Private Angkor Wat Sunrise Guided Tour by Women Tuk Tuk

Highlights

Ride with Women Tuk Tuk, a team of female drivers empowered through tourism, and support local women with every trip
Watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat with your private guide
Take a guided tour of Angkor Wat, including its bas-reliefs, at your own pace
Ride through the South Gate of Angkor Thom and see the Bayon’s smiling stone faces
Explore Ta Prohm, where giant tree roots wrap the temple walls
Enjoy a refreshment stop with fresh coconut and fruit, included
Go with a licensed local expert guide, with hotel pickup and drop-off

Full Itinerary

Your Private Angkor Wat Sunrise Experience with Women Tuk Tuk

Enjoy the sunrise at Angkor Wat at your own pace, with a licensed local expert guide and a tuk tuk driven by a member of Women Tuk Tuk, a Bayon Adventures initiative that empowers local women through tourism. Photo stops and extra time at any temple are always welcome.

Hotel pickup in Siem Reap
Your guide and Women Tuk Tuk driver meet you at your hotel before dawn. Travel by tuk tuk through the quiet streets to the Angkor Archaeological Park.

Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Watch the five towers of Angkor Wat emerge against the morning sky. Your guide helps you choose the best viewing spot and explains the setting as the light changes.

Breakfast at Angkor Wat
After sunrise, enjoy the breakfast packed by your hotel in the Angkor Wat compound, with the temple around you. Relax and recharge before your guide leads you through the temple.

Sightseeing at Angkor Wat
Explore the temple at your own pace with your private local expert guide. Walk the galleries of bas-reliefs depicting Hindu epics and scenes from the Khmer court. Your guide shares the history, symbolism and architecture of the world’s largest religious monument.

South Gate of Angkor Thom
Enter the walled city of Angkor Thom through the South Gate. Stone guardian figures line the causeway, holding a giant serpent in the story of the churning of the sea of milk. Stop here for photographs.

Bayon Temple
Discover the Bayon and its many serene stone faces, carved in the late 12th century. Your guide explains the carvings and the story of the king who built it.

Refreshment stop
Take a break with fresh coconut and seasonal fruit, included in your tour. Use the time to relax, ask questions and learn about local life from your guide, as well as the story of Women Tuk Tuk and the women who drive with us.

Ta Prohm
Finish at Ta Prohm, where giant tree roots grow through the temple walls and corridors. Take your time to explore and photograph this quiet, atmospheric site.

Return to Siem Reap
Your tuk tuk takes you back to your hotel.

Service Includes

Private tour with a licensed local expert guide
Tuk tuk driven by Women Tuk Tuk, a Bayon Adventures initiative empowering local women
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap
Fresh coconut and seasonal fruit at the refreshment stop
Bottled water and fresh towels

Service Excludes

Angkor Pass (1 day: US$37 per person; children under 12 enter free)
Breakfast and other meals
Tips for your guide and driver (optional)
Personal expenses

Important Info

Pickup time: Your guide and Women Tuk Tuk driver pick you up at your hotel at 4:30 AM.
Duration: The tour takes 6 to 8 hours, depending on your own pace on this private tour.
Price: The price shown is based on a group of 4 travelers. The price per person varies with group size. Please contact us for a quote for your group.
Breakfast: Please ask your hotel staff the day before your sunrise tour to pack your included breakfast. After sunrise, enjoy it in the Angkor Wat compound before exploring the temple.
Angkor Pass: Required for entry and not included. A 1-day pass costs US$37 per person. You can buy it online in advance to save time, or we can buy it on the spot if you don’t have it yet. Children under 12 enter free.
Dress code: Angkor Wat is an active religious site. Please cover your shoulders and knees. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Walking: The tour includes walking and some temple steps. You set the pace, and your guide adapts the visit to your energy and interests.
Mobility: If you find walking difficult, let us know. Your Women Tuk Tuk driver can ask the Angkor Wat guards for permission to drive you closer inside, so you can visit with less walking.
Private tour: Only your group joins this tour, so you can ask for extra time or photo stops at any temple.
Women Tuk Tuk: Your driver is part of Women Tuk Tuk, a Bayon Adventures initiative empowering local women through tourism.