Escape the busy streets of Siem Reap with a private or small-group day tour to Battambang, just three hours away. As Cambodia's second-largest city, Battambang offers an authentic, laid-back atmosphere with fewer tourists. Explore key attractions such as the ancient Ek Phnom Temple, a traditional rice paper-making factory, and Psa Nat market. Admire colonial architecture at the Governor’s residence and take a thrilling ride on the famous bamboo train through scenic countryside and villages.
End your journey at Phnom Sampeau, where you can witness millions of bats soaring from the cave at sunset.
What Makes This Tour Special
The bamboo train ride provides direct contact with rural landscapes and communities rarely encountered by standard tours. The timing of the tour allows viewing the bat exodus at Phnom Sampeau, a natural event synchronized with sunset.
Travel via the locally operated bamboo train through scenic countryside and villages.
Visit Ek Phnom, an 11th-century temple with less tourist traffic than Angkor temples.
Observe traditional rice paper production methods at a local factory.
Explore Phnom Sampeau caves and watch millions of bats emerge at dusk.
See the French colonial Governor’s residence, an architectural remnant from the early 1900s.
Historical Background
Battambang was an important provincial capital during the French colonial era and contains several structures from that period. Phnom Sampeau is a limestone mountain with caves that were used as hiding spots during the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s.
Is This Tour Worth It?
This temple tours activity is highly rated at 5.0/5 across 51 reviews, running 11 hours from $113.67 per person.
Best For
FamiliesPrivate groups
Less ideal for: Those with limited mobility · Wheelchair users · Those with limited time
Pros
+Outstanding rating: 5.0/5
+Well-reviewed: 51 ratings
+Booked through Viator
Cons
-Cancellation policy not specified
-Requires moderate - the tour involves walking at temple sites, climbing some steps at phnom sampeau, and balancing on the bamboo train platform. moderate mobility is needed. fitness level
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