Private Guided Angkor Sunrise Half-Day Tour with 3 Main Temples
This tour is a remarkable experience, from the excellent sunrise photo opportunities to the mesmerizing bas-reliefs reflecting Hindu mythology and Khmer kingdom pride.
Private Guided Angkor Sunrise
Join our Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour and watch the spectacular sight of the sun illuminating the ancient monuments. Discover buried history, engage in cultural experiences, and make memories to last a lifetime.
Explore Angkor Thom, including Bayon’s Faces, Baphuon Ruins, Elephant Terrace, and the Leper King Terrace. Before returning to Siem Reap, pay a visit to the jungle-consumed Ta Prohm temple. An fantastic day spent exploring prominent Khmer temples against breathtaking natural scenery.
The towers of Angkor Wat will astound you as they sparkle in the dawn sun. Explore the Angkor Thom complex, including Bayon, Baphuon, Terrace of the Elephants, and Terrace of the Leper King. Explore Ta Prohm’s forest environs.
- At sunrise, the renowned Angkor Wat monument is illuminated in breathtaking detail.
- Visit the mysterious Bayon temple and its psychic stone head ornaments, which still contain mysteries amid the jungle-covered precincts of the once-mighty city of Angkor Thom.
- Explore Ta Prohm, a temple that distinguishes out for its unique tree roots entwining ancient stones.
- Travel by private transportation in an air-conditioned automobile.
- Our cold drinks and towels will keep you comfy and refreshed throughout your trip.
Itinerary
At 4:30 a.m., you will be picked up from your accommodation for an unforgettable sunrise experience at Angkor Wat. Our guide will show you the best positions for photographing the sun setting behind the temple. As morning comes, you may witness the sunrise illuminate the towering temple from the western side of Angkor Wat. Over the following hour, your guide will provide expert commentary as you tour Angkor Wat’s inner sanctuaries and top levels.
Your morning tour of Angkor Wat has come to a conclusion. You’ll get a takeaway breakfast from your accommodation to eat outside the temple. Then a quick stop to rest before moving on to additional sites.
Refueled and re-energized, the journey proceeds to the adjoining walled city of Angkor Thom, with its intriguing Bayon temple. The enigmatic Bayon temple at its core, with its towers studded by almost 200 huge stone faces, exudes an uncanny atmosphere. Your guide will explain the 12th-century temple’s symbolic sculptures and construction. We’ll then explore the causeways of the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King, taking in the size of what must have been spectacular processions. Our tour of Angkor Thom also includes a visit to the Baphuon temple, which is located immediately north of Bayon. We’ll see one of Angkor’s tallest temples, now collapsed, and learn about previous repair efforts.
Before heading to Ta Prohm temple, stop for lunch and a rest. As you approach its bounds, towering root-bound passageways welcome you, conveying the feeling of entering an old forest sanctuary. Unlike other repaired temples, Ta Prohm has been left substantially unchanged since its discovery in the nineteenth century, suffocating in the tight embrace of vibrant green foliage. Mighty tree roots now swallow entire courtyards and envelop mammoth stones, demonstrating nature’s formidable ability to recover what was previously constructed. Your guide will tell you about the site’s history and the adventures of early Western explorers while taking you on a sensory trip through this stunning blend of building and environment.
After completing your guided explorations in the late afternoon, you will be dropped off at your hotel about 13:00-14:00
Pickup and Drop Off
- Pickup: 4:30am at your hotel lobby.
- Drop off at approximately 13:00pm, back at your hotel lobby.
Included
- Comfortable hotel pick-up and drop-off service.
- Visit Angkor Wat Sunrise.
- Visit Angkor Thom, an ancient city with baffling Bayon faces, and Ta Prohm, which has been reclaimed by the jungle.
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed English Speaking Guides
- Cold bottled water and towels are given throughout excursions.
Tour Exclusions
- An entrance ticket to Angkor Archaeological Park is required. Tickets cost $37 per person and must be purchased in advance at the ticket office located on the way to the park. Your guide will assist you to get one.
- Meals
- Tips
What to Bring
Remember also to pack these crucial items!
- Clothing that reveals the shoulders, knees, or cleavage is prohibited by the dress code of Angkor Wat. Visitors to Angkor Wat are advised to wear cover clothes that conceal their shoulders and pants, or skirts that come to a length below the calf.
- We suggest that you bring a torch, sun protection, eyeglasses, a hat, and robust footwear.
Additional Information
- Breakfast: For those staying in hotels that include breakfast, please request a breakfast takeaway package or box.
- Mobility: This tour route includes areas lacking wheelchair-accessible walkways.
- Seasons: The dry season, which runs from November to March, is the most popular time to visit Angkor Wat. These days are milder and dryer, but they are also the busiest, so prepare for crowds. Despite the fact that these are technically “winter” months, the weather remains rather warm.
Cancellation Policy
- Full refunds are issued for cancellations made with at least 24 hours’ notice.
- Non-refundable: Cancellations made within 24 hours or no-shows will not receive a refund.
- Amendments: Changes must be communicated at least 24 hours in advance.
- Refund Processing: Refunds will be issued within 7 business days.
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