Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 97 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour worth booking?
Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour is a 9-hour experience in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from $20 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 97 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 81 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (97)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $20 per person
• You will arrive Angkor ground at dawn to get best spot to sit down in sort peace and enjoy to most beautiful Angkor Wat structure view • The temple structure is more majestic than any other time • You enjoy to visit and learn its history more while the weather is cool. In day time is hotter you feel very uncomfortable to visit it because Angkor Wat ground is so big a lot of walking • Not as busy as in day time that most people think early in the morning is very busy • Best Way to avoid crowds and heat. • You will be able to sunrise and sunset and most interesting temples of the Angkor Archaeological Park in One Day. • You will watch the sun go down over the moat of Angkor Thom old city entrance, South gate.
What you get
About this experience
• You will arrive Angkor ground at dawn to get best spot to sit down in sort peace and enjoy to most beautiful Angkor Wat structure view • The temple structure is more majestic than any other time • You enjoy to visit and learn its history more while the weather is cool. In day time is hotter you feel very uncomfortable to visit it because Angkor Wat ground is so big a lot of walking • Not as busy as in day time that most people think early in the morning is very busy • Best Way to avoid crowds and heat. • You will be able to sunrise and sunset and most interesting temples of the Angkor Archaeological Park in One Day. • You will watch the sun go down over the moat of Angkor Thom old city entrance, South gate.
What's included
Included
- Transportation ( AC car or minivan or minibus)
- English-speaking Tour Guide
- Bottles of cold drinking Water
Not included
- Food and Drinks
- Accommodation
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Angkor Wat
We will come and pick you up early in the morning at 4:30 am . We will then take the short journey out to Angkor Wat and watch the sun rise over the majestic temple. After the sunrise, we will explore Angkor Wat temple and I will explain the history and architecture to you.
240 minutes here · Admission not included
Ta Prohm Temple
After Angkor Wat, we’ll head over to Ta Prohm. This temple was built in the Bayon style in the late 12th and early 13th century. Ta Prohm was originally built as a Buddhist monastery and university. One of the unique features of Ta Prohm is that it has largely been left to the jungle and the trees are literally growing right through the middle of the temple. Ta Prohm is one of the most popular temples in Siem Reap as it was used as the location for the Tomb Raider movie featuring Angelina Jolie.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Banteay Kdei
We will then head over to Prasat Banteay Kdei which means “A Citadel of Chambers” in English. This Buddhist temple was again built in the late 12th and early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII. This temple is always quiet because it is not the famous temple, very pleasant to walk through it after visiting 2 famous temples before returning back to hotel for refreshing.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Angkor Thom
In the afternoon, we will visit Angkor Thom, the ancient capital city of the Khmer Empire. Here, we can see many impressive sights, including the Royal Palace, the Terrace of the Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King, and the magnificent Bayon temple. Finally, we'll head over to the South Gate of Angkor Thom to watch and take photos of the sunset over the moat (a man-made lake) from a bridge flanked by two rows of 54 giant sandstone statues. Alternatively, we can visit Phnom Bakheng hill for a sunset view before taking you safely back to your hotel.
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Ends at
We will drop you off at your hotel at the end of the tour or somewhere in Siem Reap city center
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Angkor Doors
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Cambodia is hot all year round. You'll need a rain coat or umbrella in the wet season.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 97 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
97 verified traveler reviews for Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Angkor Wat private viewing.
Private trip at 4:30am to see the Sunrise at Angkor Wat was enlightening. Guide (Sophat) spoke good English and knew his history. We got back for breakfast at 9:00pm. Rested till 2:15pm for a trip to Angkor Thom.
via Viator
Excellent Bucket List Experience
Great experience for a bucket list location. Getting up very early was worth it. Our guide took us to the perfect sunrise location that wasn't full of people. He went at our pace and was excited to share the history. Our driver was excellent and the cold towels and water after each stop were greatly appreciated. Highly recommend~
Response from the operator: Dear Bradley, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad that your guide helped you find a perfect, uncrowded sunrise location. It’s great to hear he went at your pace, shared the history enthusiastically, and that you enjoyed the thoughtful touches like the cold towels and water. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to both the guide and driver. We truly appreciate your recommendation! Best regards Bunpheng
via Tripadvisor
The BEST tour!!!!!
This was without a doubt one of the BEST tours I’ve ever been on ( and I’ve been traveling for the last 4 years and taken dozens of tours). Nang was an excellent guide- very good English and was a beautiful storyteller and educator throughout the tour. He answered all of my questions, not just about the temples but about Cambodian culture too. He knew all the secret spots and offered to take pictures for us (and he posed us lol). He also timed our tour PERFECTLY and we have many spots all to ourselves. It was absolutely magical. The tuk tuk driver had ice cold water and cold scented towels for us each time we returned to the tuk tuk which was so refreshing because it is HOT outside. This was a special day that my husband and I will never forget. If you’re reading this review and thinking about booking it for yourself- please book it! You will not be disappointed. Ask for Nang- he’s an incredible tour guide.
Response from the operator: Dear Evan, Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly happy to hear that your tour with Nang . We’ll also be sure to pass along your kind words about the perfect timing, the secret spots, and how thoughtfully the tuk tuk driver prepared cold water and scented towels for you. We really appreciate your recommendation, and we’d love to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience whenever you’re ready. Thank you again! Best regards Bunpheng
via Tripadvisor
Angkor Wat experience
We would thoroughly recommend this style of tour to experience Angkor Wat. Our guide Samnang, Nang, was excellent, his knowledge of the architecture and history were superb and very interesting. Nang and our driver were very attentive, always ready with a bottle of cold water and a cold flannel, which were much appreciated. My husband and I had greatly looked forward to seeing Angkor Wat and Nang along our driver helped this experience to surpass our expectations. The communication via WhatsApp prior to the day was very helpful and reassuring. We would definitely recommend Angkor Doors Tours and our guide Nang.
Response from the operator: Dear Moiras, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that you and your husband had an exceptional experience visiting Angkor Wat with your guide **Nang** and your driver. We’re also glad our WhatsApp communication prior to your tour helped you feel reassured and well prepared. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Nang, and we sincerely appreciate your recommendation of Angkor Doors Tours. We hope to welcome you back again in the future! Warm regards,
via Tripadvisor
Request Samnang and Dina for the best tour day.
What a great tour! Not many companies offer a sunrise and sunset combined tour, but we found this from Angkor Doors and are really glad we booked it. It's a great way to see Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and other temples with a break back at the hotel in between, especially good as we had arrived the day before after a very long travel and were somewhat jetlagged! The communication before by WhatsApp was good, especially giving us an extra half hour in bed as we took their advice and booked the entrance tickets on line before arriving in Siem Reap. We had a private tour by car. Our guide was Samnang and our driver was Dina. The vehicle was a quality SUV with great air conditioning and Dina drove us calmly and safely throughout the day, always with a cold towel and a fresh sealed bottle of water ready when we returned to the vehicle. Samnang was a great guide and really made it a special tour. He is fully qualified, wearing the uniform of an official guide. He knew the best place for us to watch the sun come up over Angkor Wat, the best routes to take through the temples, usually away from the crowds, was able to explain the carvings and point out specifics that we would have missed without his knowledge. He was also very friendly and was happy to field all our questions, whether related to the temples, Cambodia life and it's history and we shared information about our families that made it very personal. He also taught me how to use the panorama feature on my phone camera that I didn't know existed, lol! Overall a great day and great value for money. I would highly recommend asking specifically for Samnang and Dina for your tour. You won't regret it!
Response from the operator: Hi, Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the sunrise-and-sunset combined tour — it’s one of our favorite itineraries because it lets guests experience the temples at two magical times of day while having a comfortable break at the hotel in between. I’m glad our WhatsApp communication and the tip about booking entrance tickets online helped you rest a little longer. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words to Samnang and Dina. They’ll be thrilled to hear you appreciated the safe, calm driving, the thoughtful touches like cold towels and bottled water, and Samnang’s knowledgeable, friendly guiding. He takes pride in showing less-crowded routes, explaining the carvings and history, and making tours personal — and I’m glad his panorama camera tip came in handy! Thank you also for recommending us and for calling out the value. We hope to welcome you back to Siem Reap one day — and we’ll gladly arrange Samnang and Dina again if they’re available. Best regards Bunpheng
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $20 to $115
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 34
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Angkor Doors, who run 34 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.7.
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Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Siem Reap.
How much does Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour cost?
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Prices start at $20 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Siem Reap usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Siem Reap is not rushed.
Is Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 97 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Siem Reap, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour?
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Around 34 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Siem Reap can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Siem Reap and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Siem Reap within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Siem Reap?
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On Outty we rank every Siem Reap experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat, Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap, Angkor Wat Sunrise & 3 Main Temples – Small Group. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Siem Reap?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Siem Reap?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour?
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Included: Transportation ( AC car or minivan or minibus); English-speaking Tour Guide; and Bottles of cold drinking Water. Not included: Food and Drinks; Accommodation; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 2 listed pickup locations in and around Siem Reap. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Siem Reap. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour?
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Across 97 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, small groups. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
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