Sightseeing Homestay in Battambang Countryside
Experience rural life and Khmer culture on a full-day sightseeing tour with an overnight stay at a local countryside homestay. Interact with villagers, explore traditional handicrafts, and discover the rich history and scenic beauty of Battambang.
What to Expect
- Morning: Start at 8:30 AM from your meeting point. Visit the original Bamboo Train at Osrolao Village for a unique one-hour ride (optional). Explore a Cham Muslim village and watch locals feeding fish in the Stueng Sangke River. Learn about their history and traditions.
- Cultural Visits: Cross the suspension bridge to photograph a Buddhist temple. Explore local handicrafts and see how villagers produce items like bamboo sticky rice, rice paper, and rice wine.
- Historical Insight: Visit Wat Samrong Knong. It is also known as the Well of Shadows. Learn about the Khmer Rouge period and pay respects to the victims there.
- Cuisine and Village Life: Explore a local fish market and learn about Cambodian cuisine. This includes bamboo sticky rice, fish paste, rice wine, rice paper, and banana slices.
- Ancient Temples: If interested, visit Wat Ek Phnom, an ancient temple older than Angkor Wat.
- Homestay Experience: Arrive at the Family Batcave Homestay around noon. Leave your bags, take a shower, and relax. Enjoy local hospitality and a traditional Khmer meal (lunch and dinner optional).
- Afternoon & Sunset: Visit Phnom Sampov Mountain in the late afternoon for stunning sunset views. Witness thousands of bats flying from the Bat Cave as the sun sets—a truly memorable experience.
- Evening: Overnight at the homestay with Esaro’s family, experiencing authentic rural life. The next morning, return to Battambang city.
Tour Highlights
- Traditional handicrafts: bamboo sticky rice, rice paper, rice wine, fish market
- Wat Samrong Knong (Well of Shadows / Killing Fields)
- Wat Ek Phnom temple
- Suspension bridge & Muslim village
- Plantation farms along riverbanks
- Overnight homestay experience
Tour Details
- Start Time: 9:00 AM
- Overnight: Family Batcave Homestay
- Duration: Full day + overnight
What’s Included
- One room at Homestay
- Breakfast at homestay
- Live local guide (driver-guide)
- Cold water
- Transport by Tuk-Tuk
- Return to Battambang city
Not Included
- Lunch and dinner (can be ordered at homestay)
- Entrance fees
- Bamboo Train ride (optional)
Tour Price
- 1–2 people: $65 per Tuk-Tuk
- 3–4 people: $80 per Tuk-Tuk
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel one week in advance for bookings made a month or longer before the tour
- Cancel one day in advance for bookings made one day prior
Note
- The driver decides the order of visits, with discussion at the start of the tour
- Tour times are flexible and can be adjusted
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