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Battambang Food Tour

Battambang Food Tour

Overview

Discover the authentic flavors of Battambang on a countryside food adventure. This tour combines traditional Khmer cuisine. It includes visits to rural villages and one of the region’s most famous attractions – the Original Bamboo Train. Along the way, you will taste home-cooked specialties, learn local recipes, and experience everyday Cambodian life.

Itinerary

Food and Activities

  • End the day with a sunset beer, or enjoy the sunset by riding the Bamboo Train and dining in the countryside
  • Taste bamboo rice cakes, Khmer spring rolls, and Nomchak Ambeng Snaul (cake with filling)
  • Learn how to make Nom Krok (little round cakes)
  • Discover the recipe for Lot Cha (stir-fried rice pin noodles)
  • Try Sach Bompong (boneless crispy fried pork)
  • Explore Nom Kou Chhay Moul (garlic chives cake)
  • Visit rural markets and see locals cooking their specialties
  • Collect food and sweets for a countryside picnic
  • Sach Bompong
  • Sach Bompong
  • Sach Bompong
  • Nomchak Ambeng Snaul
  • Nom Krok
  • Nom Kou Chhay Moul
  • Khmer Spring rolls
  • Bamboo sticky rice
  • Original bamboo train at Osro lao village
    Original bamboo train
Tour Highlights
  • Original Bamboo Train ride
  • Hands-on cooking experiences with local snacks and desserts
  • Rural market visits and village exploration
  • Sunset views with a cold beer
  • Authentic Khmer countryside dinner
Duration
  • 4 to 5 hours
  • Start times are available when booking
Pricing
  • $35 per person
  • $30 per person (for groups of 2–4 people)
Included
  • English-speaking driver guide
  • All food tastings and desserts
  • Drinking water
  • Beer
  • Bamboo Train ride
  • Transport with pickup and drop-off
Not Included
  • Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
  • Cancel up to 1 week in advance for bookings made one month or more ahead
  • Cancel 1 day in advance for last-minute bookings
Notes
  • The driver will recommend the best route, but the itinerary can be discussed at the start of the tour
  • Tour times are flexible and can be adjusted
  • Advance booking is required
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Afternoon tour to Original Bamboo train. Bat cave. Killing cave

Battambang Half-Day Tuk-Tuk Tour

Overview

An essential activity in Battambang is a half-day tuk-tuk tour, perfect for travelers with limited time. This trip combines cultural landmarks, countryside villages, and one of the region’s highlights – Phnom Sampov mountain. Along the way, you will experience local life. You will ride the famous Original Bamboo Train. You will also witness one of Cambodia’s most unique natural spectacles. Millions of bats fly from their cave at sunset.

What to Expect

Battambang City (12:30 p.m. pickup)

  • Pick-up from your hotel or restaurant
  • Short briefing before departure
  • City tour of French colonial buildings
  • Visit the monument of Ta Dambong Kra Nhoung (Battambang’s city symbol)

Suspension Bridge & Countryside

  • Pass through small villages, fruit farms, and pagodas along the riverbank
  • Stop in a village to learn about local life
  • Visit the suspension bridge near Kampong Pil Pagoda for river views and photo opportunities

Original Bamboo Train

  • Experience the last chance to ride the Original Bamboo Train at Osrolao village
  • Scenic one-hour ride through villages and rice fields
  • Enjoy a late lunch at a local village restaurant (meal not included)

Phnom Sampov Mountain

  • Visit Phnom Sampov, known for its historic Killing Cave, Buddhist temples, and panoramic views
  • Learn about the Khmer Rouge history of the site
  • Choose to climb by foot, or take a motorcycle/pick-up truck up the mountain
  • Be mindful of the monkeys – some may be aggressive

Bat Cave

  • End the day at the famous Bat Cave
  • Watch millions of bats fly out at sunset (lasting 30–40 minutes)
  • Return transfer to your hotel after the spectacle

Tour Highlights

  • Ta Dambong Kra Nhoung Statue
  • Battambang Provincial Hall & French colonial architecture
  • Original Bamboo Train ride
  • Countryside and rice fields
  • Suspension bridge and Kampong Pil Pagoda
  • Grasshopper village
  • Phnom Sampov Mountain: Golden Towers Temple, old cannons, Monkey Forest, Natural & Killing Caves
  • Sunset at the Bat Cave

Duration

  • 6 to 7 hours
  • (Start times shown in the booking calendar)

Price

  • Tuk-Tuk Tour (1–2 people): $20 total
  • Tuk-Tuk Group Tour (3–4 people): $25 total

Included

  • Local driver guide
  • Tuk-tuk transport
  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Drinking water

Not Included

  • Meals
  • Entrance fees
  • Bamboo Train ride ticket

Important Information

  • Confirmation within 48 hours of booking, topic to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can join (not recommended for those with serious medical conditions)
  • Private tour – only your group will join

Cancellation Policy

  • Full refund if canceled at least 24 hours in advance
  • If canceled due to poor weather, you can choose another date or get a full refund
  • If lowest traveler numbers are not met, you can choose another date/tour or get a full refund

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Full Day-Tour: Handicraft. Bamboo train. Killing cave. Bat cave

Full-Day Battambang Tuk-Tuk Tour

Battambang, Cambodia’s second-largest city, is a charming mix of ancient temples, French colonial architecture, local handicrafts, and vibrant rural life. Battambang is famous for its fertile farmlands. It is also known for the unique bamboo train. Exploring Battambang by tuk-tuk with a knowledgeable local guide is best.

This full-day Battambang Tuk-Tuk Tour takes you through the city and surrounding countryside. Along the way, you’ll discover villages, rice fields, and fruit farms. You will also see Buddhist shrines and historical landmarks. Meanwhile, you will learn about Cambodian culture and history.

What to Expect

Handicraft Villages

  • Visit local communities and see how traditional products are made.
  • Highlights include: sticky rice in bamboo, rice paper, dried bananas, rice wine, and the fish paste market.

Wat Samrong Knong & The Well of Shadows

  • Learn about the Khmer Rouge period at this memorial site located inside Wat Samrong Knong pagoda.

Wat Ek Phnom

  • Explore this 11th-century Angkorian temple before returning to the city.

Battambang City

  • Stroll past French colonial buildings, visit the Provincial Hall, and see the iconic Ta Dambong Kro Aung Statue.

Suspension Bridge & River Villages

  • Cross the hanging bridges of the Sangke River.
  • Meet local farmers, visit a pagoda, and learn about Buddhism.

Bamboo Train

  • Ride the original bamboo train and enjoy scenic countryside views.

Phnom Sampov Mountain

  • Discover villages, orchards, rice fields, and Buddhist shrines.
  • Visit the Killing Caves, a reminder of the Khmer Rouge era.
  • See the golden temple at the top and panoramic landscapes.

Million Bat Cave

  • End the day watching thousands of bats fly out of the mountainside at dusk—a breathtaking natural spectacle.

Tour Highlights

  • Wat Samrong Knong: Well of Shadows
  • Traditional handicraft villages (sticky rice bamboo, rice paper, dried bananas, rice wine, fish paste market)
  • Bamboo Train ride
  • Suspension bridges, riverbank & fruit farms
  • Kampong Pil Pagoda
  • Grasshopper villages
  • Phnom Sampov Mountain (Killing Caves, Golden Temple, landscape views, Bat Cave at sunset)

Departure & Return

  • Pickup: From your Battambang hotel or at our meeting point (“Battambang Tour Lychee” on Google Maps).
  • Duration: 9–10 hours

Pricing

  • Tuk-Tuk (1–2 people): US$30 per group
  • Tuk-Tuk (3–4 people): US$35 per group

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Tuk-Tuk with local driver-guide
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off

Not Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Bamboo Train ticket
  • Meals

Extra Info

  • Confirmation within 48 hours of booking (condition to availability)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for most travelers
  • Private tour (only your group)
  • Good weather required. If canceled due to bad weather, you’ll be offered another date or a full refund.
  • Lowest number of travelers required. If not met, you’ll be offered another date/experience or a full refund.

Cancellation Policy

  • Full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before tour start time.

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Full-Day Battambang Bicycle Tour

Full-Day Battambang Bicycle Tour

Explore the beautiful countryside around southern Battambang on this full-day bicycle tour. Perfect for experienced cyclists, this adventure combines scenic rides, cultural discovery, and hands-on experiences in local villages. Learn about Cambodian life, traditions, and cuisine while enjoying the freedom of cycling through rural landscapes.

Tour Highlights

*Morning Tour Activities

Bamboo Train

  • Ride the original Bamboo Train, a unique Battambang experience.
  • See the countryside from a historic and fun perspective.

Traditional Wooden House

  • Visit an ancient wooden house in Wat Kor village, built in 1920.
  • Explore the house and feel transported back in time.

Buddhist Temple

  • Visit a Buddhist wat and pagoda to learn about Khmer Buddhist traditions.
  • Gain insight into Cambodia’s Theravada Buddhism practiced by 95% of the population.

Grasshopper Village

  • Explore a Tonle Sap lakeside village where locals farm and fish.
  • Learn about village life, agriculture, and local traditions.
*Afternoon Tour Activities

Cambodian Rice Wine

  • Discover the process of making traditional Cambodian rice wine.
  • Learn about ceremonial uses, fermentation with herbs, and medicinal traditions.
  • Opportunity to taste rice wine with the locals.

Rice Paper Making

  • Visit a rice paper factory and watch the traditional preparation process.
  • Join in making rice paper and try fresh or fried rice paper spring rolls.

Dried Banana Production

  • Visit a local family producing dried banana chips, a traditional snack.
  • Learn the preparation process and try slicing bananas yourself.
  • Interact with villagers and understand daily life in a Cambodian rural community.

Tour Details

  • Duration: Approximately 7 hours
  • Distance: ~40 km
  • Start Time: 8:30 AM
  • Group Size: Least 2 people, highest 15 people
  • Meeting Point: Hotel pickup by Tuk-Tuk to the starting location

What’s Included

  • One drink before or after the tour
  • Friendly English-speaking guide
  • Mountain bike
  • Snacks or food samples along the way

Not Included

  • Biking clothes and shoes
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Bamboo Train ride
  • Meals (other than snacks provided)
  • French-speaking guide (+US$15 if requested)

Tour Price

  • USD $35 per person (lowest 2 people, limit 15 people)

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Half-Day Battambang Bicycle Tour

Half-Day Battambang Bicycle Tour

Escape the city and cycle through the scenic countryside around Battambang. This half-day tour takes you through villages, rice fields, and local markets. It gives you a chance to experience rural life firsthand. See farmers at work, interact with villagers, and taste traditional Cambodian foods along the way.

Tour Highlights

Rice Paper Making

  • Visit a local rice paper factory and watch the traditional handcrafting process.
  • Join in making rice paper and taste fresh or fried spring rolls.

Dried Banana Production

  • Cycle to a local family producing dried banana chips, a popular village snack.
  • Learn the preparation process and try slicing bananas yourself.
  • Interact with locals and discover Cambodian daily life and traditions.

Rice Wine Distillation

  • See how traditional Cambodian rice wine is fermented with herbs and fruits.
  • Learn about local brewing techniques and enjoy a tasting session.

Rice Noodle Making

  • Visit a rice noodle factory and see how Khmer rice noodles are made.
  • Learn about the unique texture and flavors that distinguish Khmer noodles.

Bamboo Sticky Rice Cake

  • Stop at a local bamboo sticky rice cake manufacturer.
  • Discover the traditional process and taste this beloved local treat.

Tour Details

  • Duration: 5 hours (dependent on cycling)
  • Distance: ~40 km
  • Start Time: 8:30 AM
  • Group Size: Least 2 people, most 20 people
  • Meeting Point: Hotel pickup by Tuk-Tuk to the starting location

What’s Included

  • One drink before the tour
  • Friendly English-speaking guide
  • High-quality imported mountain bike (Giant bike)
  • Snacks or food samples along the way
  • Tuk-Tuk support for carrying bikes if needed (for groups under 5 people)

Not Included

  • Biking clothes and shoes
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal travel insurance
  • French-speaking guide (+US$10 if requested)

Tour Price

  • US$25 per person (least 2 people, highest 20 people)

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Sightseeing-Homestay in Battambang countryside

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.

  • Homestay
  • Homestay
  • Bed
  • Bed
  • Balcony
  • Balcony
  • Home
  • Home
  • Balcony
  • View Homestay from crone
  • View from drone
  • Bed Room
  • Balcony
  • Home
  • Home
  • Beside homestay
  • Bat fly
  • Golden temple
  • Bat cave
  • Eat Samrong Knong
  • Phnom Sampov
  • Landscape

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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