Angkor Wat Sunrise Private Tour by Vintage Jeep
Description
This private sunrise tour combines Angkor’s most iconic temples with a vintage Jeep experience and a carefully planned route that avoids crowds and heat. Traveling by open-air Jeep adds style, comfort, and flexibility, making the journey as memorable as the destinations. Unlike standard sunrise tours that rush through the main sites, this experience includes a special visit to Ta Nei Temple, a hidden jungle temple rarely visited by large groups. Here, you’ll enjoy a quiet moment away from the crowds with a cold drink while your guide shares stories about local life and Cambodia today. With early access, relaxed pacing, and personal storytelling from a local guide, this tour offers a deeper, calmer, and more authentic way to experience Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Thom—all before midday heat and peak crowds.
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Itinerary
Start your morning with one of the world’s most unforgettable moments—sunrise at Angkor Wat. As the sky turns gold and the temple reflects on the still water, you’ll feel the magic that draws travelers from every corner of the world.
Your journey continues to Ta Prohm, the legendary “Tomb Raider” temple where giant tree roots embrace centuries-old stones. It’s atmospheric, mystical, and the perfect place to feel the spirit of the jungle.
Ta Nei – Hidden Jungle Temple (Signature Jeep Moment) Leave the main roads and travel deeper into the forest to reach Ta Nei Temple, a quiet and rarely visited site. Relax with a cold drink from the Jeep while your guide shares stories about local life and Cambodia today. This peaceful stop away from the crowds is often guests’ favorite moment of the tour.
Stand face-to-face with the serene stone smiles of Bayon, each one a timeless reminder of Angkor’s spiritual beauty.
From there, step into the ancient city of Angkor Thom, crossing its majestic gates into a kingdom once ruled by powerful Khmer kings.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up from the lobby of your hotel.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(30)
We had our tour with your guide Long and we were so grateful and happy for all his knowledge and energy. I would suggest this guide to all people who are looking for such an experience!
Great private tour with Sam in a Jeep, to see Angkor Wat at sunrise. Sam is a wonderful, knowledgeable guide, who speaks good english. He is happy to tailor the tour to your needs.
It was a fantastic trip, Sam our CEO was great.
Thank you so much, jacboy10, for your kind review! On behalf of myself and the team, I’m delighted to hear you had a fantastic experience on the Angkor Wat sunrise tour. It truly means a lot to know you enjoyed the trip with me as your CEO. Thank you again for choosing to travel with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Siem Reap for another memorable adventure in the future! Safe travels and all the best ✨
I had an absolutely incredible time. Or guide, Sam, was incredible. We learned so much on our tours, and he made everything effortless. He was especially excited to show us his home country, Cambodia, and gave us an experience I'll never forget. I highly recommend!
Thank you so much, Trek59239644860, for your incredible review! 🙏 On behalf of myself and the team, I’m truly grateful for your kind words. I’m so happy to hear that you had such a memorable experience on the Angkor Wat sunrise tour and that you enjoyed learning about Cambodia along the way. It means a lot to me to share my home country with guests, and I’m glad that passion came through and helped make your visit special and effortless. Thank you again for your recommendation — it truly means a lot. I hope to welcome you back to Siem Reap again someday for another unforgettable adventure! Safe travels and all the best ✨
Thoroughly enjoyed trip to Angkor Wat. The sunrise over the temple was magical. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the site and knew where the best spots for photos were away from the crowds
Thank you so much, barbarasI436ZD, for your lovely review! 🙏 On behalf of myself and the team, I’m truly happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your Angkor Wat sunrise experience. There’s something truly magical about watching the sun rise over the temple, and I’m glad you got to enjoy that special moment. It’s also great to know you appreciated the insights into the history and the quieter spots for photos — those little details really make the experience more memorable. Thank you again for choosing to travel with us, and I hope to welcome you back to Siem Reap for another unforgettable adventure in the future! Safe travels and all the best ✨
We had an excellent time on this tour. Our guide showed us the sunrise over the temple and knew all the great spots for photos. He has a lot of experience and told lots of interesting stories about the history and people. I would highly recommend him for a tour.
Thank you so much, garysW9627KU, for your wonderful review! 🙏 On behalf of myself and the team, I’m truly happy to hear that you had an excellent time exploring Angkor Wat with us. Watching the sunrise over the temple is always a special experience, and I’m glad you enjoyed those magical moments. It’s great to know you appreciated the stories, history, and the best photo spots — those are the little things that help bring the temples to life. Thank you as well for your kind recommendation, it really means a lot. I hope to welcome you back to Siem Reap again in the future for another memorable adventure! Safe travels and all the best ✨
We visited Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Bayon on a one day tour, we had seen options for 3 day or 7 day passes to visit more temples and in more detail, but one day was enough for us. Our guide Darun was excellent, very informative, and pretty good English with an occasional Australian twang, and also took several very good photos for us. Our driver (Mr Lee?) was also very nice and a good driver, keeping us with a plentiful supply of water. We also booked them for another short trip this time to the Cambodian Landmine Museum just outside of Siem Reap. A visit there by Tuk tuk would be possible but on a hot day the air conditioned van was welcome and on each way Darun gave us lots of information about the history of Cambodia from the 60’s onwards. Thankyou Darun and all the best.
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that your one-day visit to Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Bayon was just the right pace for you. It’s great that you felt you could fully enjoy the highlights in a single day—that’s exactly what we aim to deliver. Darun will be especially happy to read your kind words! His passion for sharing Cambodia’s history (with a touch of personality too 😊) and helping capture special moments through photos is something we’re very proud of. We’ll also be sure to pass your appreciation to Mr. Lee—he’ll be glad to know his driving and care made your journey comfortable, especially in the heat. We’re equally pleased you joined us for the visit to the Cambodian Landmine Museum. It’s a meaningful place, and having Darun share deeper historical context along the way truly adds value to the experience. Thank you again for choosing us, and we wish you all the best in your future travels. We hope to welcome you back to Cambodia one day! Warm regards,
Sambath was a fantastic guide, really knowledgeable and friendly. He took care of my tour group and his recommendations for food and temple visits were fantastic! I highly recommend.
Thank you very much for your kind review and recommendation. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Angkor Wat sunrise tour and found the experience informative and enjoyable. It was a pleasure guiding you and your group, and I truly appreciate your trust in choosing our tour. Your support means a great deal to us. Wishing you all the best in your travels. Warm regards, Sambath
Interesting time Darrun guided us to best spots for photos nice sunrise although shared with hundreds of others the Temples are rather crowded I guess to be expected. Rim the driver was very patient and made sure he was at the stops ready with a cool vehicle and cold water.
Dear Vickie, Thank you very much for your kind review. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the sunrise and found some great photo spots with Darun. The temples can certainly be busy at times, but I’m glad the experience was still enjoyable for you. Rim will also be very pleased to know you appreciated his patience and the cool vehicle and cold water throughout the day. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Siem Reap again in the future. Warm regards,
We had a great experience with Long during our private tour in Siem Reap. Long as a guide is friendly, knowledgeable and plans the trips with our interest in mind. To add to that, Long is also great photographer. He knew exactly how and where to position us in front of monument and get great pictures. Thanks to Long, we have some very good pictures. I would highly recommend Long for tours in Cambodia
