Angkor Wat ToursAngkor Wat Private Tour: 1-Day Private Temple Highlights
This Angkor Wat private tour from Sokoan runs a full seven-hour day through the main temples with your own guide and driver. You pay $31 per person on the listing, and the Angkor ticket of $37 per person is paid onsite, so the day comes to $68 with the pass. The route covers Angkor Wat, the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom, the Bayon, Baphuon, Phimeanakas, both Terraces, Victory Gate and Ta Prohm. The group is just yours, up to 14 people, and hotel pickup in Siem Reap is included. This page breaks down the price, the route stop by stop and who should look at a different Angkor Wat tour instead.
About This Tour
Sokoan runs this as a one-day private trip from your hotel in Krong Siem Reap. An expert English-speaking guide and a driver stay with you for the whole tour, and bottled water is included. The listing is marked skip the line through a separate entrance, and everything is flexible to your needs.
The Angkor ticket is not in the $31 price. You pay US$37 per person for the pass, which covers all the temples in the park, and children under 12 get free entry to any temple. Bring a camera and comfortable clothes.
$31 per person, down from $34. The Angkor ticket is extra.
US$37 per person, paid onsite. Children under 12 enter free.
$68 per person with the pass.
7 hours, with starting times shown when you check availability.
Private, just your group, up to 14 people. Expert English-speaking guide and driver.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Reserve now and pay later.
Check Dates and Availability
Starting times are shown when you check a date. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before departure.
Quick answer Price, pass and route in brief
This Angkor Wat private tour costs $31 per person for 7 hours, and the $37 Angkor Pass is paid onsite, so you pay $68 in all. It is private for up to 14 people with an English-speaking guide and driver, rated 4.9 from 257 reviews.
Key takeaways
- See the full stop list in how the day runs.
- The per-group tuk-tuk option costs less for two or three people: Angkor Wat Private Tuk-Tuk Tour.
- Want a sunrise start? The Private Angkor Sunrise Tour picks up at 4:45 AM.
- Compare every listing on the Angkor Wat tours homepage.
What the Price Actually Covers
The $31 covers the guide, the driver, the vehicle and water. The temple entry is a separate line, and the listing wording deserves a close read before you book.
The Angkor Ticket Line
The Includes list shows the entry ticket to Angkor Wat Temple at $37 per person with the note that it covers all the temples and can be paid onsite. The not-included list then says the Angkor ticket is extra. Read that as one thing: the pass is your cost, paid at the park. The official one-day pass sells for US$37 and gives access to more than 50 temples. Plan the $37 as an extra and carry it in cash or card, and confirm the arrangement with the operator before the day.
Meals are not mentioned in either list, so plan breakfast and lunch yourself. Hotel nights, airport transfers, tips and personal expenses are not in the price either.
| Line | In the price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tour price | Yes, $31 per person | Down from $34 |
| Angkor Pass | No | US$37 per person, paid onsite, covers all temples. Children under 12 free |
| Guide and driver | Yes | English-speaking guide, stays with you all day |
| Return transfers | Yes | Hotel pickup and drop-off in Krong Siem Reap |
| Bottled water | Yes | Stated in the Includes list |
| Meals | No | Not stated, plan your own breakfast and lunch |
| Tips and personal expenses | No | Not stated |
The Honest Note on the Price
A $31 headline reads cheaper than the day really is. With the $37 pass the total is $68 per person, and lunch is on you. If that total matters to your budget, the Angkor Wat Full-Day Tour with Sunset runs a 9-hour group day from $14 with the same $37 pass, at the cost of sharing the vehicle with up to 13 people.
Source: Angkor Enterprise.
What Private Angkor Days Cost
Private Angkor days are sold two ways, per person on booking platforms and per group by local operators. The Angkor Pass sits outside both prices.
The Price Ladder
TourChecker lists 171 private Angkor Wat tours, with full-day prices from about $45 to $160 and half-day options from about $19 to $75. Private Angkor Guide, a local operator, quotes per group instead: $100 for a one-day sunrise trip, $88 for a sunset day and $108 for sunrise plus sunset. The listing on this page takes the per-person route at $31, with the $37 Angkor Pass paid onsite, for a stated $68 total. A per-person price and a per-group quote are not directly comparable, so divide the group figure by the number of people in your party.
The table shows how the formats compare.
| Seller | Pricing basis | Figure | Pass included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sokoan listing on this page | Per person | $31, stated $68 with the pass | No, $37 paid onsite |
| TourChecker aggregator | Per person | $45 to $160 full-day | No |
| Private Angkor Guide | Per group | $100 sunrise day, $88 sunset, $108 both | No |
The Pass in Every Comparison
No private listing here bundles the Angkor ticket. Angkor Enterprise sells the one-day pass for $37, with park entry from 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM. A three-day pass costs $62 and a seven-day pass $72, so a longer private programme will need one of those.
Buy it online at ticket.angkorenterprise.gov.kh or at the ticket office. For a fuller picture of what a temple day costs, the Angkor Wat tours homepage breaks down the pass against the tours.
Source: TourChecker, Private Angkor Guide, Angkor Enterprise.
Bayon face towers rising over the long galleries of the outer terrace. Photo: Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the Day Runs
The listing gives each stop with the time spent there, and the route runs from Angkor Wat to Ta Prohm in the early afternoon. Pickup is at your hotel in Krong Siem Reap, and the exact starting time appears when you check a date.
Stop by Stop
The day starts with hotel pickup and the drive to the Angkor Archaeological Park, about 6 km from Siem Reap. Angkor Wat gets the longest block of the morning at 2 hours, which covers the central chambers and the bas-relief galleries. Angkor Thom follows through the Tonle Om Gate, then the Bayon with its stone faces, the 11th-century Baphuon and the pyramid temple of Phimeanakas. The Terraces of the Elephants and the Leper King sit 20 minutes each, then Victory Gate, Ta Prohm for an hour and a short stop at Srah Srang before the return to Siem Reap.
The itinerary also lists a short secret stop of 10 minutes between Baphuon and Phimeanakas, and marks the Srah Srang finish as optional. Itineraries are subject to change, and the return time to Krong Siem Reap is not stated.
| Time | Stop | Time there |
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| Morning | Angkor Wat | 2 hours |
| Late morning | Tonle Om Gate (Southern Gate) | 20 minutes |
| Late morning | Bayon Temple | 40 minutes |
| Midday | Baphuon | 45 minutes |
| Midday | Secret stop | 10 minutes |
| Early afternoon | Phimeanakas | 45 minutes |
| Early afternoon | Terrace of the Elephants | 20 minutes |
| Early afternoon | Terrace of the Leper King | 20 minutes |
| Early afternoon | Victory Gate | 10 minutes |
| Early afternoon | Ta Prohm | 1 hour |
| Afternoon | Srah Srang | 15 minutes, optional |
Where the Lists Disagree
The Includes list names only the entry ticket to Angkor Wat Temple, while the itinerary visits ten sites across the park. The $37 pass covers all the temples, so this is wording rather than a gap, but ask the operator to confirm that the single ticket covers the whole route. The tour guide and driver stay with you for the whole tour, which the listing states under know before you go.
Who This Trip Rules Out
This listing suits travelers who want the main temples with a guide and no fixed large group. It rules out several common needs, and each has a better fit elsewhere.
Sunrise Seekers
The starting times come from availability, and the route runs Angkor Wat to Ta Prohm in the early afternoon. Nothing here promises the sunrise view across the pond. If dawn at the towers is the point of the trip, the Angkor Wat Highlights Sunrise Tour picks up at 4:15 to 4:35 AM for $19 per person, or the Private Angkor Sunrise Tour keeps the format private from 4:45 AM.
Travelers Who Want to Skip the Guide Fee
The $31 is per person and the pass comes on top. The Angkor Wat Private Tuk-Tuk Tour charges $20 per group of up to 3 for a full 8 to 9 hour day, which is less than the price of one seat here. A guide inside the temples there depends on the option you pick.
Anyone Wanting More Than One Day
Seven hours covers the small circuit highlights. The Grand Circuit temples, Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea and Koh Ker are not on this route. For three private days including Banteay Srei and Beng Mealea, see the Angkor Wat 3-Day Tour, or browse more Angkor Wat tours on the homepage.
People Who Struggle with Stairs and Heat
Baphuon and Phimeanakas are steep pyramid temples, and midday in the park is hot. The dress code asks for long trousers or a long skirt with covered shoulders. If a full day in the sun sounds too much, a shorter option such as the Private Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Angkor Thom Tour runs 4 to 5 hours.
Private Versus a Group Tour
A private day buys pace and route control rather than a different temple list. If the group would rather linger two hours at Angkor Wat, change the sunrise spot or add a stop, private is worth the extra dollars. If a fixed 9-hour route at a set pace sounds fine, a group seat is cheaper: the Angkor Wat Full-Day Tour with Sunset costs $14 per person and the Private Angkor Sunrise Tour is the closest private sunrise match at $30 per person.
Choosing a Private Guide and What Licensed Means
On a private day the guide is the product. A licence is the one credential worth asking about.
Ask for a Ministry of Tourism Licence
Private Angkor Guide states its guides are official, licensed and recognised by the Ministry, and takes payment at the end of the tour with no deposit. This listing states no payment terms beyond the booking, so it is a fair question to ask before you book.
Private means the guide and the vehicle work for your group only. On this page's listing the guide and driver stay with you for the full 7 hours, with hotel pickup and return transfers in Krong Siem Reap.
Use the flexibility. A licensed guide can slow the pace at the Bayon, move you to a quieter sunrise spot away from the main crowd, or swap a stop. The listing says everything is flexible to your needs. Compare the format with a group alternative like the Angkor Wat Small-Group Sunrise Tour at $15 per person.
Source: Private Angkor Guide.
Pass, Season and Paperwork
Three things decide how smooth the day runs: the pass, the heat and the visa. Here is what the official sources say.
The Angkor Pass
The one-day Angkor Temples Park pass costs US$37 from Angkor Enterprise and gives access to more than 50 temples. Buy it online at ticket.angkorenterprise.gov.kh, through the official app, or at the ticket office. Park entry runs from 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM on all passes.
Your photo is printed on the pass and it is checked at almost every site. Children under 12 enter free with their passport, which matches the listing note.
Sunrise and Heat
The sun rises at 6:31 am in mid-January and as early as 5:37 am by mid-June in Siem Reap, so the start time you get decides how much of the day falls in strong sun. Wikivoyage puts November to February at 25 to 30 C and March to May at up to 40 C. January averages a high of 31.7 C and April 35.8 C. Carry water beyond the bottles provided and plan the midday hours indoors or in shade where you can.
Dress Code and the Upper Level
Long trousers or a long skirt with covered shoulders are required, and a scarf over bare shoulders is not accepted. Only the wooden steps with a handrail on the eastern side lead to Angkor Wat's third tier, and other stairways up are closed, so do not count on reaching the top of the central tower.
Visas and What to Carry
Cambodia's tourist e-visa costs US$30, is single entry and allows up to 30 days, and the visa on arrival is US$30 for tourism, though Wikivoyage reports border staff often ask US$35-40. The FCDO advises applying for the e-visa at least 4 days ahead. Bring your passport, the pass or the money for it, a camera, comfortable clothes, sun protection and cash for lunch.
For the temples on this route in more depth, see the Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm guides.
Sources: Angkor Enterprise, Wikivoyage Angkor, FCDO Cambodia.
Longer Private Programmes Beyond One Day
A 7-hour private day covers the Small Circuit highlights and stops there. The outer temples need an extra day or a multi-day programme.
What the Extra Days Add
Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea, Koh Ker and Phnom Kulen all sit beyond the main park, with Phnom Kulen about 75 km from Angkor according to Private Angkor Guide. Private Angkor Guide sells a 2-day Small and Big Circuit programme with Banteay Srei from $188 per group and a 3-day circuit with Beng Mealea and a floating village from $295 per group.
On this site the Angkor Wat 3-Day Tour runs three private days with Banteay Srei and Beng Mealea for $241.75 per person plus the $62 three-day pass, a stated $303.75 total. The Angkor Wat and Floating Village 2-Day Tour is priced per group at $235 for up to 10 and adds Beng Mealea and the Kampong Phluk floating village on day two. For the temple backgrounds, see the guides to Beng Mealea and Koh Ker.
Source: Private Angkor Guide.
The Route in Order
Ten named stops plus one short extra, in the order the listing gives them.
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Pickup
Hotel pickup in Krong Siem Reap
A guide and driver collect you at your hotel and drive to the Angkor Archaeological Park. The starting time appears when you check a date.
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Morning
Angkor Wat, 2 hours
The longest stop of the day. The guide leads you into the central chambers and along the bas-relief galleries, the longest stretch of bas-relief carvings in the world.
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Late morning
Tonle Om Gate and the Bayon
Photo stop at the Southern Gate for 20 minutes, then 40 minutes at the Bayon among the stone faces on its towers.
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Midday
Baphuon, secret stop and Phimeanakas
45 minutes at the three-tiered Baphuon, a 10-minute extra stop, then 45 minutes at the pyramid of Phimeanakas. Both involve steep steps.
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Early afternoon
The Terraces and Victory Gate
20 minutes each at the 350-meter-long Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King, then 10 minutes at Victory Gate.
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Early afternoon
Ta Prohm, 1 hour
The jungle temple with trees growing out of the ruins, visited in the early afternoon per the listing.
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Return
Srah Srang and drop-off
An optional 15-minute photo stop at the Srah Srang reservoir, then the drive back to Krong Siem Reap.
What Works and What Does Not
A straight read of the listing, with the trade-offs named.
What we genuinely like
- Private vehicle with an English-speaking guide and driver who stay with you all day
- Ten named sites in 7 hours, including 2 hours at Angkor Wat and an hour at Ta Prohm
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure and reserve now, pay later
- Rated 4.9 from 257 verified GetYourGuide bookings, and 96 percent of English-speaking travelers gave it a perfect score
- Skip the line through a separate entrance, per the listing
- Hotel pickup and drop-off and bottled water in the price
The honest downsides
- The $37 Angkor Pass is not in the $31 price, so the real total is $68 per person
- No meals included, and the return time is not stated
- The starting time only shows at booking, so no guaranteed sunrise or fixed pickup hour
- Seven hours leaves out the Grand Circuit, Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea and Koh Ker
- Up to 14 people makes it private in name, but a large family group fills the vehicle
Who it's NOT for: Not for travelers who want a guaranteed sunrise start or a longer, cheaper day as part of a small group.
Questions About This Tour
Is the Angkor Pass included in the $31 price?
No. The listing lists the Angkor ticket of US$37 per person as not included and payable onsite, which covers all the temples. The pass details are on the Angkor Wat tickets guide.
How much does the day cost in total?
The total is $68 per person with the $37 pass on top of the $31 tour price. Children under 12 get free entry to any temple, which lowers the total for families. Compare totals for every listing in the Angkor Wat tours table.
What time does the tour start?
The listing says to check availability to see starting times, so no fixed pickup hour is published. For a guaranteed pre-dawn start, the Angkor Wat Highlights Sunrise Tour picks up at 4:15 to 4:35 AM.
How big is the group?
It is private, just your group, up to 14 people, with the guide and driver staying with you the whole tour. For a cheaper per-group option, the Angkor Wat Private Tuk-Tuk Tour charges $20 per group of up to 3.
Which temples does the route cover?
Angkor Wat, the Tonle Om Gate, the Bayon, Baphuon, Phimeanakas, the Terraces of the Elephants and the Leper King, Victory Gate, Ta Prohm and Srah Srang, plus a 10-minute extra stop. Background on the faces is in the Bayon temple guide.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later. Every listing on the site carries its own terms, shown on the Angkor Wat tours from Siem Reap.
Is lunch included?
No meals are stated in the includes or excludes lists, only bottled water. Plan lunch yourself and confirm arrangements with the operator. Season and heat advice is in the Siem Reap guide.
Are Angkor private guides licensed?
Private Angkor Guide states its guides are official and Ministry-recognised, taking payment at the end of the tour with no deposit. Ask for the licence when you book any private day, including the Private Angkor Temple Highlights Tour.
How much does a private guide cost per day?
TourChecker lists full-day private Angkor Wat tours at roughly $45 to $160 across 171 tours, while Private Angkor Guide quotes per group from $100 for a sunrise day. A car with driver alone runs about $45 to $50 a day and a licensed guide about $20 a day per Wikivoyage. See Angkor Wat tours for the full comparison.
Is a private Angkor tour worth it?
It is worth it if pace, route changes and a quieter sunrise matter to your group, since the guide and driver stay with you alone for the day. On this page's listing that costs $31 per person with the $37 pass paid onsite. If a fixed route suits you, a group option such as the Angkor Wat Highlights Sunrise Tour at $19 per person does the core temples too.
What Travelers Said
Mr Sim, the guide, and Mr Bo, our driver, were both fantastic on our tour of the Angkor temple complex. We had an extremely thorough and enjoyable education on the history of the temples, the societies that used & inhabited them, and their place in the wider history of Cambodia. Between each stop we were also looked after with fresh ice water and cool towels. We had an incredible day and would recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you!
Excellent choice for visiting the Angkor Temples Park. Sim was wery well documented, supportive and full of resources including guidance for Siem Reap attractions. Driver well prepared with fresh water and cold towels. A 5 stars team.
Bunna was an excellent guide! He had an answer to every question and explained everything very well. He also listened to our wishes and made the tour more personal for us. We even visited an additional temple. Bunna also knew the best photo spots and helped us get some great pictures. The pickup with the tuk-tuk also worked perfectly. Everything was well organized. We really enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend Bunna!
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