Angkor Wat Tickets 2026: Prices, Passes and How to Buy Them

Every visit to Angkor starts with Angkor Wat tickets: the Angkor Pass is the single ticket that covers Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, the Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei and almost every temple in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Tickets are sold only by Angkor Enterprise, the Cambodian government agency that manages the park, and every dollar goes toward conservation and visitor services in Siem Reap. Here is what the passes cost in 2026, where to buy them and how to choose.

Angkor Wat ticket prices in 2026

Children under 12 enter free with their passport. There are no student or senior discounts. Prices are fixed by Angkor Enterprise and are the same wherever the pass is legally sold, so a “discount” ticket from a stranger at the gate is a red flag. Always confirm current prices on the official site before you travel.

Where to buy Angkor Wat tickets

• Online: the official Angkor Enterprise website (angkorenterprise.gov.kh) sells e-tickets you can show on your phone. This is the easiest way to skip the morning queue.
• At the ticket office: the main Angkor Enterprise ticket center sits on the road from Siem Reap to the temples. Three-day and seven-day passes are printed on the spot with your photo, so each can be used only by its holder; since mid-2026 one-day passes no longer need a photo, but carry your passport.
• Avoid resellers: booking sites and hotel desks may add a service fee on top of the fixed price. Never buy a used or “spare” pass; it will not match your photo.

If you travel with a private driver or guide, they will take you to the ticket office on the way in and time it so you are not standing in line at dawn.

One day, three days or seven?

The 1-day pass works if you only have one day: focus on Angkor Wat, the walled city of Angkor Thom and the faces of the Bayon, then Ta Prohm if you have energy left. Vietnamese travelers who visit on a tight schedule say this trio is enough to understand the scale of Angkor.

The 3-day pass is the best value for most visitors. It pays off as soon as you visit on a second day, and it lets you spread the temples across cooler mornings and late afternoons instead of rushing in the midday heat. Add Banteay Srei with its pink sandstone carvings, and Preah Khan on the second day.

The 7-day pass is for photographers, history lovers and anyone combining Angkor with time in the countryside, such as the Kulen mountains or the floating villages of the Tonle Sap.

Buying your pass the evening before

If you want to be at Angkor Wat for sunrise, buy your pass at the ticket center in the late afternoon of the day before; passes bought after about 4:30pm are dated for the following day. You avoid the pre-dawn queue and can head straight to the temple in the dark. Check the current cut-off time on the official site, as it can change.

The Small Circuit and the Grand Circuit

Most visitors follow two classic loops. The Small Circuit takes in Angkor Wat, the walled city of Angkor Thom with the Bayon, Ta Keo and Ta Prohm, the temple wrapped in tree roots. The Grand Circuit is a wider loop to Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, East Mebon and Pre Rup, which is lovely at sunset. With a three-day pass, a good plan is the Small Circuit on day one, the Grand Circuit on day two, and Banteay Srei with the outlying temples on day three; see our guide to Banteay Srei and the outer temples.

Getting around the temples

The Angkor Archaeological Park is far too large to walk. Most travelers hire a tuk-tuk with a driver for the day or travel by private car with a guide, which is the most comfortable option in the heat. Cycling is pleasant on the flat roads of the Small Circuit if you start early, and electric bikes are available in Siem Reap.

Opening hours and sunrise at Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat opens at 5:00am so visitors can watch the sun rise behind its five towers, and closes in the early evening. Most other temples open later in the morning and close around sunset, and hours change from time to time, so your guide will plan around the current schedule. Sunrise falls between roughly 5:30am in June and 6:20am in January, so plan to arrive 30 to 45 minutes early. Sunrise is spectacular and busy; for a quieter alternative, our guides like Pre Rup or Srah Srang.

Dress code and temple rules

• Cover your shoulders and knees. A scarf over a tank top is not accepted; wear a T-shirt or blouse with sleeves.
• Keep your ticket with you all day. It is checked at the park entrance and at most temples, and visitors without a valid pass can be fined.
• Do not climb on fragile ruins, touch carvings, or take photos with monks without asking first.
• Do not give money or sweets to children selling souvenirs; it keeps them out of school.

Visiting Angkor with a private guide

A good guide transforms Angkor from a maze of stones into a story: who built each temple, how to read the bas-reliefs, and which corners stay quiet when the tour buses arrive. On our private Cambodia tours your guide plans the route around the light and the crowds, and an air-conditioned car waits at every temple. Read our full Temples of Angkor travel guide for the history, or combine Angkor with Vietnam on one of our Vietnam and Cambodia itineraries.

Angkor Wat tickets: FAQ

How much is an Angkor Wat ticket?

In 2026 the Angkor Pass costs US$37 for one day, US$62 for three days and US$72 for seven days. Children under 12 enter free.

Do I need a photo for the Angkor Pass?

Multi-day passes include a photo taken at the ticket center; since mid-2026 one-day passes no longer require one. Carry your passport either way.

Can I buy Angkor Wat tickets online?

Yes, from the official Angkor Enterprise website. The e-ticket is shown on your phone at the entrance.

Does the Angkor Pass include all the temples?

It covers Angkor Wat and almost all temples in the Angkor Archaeological Park, including Angkor Thom, the Bayon, Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei. A few sites outside the park, such as Phnom Kulen and Beng Mealea, charge separate fees.

Is the 3-day pass worth it?

For most visitors, yes. It costs only US$25 more than a single day and lets you visit in the cooler morning and late-afternoon hours across three days.

What time does Angkor Wat open for sunrise?

The gates open at 5:00am. Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before sunrise for a good spot by the reflecting pools.

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