Sunrise at Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom​​ Tour

Details Itinerary

4:30 AM – Hotel Pickup

• Early departure (very important for good sunrise position)
• Bring temple pass, camera, and light jacket
• It’s cool before dawn

5:00 AM – Sunrise at Angkor Wat

Take position near the reflection pools in front of the temple.

What to Expect:

• Dark silhouette of the lotus towers
• Gradual golden-pink sky
• Temple reflection in water
• Peaceful but popular atmosphere

Tip: Arrive early to secure a front-row reflection spot.

6:15 AM – Explore Angkor Wat (Inside)

After sunrise:

• Enter through the western causeway
• Visit bas-relief galleries
• Climb to the upper central tower (if open)
• See detailed carvings of Hindu epics

Time needed: 1.5–2 hours

8:30 AM – Breakfast Break

Stop at a nearby café outside the temple complex.

9:30 AM – Explore Angkor Thom

Angkor Thom was the last great capital of the Khmer Empire.

Bayon Temple

• Famous for 200+ smiling stone faces
• Most photogenic temple after Angkor Wat
• Intricate carvings of daily life

Take time: 1 hour

Terrace of the Elephants

• Royal viewing platform
• Elephant carvings
• Great panoramic photos

Take time: 20–30 minutes

Baphuon

• Large pyramid-style temple
• Recently restored
• Elevated views

Take time: 30–40 minutes

12:00 PM – Return to Hotel

Back before the midday heat becomes intense.

Temple Pass

You’ll need an official Angkor Archaeological Park pass:

• 1-day
• 3-day
• 7-day

(Buy at official ticket center only.)

Who This Tour Is Perfect For

• First-time visitors
•  Photographers
• History lovers
• Cultural explorers
• Bucket-list travelers

What to Bring

• Light scarf for sunrise chill
• Hat + sunscreen
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Covered shoulders & knees (temple rules)