Angkor Wat Admission Ticket

Getting an Angkor pass delivered to your hotel can save precious time, especially if you plan to reach Angkor Wat before sunrise. You receive a printed pass with your photo and can go straight to the temple gates instead of stopping first at the ticket office.

I like two things here: the choice of 1-, 3-, or 7-day access, and the simple handoff at your hotel front desk. The lanyard supplied with some passes is useful because guards may check the ticket repeatedly. The catch is price: you pay a service charge above the official ticket rate, and the pass is non-refundable and tied to your dates and identity.

Key points to know before booking

• Hotel delivery around 6 pm: Your pass is normally delivered the evening before your planned visit.
• Sunrise-friendly: You can leave early for Angkor Wat without first queuing for admission.
• Several pass lengths: Options include one, three, and seven days, with the exact product choice worth checking carefully before payment.
• Transport is not included: You arrange your own tuk-tuk, car, minivan, or bus.
• A guide costs extra: You can hire a guide separately, including guides who speak several languages.
• Photo identification is required: Send a passport-style photo for every person after booking.

Why hotel delivery matters at Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is at its best when the day is still cool and the crowds have not fully formed. If you are aiming for the famous sunrise view, a ticket delivered the evening before lets you leave your hotel directly for the temples.

That convenience matters even more if your schedule is tight. One booking was made for a visit soon after a late afternoon arrival, allowing the visitor to use the following morning efficiently. Another visitor booked only about two days ahead and still received the printed passes at the hotel before the temple visit.

The service is simple rather than glamorous. Your pass is placed at the front desk under your name. Some bookings also include lanyards, which make it easier to present the ticket at temple checkpoints. Keep the pass with you all day, since it must be shown whenever requested.

The usual delivery time is around 6 pm on the evening before your visit. The supplied information also says the ticket is valid from the printed start date, so do not assume that receiving it early allows you to enter before that date. Check the dates printed on the pass.

What the $59 price really buys you

The advertised price is $59 per person, but the final cost depends on the pass length and booking conditions. The official rates given here are $37 or more for one day, $62 or more for three days, and $72 or more for seven days. The extra amount pays for the delivery service, communication, and advance arrangement.

I see the value most clearly when your visit begins at sunrise, when you have only one or two days in Siem Reap, or when you are worried about arranging the pass after a late arrival. In those cases, paying extra buys time and peace of mind.

The value is weaker if you have a relaxed schedule and can visit the official ticket office without concern. One person paid the higher agency price during a period when there was no queue and tickets were readily available. That is the key tradeoff: you are paying for convenience, not a discounted admission ticket.

Check the selected option before booking. The material refers to one-, two-, three-, and seven-day passes in different places, while the main choices are presented as one, three, or seven days. The price can also change sharply between options, so confirm the exact pass, validity dates, and total before sending payment.

Angkor Wat at sunrise, then the main temple circuit

The suggested temple list is broad, but this is not a guided itinerary with a vehicle and timed stops included. You use the admission pass on your own arrangement, choosing which sites to visit and how long to stay.

Angkor Wat, about two hours

Begin with Angkor Wat, the enormous temple complex built for the Hindu god Vishnu. Its galleries, towers, courtyards, and carved scenes need time, so two hours is a brisk visit rather than a full study.

Arriving before sunrise gives you the famous reflection view and a cooler start. It also means an early departure and a long day if you continue through several other temples. Bring water, wear shoes with a firm grip, and cover your shoulders and knees.

Angkor Thom, about 1 hour 20 minutes

Angkor Thom was the last major capital of the Khmer Empire, established under King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century. The walled city contains several important monuments, so it is more than a single temple stop.

Allow time for the gates and the central area. If you are moving independently, plan your route in advance so you do not treat Angkor Thom as a quick photo stop.

Bayon Temple, about one hour

At the heart of Angkor Thom, Bayon is known for its towers with large carved faces and dense stone decoration. It is one of the places where a guide can add real value, since the carvings and layout are easy to admire without understanding what you are seeing.

A guide is not included with the pass. You can hire one separately in several languages. Names associated with guided visits include Vantha, Bob, Sok, Bunthang Lim, and Mr Ho, but you must arrange and pay for guiding separately.

Ta Prohm, about one hour

Ta Prohm is the temple often linked with the Tomb Raider film. Its partly ruined galleries and tree-covered stonework create a very different mood from the broad symmetry of Angkor Wat.

It is also one of the most popular stops. Going early or visiting at a less crowded time can make the narrow paths easier to enjoy. Do not touch the carvings, and follow the signs around fragile areas.

The smaller temples reward a slower second day

A one-day pass can cover the best-known circuit, but a three-day pass gives you more breathing room. You can return early, pause during the hottest part of the day, and visit smaller sites without treating every stop as a race.

Preah Khan, about 1 hour 20 minutes

Built by Jayavarman VII to honor his father, Preah Khan is northeast of Angkor Thom. It has long corridors, courtyards, and a less compact feel than Ta Prohm.

Give yourself time to look along the axes of the temple rather than rushing to the next doorway. The site works well as part of a longer temple day.

Neak Pean, about one hour

Neak Pean sits on an artificial island in the Jayatataka reservoir. The approach across the water gives this visit a different setting from the enclosed temple complexes.

The stop can be brief if you are following a tight route, but the water and island arrangement make it worth keeping on a multi-day plan.

Ta Som, about 40 minutes

Ta Som is a smaller temple built in the late 12th century for Jayavarman VII. Its compact size makes it a manageable stop after larger complexes such as Preah Khan and Angkor Thom.

Srah Srang, about 20 minutes

Srah Srang is a large reservoir, also called the Royal Bath, east of Banteay Kdei. The suggested visit is short, making it suitable for a morning or late-day pause.

The pass gives you access to the park, but it does not provide a viewing plan or transport between these sites. Your driver or guide determines how efficiently you connect them.

Ta Keo and Prasat Kravan

Ta Keo is a sandstone temple mountain from the 11th century. Prasat Kravan is much smaller, with five brick towers on a shared terrace and carved brick images inside.

These are useful contrasts. Ta Keo feels solid and severe, while Prasat Kravan is compact and notable for its brickwork. Both can fit into a day that already includes the better-known circuit.

Pre Rup, about 30 minutes

Pre Rup is a brick, laterite, and sandstone temple mountain built as the state temple of King Rajendravarman. Its short suggested visit makes it easy to combine with Banteay Samre or other eastern sites.

Banteay Samre, about 40 minutes

Banteay Samre is an early 12th-century Hindu temple east of the East Baray. It is less central than Angkor Wat and Bayon, so adding it makes more sense when you have several days or a driver willing to build a longer route.

Banteay Srei, about one hour

Banteay Srei, often called the Ladies Temple, is a 10th-century temple dedicated to Shiva near Phnom Dei. Its smaller scale and detailed stone carving set it apart from the giant central monuments.

It lies about 25 kilometers northeast of the main Angkor area. Allow for the extra distance when planning your day. A one-day pass does not mean every listed temple fits comfortably into one day.

Roluos, hills, and sites beyond the core park

The pass can also support a wider program, but transport becomes more important as the sites spread out.

Bakong, about one hour

Bakong is the first sandstone temple mountain built by Khmer rulers at Angkor. It is about 15 kilometers from Siem Reap and forms part of the Roluos group.

Lolei and Preah Ko

Lolei is the northernmost of the three late 9th-century Hindu temples in the Roluos group. Preah Ko sits between Lolei and Bakong and can be visited in about 30 minutes.

These stops are useful for understanding how Khmer temple design developed before the grand central monuments. They also require planning because they are outside the main Angkor cluster.

Baksei Chamkrong, about 30 minutes

This small Hindu temple near Phnom Bakheng is dedicated to Shiva. It is an easy short stop, but it is not likely to be the main reason you buy an Angkor pass.

Phnom Krom and Phnom Bok

Phnom Krom is about 12 kilometers southwest of Siem Reap and has a 9th-century temple on a hill. The hill is also described as a good sunset viewpoint.

Phnom Bok is another hill temple northeast of the East Baray. The suggested visit is about two hours. Both sites require more time and physical effort than a flat, compact temple stop, so consider your fitness and transport before adding them.

Kbal Spean, about three to four hours

Kbal Spean lies in the Kulen Hills and requires a longer outing. The site follows a roughly 150-meter stretch of riverbed with Angkorian carvings.

The suggested timing is three hours in one place and four hours in another, so use the longer estimate when planning. This is not a quick add-on to Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm. You need suitable shoes and enough time for the walk.

Beng Mealea, about two hours

Beng Mealea is about 40 kilometers east of the main Angkor group and dates from the Angkor Wat period. Its separate location makes it a full excursion rather than an easy central-circuit stop.

The information provided lists admission here as free under this plan. That does not mean every outlying attraction is covered. Phnom Kulen and Koh Ker require separate tickets.

Transport and guides are your responsibility

This purchase is for the admission pass and delivery service. It does not include a tuk-tuk, car, minivan, bus, food, drinks, or guide.

That distinction is important. The pass lets you enter, but you still need to decide how to move between Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, the Roluos group, and the more distant hills. A tuk-tuk may suit the central temples, while a car or minivan may be more practical for Banteay Srei, Kbal Spean, or Beng Mealea. The supplied information does not set a transport price, so arrange that separately.

A good guide can also change the experience. Vantha, Bob, Sok, Bunthang Lim, and Mr Ho are names connected with guided visits, but none is automatically included in this ticket. If you want stories, religious context, and help with the order of stops, book the guide separately and confirm the arrangement.

Pass rules, clothing, and required photo

After booking, send a passport-style photo for every person. The ticket contains your photo and is not transferable, so you cannot hand it to another person.

Children under 12 do not need a national park ticket, but they must show a passport to prove their age. Keep your own passport or suitable proof available if needed.

Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Respect monks, signs, and restricted areas. Do not touch carvings, smoke, litter, or give money or candy to children. Commercial filming and professional photography require a permit from the APSARA National Authority, and drone use also requires permission.

The pass cannot be refunded or amended. If your dates change, you should assume the money is lost unless the provider confirms otherwise, so check your schedule before ordering.

Who should buy this pass?

I would consider it for a short Siem Reap stay, a sunrise plan, a late arrival, or anyone who dislikes uncertainty at the start of a busy sightseeing day. The hotel delivery is the main benefit, and the process has generally been quick when the required photos and booking details are sent promptly.

I would skip it if you have plenty of time, are comfortable arranging admission yourself, or are especially focused on paying only the official ticket price. The surcharge can be substantial, particularly for a multi-day pass.

FAQ

Where is this admission pass used?

It is used for Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, Bayon, Preah Khan, Banteay Srei, and many other listed temples.

How many days can I choose?

The main options are one, three, or seven days. The supplied information also refers to a two-day option in one section, so check the exact choice and price shown during booking.

How is the pass delivered?

The pass is delivered to your hotel front desk under your name, normally around 6 pm on the evening before the planned visit.

Can I use the pass for sunrise at Angkor Wat?

Yes. The advance delivery is intended to let you go directly to Angkor Wat before sunrise without first arranging the ticket at the ticket office.

Is transportation included?

No. Tuk-tuk, car, minivan, and bus transportation are not included and must be arranged separately.

Is a tour guide included?

No. A guide is not included, though guides can be hired separately in several languages.

Do I need to send a photo?

Yes. You must email passport-style photos for all people in the booking. The ticket will not be issued if the required photos are not received.

Do children need a ticket?

Children under 12 do not need a national park ticket, but they must show a passport as proof of age.

Can I transfer the pass to another person?

No. The pass contains your photo and is not transferable.

Are Beng Mealea and Kbal Spean included?

The supplied information lists admission as free for Beng Mealea and Kbal Spean under the itinerary. Phnom Kulen and Koh Ker are specifically excluded and require separate tickets.

Should I book this if I only have one day?

It can be useful if you want a sunrise start and do not want to spend time arranging admission. A one-day visit still requires careful planning, since the listed temples are spread across a large area and transportation is not included.