Battambang Countryside Bicycle Tour: Explore Local Livelihood and Traditional Cambodian Crafts
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149 Ratings
Krong Battambang
Immerse yourself in the local culture and traditional crafts of Cambodia on a Battambang Countryside Bicycle Tour. Meet local families, learn about their livelihoods, and support the community.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Soksabike - With our local student guide, you will spend your day exploring the beautiful countryside around Battambang by bicycle. Visit with Cambodian families who produce traditional products (such as rice paper, dried bananas, and bamboo sticky rice) made in the same way they have been for generations. You will learn first hand about every day life in rural communities which make up over 70% of Cambodia’s population.
    The ride is about 22km. It departs at 7:30am and returns around 12pm. The ride is suitable for all fitness levels.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Mountain Bike and Safety Helmet included
  • Refreshments including water and snacks
  • Complimentary hotel pickup service
  • Support to local families through tour compensation
  • Enjoy one drink at Kinyei Cafe
What's Not Included
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Insurance
Additional Information

Our guide will accompany you on a bicycle journey to adventure the splendid rural landscapes around Battambang. You’ll follow the river path and stop by Cambodian households that craft conventional goods such as rice paper and bamboo sticky rice, practiced for many generations. You’ll gain an intimate understanding of the Cambodian lifestyle from the families you visit and the incredible local guides.

Key Points: Visit households that produce conventional items like rice paper, dried banana, bamboo sticky rice, fish paste, and rice wine. Relish the local fruits and coconut water. End the tour with a visit to a memorial site dedicated to the victims of the Khmer Rouge. 

A percentage of your tour funds is contributed to the local community, and your guide is a local student acquiring vocational skills through Soksabike. 

  • Please dress to have knees and shoulders covered out of respect for local culture.
Location
Soksabike
Street 1.5
Tour departs from Soksabike Office near Kinyei Cafe street 1.5.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Juliakantorik
May 25, 2024
Getting know the locals’s livelihood on bicycles - A really nice educational and scenic cycling around, visiting local families houses and learning about how they learn their living. Pallah was a great guide, he guided us on the bicycles in a good pace and safely. He has an extensive knowledge about the tour and the history. He made sure our water bottles were always full so we stayed well hydrated. We visited also killing fields and Pallah gave us the full history background. Highly recommended!
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229georgem
May 25, 2024
Dont leave Battambang without experiencing one of soksabike`s amazing tours! - So, I live in Japan and ride a lot. Been to Cambodia quite a few times but first time in Battambang. I wanted to ride so I made my way to the Soksabike office where I met Kanha, the office manager. Told her what I wanted and listened to her suggestions. And next day I turned up at the office to meet my guide, Phalla. Learned so much about Cambodia and the local people from him- things that are not in the guide books- on our 50km ride. He gave just the right amount of information- not too much that you you wish he would be quiet- not too little that you think that he has forgotten about you. This is a difficult balance and he got it just right. He also answered all my questions (lots of them ) honestly. Watching him interacting with the local people I can understand why Soksabike are well thought of in the area. Great day! So later that day, back to the office to speak to Kanha again. I wanted to go to Phnom Sampeau to see the the bat caves etc. the next day- but not by tuk-tuk. The end of the year is a busy time but Kanha said she would try and work somethng out. She did! Next day back to the office to meet my guide for the day, Phal. And off we went, through rice fields, on small roads and tracks, before we got to Phnom Sampeau. From Phal I learned a lot about the countryside, the things they grow etc. As with Phalla, his interactions with local people were impressive. We rode (and pushed) our bikes up to the top of Phnom Sampeau and then down to watch the bats leave at dusk to feed. Then it was time for us to leave and ride back to town in the dark, under a full moon. On top of Phnom Sampeau I got to see Phal use his first aid training when helping a guy who had had a fall. And I began to realize that the guides don't just introduce Cambodian culture to foreigners. They impact local people in many positive ways. This was another amazing day for me. So, what can I say about Soksabike? BIKES-- quality, well maintained bikes SAFETY--good helmets provided- safety talk given before heading off- guides carry first aid kits GUIDES--knowledgeable-great English-fun to travel with. OFFICE STAFF--friendly, helpful with lots of suggestions on what to do, where to go etc. If you're in Battambang I highly recommend checking them out. You won't be disappointed.
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Justbeachy09
May 18, 2024
Fabulous cycling tour of Battambang! - We were picked up at a hotel right on time and taken by tuk-tuk to the bike shop. We were fitted with very good quality Trek bikes that were well serviced and very new. Our guide was very knowledgable about the culture and people of Battambang. We visited many different families that produced local food products and had a chance to try them . The people were all very warm and welcoming. We also got to try some rice wine that was very interesting. The biking was hot, but very enjoyable throughout the countryside. We would definitely not have been able to see all we did without this tour. Our guide Pol (Paul?) was exceptional!! Would highly recommend this tour to get a good feel of the people in the surrounding area of Battambang.
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Miadr4835ay
May 4, 2024
Awesome experience!! - Worth every dollar! Amazing insight into traditional Cambodian craft and livelihoods. Sopheak was an excellent tour guide with perfect English, a lot of knowledge on the history and clearly very connected to the communities we visited. I had little experience riding a bike but the tour was easy, gear was new and we were accommodated the whole way with water top ups and snacks.
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Edlongley
Apr 25, 2024
Great experience - We took this tour as part of our Trailfinders package holiday. The bikes were first rate. The guiding was excellent, and we always felt safe. Interesting itinerary, and as it was the 2 of us and our guides, we were able to skip a couple of stops. Recommended.
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778fabiennee
Apr 7, 2024
It was great! - Great tour to learn more about cambodian people. The guide explains everything very well and all the people you visit are very welcoming. They provide water and some snacks on the way. Would really recommend to do it!!
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Troysm4447tq
Apr 5, 2024
Soksabike 1/2 Day Bike Tour - Pek was a great guide, showing and explaining many of the local customs and practices. The locals were all very friendly and the ride was nice and mellow through the countryside.
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Pip531
Apr 5, 2024
Recommended tour! - We had a fantastic time on this tour, in particular our guide, Pek, was amazing! The tour is so well thought out! In April the temperature gets up to 40C so they recommend you only do the half day tour (great advice!). You leave early so are back before it's TOO hot. Plenty of water and snacks are provided! The stops along the way feel authentic and the families are so open to visitors. It's a great way to enjoy the countryside, support local people and learn about Cambodian culture as well as it's devastating recent history. 100% would recommend!
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Claudiadr6783xv
Apr 2, 2024
An authentic insight into the lives of locals from Battambang - Peak my guide was amazing! Was such an insightful experience into the authentic lives of the people in Battambang Province! Also the company itself strives to be as sustainable and eco friendly as possible which is an amazing bonus!
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Lotte_s
Mar 24, 2024
Nice tour, would recommend! - Really interesting bike tour around Battambang. We got to meet with different families, all having their own business. We tasted some new foods (and alcoholic drink). Bikes were good, only painful saddle.. Would definitely recommend!
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