Angkor Wat ToursPrivate Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour
This private Angkor Wat sunrise tour from Asia Voyage Tour costs $30 per person and runs 7 hours, with the Group Tour option running 5 hours. The vehicle is private up to 13 travelers per booking, and a professional English-speaking guide comes with every option. The pickup is at 4:45 AM, and the first stop is the Angkor Enterprise office to buy your Angkor Park ticket in cash. You see the sunrise at Angkor Wat, explore the temple after breakfast, then move on to Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm. The Angkor Pass is not in the price, so bring cash and read the cost section below before you book. The site compares all Angkor Wat tours from Siem Reap, and this page takes one listing apart. See all Angkor Wat tours side by side.
About This Tour
Asia Voyage Tour runs this sunrise day in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide. The pickup at your Siem Reap hotel is at 4:45 AM, and the first stop is the Angkor Enterprise ticket office, so carry cash. You get about an hour at Angkor Wat for the sunrise, then the vehicle brings you back after a breakfast stop to explore it for 2 hours. Angkor Thom with the Bayon and Ta Prohm take an hour each.
The title says private, but the same product sells a Group Tour option beside the sedan, SUV and minibus choices. The Group Tour option lasts 5 hours and covers Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure.
$30 per person. The Angkor Pass is not in the price, so the total you pay with the pass as listed is $92.
7 hours for the private options. The Group Tour option runs 5 hours.
4:45 AM hotel pickup in Siem Reap. Give the supplier your hotel details when you book.
Not included. The one-day pass is US$37 and the three-day pass is US$62, paid in cash at the ticket office. Viator shows a $62 extra charge at checkout, which reads as $92.
Private up to 13 travelers per booking, with 3-seat sedan, 5-seat SUV and 13-seat minibus options. The Group Tour option takes only a few people, almost 4.
Free cancellation 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
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Quick answer Price, pass and day at a glance
This private Angkor Wat sunrise tour costs $30 per person for 7 hours, with hotel pickup at 4:45 AM. The Angkor Pass is not included, and the listing's own total with the pass reads $92. For a one-day visit the one-day pass at US$37 applies.
Key takeaways
- See how the day runs in the route section.
- If the checkout charge confuses you, read what the price covers.
- Travelling solo? The Angkor Wat Small-Group Sunrise Tour starts at $15 per person.
- More private days are on the Angkor Wat tours homepage.
What the Price Actually Covers
The $30 buys the vehicle, the guide and the transfers, but not the temples. Here is every line, from the listing's own inclusions and exclusions.
In the Price
The listing includes a professional English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap, bottled water and cold towels. Transport is a private air-conditioned vehicle, and you choose a 3-seat sedan, a 5-seat SUV or a 13-seat minibus. Optional plus options add a 4-course breakfast, 2 meals, or 2 meals with an Apsara show.
| Line | In the price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Guide | Yes | Professional English-speaking guide |
| Hotel pickup and drop-off | Yes | Siem Reap hotels, pickup at 4:45 AM |
| Vehicle | Yes | Air-conditioned sedan, SUV or minibus |
| Bottled water and cold towels | Yes | Stated inclusions |
| Angkor Pass | No | One-day US$37 or three-day US$62, cash at the ticket office |
| Breakfast and meals | No | Plus options add a 4-course breakfast, 2 meals, or 2 meals with an Apsara show, otherwise bring snacks |
| Gratuities | No | Not included |
| Hotel nights | No | Not mentioned in the listing |
| Airport transfers | No | Not mentioned in the listing |
The Checkout Charge to Watch
The supplier lists the one-day Angkor entrance fee at US$37 and the three-day at US$62. Viator's extra-charge line on this product shows US$62, so the from price of $30 reads $92 at checkout. For a one-day tour like this, the one-day pass at US$37 applies.
Check before you pay which pass you are charged for, and confirm the split with the operator if it is unclear. Children under 12 enter Angkor free with their passport, which can change the sums for families.
Vehicles and Meal Options
The private options are a 3-seat sedan, a 5-seat SUV or a 13-seat minibus, all air-conditioned, beside the small Group Tour option. Meals are not in the base price. Paid add-ons bring a 4-course breakfast, two meals, or two meals with an Apsara show, so bring snacks if you skip them.
Bottled water and cold towels are included, and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
Small Extras Across Listings
Cold towels and bottled water are in this tour's price, and hotel pickup and drop-off come with it. Competing listings add their own small comforts: myproguide includes a free eSIM per traveller on its private sunrise day, and Airbnb reviews of its tuk-tuk sunrise praise the refreshments served at dawn. Extras like these change between operators, so read the inclusions line before booking.
What none of the listings include is the Angkor Pass, which costs US$37 for one day and is paid separately. On this tour the pass is bought in cash at the Angkor Enterprise office, the first stop of the morning.
The five towers of Angkor Wat's central structure and the west-side galleries reflected in the pond under a blue daytime sky. Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the Day Runs
The times below come from the listing's own itinerary, which fixes a 420-minute day and gives a duration for each stop. The pickup is the only stated clock time.
Stop by Stop
The pickup is at 4:45 AM from your Siem Reap hotel. The vehicle goes straight to the Angkor Enterprise office so you can buy your Angkor Park ticket in cash, a 30-minute allowance in the listing. Then comes an hour at Angkor Wat for the sunrise, weather permitting.
A breakfast stop follows at a top Angkor Restaurant, but only if you picked a plus-meal option, so bring your own snacks otherwise. You return to Angkor Wat for 2 hours of exploring, then spend an hour at Angkor Thom with the Bayon, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King, and an hour at Ta Prohm. The return to your pickup point takes 15 minutes.
| Time | Stop | Time there |
|---|---|---|
| 4:45 AM | Hotel pickup in Siem Reap | Not stated |
| After pickup | Angkor Enterprise ticket office | 30 minutes |
| Dawn | Angkor Wat sunrise | 1 hour |
| Morning | Breakfast stop, plus options only | 60 minutes |
| Morning | Angkor Wat, detailed visit | 2 hours |
| Midday | Angkor Thom, Bayon and the terraces | 1 hour |
| Afternoon | Ta Prohm | 1 hour |
| End | Return to your pickup point | 15 minutes |
Where the Listing Disagrees with Itself
The exclusions list says breakfast is available through the plus options, and the itinerary mirrors that. But the listing also titles the product private while selling a Group Tour option that lasts 5 hours and covers Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm. If those details matter to you, confirm with the operator which option you are booking before you pay.
Where the Sunrise Is Watched
The sunrise is seen from the two reflection ponds in front of Angkor Wat, and knowing which side to stand on makes the hour easier.
The Two Reflection Ponds
The World Travel Guy names two reflective ponds in front of the temple as the main sunrise spots, about 50 m apart. It adds that the area around the parking is dark before dawn, so the walk runs across the bridge and east towards the ponds. Water levels depend on the season. The World Travel Guy reports the north pond had no water in the dry season while the south pond still held water and gave the reflection shot.
Your guide picks the spot. Ask which pond has water, which side the crowd thins out on and which entry gate you will use. On this tour the sunrise hour at Angkor Wat lasts 60 minutes before you return for breakfast, so there is time to move ponds if the first bank fills up. Angkor Wat faces west, which is why the towers sit behind the water in the dawn light rather than against it. For more on the hour itself, see the Angkor Wat sunrise guide.
Who This Trip Rules Out
A 4:45 AM start and a pass paid in cash do not suit everyone. Here are the limits, and the tours to look at instead.
Not an Early Riser
The pickup is at 4:45 AM, and park entry opens at 5:00 AM, so the dawn start is fixed. If that hour is too brutal, the Angkor Wat Full-Day Tour with Sunset picks up between 9:10 and 9:30 AM and ends with sunset at Phnom Bakheng.
Travelling Light on Budget
At $30 plus the pass, this is not the cheapest way in. The Angkor Wat Small-Group Sunrise Tour costs $15 per person with the same free-cancellation terms, and its guide helps you buy the $37 pass on the day.
Wanting a Late, Unhurried Private Day
This listing runs 7 hours from before dawn. If you want a different private day, the Private Angkor Temple Highlights Tour covers more sites in 7 hours from $31 per person, and the Angkor Wat Sunrise Private Tour runs 8 hours.
Anyone Who Needs Step-free Access
The listing advises against the tour for people with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair, due to uneven surfaces. Temple stairs are steep and the day runs in full sun, so plan for heat and bring water beyond the bottles provided.
Dress Code
Shoulders must be covered, and trousers, knee-length pants or skirts are required, with comfortable walking shoes. The park's own rules go further: long trousers or a long skirt with covered shoulders, and a scarf over bare shoulders is not accepted.
Private Sunrise Day Formats Compared
Operators sell the same sunrise in three shapes: one continuous day, a split day with a hotel breakfast break, and a shorter tuk-tuk morning. The pass is extra in every one of them.
Three Shapes of the Same Day
The table compares the three private sunrise formats by pickup time, length, listed price and whether the Angkor Pass is extra, using each listing's own figures.
This tour runs a continuous 7 hours from the 4:45 AM pickup to the drop-off, with breakfast fitted in at a restaurant stop after the sunrise hour. ToursByLocals splits the day instead: a 4:30 AM pickup for the sunrise, back to the hotel for breakfast and rest, then a 2:30 pm return for Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm in a private SUV for 1 to 6 people. Its own page lists both 165 USD and a 150 USD starting price, which do not agree, so treat the exact figure as unclear. The Airbnb tuk-tuk format is a 6-hour day with a 5:00 AM pickup covering Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and the Bayon, rated 4.98 from 609 ratings.
The official one-day Angkor pass costs US$37 and park entry opens at 5:00 AM, and every format below leaves it out of the listed price. For other private days, the Private Angkor Temple Highlights Tour and the Angkor Wat Sunrise Private Tour are worth comparing.
| Format | Pickup | Length | Listed price | Angkor Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This private tour, air-conditioned vehicle | 4:45 AM | 7 hours | $30 per person | Extra, US$37 one-day |
| ToursByLocals split day, private SUV | 4:30 AM, return 2:30 pm | 7 hours with hotel break | 165 USD or 150 USD per group, page gives both | Extra |
| Airbnb tuk-tuk sunrise | 5:00 AM | 6 hours | Not given here | Extra, US$37 one-day |
Source: ToursByLocals, Airbnb Experiences, Angkor Enterprise.
Pass, Season and Paperwork
The practical ground rules for any Angkor day, from the official ticket site, Wikivoyage and the sunrise tables.
The Angkor Pass
The official Angkor Enterprise site sells the 1-day pass for US$37, the 3-day for US$62 and the 7-day for US$72. The 3-day pass expires in 7 days and the 7-day pass in 30 days. You can buy online at ticket.angkorenterprise.gov.kh or through the Angkor Pass app, and your photo is printed on the pass, which is checked at almost all sites.
Children under 12 enter free with their passport. Park entry runs 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Sunrise and the Seasons
In Siem Reap the sun rises at 6:31 AM in mid-January, 6:12 AM in mid-March and 5:37 AM in mid-June, so the 4:45 AM pickup comes before dawn in each of those months. November to February is peak season at 25-30 C, March to May can reach 40 C, and June to October is the rainy season. January averages a high of 31.7 C and April a high of 35.8 C. The tour operates in all weather, so dress for it.
Visa and What to Carry
The tourist e-visa costs US$30, is single entry and allows up to 30 days, and the FCDO says apply at least 4 days ahead. The visa on arrival is officially US$30 for tourism. Carry your passport, cash for the Angkor Pass, a camera, sun protection and insect repellent, and water beyond the bottles supplied.
Bags are safest carried on the side away from the road, since the FCDO reports motorbike thieves cutting bag straps.
What to Bring at 4:45 AM
Pack for a dark start that turns hot by mid-morning. The listing asks for a camera, sun protection and insect repellent, and other operators list the same kit: sunscreen, a hat, bug spray and a rain coat in the wet season, which runs May to October in Siem Reap. Bring your passport, since myproguide tells its travelers to carry it and the Angkor Pass is checked at almost every site.
Bring small cash for fruit stalls and souvenirs, and enough cash for the Angkor Pass itself, US$37 for the one-day ticket. Breakfast is only included if you pick a plus option, so bring your own snacks otherwise. Shoulders covered and trousers or knee-length pants or skirts, per the dress code, and comfortable walking shoes for uneven stone.
Sources: Angkor Enterprise, Wikivoyage.
The Day in Steps
The listing's own sequence, with the durations it states.
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4:45 AM
Pickup
The guide and driver collect you at your Siem Reap hotel. Give the supplier your hotel details when booking, and be ready early.
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30 minutes
Ticket office
The first stop is the Angkor Enterprise office to buy your Angkor Park ticket. Bring cash, because the pass is paid here, at US$37 for one day or US$62 for three.
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1 hour
Angkor Wat sunrise
You watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat, weather permitting, from the spots the guide recommends.
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60 minutes
Breakfast stop
With a plus-meal option this is a 4-course breakfast at a top Angkor Restaurant. Without one, bring your own snacks.
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2 hours
Angkor Wat
Back to the temple after breakfast for the detailed visit, with the guide covering the history, culture and religions behind the galleries.
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1 hour
Angkor Thom
The Bayon with its stone faces, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Do not climb on the monuments.
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1 hour
Ta Prohm
The temple of the Tomb Raider film, where roots grow through the ruins. Then a 15-minute drive returns you to your pickup point.
Pros and Cons
An honest read of this listing against the others on the site.
What we genuinely like
- $30 per person is a low price for a private vehicle and a professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup at 4:45 AM and drop-off at your own door are both included
- Angkor Wat gets 1 hour at sunrise plus a 2-hour return visit after breakfast
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Infant seats and pram access are supported
Who it's NOT for: Skip this one if you want a guaranteed one-day-pass charge, a later start or the lowest per-person price, because the $62 checkout line, the 4:45 AM pickup and the $15 small-group alternative each point elsewhere.
Questions About This Tour
Is the Angkor Pass included in the $30?
No. The pass is paid in cash at the Angkor Enterprise office, the first stop, at US$37 for one day or US$62 for three. You can also buy it online beforehand, as the Angkor Wat tickets guide explains.
Why does Viator charge $62 at checkout when the one-day pass is $37?
The supplier lists the one-day fee at US$37, but the platform's extra-charge line shows US$62, making the from price read $92. Check which pass you are charged for before paying, and see what the price covers for the full split.
What time does the pickup happen?
The hotel pickup is at 4:45 AM, and the first stop is the ticket office. Park entry opens at 5:00 AM, per the Angkor Wat sunrise guide.
Is this tour really private?
Mostly. The private options take up to 13 travelers per booking in a sedan, SUV or minibus, but the same product also sells a Group Tour option for almost 4 people that runs 5 hours. Compare it with the Angkor Wat Small-Group Sunrise Tour if a shared group suits you.
Are meals included?
Not in the base price. Plus options add a 4-course breakfast, 2 meals, or 2 meals with an Apsara show, so bring your own snacks otherwise. Bottled water and cold towels are always included.
Can children join this tour?
Yes. The adult age band starts at 3, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. Children under 12 enter Angkor free with their passport.
How do I cancel?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund, so lock in your plans early.
Where do I stand for the sunrise at Angkor Wat?
In front of the temple at the two reflection ponds, which The World Travel Guy puts about 50 m apart. It says the parking area is dark before dawn, so cross the bridge and head east to the ponds. Water levels shift with the season, and the north pond has been dry while the south pond held water, so ask your guide which one is worth it that morning. More detail is in the Angkor Wat sunrise guide.
Is it worth getting up at 4:45 AM for?
The listing prices the sunrise day at $30 per person plus the US$37 pass, and the park opens at 5:00 AM so the timing works. Angkor Wat faces west, which is why the towers reflect in the ponds at dawn, and the equinox alignment puts the rising sun over the central tower when seen from the western causeway. If the early start puts you off, the Angkor Wat Full-Day Tour with Sunset starts around 9:10 AM instead.
Can infants or wheelchair users join this tour?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller and specialized infant seats are available, with the adult age band starting at 3. The tour is not advised for people with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair, due to uneven surfaces at the temples. If you need a different private day, the Angkor Wat Private Tuk-Tuk Tour carries your group between temples by vehicle.
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