Embark on a thrilling day trip from Siem Reap to Battambang and discover ancient temples, a bamboo train, a local market, colonial buildings, and a mesmerizing bat cave at sunset.
- Siem Reap - You will get picked up from your hotel in Siem Reap and leaving for Battambang. The journey takes approximately 3 hours to Battambang city.
- Ek Phnom - Situated about 10 km north of the Cobra Bridge are the ruins of Ek Phnom. It was built during the Bayon period and unfortunately is much worse for the wear than Phnom Banan. It’s an interesting place, however, because there is a freshly constructed working temple right in front of the ruins. This temple, along with the temple ruins, is the center of holiday festivities for the people of the nearby village. They dress up in their Sunday best and have a celebration between the old and the new temples and climb all around the ruins with their families.
The ruins are on a very small hill so there is no workout involved in viewing them much of the temple is in shambles and was heavily looted. There are still some sitting Buddha images intact higher up on the walls. On the inside is a carving of a tug-of-war with participants tugging away on a serpent. The participants on the left have lost their heads to looters (they lost face), with the guys on the right still having their heads intact.
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Battambang - Battambang is a provincial capital of Battambang province which is the second biggest town of Cambodia. However it still has a very local, untouristed, provincial atmosphere. You will stroll around the city to visit:
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Rice Paper Local Factory
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Psa Nat, the local market
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The old colonial buildings of the Governorâs residence
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Experience the Bamboo Train Riding
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Old colonial building along the Sangke River
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Battambang Bat Caves - At Phnom Sompov (Sompov Mountain), sit back and relax to watch millions of bats leave the cave during the beautiful sunset.
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Siem Reap - We leave Battambang for Siem Reap after sunset and the journey will take about 3 hours, arrival and drop off at your hotel in Siem Reap. Ends of services
- Experienced English-speaking guide throughout the trip
- Ride on the traditional Bamboo train
- Refresh with cold bottled water during tours
- Inclusive of all entrance fees and tickets
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Travel comfortably in a private AC vehicle
- Travel insurances
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner & soft drinks, beers
- Tipping/gratuities (recommended)
Embark on a private or small group day trip from Siem Reap to Battambang (3 hours each way). As the provincial capital of Battambang province and Cambodia’s second largest city, it maintains a quaint, untouched ambiance. The itinerary includes a tour around the city to explore:
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The Angkorian era Ek Phnom Temple
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A local Rice Paper Factory
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Psa Nat, the city’s bustling market
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Time-worn colonial structures of the Governor’s residence
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A scenic ride on the famed bamboo train through the countryside and local communities
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Sompov Mountain (Phnom Sompov) where you can unwind and view the mesmerizing sight of bats streaming out of the cave at sunset.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Seats are assigned on departure day and will not be known in advance of the travel date
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
