Angkor Wat ToursAngkor Wat 2-Day Tour: Sunrise and Sunset Over Two Days
This Angkor Wat 2 day tour from Siem Reap Experiences splits the temples across two days and two circuits, with the Angkor Wat sunrise on day 1 and a Phnom Bakheng sunset on day 2. The price is $34 per person and the temple pass is not in it, so you buy the $62 three-day pass yourself and the true cost is $96. An English-speaking guide rides with you in an air-conditioned minibus, chilled water and wipe towels come along, and hotel pickup and drop-off run on both days. Pickup is at 4:00 to 4:20 AM on day 1 and 10:00 to 10:20 AM on day 2. This page sets out what the price covers, the route, the limits and who should book a different listing. Compare it with the other Angkor Wat tours.
About This Tour
Siem Reap Experiences runs this listing as two separate days out of your Siem Reap hotel. Day 1 is the small circuit with the Angkor Wat sunrise, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom with the Bayon, Ta Keo and the South Gate, done by 12:45 PM. Day 2 is the big circuit with Pre Rup, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som and the Phnom Bakheng sunset, ending by 7:00 PM.
The $34 price buys the guide, the air-conditioned minibus, the transfers, the water and the towels. It does not buy the Angkor Pass, meals or any other ticket. You handle the pass yourself on the official government site or at the ticket office. The listing carries 4.9 from 5,120 reviews and is marked likely to sell out.
$34 per person. The Angkor Pass is not included, so you buy the $62 three-day pass yourself and you pay $96 in total.
2 days, as two separate days from your hotel. Day 1 finishes by 12:45 PM, day 2 ends by 7:00 PM.
Hotel pickup on both days. Day 1 at 4:00 to 4:20 AM, day 2 at 10:00 to 10:20 AM. For the group option the pickup is 30 minutes before the stated start time.
Not in the price. You buy your own temple pass online on angkorenterprise.gov.kh or at the ticket office. The listing names no amount and does not say which pass two days need.
Small group up to 14 people, private option up to 15 people. Group size depends on the option chosen.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Reserve now and pay later is offered.
Check Dates and Availability
The listing is marked likely to sell out, so pick your two days early and keep the free 24-hour cancellation as your buffer.
Quick answer Price, pass and the two days
This Angkor Wat 2 day tour costs $34 per person, and with the $62 three-day Angkor Pass bought separately you pay $96 in all. Day 1 runs the small circuit from a 4:00 AM pickup to the Angkor Wat sunrise and finishes by 12:45 PM. Day 2 runs the big circuit from a 10:00 AM pickup to the Phnom Bakheng sunset and ends by 7:00 PM.
Key takeaways
- Meals are not included and the temple pass is not in the price, so read what the price actually covers before booking.
- The listing is not suitable for wheelchair users or people over 70, see who this trip rules out.
- Want a second day with a floating village instead of the big circuit? Compare the Angkor Wat and Floating Village 2-Day Tour.
- Need three days with Banteay Srei and Beng Mealea? See the Angkor Wat 3-Day Tour.
Is Two Days Enough at Angkor?
Two days split the temples across the two main circuits and keep each day short enough to enjoy. This page explains what each option covers and which pass fits.
One Day Versus Two Days
A single day in the park covers about 3 to 5 major temples at 1 to 2 hours each, which is what MySiemReapTours estimates for a one-day visit. Two days let you split the Small Circuit, with Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and the Bayon, from the Grand Circuit, with Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, East Mebon and Pre Rup. That is how this 2-day tour is built: sunrise on day 1, sunset on day 2, and no marathon day in between.
Whichever you choose, the ticket is the same question. There is no 2-day pass. The official 1-day pass costs $37.00 and the 3-day pass costs $62.00, so the 3-day pass is the right ticket even for two days, with a spare day left over.
When to Add a Third Day
If Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea or Phnom Kulen are on your list, a third day makes room for them. The Angkor Wat 3-Day Tour runs three private days that add Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre and Beng Mealea to the two circuits. The official 3-day pass at $62.00 expires in 7 days, so the three visit days must fall inside one week.
Wikivoyage describes the same pass as any 3 days within one week, which means the days do not have to run back to back.
Source: Angkor Enterprise, Wikivoyage, MySiemReapTours.
What the Price Actually Covers
The $34 covers the guide, the vehicle and the transfers. Everything you pay at the gate or at the table sits outside it.
Included by the Listing
The includes list names hotel pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned minibus, an English-speaking guide, the tour over 2 separate days, chilled bottled water, wipe towels and local tax. It also says sunrise on day 1 and sunset on day 2. The visit count disagrees with itself: the overview says 10 highlight temples and the includes list says 11.
Ask the operator to confirm the exact count before you go, since the page cannot settle it.
| Line | In the price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tour price | Yes | $34 per person, small group up to 14 or private up to 15 |
| English-speaking guide | Yes | On both days |
| Air-conditioned minibus | Yes | With hotel pickup and drop-off on both days |
| Chilled water and wipe towels | Yes | Provided throughout |
| Angkor Pass | No | Buy the temple pass yourself on angkorenterprise.gov.kh or at the ticket office. The listing states no amount and does not say which pass two days need, the official 3-day pass is $62, so you pay $96 in total |
| Meals | No | Not included. You take food breaks as the day progresses |
| Koh Ker or Beng Mealea tickets | No | Not part of this route and not in the price |
| Boat tickets | No | No water stops on this route |
| Hotel nights | No | Not included, book your Siem Reap rooms separately |
| Tips and personal expenses | No | Not included |
| Breakfast and lunch | No | Not included on either day |
Source: GetYourGuide listing, Angkor Enterprise ticket prices.
Two Days on Your Own Versus This Tour
Both routes need the same $62.00 pass. The difference is what you pay on top of it and what you carry yourself.
What the Do-It-Yourself Days Cost
Travelynne budgets a DIY day at a $20 tuk-tuk, a $30 licensed guide, $5 lunch and $5 to $10 in tips, and puts its own two-day total at about $112 per person with the pass included, splitting the driver and guide three ways. Wikivoyage is cheaper on paper: a tuk-tuk runs about US$15 for the main temples and US$20 to 30 for outlying ones, a licensed guide about US$20 a day, and a driver with an English-speaking licensed guide US$45 to 50 a day. On either budget you arrange the pickup yourself, buy your own water and line up a guide you have never met before dawn.
The Same Two Days on This Tour
The 2-day tour costs $34 per person plus the $62.00 pass, so the listing total is $96. That covers the English-speaking guide on both days, the air-conditioned minibus with hotel pickup and drop-off, chilled bottled water, wipe towels and the fixed schedule: day 1 pickup at 4:00 to 4:20 AM and back by 12:45 PM, day 2 at 10:00 to 10:20 AM and back by 7:00 PM. Meals are not included on either route.
If you would rather hand the driving and timing to someone else for two days, that is the trade the $96 buys, and the Angkor Wat tours from Siem Reap catalog lists the alternatives.
Source: Travelynne, Wikivoyage.
The entrance gopura and causeway of Preah Khan with a long gallery either side. Photo: Satdeep Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the Day Runs
The listing gives its own clock times for both days. The group option collects you 30 minutes before each stated pickup, so a group booking means an earlier knock on the door.
Day 1, the Small Tour with the Sunrise
Your guide and driver collect you at the hotel between 4:00 and 4:20 AM and drive out for sunrise over Angkor Wat. After the sunrise the day moves to Ta Prohm, the jungle temple, then Angkor Thom with the Bayon and its large smiling faces, then Ta Keo, a pyramid temple, and finishes at the South Gate of Angkor Thom. Drop-off at your hotel ends the day by 12:45 PM.
If you want the sunrise as a one-day-only trip instead, the Angkor Wat Small-Group Sunrise Tour does the dawn circuit for $15 with the one-day pass extra.
Day 2, the Big Tour with the Sunset
Pickup moves to a saner hour, between 10:00 and 10:20 AM. The big circuit takes in Pre Rup, a mountain temple, Preah Khan, whose name translates to the Sacred Sword, Neak Pean with its four pools, and Ta Som. The last stop is Phnom Bakheng, a Hindu and Buddhist temple and the sunset spot.
The day ends back at your hotel by 7:00 PM. Note that Wikivoyage reports climbing Phnom Bakheng is not allowed after 5:30 PM and the hike up takes about half an hour. The ticket office stop is not timed in the listing, but the operator says you can buy the temple pass there after the guide collects you, or online in advance.
The Day at a Glance
The table gathers only the hours the listing itself states. Time at each stop is not stated, so treat the route as a sequence rather than a schedule.
| Time | Stop | Time there |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1, 4:00 to 4:20 AM | Hotel pickup in Siem Reap | Not stated |
| Day 1, sunrise | Angkor Wat | Not stated |
| Day 1, morning | Ta Prohm, then Angkor Thom and the Bayon, Ta Keo, South Gate | Not stated |
| Day 1, by 12:45 PM | Drop-off at your hotel | Day ends |
| Day 2, 10:00 to 10:20 AM | Hotel pickup in Siem Reap | Not stated |
| Day 2, afternoon | Pre Rup, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som | Not stated |
| Day 2, by 7:00 PM | Phnom Bakheng sunset, then drop-off | Day ends |
Sunrise and Sunset Timing Across the Two Days
Both golden hours sit on this itinerary, one at Angkor Wat on day 1 and one at Phnom Bakheng on day 2. The clock times decide how good each one is.
Sunrise at Angkor Wat
MySiemReapTours advises sunrise guests to be in position by 5:15 AM to claim a spot at the left reflection pool, and to bring a torch for the walk in the dark. This tour picks you up between 4:00 and 4:20 AM on day 1, which gets you moving before park entry opens at 5:00 AM. The listing also notes that on the group option the pickup runs 30 minutes before the stated start time, so build that into the alarm.
For reference, the sun rose at 6:31 AM in Siem Reap in the middle of the dry season, per the sunrise tables for the area.
Sunset at Phnom Bakheng
Phnom Bakheng closes to climbers at 17:30 and the hike to the top takes about half an hour, per Wikivoyage. Arrive well ahead of that cutoff to allow for the climb. Day 2 of this tour starts at 10:00 to 10:20 AM, works through Pre Rup, Preah Khan, Neak Pean and Ta Som, and ends at the Phnom Bakheng sunset with the hotel drop-off by 7:00 PM.
Wear shoes you can climb in and carry water for the climb. The Phnom Bakheng guide has more on the temple itself.
Source: Wikivoyage, MySiemReapTours, Angkor Enterprise.
Who This Trip Rules Out
The listing states its own limits plainly, and a few are easy to miss in the small print.
The Stated Limits and the Alternatives
The page says the trip is not suitable for wheelchair users or for people over 70, even though it also carries a wheelchair accessible tag. There is no minimum age stated, but the 4:00 AM day 1 start rules out families with small children more effectively than any age rule. The 3-day Angkor Pass sits outside the price and the listing never names it, so the from price of $34 understates the real cost of $96.
Meals are extra on both days, and Ta Keo's pyramid stairs plus the heat make the mornings demanding. If a second temple day is more than you want, the one-day pick is the Angkor Wat Small-Group Sunrise Tour at $15. If you want a private second day with Tonle Sap instead of the big circuit, the Angkor Wat and Floating Village 2-Day Tour runs Angkor Wat sunrise, Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom on day 1 and Beng Mealea with the Kampong Phluk floating village on day 2, from $235 per group of up to 10 with fees extra.
If three days suits you better, the Angkor Wat 3-Day Tour adds Banteay Srei and the Roluos group for $241.75 per person private. More options sit on the Angkor Wat tours homepage.
Banteay Srei Is Outside This Route
This 2-day route does not include Banteay Srei, the sandstone temple that Adventurous Miriam dates to 967 CE and that some two-day itineraries add. It sits about 25 km north-east of the main Angkor group on the official distance, or 37 km from Siem Reap on Wikivoyage's count. If you want it, the 3-day itinerary on the Angkor Wat 3-Day Tour includes Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre, and Wikivoyage reports drivers asking about US$10 extra to take you there on a day trip.
Pass, Season and Paperwork
The pass is the big one for a two-day trip, then the heat and the dress code. None of it is in the tour price.
The Angkor Pass
The official Angkor Enterprise site sells the 1-day pass at $37, the 3-day pass at $62 and the 7-day pass at $72. The 3-day pass expires in 7 days, so your two tour days must fall inside one week, and Wikivoyage confirms the 3 days can be any 3 days within that week. The pass gives access to over 50 temples and your photo is printed on it, so it cannot be reused.
Buy online at ticket.angkorenterprise.gov.kh, through the official app, or at the ticket office after your guide collects you. Wikivoyage adds that a pass bought after 5:00 PM counts from the next day, so the evening entry does not use up a day. Children under 12 enter free with their passport.
Hours and the Light
The official site lists park entry from 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM on all three passes. Sunrise in Siem Reap sits around 6:31 AM in mid-January and 6:27 AM in mid-February. For the Phnom Bakheng sunset, the sun sets at 5:56 PM in mid-January and 6:10 PM in mid-February, and Wikivoyage says climbing stops at 5:30 PM with a hike of about half an hour to the top.
Heat and Season
The wet season runs May to October and the dry season covers the other six months. January averages a high of 31.7 C, February 33.5 C and March 34.9 C, and Wikivoyage says March to May can reach 40 C while November to February sits at 25 to 30 C. Carry the water the tour provides and add sunscreen. Read the Siem Reap guide for what to do in the afternoon gap between the two days.
Dress Code and Paperwork
Long trousers or a long skirt with covered shoulders is the rule, and a scarf over bare shoulders is not accepted. The listing itself bans shorts, short skirts and sleeveless shirts. Only the wooden steps with a handrail on the eastern side lead to Angkor Wat's third tier, and access has its own rules, so treat the upper level as a bonus.
Most visitors need a visa: the 30-day tourist e-visa costs $30 and the FCDO advises applying at least 4 days ahead, and the visa on arrival is also $30 officially, though Wikivoyage reports border staff often ask US$35-40. Carry your passport, your pass, sunscreen and a charged phone.
Evening Ticket Trick and Pass Rules
Wikivoyage notes that Angkor Pass sales end at 17:30 and that a pass bought after 17:00 counts from the next day, so an evening entry on arrival day does not use up one of your days. Nomadic Matt says the same: a ticket bought after 5pm lets you in that evening free of a day. Your photo is printed on the pass, which is checked at almost all sites, so the pass cannot be shared or reused.
The 3-day pass at $62.00 expires in 7 days from the official seller, and Wikivoyage adds that children under 12 enter free with their passport.
Sources: Angkor Enterprise, Wikivoyage Angkor, FCDO entry requirements, Siem Reap climate.
The Two Days Step by Step
The listing gives day numbers and clock times. Where it gives none, the step carries a phase label.
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4:00 to 4:20 AM
Day 1 pickup
A guide and driver collect you at your Siem Reap hotel for the sunrise run. Group bookings are collected 30 minutes earlier.
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Sunrise
Angkor Wat at dawn
Sunrise over Angkor Wat opens the small circuit. Bring the charged phone the listing asks for, the central tower is 65 m high and the moat runs 190 m wide.
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Morning
Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom
Ta Prohm, the jungle temple, then Angkor Thom with the Bayon and its face towers. Jayavarman VII built both in the late 12th century.
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Midday
Ta Keo and the South Gate
The pyramid temple of Ta Keo, then the South Gate of Angkor Thom as the last point. Drop-off at your hotel finishes day 1 by 12:45 PM.
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10:00 to 10:20 AM
Day 2 pickup
A later start. The minibus collects you at the hotel lobby for the big circuit.
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Afternoon
Pre Rup, Preah Khan, Neak Pean and Ta Som
Four quieter temples across the big circuit, from Pre Rup's 12 m pyramid to Preah Khan, whose outer wall encloses about 56 hectares.
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Sunset
Phnom Bakheng and return
The sunset spot at Phnom Bakheng, a hill temple. Wikivoyage reports no climbing is allowed after 5:30 PM. Day 2 ends at your hotel by 7:00 PM.
What Works and What Does Not
A balanced read for a listing rated 4.9 across 5,120 reviews.
What we genuinely like
- Two circuits in two days covers the small and big routes without a second ticket purchase decision, since the 3-day pass covers both.
- Sunrise on day 1 and sunset on day 2 bookend the trip, and the day 2 pickup at 10:00 AM leaves mornings free.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure and reserve now, pay later keep the booking flexible.
- Chilled bottled water and wipe towels are provided, and hotel pickup and drop-off run on both days.
- Small group up to 14 people, with a private option up to 15.
The honest downsides
- The Angkor Pass is not in the price and the listing never names it, so the real cost is $96 once you add the $62 three-day pass.
- Meals are not included on either day and the midday gap between the days is your own to fill.
- The 4:00 to 4:20 AM pickup on day 1 is a hard start, and the group option collects you 30 minutes before that.
- The page says 10 temples in one place and 11 in another, and it carries a wheelchair accessible tag while also saying it is not suitable for wheelchair users, so confirm both with the operator.
- It is not suitable for people over 70, and the listing is marked likely to sell out.
Who it's NOT for: Travelers over 70, wheelchair users, and anyone who wants a second day at Tonle Sap or a third day at Banteay Srei and Beng Mealea should book a different listing.
Questions About This Tour
Is the Angkor Pass included in the $34?
No. You buy your own temple pass on angkorenterprise.gov.kh or at the ticket office, and the official 3-day pass costs $62, so you pay $96 in total. The pass rules are set out on the Angkor Wat tickets page.
Which pass do two days of temples need?
The listing states no amount and does not say which pass two days need. The official site sells the 1-day pass at $37 and the 3-day pass at $62, and the 3-day pass expires in 7 days, which fits two days inside one week. Check the pricing on the comparison of Angkor Wat tours.
What time does each day start and end?
Day 1 pickup is 4:00 to 4:20 AM and it finishes by 12:45 PM. Day 2 pickup is 10:00 to 10:20 AM and it ends by 7:00 PM, with the group option collected 30 minutes earlier each day. Sunrise and sunset hours shift through the year, see the Angkor Wat sunrise guide.
Are meals provided on either day?
No. Meals are not included on either day, though chilled bottled water and wipe towels are provided and the listing says you take occasional food breaks. The Siem Reap guide covers where to eat between the days.
Can children join this tour?
The listing states no minimum age. Children under 12 enter Angkor free with their passport, but the 4:00 AM start on day 1 is the real test for young children. See how the days compare on the Angkor Wat tours homepage.
Is the tour suitable for someone with limited mobility?
The listing is not suitable for wheelchair users, even though the page also carries a wheelchair accessible tag, so confirm your needs with the operator directly before booking. Temple stairs such as Ta Keo's pyramid are steep. More detail sits on the Angkor Wat guide.
What happens if I need to cancel?
You can cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund, and reserve now, pay later lets you hold a spot without paying today. The listing is marked likely to sell out, so book early on the Angkor Wat 2-Day Tthis page.
Is two days enough for Angkor Wat?
MySiemReapTours estimates one day covers about 3 to 5 major temples at 1 to 2 hours each, so two days split the Small and Grand Circuits and avoid temple fatigue. The Angkor Wat 2-Day Tour is built exactly that way, sunrise on day 1 and sunset on day 2.
How much does 2 days at Angkor cost in total?
The shortest pass that covers two days is the official 3-day pass at $62.00. Add the tour price of $34 and the listing total is $96, with meals extra. If you go alone, Travelynne's own DIY trip came to about $112 per person for two days with the pass included, splitting the driver and guide three ways. See Angkor Wat tickets.
What time should I arrive for sunrise?
MySiemReapTours advises being at the reflection pool by 5:15 AM to claim a spot, with a torch for the dark walk. Park entry opens at 5:00 AM. The 2-day tour picks you up at 4:00 to 4:20 AM. More detail is in the Angkor Wat sunrise guide.
What Travelers Said
Sam was an amazingly knowledgeable guide who shared his considerable knowledge in an informative and engaging manner. Learnt so much about the temples and their history. absolutely brilliant!
Sok is a informative guide and his English is good and easy to understand. He’s really patient and helpful. He also passionately explains about the history of the temples well. Overall the tour is good with cool water supplies. Highly recommended!
Mr. John was a great and knowledgeable guide. Starting with sunrise at Angkor Wat, he got us to a good spot early and explained the history and meaning behind the temples in a way that was easy to follow. At Ta Prohm and the Bayon, he made sure we had time to explore and take photos, and his stories about the carvings and the giant stone faces made everything come alive. He was friendly, patient and well organized, even with the early start. If you want to really understand Angkor and not just see it, I highly recommend this tour and Mr. John
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