An Angkor Wat tour with the Bayon
Most Angkor Wat tours follow the classic temple route, which pairs Angkor Wat with the Bayon and Ta Prohm. The small circuit covers Angkor Wat, the Bayon, Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, Banteay Kdei and further temples. It is not a fixed program, and the pass covers all temples of the park.
The main choice is between a small-group tour and a private tour. Both cover the same ground, but they differ in pace, pickup and flexibility. The tour price is not the same as the entry price: unless an offer says the pass is included, you pay the Angkor Pass separately.
Our picks: Angkor tours with the Bayon
Every tour here includes the Bayon in its route. Take a small-group day for the standard circuit, the two-day tour if you do not want to rush, or the e-bike day if you want breakfast and lunch on the way.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Sunrise e-bike tour with breakfast and lunch
- E-bike and helmet
- Breakfast and lunch
- Bayon and Ta Prohm
You watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat, then ride on to the Bayon, Ta Prohm and Srah Srang with a guide. Entrance tickets are extra.
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Two days at Angkor with sunrise, the Bayon and sunset
- Angkor Wat sunrise
- Bayon on day one
- Phnom Bakheng sunset
Two separate tour days with an English-speaking guide, hotel transfer and a minibus. The Angkor Pass is extra, and for two days you need the three-day pass.
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Angkor small-group day with Angkor Wat, the Bayon and Ta Prohm
- Bayon, Baphuon and terraces
- Sunrise or sunset option
- English-speaking guide
Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with water and a cold towel on board. The Angkor Pass is extra.
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Angkor Wat sunrise or sunset tour with the Bayon
- Bayon and Ta Prohm
- Sunrise or sunset option
- Air-conditioned minibus
The route passes through the south gate of Angkor Thom to the Bayon, with an English-speaking guide and local tax included. The temple pass is extra.
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Angkor day tour with the Bayon and sunset at Phnom Bakheng
- Angkor Thom with the Bayon
- Ta Prohm and Ta Keo
- Hotel transfer
An English-speaking guide leads a small group in an air-conditioned minivan or bus. The temple pass is extra.
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Small-group, private and sunrise tours that include the Bayon, with live prices and availability.
Small group or private: what changes
The route is similar. The day feels different.
Small-group tours
A fixed route and a fixed start time, with other travelers on board. Small groups suit visitors who want a guide without planning the day themselves. Ask how many people travel together and whether the guide speaks your language.
Private tours
You set the pace and can often ask for a different start, longer stops at the reliefs or a pause at the Bayon. A private tour suits families, photographers and anyone who wants to spend more time at one temple.
Sunrise tours
These start in the dark so that you reach Angkor Wat for first light. The Bayon follows after its own opening at 7:30 a.m. Details are on the sunrise page.
Multi-day plans
If you want to see more than the small circuit, a three-day or seven-day pass leaves room to go at your own pace. The three-day pass is valid for three visiting days within 7 days, the seven-day pass for seven days within 30 days.
Tour formats compared
What each format suits and what to ask.
| Format | Suits | Check before you book |
|---|---|---|
| Small-group day tour | First visit, a guide without planning | Group size, guide language, whether the pass is included |
| Private day tour | Families, photographers, a slower pace | Start time, pickup place, stops at the Bayon |
| Sunrise tour | Angkor Wat at first light | Pickup time, when the Bayon visit begins |
| Own pass, no tour | Visitors who prefer to plan alone | Transport for the day, tickets bought the day before |
For most first-time visitors, a small-group or private day tour that names the Bayon in its itinerary is the simplest choice. Pick private if you travel with children or want to linger at the reliefs.
Angkor temples on a Bayon tour
The three stops that most itineraries share.
Angkor Wat
The usual start of the temple route. Angkor Wat itself has its own sunrise, ticket and timing details at the Angkor park guide.
The Bayon
The temple with the faces, in the center of Angkor Thom. Its two relief cycles and the towers are the reason to allow time here. See the faces and the bas-reliefs.
Ta Prohm
A separate temple that many routes add to the day. It is covered at Ta Prohm. For the rest of Angkor Thom, such as the gates and royal terraces, see Angkor Thom tours.
What to check before you book
Details that change the price and the day.
Is the Bayon named?
Look for the Bayon in the itinerary itself. A route that passes through Angkor Thom does not always include a visit inside the Bayon.
Is the Angkor Pass included?
If not, buy it yourself at the main ticket counter on Apsara Road, at the corner with Road 60 and about 4 km from the town center. It is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and takes cash in US dollars or major cards. You can also buy online. A pass bought late in the afternoon the day before can be used the next day, buy before 4:30 p.m. to be safe, and ask at the counter about the exact cut-off.
Photo and age
The three-day and seven-day passes need a photo for identification. Children under 12 enter without a ticket.
Clothing
Cover your shoulders and knees at the temples. Shorts or skirts that end above the knee and bare shoulders are not allowed at sacred places. More on the visiting tips page.
Cancellation and pickup
Terms differ by offer. Read the pickup place, the pickup time and the cancellation terms before you pay.
Plan the rest of your trip
Where a tour fits.
The stone faces
What you see when you look up at the towers.
Sunrise and the Bayon
A sunrise start and the Bayon after opening.
Opening hours and visiting tips
Hours, clothing and rules at the temple.
Best time to visit
Which months are dry and which are wet.
Where to stay in Siem Reap
Areas of the town to base yourself in.
Angkor Wat tours with the Bayon: frequently asked questions
Does an Angkor Wat tour include the Bayon?
Most do, because the Bayon sits on the classic temple route with Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm. Check the itinerary of the offer to see that the Bayon is named.
Is the Angkor Pass included in the tour price?
It depends on the offer. If it is not included, a one-day pass costs $37, a three-day pass $62 and a seven-day pass $72 in 2026. The tour price is not the price of the pass.
Should I pick a small-group or a private tour?
Small groups suit visitors who want a guide at a fixed time. A private tour gives more room to set the pace and the stops. For families and photographers, private is usually the easier fit.
Can a tour start at sunrise and include the Bayon?
Yes, but the Bayon opens at 7:30 a.m., so it comes after the Angkor Wat sunrise. See the sunrise page for how the morning is usually planned.
Do I need a photo for my pass?
For the three-day and seven-day passes, yes. The one-day pass needs no photo.
Is bayon-temple.org the official website of the Bayon?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no connection to the APSARA National Authority, Angkor Enterprise or any tour company.