The sunrise at Angkor Wat is considered one of the most spectacular and iconic sunrises in the world. Its uniqueness comes from the combination of ancient architecture, natural light, and spiritual atmosphere.
The Sun Rises Behind the Temple
Unlike many landmarks, the sun rises directly behind Angkor Wat's five lotus-shaped towers during much of the year. As dawn breaks, the temple appears as a dramatic silhouette before gradually glowing in the warm morning light.
The Famous Reflection
The two lotus ponds in front of the western entrance create one of the world's most recognizable reflections. When the water is still, the temple and colorful sunrise are mirrored perfectly, creating a breathtaking composition for photographers.
Ever-Changing Colors
Each sunrise is different. The sky may glow with shades of deep blue, purple, pink, orange, red, and gold, making every morning a unique experience.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
10 times a day, 4:30 AM–2:00 PM
Next available
Sat, Nov 7
Adult (ages 15–90)
$60
Youth (ages 12–14)
$25
Child (ages 6–11)
$18
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $115.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 6.
Tour Options
Angkor Wat Small Tour Sunset 8 hours
In detials: You'll visit Angkor Wat, South Gate of Bayon, Bayon, Death of Gate, Chau Say, Ta Promh (Tomb Riader) & Sunset on Bakheng.
Duration: 8 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience.
Easy & Backroad: We'll drive through local villages, where you'll experience everyday Cambodian life on the way to the temples.
Transport: Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary.
Includes : English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off.
Pickup included
Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour 8 hours
In detials : You'll visit Angkor Wat Sunrise, Bayon, Chau Say, Ta Nei & Ta promh (Tomb Riader).
Duration: 8 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience.
Easy & Backroad: We'll drive through local villages, where you'll experience everyday Cambodian life on the way to the temples.
Transport: Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary.
Includes: English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off.
Pickup included
Grand Circuit Tour 8 hours
In details: You'll visit Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, West Mebon, Pre Rub & Banteay Samre . This tour is popular after Angkor Wat tour.
Duration: 8 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience.
Easy & Backroad: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience.
Transport : Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary.
Includes: English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off.
Pickup included
Banteay Srey & Boeng Mealea 10 hours
In detail: You'll visit Prasat Banteay Srey & Boeng Mealea. Boeng Mealea is the second tomb raider and the most quiet place you'd visit.
Duration: 10 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience.
Easy & Backroad: We'll drive through local villages, where you'll experience everyday Cambodian life on the way to the temples.
Transport : Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary.
Includes : English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off.
Pickup included
B. Mealea Cycling Hidden Trail 10 hours
In detail : You'll visit Boeng Mealea, golden bridge, villages and other small temples are around Boeng Mealea.
Duration: 10 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience.
Beng Mealea 1 x Meal: This tour includes lunch prepared by a local family.Your visit supports their income and helps children continue their study.
Easy & Backroad: We'll cycling through local villages, where you'll experience everyday Cambodian life on the way to the temples.
Mountain Bike & Car: Our driver and guide will pick up from hotel to Boeng Mealea by car and we'll start ridding at Boeng Mealea checkpoint.
Includes : English Speaking Tour Guide & Mountain Bike & Helmet & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off.
Pickup included
Angkor Cycling Hidden Trails 8 hours
In detail: You'll cycling inside of Angkor Park and visit Angkor Wat, Bayon, Chau Say, Ta Nei and Ta Promh (Tomb Riader).
Duration: 8 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience.
Easy & Backroad : We'll cycling through local villages, where you'll experience everyday Cambodian life on the way to the temples.
Mountian Bike & Car: Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary
Includes: English Speaking Tour Guide & Mountain Bike & Helmet & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off.
Pickup included
Banteay Srei & Kulen Mountian 10 hours
In details: You'll visit beauty pink stone call Banteay Srei and beautiful waterfall Phmon Kulen as the popular tourist spot.
Duration: 10 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience.
Easy & Backroad: We'll drive through local villages, where you'll experience everyday Cambodian life on the way to the temples.
Transport : Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary.
Includes: English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off.
Pickup included
Angkor Wat Small Tour 8 hours
In details: You'll visit Angkor Wat, South Gate of Bayon, Bayon, Death of Gate, Chau Say, Ta Nei, Ta Prom (Tomb Riader) temples.
Duration: 8 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience.
Easy & Backroad: We'll drive through local villages, where you'll experience everyday Cambodian life on the way to the temples.
Transport: Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary.
Includes: English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off.
Pickup included
Boeng Mealea & Koh Ker 11 hours
In details: You'll visit Boeng Mealea & Koh Ker Temples Group. These temples are most attraction with nature as second tomb raider.
Duration: 11 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience.
Easy & Backroad: English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off.
Transport: Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary.
Includes : English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off.
Pickup included
Itinerary
Angkor Wat
Admission not included120 min
Angkor Wat is the largest and most famous Khmer temple, built in the 12th century, between 1113 -1150, during the reign of Suryavarman II. Standing 65 meters high, the temple is surrounded by a large moat [Ko Tek]. The exterior and interior walls are covered with amazing base-reliefs.
Bayon Temple
120 min
PRASAT BAYON or ANGKOR THOM is a Buddhist style temple built in late 12th/early 13th century by Jayavarnam VII. Bayon has 54 towers representing the 54 provinces before and during the Khmer empire. There are over 200 smiling faces carved on the 54 towers. Bayon was a thriving capital but unfortunately was damaged in 1811 by Cham invaders.
Chau Say Tevoda
Admission not included30 min
Chau Say Tevoda is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is just east of Angkor Thom, directly south of Thommanon across the Victory Way. Built in the mid-12th century, it is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat period. It is dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu with unique types of female sculptures of devatas enshrined in it.
Ta Prohm Temple
120 min
PRASAT TA PROMH, built in late 12th century by Jayavarman VII was dedicated in 1186 to his mother. Originally this temple had a Buddhist background but later was converted to Hindu so some Buddhist galleries were destroyed and replaced by Hindu symbols such as Yoni and Lingam. Its location is 1.5kms from Bayon through the Victory Gate. Ta Promh is famous for the trees (called “Spung”) growing strongly up, on and over the sandstone block walls.
Ta Nei Temple
Admission not included35 min
Ta Nei is a late 12th century stone temple in Angkor, Cambodia. Built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, it is near the northwest corner of the East Baray, a large holy reservoir. It was dedicated to the Buddha.
Bayon Temple
35 min
The South Gate is one of five grand entrances to the ancient city of Angkor Thom, built in the late 12th century and is the best-preserved and most famous gate. It is known for its impressive causeway lined with statues of gods (devas) and demons (asuras) pulling a naga, as well as a gate tower with four faces similar to those at the Bayon temple. This gate serves as a ceremonial and defensive entrance, and the causeway is a popular spot for photographs and the start of elephant rides into the city.
What's included
Included
Air Conditioned Vehicle
Pick Up & Drop Off
Cold Drinking Water
English Speaking Tour Guide
Not included
Angkor Temple Pass
Pickup Locations & Times
You may provide your hotel address after confirming your accommodation booking in Siem Reap City. On the day of your tour, please wait for us in the lobby of your hotel, where your guide and driver will meet you before departure around 15 minutes.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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How it compares in Siem Reap
Starting price $60 is close to the typical $55 for tours of similar length in Siem Reap
Excurgo comparison of 2,393 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does 1 Day Private Tour Angkor Wat Sunrise take?
1 Day Private Tour Angkor Wat Sunrise lasts about 6–8 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does 1 Day Private Tour Angkor Wat Sunrise cost?
Prices start at $60 per person for this Siem Reap experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $115. There are 9 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does 1 Day Private Tour Angkor Wat Sunrise run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 10 departures a day between 4:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
How much does 1 Day Private Tour Angkor Wat Sunrise cost for children?
Children aged 6–11 pay from $18, adults from $60.
Can I cancel 1 Day Private Tour Angkor Wat Sunrise for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. You may provide your hotel address after confirming your accommodation booking in Siem Reap City. On the day of your tour, please wait for us in the lobby of your hotel, where your guide and driver will meet you before departure around 15 minutes. Pickup points include Punleu Raksmey Boutique, BB Angkor Residence.
What languages is 1 Day Private Tour Angkor Wat Sunrise offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is 1 Day Private Tour Angkor Wat Sunrise worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Easy Angkor Trip.
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