Full Day Tour from Siem Reap - Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset

Founded in the 11th century, Battambang makes an ideal day trip from Siem Reap—but organizing transportation to explore the sites independently takes up valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, visit Battambang with round-trip transportation from your Siem Reap hotel included, and see the sites with ease by tuk tuk. Along the way, your guide shares insight into must-see sites like the infamous Killing Caves and Wat Banan temple. - Explore 11th century Battambang with ease from Siem Reap - Save time and effort organizing transportation independently - Visit must-see sites like the Killing Caves and Wat Banan temple - Hassle-free round-trip transport from your Siem Reap hotel

1. 1

   Stop 1

   2 hours

   Take a ride on the traditional Bamboo Train, a bamboo platform laid over 2 sets of wheels on a single track. In the old days this was used to transport goods between Battambang and Phnom Penh and was a typical mode of transport for farmers and villagers. Today, it takes you through the beautiful countryside to a little village you can explore on foot before returning to your starting point.

2. 2

   Wat Banan Temple

   2 hours

   Climb the 365 stairs to marvel at Wat Banan, an Angkor era temple which sits on top of a hill close to the Sanker river. Banan is seldom frequented by tourists and outside of Cambodian holidays it is likely that you may be the only visitor.

3. 3

   Phnom Sampeau

   3 hours

   Scale the side of a mountain leading to the 'secret bat cave' just before sunset where you will sit atop the mountain waiting for the millions of bats located inside the cave to awake. Marvel as this seemingly never-ending stream of fruit bats fly out of the cave and off into the countryside for their evening meal.

4. 4

   Battambang Bat Caves

   2 hours

   The Bat Cave shows an amazing spectacle at around 5 pm each day - thousands of bats leave their cave as dusk falls, beginning their nocturnal hunting. A black streak stretched among the sky, vibrating with sound waves, before dispersing on the horizon illuminated by starlight. A steady stream flying out for around 45 minutes then back to their caves.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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