Angkor Wat Sunrise and Floating Village Private Tour
One Private Day: Temple Sunrise and a Floating Village
Watch the sun rise over Angkor Wat, visit a local market (breakfast there is optional), then glide through the flooded forest of Kampong Phluk, all in one private day.
⭐ Licensed Local Guide · 🤝 10+ Years Experience · 🔒 Private Tour, Your Group Only · 🚐 Hotel Pickup Included · 💵 Book Now, Pay on the Day
Overview
Quick answer: The Angkor Wat sunrise and floating village tour is a private nine-hour day that combines sunrise at Angkor Wat, a visit to a local market (breakfast optional, not included) and a boat ride through Kampong Phluk floating village. Pickup is at 4:30 AM, and you choose an air-conditioned car (Lexus SUV), minivan or tuk-tuk.
Many visitors plan Angkor and the Tonle Sap as separate days. This tour joins them: you see Angkor Wat in the best light of the day, then move on while the air is still cool to a stilt-house village at the edge of the lake. It suits travelers with a short stay who want both in one day.
At Angkor Wat you arrive for the first light, watch the five towers appear and explore the galleries once many visitors have left for breakfast. After the market visit you drive to Kampong Phluk and ride a boat through the flooded forest and between tall stilt houses. Your guide, Tivorn, a licensed local guide, explains both places, and because the tour is private you can adjust the pace.
⏰ Duration
About 9 hours
🕓 Departure
4:30 AM from your Siem Reap hotel
🔒 Tour Type
Private, your group only
🌐 Language
English
Full Itinerary
⏰ 4:30 AM — Hotel Pickup
Pickup in Siem Reap city in your chosen vehicle: air-conditioned car (Lexus SUV), minivan or tuk-tuk. If you still need your Angkor Pass we stop at the ticket office, which opens at 4:30 AM. Buying online the day before skips this stop.
⏰ 5:00 AM — Angkor Wat Sunrise
Arrive for the pre-dawn color, watch the sun rise behind the five towers, then explore the inner galleries.
⏰ 8:00 AM — Local Market Visit
Walk through a busy local market where the neighborhood shops and eats. Breakfast is optional and not included, so have a bite or just look around.
⏰ 9:00 AM — Drive to Kampong Phluk
About 30 to 40 minutes from Siem Reap town through the countryside.
⏰ 10:00 AM — Boat Through the Flooded Forest
Glide between tall stilt houses and through the flooded forest on the edge of the Tonle Sap.
⏰ 12:00 PM — Optional Lunch, Then Return
Stop for lunch if you wish, then drive back to Siem Reap.
⏰ 1:30 PM — Hotel Drop-Off
Back at your hotel in time for a rest or an afternoon swim.
Times are for the air-conditioned car. A tuk-tuk is slower, so Tivorn will confirm the timing if you choose one. Sunrise moves through the year, from about 5:37 AM in June to 6:31 AM in January.
Choose Your Vehicle
Every tour is private, and the vehicle is your choice. Tivorn’s main vehicle is an air-conditioned Lexus SUV. A minivan or a tuk-tuk is available on request.
🚙 Air-Conditioned Car (Lexus SUV)
Tivorn’s main vehicle. Best for couples, families and groups of up to 4 guests.
$100 per group
🚐 Air-Conditioned Minivan
Best for larger groups and families travelling together. Tell Tivorn your group size.
$110 per group
🛺 Tuk-Tuk
A classic way to reach Angkor Wat at dawn. Open-air and slower, not air-conditioned, so bring a light layer. It holds up to 3 guests.
$80 per group
Private tour from $80 per group
Your group only. Prices are per group: tuk-tuk (up to 3 guests) $80, air-conditioned car (Lexus SUV, up to 4 guests) $100 and minivan (up to 8 guests) $110. Breakfast is not included. The Angkor Pass is not included: it costs US$37 per person for one day. Buy it online the day before, or we stop at the ticket office, which opens at 4:30 A. Tonle Sap lake ticket is $24 per person ($15 per person if the group is from 2 people and above). Book now and pay on the day, with no deposit.
Included / Not Included
✅ Included
✓ Licensed local guide
✓ Hotel pickup & drop-off in Siem Reap city
✓ Your choice of vehicle: air-conditioned car (Lexus SUV), minivan or tuk-tuk
✓ Bottled water
❌ Not Included
✗ Angkor temple pass $37 per person
✗ Tonle Sap boat ticket: $24 per person ($15 per person if the group is from 2 people and above)
✗ Breakfast and lunch (optional, paid on the day)
✗ Tips (optional)
✗ Personal expenses
What Travelers Say
Tivorn Angkor Guide is rated 5.0 on Tripadvisor. Read what guests say about their mornings at Angkor Wat, in their own words.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Angkor pass is $37 per person which you can purchase when starting the tour at the official ticket office, or you can buy online the day before the tour date.
Kampong Phluk floating village boat ticket & entrance fee is US$24 per person. If your group is from 2 people and above, the price is US$15 per person.
The sun rises between about 5:37 AM in early June and 6:31 AM in late January. Pickup is at 4:30 AM, so you are at the gates when they open at 5:00 AM, in time for the pre-dawn colour in every month. See our Angkor Wat sunrise guide for the time in your month.
The park gates open at 5:00 AM and the best spots at the reflection pools fill early, so yes if you want the classic mirror photo. If you prefer a later start, tell Tivorn and he can plan a different order for the day.
Yes. You travel only with your own group, with your own guide and vehicle, and you set the pace together.
The Lexus SUV, an air-conditioned car, suits most couples, families and groups of up to 4. The minivan suits bigger groups. A tuk-tuk is a classic way to reach Angkor Wat at dawn (up to 3 people), but it is open-air and slower, so bring a light layer. Tell Tivorn your group size and he will recommend the best fit.
Yes. Because the tour is private, you can swap Kampong Phluk for Bayon and Ta Prohm. Tell Tivorn when you book.
Cover your shoulders and knees at Angkor Wat, where shorts and skirts above the knee and bare shoulders are not allowed. Bring a light layer for the early morning, and a hat and sunscreen for the boat ride.
Message Tivorn on WhatsApp with your date and number of guests. You can book now and pay on the day, with no deposit, as set out in our Terms.
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Message Tivorn on WhatsApp to check availability for your dates. Book now and pay on the day.