Private Angkor Wat Sunrise & Sunset Tour by Vintage Jeep

4.9 (19 reviews) Siem Reap, Cambodia
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the best of Angkor in a classic Vintage Jeep with a local expert guide, combining iconic temples with authentic Cambodian life. See Angkor Wat at sunrise, Bayon, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, and Pre Rup at sunset, while also discovering Siem Reap’s local culture, Buddhist traditions, and countryside villages. A private 1.5-day journey designed to go beyond the typical temple tour.

Options

Private Tour Only

Pickup included

Private Tour + Angkor Pass

Angkor Pass is included
Pickup included

What's included

  • Temple Pass is included for the option with Angkor Pass Only
  • Guided temple visits: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm & Banteay Srei
  • Siem Reap cultural discovery & local encounters, including monks when available
  • Local expert English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap town
  • Seasonal fresh Cambodian fruit & drinking water
  • Angkor sunrise & sunset: sunrise at Angkor Wat and sunset at Pre Rup
  • Private transportation by classic Vintage Jeep
  • Accommodation
  • Angkor Temple Pass (US$37, free for child below 12 years old)
  • All meals & beverages
  • Personal expenses and Tips

What to expect

Day 1: Siem Reap Discovery & Angkor Sunset
  1. Siem Reap
    45m
    Afternoon pickup from your hotel

    Meet your local expert guide and Vintage Jeep driver at your hotel and begin your journey with a relaxed introduction to Siem Reap.

    Discover the Heart of Siem Reap

    Start with a short orientation around the town, passing through the Royal Garden and the historic Old Market area. See the everyday rhythm of Siem Reap as your guide shares stories about the city, its people, and how it has grown around the temples of Angkor.
  2. Wat Preah Prom Rath
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Discover Wat Preah Prohm Rath

    Continue to Wat Preah Prohm Rath, one of Siem Reap’s oldest and most respected Buddhist pagodas. Explore the peaceful temple grounds with your local expert guide and discover the traditions, beliefs, and stories that shape Cambodian Buddhist life.

    When possible, have a respectful conversation with local monks and hear personal stories about monastic life; why they chose this path, their daily routines, their studies, and what life is like inside a Buddhist monastery. It is a rare opportunity to connect with Cambodia through a personal story, not just through its temples and history.
  3. Pre Rup
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Leave Siem Reap behind and enjoy the open-air journey in your classic Vintage Jeep toward the Angkor Archaeological Park. Feel the breeze and listen as your local expert guide shares stories about Angkor and the surrounding countryside.

    Along the way, stop at the Angkor ticket office to purchase your temple pass for tomorrow. A useful local tip: buying your pass in the late afternoon allows you to enter the park that same evening at no extra cost for sunset, while using the pass for your temple visit the following day.

    Continue to Pre Rup, where your guide brings the temple’s history and ancient beliefs to life. Then watch the warm evening light spread across the temple and surrounding countryside.

    After sunset, enjoy the Vintage Jeep ride back to Siem Reap for a relaxing evening before tomorrow’s early sunrise.
Day 2: Angkor Sunrise & the Temples of the Khmer Empire
  1. Angkor Wat
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Sunrise at Angkor Wat

    Start early with a memorable Vintage Jeep ride through the quiet roads of Angkor as you make your way to Angkor Wat before dawn. Watch the sky slowly brighten behind the iconic towers, then explore the temple with your local expert guide. Discover the stories, symbolism, and remarkable details carved into this extraordinary monument.
  2. Angkor Thom
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Through the Ancient City of Angkor Thom

    Hop back into the Jeep and travel through the gates of Angkor Thom, the last great capital of the Khmer Empire. Stop at the impressive South Gate, where your guide will bring the famous stone guardians and the story of the Churning of the Ocean of Milk to life.
  3. Bayon Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Continue to Bayon, where hundreds of enigmatic faces look out from the temple towers. Your guide will help you uncover the stories and symbolism behind these remarkable carvings.
  4. Ta Prohm Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Ride deeper into the jungle to Ta Prohm, one of Angkor’s most atmospheric temples. Walk among ancient galleries and enormous tree roots as your guide shares the fascinating history of this temple and explains how nature and architecture have become intertwined here.
  5. Angkor Archaeological Park
    1h
    Ride from Angkor to Banteay Srei

    Leave the main Angkor temples behind and enjoy a scenic one-hour Vintage Jeep ride through the Siem Reap countryside toward Banteay Srei. Pass through traditional villages such as Preah Dak, where you’ll see Cambodian daily life unfolding beyond the temples.

    With your local expert guide, learn about the villages, rice fields, local traditions, and rural way of life. If the opportunity arises, make a short stop to respectfully meet and interact with local people, turning the journey to Banteay Srei into an authentic local experience.
  6. Banteay Srei
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Discover Banteay Srei – The Jewel of Angkor

    Arrive at Banteay Srei, one of Angkor’s most beautifully preserved temples, famous for its intricate carvings and distinctive pink sandstone. Explore the temple with your local expert guide and discover the stories, Hindu mythology, and masterful craftsmanship behind its delicate details.

    Take your time to admire the extraordinary carvings up close and learn why Banteay Srei is often regarded as one of the finest examples of classical Khmer art.
  7. Siem Reap
    Pass by
    Relaxing Ride Back to Siem Reap

    After exploring Banteay Srei, sit back and enjoy a relaxing Vintage Jeep ride back to Siem Reap. Feeling hungry? Your local expert guide will be happy to recommend a good local restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Cambodian food.

    At the end of your journey, we’ll drop you safely back at your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included within Siem Reap town. Please provide your hotel name and address when booking. You’ll travel with a local expert guide and experienced Vintage Jeep driver.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This jeep tour is fun for both adult and children, price is for adult with minimum 2 people.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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