Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour  – The perfect sunrise. No crowds. No guesswork. Just the shots you came for—with a tour guide who leads the way.

Skip the crowds, get insane photos, and see Angkor Wat like you own the place—with a guide who knows every shortcut.

Most tourists get terrible Angkor Wat photos because they show up when crowds arrive at 9 AM. Our Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour gets you there at 4:15 AM for magical sunrise views with practically no crowds—just you, the ancient temples, and perfect lighting for Instagram-worthy shots.

This Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour includes expert guide commentary, visits to four major temples (Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Bayon, and Angkor Thom), and comfortable transportation with hotel pickup. You’ll capture the photos that make everyone ask “How did you get that shot?” while experiencing Cambodia’s crown jewel the way it was meant to be seen.

What You Will Do – Your Epic Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour Morning Adventure

4:15 AM – 4:35 AM: Hotel Pickup Your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle arrives at your hotel. Yes, it’s early—but trust us, it’s worth it.

5:30 AM: Enter Angkor Wat in Darkness Here’s where the magic starts. You’ll enter through the lesser-known eastern entrance (most tourists don’t even know about this). Bring your flashlight as you walk through ancient corridors lined with the world’s longest stretch of bas-relief carvings.

6:00 AM: Witness the Angkor Wat Sunrise Position yourself at the edge of an ancient library pool. Watch as the sun rises behind the temple towers, painting the sky in brilliant colors. The temple reflects perfectly in the water—this is the shot that makes people ask, “How did you get that photo?”

6:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Explore Angkor Wat’s Interior Spend two full hours inside this magnificent temple. Your guide will decode the stories carved into the walls, bringing 800-year-old history to life. You’ll visit corridors, central chambers, and upper terraces that most rushed tourists never see.

9:00 AM: Optional Breakfast Break Take a short rest and grab breakfast if you want (not included in tour price).

9:30 AM: Ta Prohm Temple This is the “Tomb Raider temple” where massive trees grow through the walls. See it exactly as French explorer Henri Mouhot found it in the 1850s—jungle and temple merged into one incredible sight.

10:30 AM: Angkor Thom City Pass by the Terrace of the Leper King and the Terrace of Elephants on your way to the stunning Bayon Temple.

11:00 AM: Bayon Temple Marvel at more than 200 enormous stone faces carved into the temple towers. Each face is different, and your guide will explain the mystery behind their smiles.

11:30 AM: Southern Gate of Angkor Thom Walk past 54 stone gods on one side and 54 demons on the other—an incredible sight that most people rush past without understanding.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Return to Hotel Head back to your hotel with a camera full of incredible photos and memories that will last forever.

Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour Itinerary

Complete Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour with Guide Schedule

Early Morning (4:15 AM – 6:00 AM)

• Hotel pickup in air-conditioned vehicle
• Arrive at Angkor Archaeological Park
• Enter Angkor Wat through eastern entrance
• Walk through ancient corridors with flashlight

Sunrise Experience (6:00 AM – 8:30 AM)

• Angkor Wat Sunrise viewing from library pool
• Professional photography guidance
• Two-hour detailed temple exploration
• Bas-relief carving interpretation

Temple Hopping (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

• Optional breakfast break
• Ta Prohm jungle temple exploration
• Angkor Thom city tour
• Bayon Temple with 200+ stone faces
• Southern Gate walkthrough

Return Journey (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)

• Comfortable ride back to hotel
• Time to rest and process your incredible morning

Discover Our Angkor Wat Tours – Complete Angkor Wat Tour Collection

After planning thousands of Cambodia trips, I can tell you one thing: not all Angkor Wat tours are created equal. Some rush you through in three hours. Others charge premium prices for basic experiences. But here’s what I’ve learned works…

Our Signature Tours Include:

Small Group Adventures (2-15 people) – Perfect if you want that personal touch without paying private tour prices. You’ll get individual attention from guides who actually know the difference between Jayavarman VII and his predecessors—trust me, it matters for the stories.

Private Temple Experiences – Want complete control over your schedule? These are worth every penny. Start at sunrise, take lunch breaks when YOU want them, and spend extra time at temples that speak to you. Your guide adapts everything to your interests.

Multi-Language Options – We run tours in German, Spanish, French, and Italian because temple stories lose something in translation when filtered through multiple languages. Our native-speaking guides share local legends you won’t hear elsewhere.

Regional Departures – Flying in from Singapore or Ho Chi Minh City? We coordinate seamlessly with your arrival times. No rushing through immigration just to make a generic tour departure.

But here’s the thing… sunrise tours book out fastest (especially during dry season from November to March). Angkor Wat sunset tour experiences are beautiful too, though they come with bigger crowds.

Book 48 hours ahead for best guide availability. Peak season requires longer lead times, but the wait is worth it for guides who bring these ancient stories to life.