Battambang Day Tour - 1 Day

One day tour to Battambang from Siem Reap to visit the colonial building of Battambang, Steung Sangke, Governor's House, Bamboo Train, Phnom Banan and Phnom Sampeau.

Duration 1 Day
Experienced Tour Guide English
Instant Confirmation
No Deposit Required
Free Cancellation 48 hours before
Mobile Voucher Accepted

Full Description

7:00am pick up from your hotel and drive Battambang (170km for 3 hours’ drive). Battambang is the second biggest city of Cambodia, however it remain calm and the atmosphere truly bring you back to the French colonial era. It’s also known as “rice bowl” of the country, the rice production of this province alone is enough to make Cambodia self-sufficient in terms of food.

Arrive Battambang around 10:00am, take the city tour orientation along Steung Sangké River and the colonial buildings including governor’s house. Continue to the striking hilltop temples of Phnom Sampeau & Phnom Banan, this massive limestone outcrop is dissected by a number of caves some more accessible than others, with some containing unexpected reminders of Cambodia’s history. Enjoy the bamboo train ride at Phnom Banan to experience how Cambodian farmers creating bamboo train for daily transport.

Picnic lunch on spot

Drive back to Battambang along Steng Sangké, area grows a variety of tropical fruits and after the rainy season farmers plant all kinds of vegetables along the fertile river banks, here you can learn about traditional agriculture.

Return back to Siem Reap, tour end at your hotel around 18:00.

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WHAT ARE INCLUDED?

All land transportation by private, air-con vehicle

Experienced ENGLISH speaking guide

Bamboo train ride

All entrance free

Lunch at local restaurant as motioned in itinerary

Mineral water and cold tissues on tours

WHAT ARE EXCLUDED?

Accommodation

All other meals & beverages