Angkor Wat Full-Day Tour Without the Crowds
Private Full-Day Angkor Tour, Timed to Avoid the Crowds
See Ta Prohm, Bayon and Angkor Wat in the order that helps you avoid the tour-bus crowds, with a midday break to rest and escape the heat.
⭐ Licensed Local Guide · 🤝 10+ Years Experience · 🔒 Private Tour, Your Group Only · 🚐 Hotel Pickup Included · 💵 Book Now, Pay on the Day
Overview
Quick answer: This private full-day Angkor tour sees Ta Prohm, Bayon and Angkor Wat in a different order from the tour-bus route, with a midday break at your hotel. It starts early at Ta Prohm, takes Angkor Wat in the afternoon and lasts about ten hours. Choose an air-conditioned car (Lexus SUV), minivan or tuk-tuk. Private tours start at $80 per group, with the Angkor Pass extra.
Many visitors see Angkor in the same order: Angkor Wat at sunrise, then Bayon and Ta Prohm as the tour buses arrive. This tour reverses that flow. Most circuit temples open at 6:00 AM, and Angkor Wat is open from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM, so you can begin at Ta Prohm as it opens and finish at Angkor Wat late in the day.
In between, you visit Banteay Kdei and Srah Srang, then the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Bayon and the Terrace of the Elephants, and you rest at your hotel through the hottest hours. Your guide, Tivorn, a licensed local guide, explains each temple, and because the tour is private you can set the pace or start later.
⏰ Duration
About 10 hours with a midday break
🕓 Departure
5:45 AM (8:00 AM for a later start)
🔒 Tour Type
Private, your group only
🌐 Language
English
Full Itinerary
⏰ 5:45 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.
⏰ 6:15 AM — Ta Prohm
Be among the first in as it opens, with soft light and fewer visitors among the tree roots.
⏰ 7:45 AM — Banteay Kdei and Srah Srang
Two quieter stops: a calm temple and the royal bathing pool beside it.
⏰ 9:15 AM — Angkor Thom and the Bayon
Enter through the South Gate, then see the smiling faces of the Bayon and the Terrace of the Elephants.
⏰ 11:45 AM — Lunch and Midday Break
Lunch, then back to your hotel to rest or swim while the day is at its hottest.
⏰ 2:00 PM — Angkor Wat
Cross the causeway and explore the galleries and carvings in the afternoon light. Access to the upper level depends on the day.
⏰ 4:30 PM — Hotel Drop-Off
Back at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Times are for the 5:45 AM start in the air-conditioned car. A later start shifts every stop, and Tivorn will adjust the order to suit.
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 traveling together. Tell Tivorn your group size.
$110 per group
🛺 Tuk-Tuk
A classic way to move between the temples. Open-air and not air-conditioned, so the midday break helps in hot months.
$80 per group
Private tour from $80 per group
Your group only. The price shown is for the air-conditioned car (Lexus SUV, up to 4 guests); minivan (up to 8 guests) and tuk-tuk (up to 3 guests). 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 AM. 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
✓ Midday return to your hotel
✓ Bottled water
❌ Not Included
✗ Angkor Pass (US$37 per person for one day)
✗ Lunch (paid on the day)
✗ Tips (optional)
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
You can see the highlights: Ta Prohm, Bayon and Angkor Wat. A 3-day pass lets you see more at a gentler pace.
No. This route starts after sunrise, so it suits guests who want to avoid a 4 AM alarm. If you do want sunrise, see our Angkor Wat sunrise tour.
A 1-day pass is US$37. For two or more days, the 3-day pass at US$62 beats two 1-day passes (US$74), and it is valid for any 3 days within 7 days. See our Angkor Wat sunrise guide for how to buy online.
Yes. We return you to your hotel for lunch and rest, then restart in the afternoon.
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 move between the temples, but it is open-air, so the midday break helps in hot months. Tell Tivorn your group size and he will recommend the best fit.
Yes. Ask Tivorn for an 8:00 AM start, and he will adjust the order of the temples to match.
Cover your shoulders and knees at the temples. Wear light fabrics, a hat and closed or sturdy sandals.
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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Ready to See Angkor Without the Crowds?
Message Tivorn on WhatsApp to check availability for your dates. Book now and pay on the day.