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if you want to see the city with the local way of life and experience the culture, and the hidden spot of the Siem Reap city, then you can book this tour. Please note: the tour was a virtual lives tour during the Covid 19 by zoom but now it is back to a daily physical tour.

Destination

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

4 hours

Transport mode

Tuk Tuk

Available languages

English

Included

• Entrance tickets
• Private guide
• Driver
• Pick-up Included

Excluded

• Apopo Rat Center (10 USD Per Person)
• Tipping for your own interests

What you can expect

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. Start the tour

   We will meet you at any hotel you stay around Siem reap to start the tour. (you can let us know your hotel name after booking the tour)

4. The Tour

   We will have a tuk tuk for your group and i will be your guide to show you around for this siem reap guided tour

5. Places we visit

   We will check local hidden spot of the city and the tour will be 3-4 hours but you will get to know more about Siem Reap.

6. Finish the tour

   We can take you back to your hotel or if you wish to stop somewhere in the city we can drop you there too.

7. Thing to notes:

   Please note: the tour was a virtual lives tour during the Covid 19 by zoom but now it is back to a daily physical tour.

8. 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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Flexible cancellation policy

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  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

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  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

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Reviews from guests

monica🇺🇸 United States

22 February 2025

We did two tours with Lux, he is very knowledgeable about his country. I would only like to say that if you book a sunrise tour you should charge the price in full. And not add the price for the sunrise later. It’s confusing. A excellent tour

Suraj Mani

4 January 2023

I just loved this virtual experience of exploring an unknown place with Ngoun. I can just confirm that it's fun and engagement is also more than what we normally expect. I can recommend to have Ngoun as a tour.Virtual tour could be so interesting

Adam🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 January 2022

Such an amazing experience to have a guide taking us round Siem Reap live over Zoom. Lux was able to show us a wide variety of different places around the city (and with the help of his wife driving a moped, we covered quite a large area) – while staying connected on the video call the whole time. It was a fantastic way to get a taste of Cambodia in these days when travel is difficult – and it's also good to support the experienced and knowledgable guide while the local tourist population is so quiet – we'd want him as a guide when we get to visit for real! Thank you LuxAmazing virtual tour – felt like we were actually there!

Melissa🇦🇺 Australia

16 August 2021

From lockdown in Melbourne we were able to travel to some of Lux’s hidden gems. He spoke excellent English, had lots to share and I can’t wait until we can travel over and meet him in person. Such a special place to explore. Take care LuxAbsolutey awesome

Angela🇺🇸 United States

1 February 2021

We had a great time with this guide! He is very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions as he show us around Siem Reap. My favorite part was when he walked us through a local market and talked about the different foods. Thank you for the tour and I hope that someday we can do it in person!!Wonderful Virtual Experience

Unknown

1 February 2021

Lux is so knowledgeable and friendly, and provided a really great overview of a different culture and details about the city and Angkor Wat. I highly recommend this tour. Wonderful virtual experience!

Dirch Snorre🇩🇰 Denmark

27 January 2021

Ngoun was a great guide who could answer all of our many questions in fluent English whilst showing us the sights of the city. Ngoun was very aware of how to make a succesfull online tour and he paid great attention to image, audio and the connection. The only negative thing was that the link for the tour didn't work, so we had to switch to another platform to begin the tour, but we quickly made it work. Fun way to travel in these stay-at-home-times.Great tour around Siem Reap and Angkor Wat!

Mayadevi🇮🇹 Italy

24 January 2021

Ngoun was a very kind and pleasant guide for us. He was well speaking English and knew a lot and was also answering our questions fine. Especially the tour at last in the monastery was very interesting and he was showing us details and giving a overview of this amazing place. we were looking later on U-tube about it - since we really was taken of its beauty and mystery. He was helping out by leaving us an extra video - since our day/night scedule made it not possible to see everything. thank you. I recommend him as a great guide.the spiritual Cambodia

Miss QUEK Leng Leng🇸🇬 Singapore

27 July 2020

We enjoyed our virtual driving tour with Ngoun. He is very friendly. He even sent us a brief itinerary before he start the virtual tour. He shared many aspects about the Cambodian culture and could answer all our questions. :)Relaxing virtual tour

Tracy

6 March 2025

Loved our evening with Lux. He took us to local places we wouldn’t have known to try and enjoyed every minute of it. Fabulous food tour!

Susan

5 March 2025

One of the most important qualifications for a great tour, especially when you need to be up and out by 4:30 am, is to have a great tour guide. Coming down to our lobby, Lux and his driver were already waiting for us. Lux speaks excellent English and his experience with this tour was evident by getting us to a great vantage point of watching the sun rise at Angkor Wat, guiding us through the early morning dark to sit on the moat. After watching a beautiful sunrise, Lux guided us to various parts of Angkor Wat, giving background and history as we exchanged information on relative historical and religious events. Cold water was provided throughout and we broke in between to eat at a small restaurant where there were plenty of choices that appealed to a western pallet (we recommend the banana pancakes) and service was great. We then continued on our tour with Lux and returned back to our hotel just as the hottest part of the day was emerging. Angkor Wat is huge and many people take 3 days to tour it. Having a great tour guide like Lux made our one day trip extremely full and satisfying, as well as stress-free with the pick up, return and organization by Lux. We very much enjoyed all that we learned from Lux. Very Zen!Excellent Tour Guide Angkor Wat

Jacqueline 🇩🇪 Germany

5 March 2025

We were taken on a truly wonderful tour by Lux and his driver. We were picked up punctually at our hotel at 5:00 and driven to Angkor Wat to experience the sunrise, then we entered the temple grounds and had plenty of time to look around. We also visited Ta Prohm and Bayon Temple. Throughout the entire journey Lux conveyed all the amazing historic facts - he is a fund of knowledge and we learnt so much about Cambodia, its history, customs and people. He has a very pleasant manner and we greatly enjoyed his company. We highly recommend him as a guide - the tour will remain an unforgettable experience. Thank you LuxAmazing Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour

Drew

5 March 2025

We enjoyed all Ngoun (Lux) shared on our tour. We especially enjoyed his insights into the local culture, religion, and political dynamics. We traveled on foot and by tuk tuk to see a lot in a short amount of time! Highly recommended!Great knowledge!

Sarah🇧🇪 Belgium

4 March 2025

We highly recommend this tour! We just came back from our travels and this was miterally the highlight of our trip. Not only was the tour amazing but we got so much background on everything we saw. Lux was the best and made our travel memorable. He knows where to go and we even did a temple where we were alone! Also don't hesitate to book a sunset tour! Unique experience and awesome guide!

Dorothy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 March 2025

We booked Ngoun (Lux) for a 7-hour private tour of Angkor Wat with our 1-year-old son. We wanted to start at 9.30am instead of doing the sunrise tour, which was no problem for Lux. He was flexible for the rest of the day too - very useful and necessary when travelling with a small child! He adapted the day's plan to fit in with our needs and was very accommodating. The air conditioned minivan was a great place for the baby to nap throughout the day too. Lux was super friendly and knowledgeable and had lots of good facts to share about everything. We saw a good range of temples and thanks to Lux's well-thought-out planning, we also dodged a lot of the crowds. Thanks for an amazing day! 😀Flexible, friendly and easy going!

Unknown

3 March 2025

He is a good guide that really love Angkor wat and all the temples. A good guide

Tam

3 March 2025

Absolute gem of a guide and a whiz at photography. I have him to thank for an excellent two days at Angkor Wat and Khulen National Park. He's an expert guide who takes photo studio portrait quality pics (with a really nice bokeh effect) on your Android or Apple phone. Absolute gem

f27spx86tw

27 February 2025

Ngoun took my wife and I on a one day trip to Ankhor Wat and other temples + a one day tour to a waterfall, the lying Buddha and the floating village. We particularly enjoyed the amazing tour Ngoun had put together for us on day one. we always enjoyed the second day. Ngoun was professional, kind, interesting, patient, knowledgable, perfect english speaker, well-tuned in to our preferences. we truly enjoyed Ngoun's company and expertise through out the trip. Our best recommendation.Ngoun is wonderful!

tone maren

24 February 2025

We had an excellent experience with Lux and his driver visiting the floating village and some of the more remote temples making it a full day excursion. Lux is very knowledgeable being able to explain what we were seeing and answering all our additional questions, and both he and his driver also had an extra service touch such as cold water and cold refreshing scented towels throughout the day. Excellent day out

Natalie🇸🇪 Sweden

22 February 2025

He did everything + the little extra for us to have the best two days in Cambodia! I would recommend him to everyone! Best guide we ever had!

Turgay

22 February 2025

Thank you Lux for a very fast and comprehensive tour avoiding the crowds

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!

Elizabeth🇦🇺 Australia

14 February 2025

We did two tours with Ngoun (Lux).. the 10 tasting tour and a city tour. Lux’s English is flawless and he is very knowledgeable about local ciulture and history. The food tour was great.. terrific local places and dishes altered to meet my dietary needs without a problem. Local drinks were missing though. As we had already seen some of the city our tour was modified but Lux still found different places for us to see. Very pleasant trips with informative commentary. Knowledgable friendly guide

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

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

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

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

theresa.johnson🇩🇪 Germany

8 February 2025

Lux demonstrated excellent knowledge about Cambodia, which is the main reason for the three-star rating. His expertise on the country's history and culture was evident throughout the tour. However, several aspects of the experience were disappointing: 1. Pacing & Guidance style: The tour felt rushed, with Lux constantly hurrying us along. This made it difficult to fully appreciate the sights and take in the atmosphere. Lux often walked ahead of the group, which made it challenging to hear explanations or ask questions. A more inclusive approach would have been preferable. 2. Tour duration: Despite paying for a private tour, Lux cut the experience short by two hours. This was particularly frustrating as there were numerous interesting temples within easy reach that we could have explored. 3. Value for money: Given the premium price paid for a private tour, the overall experience fell short of expectations. While Lux's knowledge was commendable, the tour's execution left much to be desired. For future visitors, I would recommend seeking a guide who balances expertise with better time management and a more attentive approach to their clients' needs.Yay and nay and the same time

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!!

Adrian

2 February 2025

We had just arrived in Siem Reap and wanted a walking tour to familiarise ourselves with the culture and sights. We were tired after travelling for 48 hours but Ngoun was excellent. He was extremely courteous, knowledgeable and adjusted his explanations to just what we needed. A really nice guy and one of the best guides we have ever had. Ngoun knows his stuff

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

Ronny🇺🇸 United States

2 February 2025

Our experience with Lux was great! Always on time, always pleasant and extremely knowledgeable. For English speakers, you will have excellent communication and the ability to customize your tour. Lux is the best!!

Phil🇺🇸 United States

1 February 2025

Right from the initial booking Ngoun stayed in touch and was very responsive. We did 2 days with him beginning with the Ankor Wat sunrise and followed up the next day with the waterfall and stilted houses on the river. His English skills were excellent along with his knowledge of the sites and the country itself in general. A superb 2 days Perfect guide

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

Gabriele🇨🇭 Switzerland

12 January 2025

Ngoun is a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. He speaks an excellent English and provided us with just the right amount of information on the temples. Even though they’re crowded he managed to get us a perfect view for the sunrise in Angkor and even a visit without any others to one of the jungle temples Great Sunrise Tour to Ankor Wat

Edward

10 January 2025

Could not have been a better day,great knowledge of everything thanks again Caroline and Ed Fantastic day

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

St🇩🇪 Germany

1 January 2025

Wir hatte 2 wundervolle Tage mit unserem großartigen Guide Ngoun. Seine tiefgehenden Kenntnisse über die Geschichte und Kultur der Tempelanlagen waren überwältigend. Er brachte uns die Mystik von Angkor Wat auf eine Weise näher, die sowohl informativ als auch faszinierend war. Der Besuch des Food Market war ein Erlebnis und auch vom Dorf am Tonle Sap haben wir viele Eindrücke gewinnen können. Die Kinder wurden von ihm gut einbezogen und sie waren trotz des ungewohnten frühen Aufstehens mit Begeisterung dabei und sind immer noch von den vielen Erlebnissen beeindruckt. Seine Leidenschaft und seine Begeisterung für die Historie machten jede Tour zu einem Erlebnis. Zudem war er unglaublich freundlich und stets bereit, auf unsere Fragen und Wünsche einzugehen. Ich kann diesen Guide jedem wärmstens empfehlen, der Siem Reap besucht. Ein absolutes Highlight unserer Reise, von der wir beeindruckende Erinnerungen mit nach Hause nehmen. Beeindruckende Erlebnisse

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

Anne🇺🇸 United States

13 December 2024

Our family of four had a wonderful day with Ngoun. Kids were aged 7 and 10 and enjoyed thoroughly. We learned a lot on the car ride and he answered all of our questions. The overlook was beautiful and the kids enjoyed exploring. The waterfalls were amazing and refreshing. And the Buddha and lingas are not to be missed. This was a real highlight of our trip, with amazing thanks to Ngoun. Highly recommend.Fabulous Kulen Waterfall Tour

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

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!!!!

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

Stephen🇺🇸 United States

4 December 2024

Marisa🇦🇺 Australia

3 December 2024

We had a fantastic time in Kulen National Park with Lux, our local guide. He was so knowledgeable about Cambodia and answered all our questions. Swimming in the beautiful waterfalls while our feet were nibbled by the tiny fish, seeing the 1000 linga carving on the riverbed, visiting the giant reclining Buddha and the stunning views, a great day was had by all. Thank you Lux for a wonderful experience on our first time in Siem Reap.Great day at Kulen National Park

E.K.🇺🇸 United States

29 November 2024

I booked 4 separate tours with Ngoun over 3 days for my family of 5. We had a great experience with Ngoun. He was flexible with our schedule and accommodating whenever we need to stop for photos or wanted to spend more time in a location. He also spoke very good English, and the tours were informative and fun. Great experience with Ngoun

Erin

25 November 2024

The temple and grounds surrounding were amazing. Incredible experience to view. The pace was good. Lunch was delicious and we really enjoyed our day and learning about everything. I am giving a 7 as a rating B/c our guide tuned out about 1/2 way through - spent too much time on his phone. Was not as attentive as other guides we witnessed. Incredible experience

Christian🇩🇪 Germany

20 November 2024

I had some beautiful trips with Lux… Both of them were wonderful….Lux is a really nice and handsome person and had a great knowledge about the history and the life in Cambodia…He speaks a perfect English, all trips was organized perfectly… Thank you very much for the great time Lux…Wonderful

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

Sandra🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 November 2024

Ngoun ( Lux) was punctual, very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Lux as a tour guide he took very good care of us. Transport was very good. He had extensive knowledge about Siem Reap, Angkor Wat And all the temples we visited. We also hired him to take us into the mountains and had a fantastic day the highlight of which was swimming in the waterfall. Thank you for making our holiday and amazing experience. Fantastic guide