The 7 Best Angkor Thom & Bayon Tours

1.Siem Reap Tour: Angkor Wat Sunrise, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 931 reviews Our pick

Start around 5 a.m. with a private guide and air-conditioned SUV or minivan. Watch sunrise at Angkor Wat, then visit Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, Bayon, and Angkor Thom. Guides such as Sam, Sorphorn, John, and Nol are praised for temple knowledge and excellent photo help.

“Angkor Wat at sunrise, Bayon temple, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei were very impressive in their own special ways. The guide of our private individual tour was very knowledgeable about the subject and delivered great job highlighting the history and answering our questions. Logistics of the tour worked perfectly (hotel pickup at 4:50am being something I was concerned, but for no reason) Overall - perfect score- five stars”

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2.Angkor Wat Private Driver Tours to Angkor Wat Sunrise, Angkor Thom & Ta Prohm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $59

Start at 5 a.m. for sunrise at Angkor Wat, then explore Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm in a private air-conditioned vehicle. A guide such as Bunchhoub can explain the temples, while cold water and towels help in the heat. Meals and temple passes cost extra.

“This experience is life changing. I highly recommend Mr. Tay’s private sunrise tour of the Angkor Wat Archeological park. It was an incredible experience to witness and learn about the temples.”

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3.Angkor Wat Sunrise and Angkor Thom Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $59

Start at 4:30 am for Angkor Wat sunrise, then visit Ta Prohm and Banteay Kdei before a hotel break. Return for Angkor Thom and sunset. Private guides such as Samnang, Sear, Sophat, and Bunpheng tailor the pace and explain Khmer history.

“Fantastic tour from beginning to end. Dividing the tour to take advantage of sunrise and sunset is the way to go. It's definitely busy during sunrise but the colors at that time of day are spectacular. In the mid-afternoon, the crowds begin to thin out so you feel like you have more room to explore. It also allowed us time to return to our hotel for lunch and a swim. Our guide Sear was amazing. He was so knowledgeable about the place and accommodating. We especially loved our conversations about his life and his perspective on modern Cambodia. All in all, an unforgettable experience.”

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4.Private Temples Guided Tour (Angkor Wat, Ta Prom & Angkor Thom)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $75

Visit Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, and Bayon on a private 4 to 5 hour tour from Siem Reap. You can choose sunrise or start later, with an English-speaking guide, private SUV, breakfast stop, cold water, and towels. Guides such as Lux, Chy, Jack, and Sothea are noted for clear explanations and helpful photos.

“Sunrise at Ankgor Wat was a beautiful, peaceful experience. The temple is a grand structure, even though it sure could use a cleaning (however, our tourguide Lux told us that there was an attempt to clean it, but the cleaning solution ate at the sandstone, so the job had to be abandoned. Nice views from up top. Ta Prom was an interesting place. There was lots of "before and after" shots, both as pictures and as the actual temple. Lux showed us where the temple had been restored and pointed to parts that had not been restored... quite amazing the job of restoration that has been done so far. The…”

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5.One Full Day Private tour of Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom & Banteay Srie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $75

Start at 5:00 am for Angkor Wat’s sunrise, then explore Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Srei with a private guide. You get hotel pickup, chilled bottled water, air-conditioned transport, and the option to choose a minivan or tuk-tuk.

“Thom was a very nice guide and flexible and patient with our pace with small children. The tour organizer sent him to the wrong hotel in the morning for pickup but the tour itself was good and the driver very nice and helpful.”

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6.Siem Reap Private Day Tour: Angkor Wat Sunrise, Bayon & Ta Prohm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews

Start at 5:00 a.m. for Angkor Wat sunrise, then visit Bayon, Ta Prohm, Baphuon, Angkor Thom’s South Gate, and the Terrace of the Elephants. A private guide and driver handle transport in an air-conditioned SUV or minivan. Park admission and meals cost extra.

“Good trip. Well planned and excellent guide. Guide was on time and gave good information. Car was very comfortable.”

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7.Angkor Wat & Bayon: the Smiling Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $50Best value

Ride from Siem Reap to Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Bayon with an English-speaking guide. You get a Trek mountain bike, helmet, water, lunch, and coconut juice. The route is easy but includes some off-road riding, and the $50 price does not include the $37 temple pass.

“A great way to see Siem Reap and Angkor Wat temples. My kids were little so didn't make the ride back from temple but our leader organised a tuk tuk home. My only feedback would be that maybe they could start tour a little closer to temples for families.”

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