Battambang Day Trip from Siem Reap-Bamboo Train, Bats Cave

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.

1. 1

   Siem Reap

   Pass by

   You will get picked up from your hotel in Siem Reap and leaving for Battambang. The journey takes approximately 3 hours to Battambang city.

2. 2

   Ek Phnom

   30 min

   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.

3. 3

   Battambang

   3 hours

   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: - Rice Paper Local Factory - Psa Nat, the local market - The old colonial buildings of the Governor’s residence - Experience the Bamboo Train Riding - Old colonial building along the Sangke River

4. 4

   Battambang Bat Caves

   1 hour

   At Phnom Sompov (Sompov Mountain), sit back and relax to watch millions of bats leave the cave during the beautiful sunset.

5. 5

   Siem Reap

   Pass by

   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

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• 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.