Private Angkor Wat Sunrise, Angkor Thom & Ta Prohm Tour

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1. Your journey begins with a 4:30 AM hotel pickup, arriving at Angkor Wat as the morning cool sets in. Watch in awe as the silhouette of the world’s largest religious monument slowly emerges in the early dawn, casting its iconic reflection across the lotus pond. As sunrise fades, step inside with your expert guide to explore the temple's soaring central towers and discover the stories behind the intricate sandstone bas-reliefs lining its ancient galleries.

   2 h

2. Cross the ancient causeway flanked by two striking rows of 54 devas (gods) and 54 asuras (demons) holding the sacred Naga serpent. Towering 23 meters above, the imposing stone gate features four massive face carvings welcoming you into the ancient royal city.

   15 minAdmission included

3. Discover the serene, enigmatic heart of Angkor Thom. Marvel at Bayon's 54 towers featuring 216 giant, smiling stone faces that gaze across the horizon. Your guide will highlight the best photo angles and explain the rich bas-reliefs detailing ancient historical battles and daily 12th-century life.

   30 minAdmission included

4. Walk along the elevated sandstone causeway to explore this massive 11th-century temple mountain. Marvel at the giant Reclining Buddha crafted on its rear wall—an incredible archaeological jigsaw puzzle successfully restored in 2011 after decades of careful conservation.

   30 minAdmission included

5. Tucked deep within the shaded jungle canopy of the ancient Royal Palace grounds, this 10th-century pyramid-style shrine offers sweeping views over the surrounding forest for those who climb its steep stone steps.

   30 minAdmission included

6. Walk along the 300-meter platform once used by Khmer kings as a grand viewing stand for public ceremonies and military parades. Admire the remarkably preserved wall carvings depicting life-sized Asian elephants and mahouts.

   10 minAdmission included

7. Explore this atmospheric stone terrace located just north of the Elephant Terrace, renowned for its intricate, deeply carved reliefs of mythical underworld beings, guardian figures, and royal court histories.

   15 minAdmission included

8. Step into the world-famous jungle ruins made legendary by Angelina Jolie in Tomb Raider. Left largely unrestored, Ta Prohm showcases a dramatic dance between nature and ancient stone, with giant spung (silk-cotton) tree roots entwined tightly around moss-covered walls and doorways. Return to hotel & drop off.

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Siem Reap

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 2414 experiences we list in Siem Reap.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 667 of 2414.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Siem Reap

Siem Reap is the riverside town beside Angkor, Cambodia's vast complex of Khmer temples, with night markets, river walks and a relaxed centre.

Angkor Wat, often called the largest religious monument in the world, rises above its moat in a silhouette of lotus-bud towers that is breathtaking at sunrise. Nearby, the walled city of Angkor Thom holds the Bayon, with its more than two hundred serene stone faces, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Baphuon, while Ta Prohm is gripped by the roots of giant silk-cotton and strangler fig trees.

Top-ranked sights in Siem Reap: Angkor Thom, Tonlé Sap, Kampong Phluk.

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