Angkor Pass 2026 – Prices, Rules & How to Buy Temple Tickets
Complete guide to the Angkor Pass in 2026. Current prices ($37-$72), where to buy, which pass to choose, temples covered, and money-saving tips for visiting Angkor Wat.
Angkor Pass Overview
The Angkor Pass (officially the Angkor Ticket) is your entry ticket to the entire Angkor Archaeological Park, home to over 1,000 temples including the iconic Angkor Wat. Managed by Angkor Enterprise, the pass system was modernized in 2017 with photo-ID passes, and prices have remained stable since. All revenue from ticket sales goes toward temple conservation and community development.
2026 Update
Pass prices remain unchanged from 2023–2025. However, the ticket office now accepts contactless card payments and has extended evening purchase hours until 5:30 PM (previously 5:00 PM).
2026 Pass Prices
1-Day Pass
$37
Valid: 1 day
~3-5 temples comfortably
Minimum for seeing the Big Three (Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm)
Best for: Short visits, transit stops
3-Day Pass
Most Popular
$62
Valid: 10 days (use any 3)
~10-15 temples
Best value for most travelers. Skip a day to rest.
Best for: Most first-time visitors
7-Day Pass
$72
Valid: 1 month (use any 7)
20+ temples at leisure
Only $10 more than 3-day. Excellent for exploring outer temples.
Best for: Temple enthusiasts, photographers
Children Under 12
Children under 12 enter free of charge. No ticket or ID required—just be accompanied by a pass-holding adult.
Which Pass Should You Choose?
- 1-Day Pass ($37): You're passing through Siem Reap and have limited time. You can see Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm in a single action-packed day.
- 3-Day Pass ($62): The sweet spot for most visitors. Spread your visits across 10 days, take rest days between temple days, and explore both the Small and Grand Circuits without rushing.
- 7-Day Pass ($72): Only $10 more than the 3-day. Incredible value if you want to include Beng Mealea, Banteay Srei, Koh Ker, and revisit favorites at different times of day. Valid for an entire month.
Pro Tip
The 7-day pass is the best value per day at just $10.29/day. If there's any chance you'll visit more than 3 days, upgrade—it's only $10 more than the 3-day pass.
How to Buy Your Angkor Pass
- Go to the Angkor Enterprise Ticket Office on Apsara Road (Street 60), about 4 km from Siem Reap center
- Opening hours: 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM daily (no days off)
- Your photo will be taken automatically at the counter (no need to bring a photo)
- Pay in USD cash or by card (Visa, Mastercard accepted)
- Keep your pass safe—it's checked at every temple entrance
Sunset Hack
Buy your pass after 5:00 PM the evening before. You get free entry for sunset that evening, and your pass validity starts the next day. Perfect for catching sunset at Pre Rup or Phnom Bakheng!
Important Rules
- ✅ Photography and video for personal use
- ✅ Bringing water and snacks
- ✅ Using the pass on non-consecutive days
- ✅ Re-entering temples on the same day
- ✅ Hiring guides at temple entrances
Not Allowed
- ❌ Touching or climbing on bas-reliefs
- ❌ Using drones (strictly prohibited)
- ❌ Commercial photography without permit
- ❌ Sharing or transferring your pass
- ❌ Wearing revealing clothing (shoulders and knees must be covered at upper levels)
Temples Covered by the Pass
Small Circuit (Petit Circuit) (17 km)
Angkor Wat
South Gate of Angkor Thom
Bayon
Baphuon
Terrace of Elephants
Terrace of the Leper King
Thommanon
Chau Say Tevoda
Ta Keo
Ta Prohm
Banteay Kdei
Srah Srang
Grand Circuit (Grand Circuit) (26 km)
Preah Khan
Neak Pean
Ta Som
East Mebon
Pre Rup
Banteay Samré
Outer Temples (separate trips) (25-70 km from Siem Reap)
Banteay Srei (32 km)
Beng Mealea (65 km)
Koh Ker (120 km)
Roluos Group (13 km)
Suggested Itineraries
1-Day Itinerary (The Essentials)
5:00 AM Angkor Wat sunrise → 8:00 AM Angkor Thom & Bayon → 10:30 AM Ta Prohm → Lunch break → 3:00 PM Banteay Kdei → 4:30 PM Pre Rup sunset
3-Day Itinerary (Recommended)
- Day 1: Small Circuit – Angkor Wat sunrise, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm
- Day 2: Grand Circuit – Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, Pre Rup sunset
- Day 3: Outer temples – Banteay Srei (morning) + Beng Mealea (afternoon)
7-Day Itinerary (Complete Experience)
Add Koh Ker day trip, Roluos Group, revisit Angkor Wat at sunset, explore lesser-known temples like Banteay Samré and Preah Ko. Take 1-2 rest days to enjoy Siem Reap itself.
Money-Saving Tips
- Always buy the 7-day pass if debating between 3 and 7 days—it's only $10 more
- Buy after 5 PM for a free sunset bonus session
- Hire a tuk-tuk for the day ($15–20) rather than per-trip rides
- Bring your own water and snacks—prices inside the park are 3–5x higher
- Rent a bicycle ($3–5/day) for the Small Circuit if you're fit—it's flat terrain
- Go early—you'll see more temples before the heat and crowds arrive
Angkor Pass FAQ
No. As of 2026, Angkor passes can only be purchased in person at the official Angkor Enterprise ticket office on Apsara Road, about 4 km from Siem Reap center. The office opens at 5:00 AM. You can buy your pass the evening before (after 5:00 PM) for use the next morning—this is the best strategy for sunrise visits.
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