Phnom Penh to Angkor Wat, Bayon & Ta Prohm Day Trip
Description
Comfortable full-day journey from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Depart at 4:30 AM in a luxury air-conditioned van and arrive in Siem Reap around 10:00 AM. ️ Visit Angkor’s top highlights in one day Explore Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Bayon Temple, and the South Gate of Angkor Thom with an experienced guide. ️ Khmer lunch included Enjoy a local Cambodian lunch during the tour. Note: Additional tour options are available, including sunrise and 1 night stay. Please refer to your selected booking option for specific details. Choose your preferred time: 5:30 AM → Return 9:30 PM 7:30 AM → Return 11:30 PM (includes sunset) 10:30 PM → Return next day 6:00 PM via luxury hotel bus (includes sunrise)
Tour Options
Itinerary
Phnom Penh’s early morning buzz around you as you wait in your hotel lobby, your name on a cheerful “welcome” sign held by your driver. Fifteen minutes before departure, you're ushered into a comfortable, air‑conditioned vehicle bound for Siem Reap. Over the next 5–6 hours, you’ll glide through Cambodia’s changing landscapes—rice paddies, villages, and open skies—with relaxing toilet and coffee breaks sprinkled along the way.
Angkor Wat, built c.1150 by King Suryavarman II, is a monumental Hindu-Buddhist temple complex near Siem Reap. Covering around 160 ha, it's famed for its five-tower silhouette, vast moat, and intricate bas-reliefs depicting gods and epic tales
The South Gate of Angkor Thom (late 12th–early 13th c.) is the best-preserved entrance to the walled city. Flanked by devas and asuras holding naga balustrades, it features 23 m towers with serene faces carved in the Bayon style
Bayon, the state temple at Angkor Thom built by Jayavarman VII (late 12th–early 13th c.), is famous for its ~37 stone towers, each adorned with immense serene faces. Its galleries brim with bas-reliefs depicting myth, history, and Khmer daily life
Enjoy Khmer Traditional Lunch
Ta Prohm (late 12th c., by Jayavarman VII) is a jungle-clad Buddhist temple near Angkor Thom, famed for its massive trees and roots entwined with mossy ruins. Left largely unrestored, it evokes an “ancient, overgrown” atmosphere and featured in Tomb Raider
Pub Street comes alive with color, music, and irresistible energy. Located in the heart of Siem Reap, this iconic street is the city’s nightlife epicenter—buzzing with life, laughter, and unforgettable experiences.
Step into the vibrant soul of Siem Reap at the Old Market (Phsar Chas), where the charm of Cambodia comes alive in a colorful, chaotic, and captivating atmosphere. Nestled near the riverside and just minutes from the iconic Pub Street, this historic market is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the real Cambodia.
As afternoon fades, you settle into the your ride back to Phnom Penh. The ride takes around 5 hours, arriving at your hotel as dusk sets in. (Note: weekends and Cambodian holidays can extend the journey.)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Kindly await in the hotel lobby for 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time. Your driver will be holding a sign with your last name.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(65)
I had a fantastic experience visiting Angkor Wat with my guide, Mr. T. He was incredibly knowledgeable, punctual, patient, and made the entire day feel relaxed and well organized. The itinerary was excellent and allowed us to see so much without ever feeling rushed. I really appreciated that Mr. T let me spend as much time as I wanted at each location and never made me feel like we had to hurry to the next stop. He also knew all the best photo spots and angles, which made for some amazing pictures! Breakfast was very good as well, and overall everything was thoughtfully planned from start to finish. Mr. T’s knowledge of the temples and their history added so much to the experience. I would absolutely recommend this tour and Mr. T to anyone visiting Angkor Wat with a short amount of time!
Amazing tour and we learned a lot of history regarding the temple. Big Thanks to our tour guide Mr T
Dear Guest, thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you and your husband had such a spectacular experience and enjoyed learning about the history of the temples. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Mr. T. We hope to welcome you back to Cambodia again soon!
What a fabulous way to visit Angkor Wat. Yes it is a long drive but totally worth the effort. My driver was great with a seamless pickup and drop off and stopped along the way when requested. My guide at Angkor Wat, Mr T was very knowledgeable and also a great photographer. For those travellers based in Phonm Penh I would highly recommend doing this tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that the journey from Phnom Penh was worth it and that your driver provided a smooth and comfortable experience. We're also happy that Mr. T made your visit to Angkor Wat both informative and memorable while capturing great photos along the way. Thank you for recommending our Angkor Wat Tour to fellow travelers visiting Cambodia. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future!
Kim the tour guide absolutely phenomenal. I learned so much about the temples, history, religion and culture. Kim was also incredibly informative and patient and helpful. he always asked and made sure if I was okay and if I needed water. I highly recommend this tour for people visiting Cambodia. they are incredible to the people coming to visit and they are such beautiful people. such beautiful tour guides. highly recommend this tour
Thank you for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Kim made your Angkor Wat Tour such a memorable experience. Sharing the history, religion, culture, and magnificent temples of Cambodia is something our guides are truly passionate about, and we're glad Kim's care, knowledge, and kindness made your visit even more special. Thank you for recommending our Angkor Wat experience to other travelers. We look forward to welcoming you back to Cambodia for another unforgettable journey!
Great experience with Tola, he was very helpful and recommended all the photo spots for us. Highly recommended tour!
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 It was a pleasure showing you around and helping you capture some of the best photo spots. I'm glad you enjoyed the experience. Thank you for your recommendation, and I hope to welcome you back to Cambodia for more unforgettable adventures in the future! 📸🇰🇭🙏
Enjoyed our tour. The tour guide was knowledgeable and very helpful with taking pictures. The tour was quite a bit of money with the temple pass not included.
Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guide was knowledgeable and helpful, especially with taking photos. Regarding the temple pass, it is managed by the Angkor authorities and is listed separately in the tour description to give guests flexibility. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in Cambodia.
Nice experience.. guide very well explained
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re glad you had a nice experience and that our guide’s explanations helped make your visit more enjoyable. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again on another adventure in Cambodia.
Our guide was wonderful. Very personable and knowledgeable.
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re pleased to hear that your guide was personable, knowledgeable, and contributed to a memorable experience. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you back for another tour in the future.
Kim is an exceptional guide who provided an outstanding tour of Cambodia’s most prominent historical and cultural sites. The program was well organized and Kim left no question unanswered. Easier Travel is fortunate to have Kim as part of its team. I also want to give high marks to Maya for his excellent driving and customer service. I highly recommend this tour, particularly for first time visitors to Cambodia. A
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind recommendation. We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your journey through Cambodia with Kim and Maya. Your kind words about the tour organization, guiding, and customer service mean a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you back to Cambodia again in the future for more unforgettable experiences.
Sin was a great guide, he was a great storyteller with all kinds of different stories! He also took us to places of the temple with interesting stories!! I would book him again, thank you so much!!
Dear Hyeuyang, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with Sin. He truly loves sharing the history, culture, and hidden stories of the temples, and your kind words mean a lot to him and our team. We’re glad you had such a memorable experience exploring Cambodia with us, and we would be honored to welcome you again on your next visit. Warm regards,
