat
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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise Bike Tour & Jungle Breakfast

14.Angkor Wat Sunrise Bike Tour & Jungle Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · from $75

Start at 4:30 am for sunrise at Angkor Wat, then cycle quiet forest tracks to Bayon and Ta Prohm. Your English-speaking guide leads the way, while an air-conditioned support van carries water and offers a rest option. Breakfast, snacks, fruit, and water are included. Expect roughly 22 to 25 km of biking on sandy paths, plus temple walks.

“Amazing tour. I really enjoyed the mountain biking element of the tour. Our guide, Som, was particularly knowledgeable about each temple and knew the best angle and positions to get amazing photos at each. His passion for tourism was clear and his energy and enthusiasm made the 25km fly by. It was a nice inclusion that Som had a GoPro and took photos of us all along the way. I over estimate the dresscode for the temples and wore long pants, but due to the mountain biking element, I would highly recommend having a pair of shorts. Our water bottles were filled up regularly, and the support car would meet…”

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Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour - Chau Say Tevoda, a smaller temple with breathing room
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Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour

15.Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 382 reviews · from $26

Start before dawn with a hotel pickup, watch sunrise at Angkor Wat, then explore Angkor Thom, Bayon, the Terrace of the Elephants, and Ta Prohm. Your licensed guide, such as Bun, Pi, Nimol, or Setha, adds Khmer history and local insight. The $26 tour excludes the required $37 temple pass.

“Great private tour of a fantastic site. Minamol was a fantastic guide and even took some pictures for us. Very useful insights including those on Cambodian life.”

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