Private Sunrise Tour to Angkor Wat Temple & Other Highlight Temples  in Siem Reap - 657ebebb96d93ca77a5b697364ef7348
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Private Sunrise Tour to Angkor Wat Temple & Other Highlight Temples

  • 7 hours
  • Day Trips
  • Siem Reap
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Experience hosted by Ngoun

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Experience this private day tour to Angkor Wat Temple and get to explore the best of the major and must-visit temples around Angkor Complex (Angkor Wat Temple, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, North Gate of Angkor Thom, and The well-known Angelina Jolie Film Shooting at Ta Prom Temple).

Destination
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Category
Day Trips
Duration
7 hours
Transport mode
Car
Available languages
English
Included
  • Private guide
  • Driver
  • Guest pick up and drop off
  • Transportation by Car/Minivan with Driver
  • Pick-up Included
Excluded
  • Angkor Temple Tickets 37 USD Per Person
  • Personal Expenses
  • Breakfast or meal
  • Sunrise Fee for Guide & Driver (20 USD in total)

10 reasons to book this tour

  • Experience once in a lifetime Angkor Sunrise Tour
  • Visit other highlights temples around Angkor Complex
  • We use A/C SUV or Minivan for your group (Private Tour)
  • Cool drinking water provided the entire trip
  • Pick up and drop off from and to your hotel
  • Take back the best photography shot of each places
  • Flexible to your need as it is a private tour
  • Experience something truly local
  • always easy to make change to any urgent plan you may have
  • Start at 4.30AM and finished around 11PM or 12PM

What you can expect

Private Sunrise Tour to Angkor Wat Temple & Other Highlight Temples  in Siem Reap - 657ebebb96d93ca77a5b697364ef7348

When you visit Siem Reap, Cambodia there is no dought that Angkor Wat Temple is the reason why you are here. This one-day (6-7 hours) tour is designed specially to meet your expectation by seeing Angkor Wat temple & many other must-visit temples around this Angkor archeological park. (Please let me know if you do not want to go for sunrise so we can reschedule the time to start at anytime convenient to you).

Here is the plan : (What you will see and do):

this is a private tour Not a join tour with others (it means this is private for just you and the number of people you book with)

My Driver and I will pick you up at any hotel you stay in Siem Reap city at 4.45 AM in our vehicle (SUV car/Minivan with Driver) and take you to get your Angkor ticket office (You can also buy the Angkor Ticket online, I will provide you the link to buy the tickets after you book this tour) before we continue to Angkor Wat Temple for the magical exploration of the temples day tour.

We first go to see Angkor wat temple and then walk around Angkor Wat to learn more about the history of the temple and some best photography spots.

After we finished Angkor we will continue to see Ta Prom Temple as this temple has the best vibe in the morning especially you get to experience walking around with the sound of birds and the quietness, and peace of this famous temple by Anjelina Jolie film shot (The Tomb Raider).

After the two temples, you can have some breakfast at some restaurants nearby before continuing to see more temples. (you do not need to pack the breakfast boxes as there will be a restaurant for breakfast nearby the temple area)

After your breakfast, we will continue to see more temples in Angkor Thom Which include: The North Gate of Angkor Thom, explore the Old Royal Palace, Phimeanakas Temple, Elephant Terrace, Baphoun Temple, and the main temple of Bayon Temple located in the middle of Angkor Thom Old Ancient City.

We will be expecting to return to your hotel around 11 AM or 12 PM.

The duration of this tour is around 6-7 hours in total starting from 4.30 AM and finishing around 11-12 PM but it depends on how long we take at each temple, it could be earlier or could be longer.

Dress code for the temple: most temples require you to wear and cover your shoulder and knees level so please consider this code.

Angkor Tickets are 37 USD per person and you can pay by USD cash or credit card at the Angkor Ticket office or buy online I can send you the link to buy after you book this tour, kids under 12 years old are Free of Charge.

This Trip: We will have an airconditioned vehicle with the driver and me as your tour guide to tour you around plus we provide cool water within our ice-cool box the entire trip as well.

Travel with kids? no problem, an early start is tough but you can beat the heat and most of my previous clients finds it really nice to start early.

Breakfast Box? you don't need to pack as you can not bring into the temple to eat, there is a restaurant nearby the temple which you can go to for breakfast after Angkor Wat Temple as mentioned above.

Start and End of the tour?: we will pick you up at any hotel you stay in Siem Reap & will drop you off at your hotel.

Want to start the tour at a later time or in the afternoon instead? Please message me and let me know.

If you still have any questions please ask me anytime and I will be more than happy to reply to you as soon as possible.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Ngoun.

  1. Meeting point

    You will be picked up anywhere in Siem Reap. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. 4.45AM-5.50AM

    Start of the tour, meet up at hotel lobby and transfer to Angkor Wat Temple and wait for sunrise at 5.50AM
  4. 6AM-7.30AM

    Walk around Angkor Wat Temple to learn how this master piece was build and learn so much more about the history behind this largest religious monument in the world.
  5. 7.30AM

    Breakfast stop at some restaurant near by the temple area. you can bring your breakfast box if you want.
  6. 8.30AM

    Go to see The Well-known Temple for the film shooting by Anjelina Jolie (Tomb Raider) Ta Prom Temple.
  7. 9.30AM-

    Visit more temple in Angkor Thom, The Gate of Angkor and Bayon Temple, Old Royal Palace, Bapoun Temple a few smaller sites.
  8. 11AM-12PM

    Transfer back to town, you can also check out the city and the local shop if you wish to do so.
  9. Last Stop

    Back to the hotel
  10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Reviews from guests

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Turgay
22 February 2025
Thank you Lux for a very fast and comprehensive tour avoiding the crowds
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Christopher🇸🇬 Singapore
16 February 2025
Lux was professional and very knowledgeable. He and his driver were early for our early morning pickup. It is obvious that he knows an incredible amount about the Angkor Park complex and is super passionate about what he does. We loved the thoughtful touches during the experience: refreshing towels; cold water; and opening doors for us. We couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough. Thank you Lux!Fantastic, Knowledgeable Experience!
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Unknown
13 February 2025
Ngoun is a very experienced and knowledgeable and gentle guide. Apart from taking great care of us, and ensuring we saw the sunrise at Angkor Wat at its best, his interest in history, anthropology and cultural movement across Asia enriched our visit and gave a real context that brought the place alive. Not only would I recommend a guide to seeing such an immense and complex site, but I would highly recommend Ngoun as your guide. Thanks Ngoun for our tour. Michael and LizAngkor Wat at its best
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Tony
12 February 2025
We had a great day with lux, it stated so early, a 450am start. We made our way to the complex and was amazed at how many people were there already, but he knew cc a shortcut, we made our way to the wall to sit and wait for the sunrise, and then the people came and just kept coming . As if by magic, things began to brighten and the glow over the complex was fantastic,lux took us inside and showed where to wait for the real sunrise over the temple, he knew exactly where to go to get the best views, we then went to a few other less well known temples and he explained all the bits and legends, about the demons, then off to the elephant parade, showing us lots of things you would miss if you didn't have an experienced guide.A great morning at angkor wat
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JACQUI🇦🇺 Australia
12 February 2025
I recently had the pleasure of taking my second tour with Ngoun, and once again, he did not disappoint! From the moment the tour began, it was evident that his extensive knowledge of the temples was unparalleled. Ngoun not only shared historical facts and anecdotes but also intertwined local legends and cultural insights, enriching the experience beyond mere sightseeing. What truly sets Ngoun apart is his infectious passion for his work. You can see how much he genuinely loves sharing his country’s heritage with others. His enthusiasm is contagious, making every moment engaging and captivating. Ngoun's personable nature makes him approachable, and he encourages questions, ensuring all inquiries are met with thoughtful and insightful responses. He has a knack for creating a relaxed atmosphere, which made the tour not just informative but genuinely enjoyable. Overall, both tours with Ngoun have been fantastic experiences. His dedication to his craft and his clients is commendable, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to explore the temples. I can't wait for my next adventure with him!Amazing Temple Tour with Ngoun
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Dalyn🇺🇸 United States
8 February 2025
thank you so much Lux for showing us the beauty of Angkor Wat! your knowledge and love of this spectacular place really shines through. its people like you who have a passion that helps people like me understand not only the beauty but also the history and importance of places like AW! we loved the way you didn’t follow everyone but you took us to quieter areas to teach us before we followed the crowds. the extra stops in the jungle and the monastery were so appreciated! thank you again for sharing your passion and knowledge with us! Amazingux and Angkor Wat
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Carmen
6 February 2025
We started off leaving our hotel at 04:40 so that we could buy tickets at the center (because we wanted a hard copy ticket for keepsakes). Lux took us to an awesome site to watch the sun rise over Angkor Wat…breathtaking!! We visited several temples during our experience, got to see a monastery with chanting monks, and added a couple different sites we wanted to see with much less tourists. Lux was able to answer all our questions and was very knowledgeable about the history of the temples.Bucket List Item Achieved!!
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liz
2 February 2025
Excellent tour with Ngoun. He had so much knowledge, delivered in a very accessible way. No question left in answered. Brilliant tour
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rfrc7kbnrb
21 January 2025
The guide and driver were excellent and took great care of us. We really appreciated the cold wash clothes and cold water each time we returned to the vehicle. Ran was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and provided many good insights. Breakfast stop was very good (fried pineapple was delicious!). The 4:45 AM start of the tour wasn’t entirely necessary and we could’ve started a little later in the morning and still seen the sunrise….unless someone is really looking for the perfect seat and needs to get there early. We had a lovely day on this tour! Angkor wat sunrise your
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Melanie🇺🇸 United States
8 January 2025
My Daughter and I did a private tour in Angkor Wat with the best tour guide and driver ever. Sothea was both knowledgeable and supportive of our requests and endless questions. His passion for the ancient history and the Cambodian culture is so infectious. We will be returning to Siem Reap very soon as there is so much more to discover about the culture, the sites and the wonderful people. We highly recommend reaching out to Sothea for your tour needs. He is Awesome!!!!!A Lifetime of Memories
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Anu🇺🇸 United States
23 December 2024
It was a pleasure to have Ngoun as our guide. He was on time. He was very patient and clear in his communication. We enjoyed having him as our guide. Thank you AnuAngkor Wat tour
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Sven🇨🇭 Switzerland
11 December 2024
Great guide, speaks very well english so he can also answer questions which may be off the standard information you get from another guide. He‘s very knowledgable about Angkor Wat history and again, can answer follow-up questions. We were very happy with him, hence our recommendation to book with himHighly recommended
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Mariana🇵🇪 Peru
8 December 2024
Ngoun (Lux) is the best guide you can find. I found him to be an amazing person. He is very kind. He works very well. He knows his job. He knows a lot about the history of his country and of this part of Cambodia. You learn a lot from him. And he has a very good way of connecting you with the places you go with him. With him, we visited Angkor Wat at sunrise. He made sure to arrive at a good time and find a good spot from which to watch the sunrise. And then he drove me to various places of interest in the Angkor complex. It was a visit that I enjoyed and appreciated deeply. Very transformative. The next day I went with him on a tour of Siem Reap. We visited temples, markets and other places of interest. I also learned a lot about the city and its culture. If you visit Siem Reap, do not hesitate to organize your tours with Lux. He is definitely the best!Fantastic!!!!
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Dennis🇺🇸 United States
5 December 2024
Ngoun (Lux) was on time for our 4:45AM pickup as we headed out from our hotel for the sunrise viewing of Angko Wat. It was a beautiful sight! He was extremely knowledgeable as we toured the site pointing out even the smallest intricate details of incredibly beautiful carvings in the stone (most other tourists were walking right past without any awareness ) such workmanship nearly 1,000 years before was incredible to see and to understand their meaning. All in all we toured three different sights in the vast complex and learned many interesting facts about the kings and artisans who created them He was a top notch guide!First rate tour of Angkor Wat
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Russell🇦🇺 Australia
13 November 2024
Ngoun was warm, friendly and very professional. He gave us all the time we wanted for photos, and patiently waited as we were doing a time lapse of the sunrise which we appreciated so much. His knowledge and delivery was excellent. Our kids learnt so much, and were so engaged with the way in which Ngoun talked about the temples. We were loving the water breaks, and cold wash towels, which helped as the day heated up. It was just the right length of time, and his enthusiasm was definitely contagious as we learnt about this fascinating landmark of the world. The car was comfortable, air-conditioned and always waiting for us at the end of a walk. Absolutely terrific 👍The most knowledgeable tor guide of Angkor
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Kathrin
18 September 2024
We had a great experience with Nguon. First of all he was 100% reliable and knew every detail about the locations he took us to. He is a great storyteller and we felt that he does his job with absolute passion. His English is perfect and aside from the tour we had very good chats about Cambodia, about people and the world overall. Cambodians are outstandingly welcoming and warmhearted people. Nguon is no exception here. We enjoyed every second of the tour, everything was so relaxed and full of kindness. He always paid attention to what we wanted and we had the feeling we always were able to take all the time we needed. He also served us with cold drinks and cold towels (you are going to appreciate this in the heat of Cambodia). Last thing being said Nguon is also a very good photographer and he has a great understanding of photo composition. So you end up with nice photos of yourself from tour! We really wish Nguon tons of bookings for the future, he really deserves it! He told us about his dream to travel to Europe, let’s support him in making his dream come true!Great Tour!
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Pawel🇺🇸 United States
5 August 2024
Lux arranged everything for me. The whole experience went really smooth - I was amazed with his level of knowledge and the way he guided me around the crowds. I saw things I would not see in a standard group tour. He was always there for me and very responsive. Absolutely amazing experience and 5 stars service.Amazing host
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Peter🇦🇺 Australia
2 August 2024
Ngoun (Lux) was an exceptionally good tour guide! His knowledge of all the temples and the history of Angkor Wat was excellent. He was professional and didn’t rush our experience. He had a driver come pick us up from our hotel with an air conditioning van and cold fresh waters. Very comfy transport. He had a big smile on his face all throughout the day and took us to a restaurant for lunch. I highly recommend Ngoun for your guide of Angkor Wat Archaeological Park. Thank you Lux! The Best Ankor Wat Tour Guide!!
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Saief🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2 August 2024
What a fabulous sunrise trip to Angkor Wat with Lux! We are a family of four, two kids 12 and 15, who having seen many temples on our travels were not as keen as us to see temple after temple. But after a morning with Lux they were fascinated by the history and architecture! Lux is so knowledgable and made our tour feel really special, showing us hidden gems and managing to keep us away from all the crowds. We learned so much. It was a perfect morning at Angkor Wat. Just the right length and pace for a family. We would highly recommend Lux as your guide for his excellent English and good nature. You won't be disappointed! We also booked our next tour with him to Kampong Phluk which is highly recommended too.
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Marco🇳🇱 Netherlands
28 July 2024
We did a private sunset tour with Ngoun and it was worth every penny! One of the most impressive visits we ever had. Angkor Wat and the other temples we visited were spectacular, each and every one. Ngoun (English name: Lux) is a great guide to be with. Very knowledgeable and his pride of Angkor Wat is contagious. Great company to be with. Ngoun is flexible and his English is perfect so very easy to communicate with. We definitely recommend this tour and certainly we recommend Ngoun as your (private) guide! Great experience with a great guide!
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Dorie🇺🇸 United States
21 July 2024
A trip to Angkor Wat has been on my bucket list for a long time. I finally got to go and I can’t think of a better host to have gone with. Lux was knowledgeble, personable, and patient with all of our questions. We enjoyed having a private guide. He had all kinds of interesting tidbits and inside information in addition to knowing the best spots for stunning photographs. I recommend this trip, and Lux, without hesitation.The trip of a lifetime
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Nancy🇺🇸 United States
17 June 2024
Had a great time with Lux and Koi. Even though it was very hot the temples were such a wonderful site to see. Lux is very knowledgeable and made our experience an education in history and religion. Cold water and towels were a delight every time we returned to the car. HIGHLY recommend this tour. So happy it was just the two of us with Lux. We went at our pace and had a very memorable experience. Lux (Ngoun) is a very good photographer too. Our best pictures were taken by him. Awesome experience
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Catherine 🇦🇺 Australia
9 June 2024
Yesterday I did the sunrise tour of Angkor Wat with Ngoun (his nickname is Lux). It was absolutely brilliant. Lux was so knowledgeable and I learnt so much. He was very patient and answered all my questions. He took me to different temples and at one temple I was the only person there. It was a fantastic tour and I would thoroughly recommend doing a tour with Lux.Fabulous tour with Ngoun
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Rachel
27 April 2024
Had a great tour with Ngoun — he’s a really knowledgeable guide and quickly adapted the information he was sharing based on our questions. We had seen much of the smaller circuit the previous day, so he suggested a different route to show us some of the less-trafficked spots. He also had plenty of cold water and towels available to fight the heat! Great tour with Ngoun
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Nuno
25 April 2024
We had a great time with Ngoun! He is a friendly and very knowledgeable guide and speaks very good English. The tour was very well-planned and Ngoun took all the right actions to ensure a relaxed pace but also avoid crowds (as much as possible). Ngoun also showed us good spots for photos and took some great pictures of us himself. Of course this tour is on the pricier side but in our case it was totally worth it. There was just two of us, so we did the tour in a SUV with air conditioning, cold water and cold towels after every temple visited. Totally recommend this tour!
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Deborah🇬🇧 United Kingdom
24 April 2024
Highlight of our visit to Cambodia was our temple tour with Lux. Would highly recommend him as a guide. He was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The sunrise at Angkor Wat was magical and well worth the early start. We were well looked after by Lux and his driver. Cold towels, water, air conditioned car and breakfast stop were all added bonuses. Angkor Wat amazing sunrise!
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Zoe🇬🇧 United Kingdom
12 April 2024
Would really recommend booking this tour - we did the sunrise tour. Very informative - we learned so much about the history of the temples from Lux that we wouldn’t have got from books or doing the tour alone & we visited smaller temple too. Thank you Lux for a brilliant tour of these amazing temples! Great tour & knowlegable guide
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Claire
8 April 2024
Had the most amazing sunrise tour with Lux. Lots of water and cold towels to keep us going. A beautiful spot for the sunrise over Angkor Wat, away from the crowds. There wasn't a question about the temples (or Cambodia in general!), that Lux couldn't answer. He was also incredibly helpful when I thought I'd lost my phone! Highly recommended. Thanks for a great experience Lux.Brilliant tour woth Ngoun (Lux)
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Colm
3 April 2024
Ngoun led us on a brilliant sunrise tour of Angkor Wat. We booked a private tour with driver so we got to see the main temple and 4 other sites. Ngoun's tour at each stop was detailed and so informative. He also allowed us time to wander and explore by ourselves. On top of that, Ngoun took some fantastic photos for us! It was a really enjoyable tour and we would love to do it all over again.A highlight of our holiday
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Miki🇯🇵 Japan
28 March 2024
Hired Lux for sunrise tour of AngkorWat. Him and his driver came to pick us up in an air conditioned Toyota SUV with enough time to wait and catch the sunrise. His English is excellent and he knows the best spots and routes to avoid the big crowds. Lux is also an excellent photographer and knows the best spots for photos. Thanks to him we have so many great photos that captures this special experience. This alone make it worth every $ of the private tour. Would def recommend him to anyone! Only minus point is that the restaurant we were taken to for breakfast was clearly catered to tourists where it would have been nice to go really local but I understand this is probably part of their system. Totally worth it
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Oleksandr🇺🇦 Ukraine
22 March 2024
We recently had the pleasure of exploring Angkor Wat, and our experience was made all the more memorable thanks to our amazing guide Ngoun.
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Susan🇺🇸 United States
21 March 2024
Ngoun was waiting for us in our hotel lobby to start the day. Our first stop was Angkor Wat. He brought us to a great viewing point away from the crowds. The sunrise was magnificent! We then explored the temple and Ngoun showed us all the small details that make this temple unique. We then went for a local lunch before arriving to Ta Prohm. Ngoun again provided many interesting details about the temple. It was a great day! Ngoun was a great photographer as well! Book Ngoun for this tour you won't be disappointed! Great day exploring temples with Ngoun
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Joanna
12 March 2024
Our family had a wonderful day exploring the Ankor Wat temples with Ngoun. He has a vast knowledge of the history. culture and architecture and he is patient and kind. His passion for the great Khmer empire is clear. We learned a lot that day thanks to his engaging and personable style.Wonderful immersion into Cambodian history
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Adriana🇩🇰 Denmark
11 March 2024
What a memorable and amazing private tour. There were so many highlights all thanks to Lux! He is so passionate and knowledgeable - he even showed me 'hidden' and random fun facts around the temples. Lux was patient and understanding of my limitation and did not take me thru the main 'crowds' and it made a huge difference. Would definitely recommend Lux as a guide!A memorable and amazing tour
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Vanessa🇲🇽 Mexico
11 March 2024
It was an excellent experience to wake up early and watch the sunrise. It was cloudy but nevertheless it was magical. Our guide was very nice and caring. Excellent experience
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Teresa🇺🇸 United States
5 March 2024
Lux was on time, thorough, patient, flexible, and spoke excellent English. He is very knowledgeable about Angor Wat and the history of his country. He takes pride in his country and loves sharing it. He provided ice cold water and his driver, Thea, always had the air conditioned car ready for us when a tour was complete. In the heat, it is a welcome relief. I would not take a tuk tuk to and through Angor Wat because of the heat. A car is more comfortable, you want to hear your guide, and paying the extra money is worth it for a professional guide like Lux. We will hire him again if we come back again. Excellent English speaking tour guide
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Lucy🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2 March 2024
We had an amazing morning with Ngoun touring a few of the key sites of the Angkor Park. It started with a pre-dawn pick up from our hotel by Ngoun and his driver. We then headed to Angkor Wat where Ngoun helped us dodge the crowds to get to an excellent spot to sit and watch the sunrise while we chatted about history and life in Cambodia. He then led us to a few famous photo spots and proceeded with a whistlestop tour of the site while explaining more of it's history and secrets. It was hard to leave after seeing so little of Angkor Wat but there was lots more still to do on the tour. We would recommend planning a return visit to the site to really spend some time soaking in its majesty. After a breakfast stop at a friendly local restaurant where we could eat our hotel breakfast boxes we headed to Ta Prohm aka the ‘Tomb Raider’ temple. Again Ngoun gave us an quick but insightful tour of the fascinating site while hitting up all the best photo spots. Next up were two smaller more secluded sites. These were less directed tours but gave us a lovely chance to wander through ruins without the noise of larger tour groups around us. Finally we came to Bayon and it's many smiling faces where again Ngoun showed us all the best spots and discussed the history and restoration of the temple. Overall it was a magical experience that left us buzzing for the rest of the day and hungry for more exploration. Nguon made us feel so welcome, answered all our many varied questions and clearly has a passion for Angkor and Siem Reap that he loves to share. His love and pride of Cambodia really shone through the tour.A magic morning of exploration and history
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Andrew
2 March 2024
Lux and his driver (whose name escapes me and I apologize) were a great tour! He's very knowledgeable and friendly and takes you through Angkor Wat and the others as away from other people as possible. Lots of photo ops, lots of little nuances about various areas which my wife and I both loved. It was a great introduction to the temples and exactly what we were looking for. Thank you so much! Great sunrise tour with Lux.
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ianbaldwin22🇦🇺 Australia
1 March 2024
Iv traveled all over the world to experience sites like Angkor Wat and Ngoun is one of the best guides I have ever had, thank you hope to come back soon. Cheers Ian
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L🇬🇧 United Kingdom
28 February 2024
We really enjoyed our tour of Angkor Wat and other temples, Lux was extremely knowledgeable and spoke extremely good English - thanks!Fabulous guide
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Sherry🇨🇦 Canada
18 February 2024
We were picked up early for sunrise at Angkor Wat followed by a tour with Ngoun in a very comfortable and safe Toyota Islander. His driver was excellent and cautious. Ngoun speaks excellent english, well articulated and easy to understand. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about Cambodian history. We strongly recommend him. Had we done this on our own, we would have missed out on amazing details/mysteries that left us in awe. He was willing to customize our tour and is very professional. He knows the best spots to snap the best photos and doesn't mind taking them ;-) Ngoun took care of every detail which made it effortless for us. Definitely a 10 on all levels.Outstanding Tour by Ngoun (Lux)!
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LEE🇬🇧 United Kingdom
13 February 2024
This was an amazing tour, despite the early start. The temples are amazing for the period and the locals were so nice too. Ngoun was a great guy and super knowledgeable. We explored many areas in Angkor Wat, the Bayan Temple, Terrace of Elephants, Ta Prohm temple (Tomb Raider) and more. The area is huge and if we manage to get back to Cambodia, we will certainly book Ngoun again. So many more amazing temples and sites to see. Thankyou so much Ngoun Actually very good
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Ben🇨🇭 Switzerland
24 January 2024
We wanted to see Angkor Wat for many years so we decided to book this private tour to make it more special. In the afternoon a day before the morning tour was supposed to start we were informed by Lux that there was an error with the booking process. With no other option to choose from he gave us a replacement with Mr. Chang. We were also informed that the starting time of the tour was changed to 5am instead of 4:30. When we arrived at the temple Mr. Chang left us for over an hour alone without informing us that he is leaving or where he is going so we had to search for him. In the temple he gave few information so we tried to ask many questions. But during the visit of the temple he was very chatty with other guides or ran in front of us to talk with other tourists, which didn't allow us to ask for more information. The tour felt very rushed. In the temple he also left us for about 20min alone. He also let us walk alone in two other temples. Same with the breakfast place for 30min. The breakfast place was bad and overpriced, but he did not give us another option. Overall we were very disappointed with the replacement and the time he left us alone during the tour was about 3 hours in total.Rushed and bad tour
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Rebecca
24 January 2024
Lux was an outstanding guide for our Angkor Wat sunrise tour, Ta Prohm and the Bayon. He is incredibly knowledgeable not just about the temples but broader Cambodian history, and took us off the beaten track for some sights where there were no other tourists. The cold water and refreshing cold towels were an added bonus! Lux gave us many recommendations and guidance beyond the tours and helpfully answered all my questions, which help make our trip to Siem Reap easier and enjoyable. A memorable day we will cherish
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Charlie🇬🇧 United Kingdom
19 January 2024
We told Ngoun what we wanted for our tour and he really listened and we got exactly what we wanted. Although the Angkor Wat temples are busy he managed to avoid all the crowds and provide and amazing private tour that was beyond our expectations. His knowledge of every temple and all the little details was delivered with local passion and his English was as good as ours is! We arranged a three-day tour around our own timings and we loved it. The driver was excellent and the whole experience was fantastic. He also did us a great deal. Thank you Ngoun. Probably the guide you're searching for
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Markus
18 January 2024
The day before, on our first day, we had already been to Angkor Wat and two other temples and explored everything on our own in a tuk tuk without a guide. The next day, Ngoun picked us up at the hotel on time and took us to an excellent spot where we could admire the sunrise. We then explored Angkor Wat. Ngoun showed and explained so many things to us that we hadn't even seen the day before. Since we had seen two more temples the day before, he fully responded to our needs and carried out a different program especially for us. We discovered other very hidden and beautiful temples, such as Ta Nei. Ngoun has very in-depth knowledge and was a wonderful guide who can only be recommended. He did not overwhelm us with information in any way. We would book a tour with him again at any time.A great experience and a wonderful day
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Edmund
15 January 2024
Lux is a knowledgeable guide who is able to discuss the history of the historical sites. the tour went smoothly and he was punctual and thoughtful. Speaks good English. Thank you for taking care of us.Knowledgeable Guide
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JACQUI🇦🇺 Australia
5 January 2024
After very thorough and professional communication Ngoun picked up our family early from our hotel and took us to the gates of Angkor Wat for sunrise. He positioned us in a great place to watch the sunrise and then for the rest of the day showed us great photo spots, explained all the history and showed us some secret things about the temples. he even managed to gain the interest of my 13 year old daughter. He was engaging and knowledgeable and very passionate about the temples and his country and I cannot fault him as a tour guide. Amazing Angkor Wat with Ngoun
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David🇺🇸 United States
27 December 2023
My partner and I were in Siem Reap for only about 30 hours so we knew we wanted to maximize our time as efficiently as possible. We reached out to Lux in hopes that we could see as much as possible in our short time there and he absolutely delivered! Lux exudes passion for his home country and his experience in being a guide is evident through his vast knowledge of temples and everything Cambodia. As a high school history teacher, I had tons of questions which Lux answered thoroughly and emphatically. In addition to seeing all the temples and sights we hoped to see, we felt lucky to also experience some of the local villages, markets and delicacies thanks to Lux. I'm sure there are other great guides out there but I genuinely feel like we lucked out with the best. Thank you for the amazing time in Siem Reap, Lux!Phenomenal Guide
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Ed🇮🇪 Ireland
5 December 2023
We did the morning sunrise tour. Ngoun brought us to a quiet spot to enjoy the sunrise, then off to see the major temples. Felt like we were always one step ahead of the crowds. Ngoun's knowledge of the temples and their history was engaging and interesting. I can't rate him highly enough!Amazing day with Ngoun!!!

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Private & personalizedNo strangers, just you. Fully customize your trip to your needs.
With a local expertFrom historical facts to the most up-to-date health regulations.
Without the crowdsExperiences designed to take you away from the crowds towards authentic local spots.

More about me

Hi, I am Nguon Sominea but I also have a nickname (Lux) I have been touring this beautiful Siem Reap city & temples around Cambodia for over 12 years and I have done many tours with this site (Withlocals) for over 8 years now.

I offer many tours just like other guides do but a few of my tours are designed on my own experience to let passionate travelers like you get to explore and experience to enjoy learning as much as possible about my beautiful country of Cambodia.

I am passionate about history, art, culture, people, and food.

That is the reason why I created many tours related to the local way of life for anyone visiting Siem Reap to enjoy and get insight into this authentic trip.

I am looking forward to seeing you and showing you what Siem Reap has to offer.

Best Regards

Nguon Sominea (Lux)

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