Battambang Khmer Temples: Tours & Activities

We provide a unique tour to give tourists real experiences through the eyes of the locals. With a friendly, qualified and informative tour guide to drive you through Battambang's countryside and surrounding attractions, it's the best way to experience the Khmer lifestyle. And to Help the local family of Battambang to get more income . As you may be aware, many families living in rural areas of Battambang are still very poor and are unable to support their children’s education. To fight this and give these children a better chance. We are privileged to accept your booking and hope to make your stay one to remember!

With our guide, you will spend your day exploring the beautiful countryside around Battambang on a bicycle. Weave along the river road while visiting Cambodian families who produce traditional products (such as rice paper and bamboo sticky rice), made in the same way they have been for generations. You will learn first hand about every day life in Cambodia from the families you visit and from our amazing local guides. Highlights: Meet families that make traditional products such as rice paper, dried banana, bamboo sticky rice, fish paste and rice wine. Enjoy seasonal fruits and coconut water. Finish by visiting a memorial site for the victims of the Khmer Rouge.  A portion of your tour fee goes back to the local community and your guide is a local student getting vocational training through Soksabike. 

Explore the Cambodian countryside on this comprehensive full-day tuk-tuk tour. Accompanied by experienced tour guides, journey through the rural landscapes of Battambang to immerse yourself in the culture and way of life of the Khmer people. Discover the Pol Pot regime's history and explore bat caves during your ascent of Phnom Sampeau Mountain. Engage with local residents and experience a ride on the traditional bamboo train while taking in the stunning landscapes. Meet local villagers and learn about their lives at Kampong Pil Pagoda Admire French colonial architecture at Battambang Watch as millions of bats fly around the populated Bat Caves Return transport to your accommodation is included

This is a full day guided tour to Battambang. Good quality air-conditioned transport is provided. There will be plenty of stops for dining and toilets. We aim to show guests the top sights of Battambang without the need for them to stay overnight.

This immersive journey is a cultural experience told through the flavors of local cuisine. Thoughtfully designed as a food-learning tour, it invites guests to explore the rich culinary heritage of Battambang by tasting authentic local dishes while discovering the stories, traditions, and family cultures of the people through their foods. Travelers will experience the unique flavors of Khmer cuisine, learn about traditional snacks and food practices passed down through generations, and uncover the deeper cultural meaning of everyday meals. Along the way, guests are welcomed into family homes, where they can hear personal stories and connect with local people on a deeper level. This journey reveals how food brings people together, preserves identity, and shares the living heritage of Cambodia.

Our drivers are fully vaccinated, safe, reliable and responsibility. We can drive you to reach your destination safely.

When you are visiting Battambang city, the best to start is to explore this amazing charming calm city with our city highlight hidden gems private guided tour. the best way to kick start and learn as much as either it is through the history of the city and places nearby visiting the old temples dating back to 900 plus years or experiencing the local way of transportation so-called (The Bamboo Train). This City tour is covering it all. Greeted by one of our local Guides and start your City tour with EK Phnom Temple and Big Sitting Buddha at the Ek Phnom monastery. After that, we checked the local and main market in Battambang called Psa Nat (Nat Market) to see how locals sell their daily products/fruit/veggies and try some small bites of local street food and snacks before continuing to see the old French building around the area. The Guide is a great storyteller and can't wait to show you around.

Your guide will take you by bicycle to witness first hand the melting pot of cultures, ethnicities and religions, that exist in modern Cambodia. First we visit families in a Muslim fishing village outside of Battambang. We will explore the village on foot and learn about their traditional livelihoods, family history, and ways of living. After getting some coffee and quick rest, we will ride through the countryside and arrive at a Buddhist temple, where you will have a chance to chat with a young, friendly Buddhist monk. The tour includes a Cambodian style lunch at a family home.

To explore from 8:00 am around the third biggest province which it is collected many historical places around the down town .To head to ancient ruin complex across the paper rice with green garden around the houses that we could stop to take photo.Then,we ride on Cambodian invention lorry on new rail way around the hill and rice field.To inspect 2 more mountain temple which is surrounded the plantations .rice fields and beautiful views from hilltop. To discover main famous areas with our guide and driver and TuK TuK fridge up by cold water, cold towels,fruit Snack. Highlight:   - To chill out the old second main city of colonial buildings   - To go around the quiet peaceful ruin complexes   - To try invention lorry on rail way with tradition catching up.  - To Taste local food experience for lunch 

To explore sunset from 8:00 am around the third biggest province which it is collected many historical places around the down town .First, head to ancient ruin complex across the paper rice with green garden around the houses that we could stop to take photo.Then,we ride on Cambodian invention lorry on new rail way around the hill and rice field.Next, to inspect 2 more mountain temple which is surrounded the plantations .rice fields and beautiful views from hilltop . To discover main famous areas with our guide and driver through Lexus and mini van that equipped with air-con and to fridge up by cold water, cold towels,fruit Snack. Highlight:    - To chill out the old second main city of colonial buildings.    - To go around the quiet peaceful ruin complexes .     - To try invention lorry on rail way with tradition catching up.   - To relax for sunset on the hill top. 

To explore sunset from 8:00 am around the third biggest province which it is collected many historical places around the down town .To head to ancient ruin complex across the paper rice with green garden around the houses that we could stop to take photo.Then,we ride on Cambodian invention lorry on new rail way around the hill and rice field.To inspect 2 more mountain temple which is surrounded the plantations .rice fields and beautiful views from hilltop and relax to see the bats come out. To discover main famous areas with our guide and driver through Lexus and mini van with air-con and to fridge up by cold water, cold towels,fruit Snack. Highlight:   - To chill out the old second main city of colonial buildings   - To go around the quiet peaceful ruin complexes   - To try invention lorry on rail way with tradition catching up.  - To relax for sunset close to two millions bat cave .

Visit a beautiful city Battambang, beautiful rice farm, experience Bamboo train and taste fruits and bugs with a Tuk Tuk tour. While you are on touring, you will enjoy with the local people’s lives about their different activities. Upon arrival to Bamboo Train, you will take around 1hr on its. It’s an unforgettable experience with bring to see rice farm, plantation, people houses, and green forest tree. Then, you will move on to the Ancient House which was built more than 100 years. You will be warming welcome from the house owner, and describe his/her house. At the afternoon, let’s move to Banan Temple where you have to climb up to mountain through the ancient stairs to see the temple. Then, we will move to Wat Ek Phnom. After exploring the temple, you will move to Killing Cave ( Sampov Mountain ) where you will see the victims’ skull and learn more of Khmer Rouge. Last but least, after seeing the Killing Cave. Then, heading to bat cave for sunset and it's time to test the beer.

The uniqueness of Battambang's Bamboo Train lies in its status as an improvised, locally-operated rail vehicle built from bamboo and a small motor, which provides a unique way to experience the rural landscape. Originally created as a practical, low-cost solution for transporting goods on abandoned railway lines, the current "norry" is now a popular tourist attraction offering a glimpse into Cambodia's ingenuity and providing a supplementary income for local families. unique for Wat Ek Phnom is its location at an interfaith site, featuring both ancient Khmer ruins and a modern Buddhist pagoda with a giant Buddha statue, symbolizing the continuity of religious devotion in Cambodia. The 11th-century temple itself is a significant historical artifact that predates the famous Angkor Wat and features an 11th-century Hindu architectural style.

Enjoy on a scenic 9-10 hour journey exploring the cultural gems Battambang and Phnom Penh, This transfer tour includes stops at key local attractions, beginning with the Kampong Luong fishing community, where you will enjoy a 60-minute boat ride through a vibrant floating village, visit the Ondong Rossey pottery village, a place where traditional Khmer craftsmanship thrives, and meet skilled artisans during a 55-60 minutes stop. Your driver will meet you at your hotel, ready to depart from Battambang at 8:00 AM. The scenic drive will take approximately 2.5 hours through Pursat Province. Upon arrival at Kampong Luong, you'll have the chance to explore the unique floating village. Afterward, continue to Ondong Rossey for your pottery community visit. Finally, head to Oudong Mountain for a hike, where you can uncover historical temples and enjoy breathtaking views for about 1-2 hours before arriving in Phnom Penh. This journey offers a rich experience of culture and stunning landscapes.

The name Battambang means 'lost staff'; referring to an episode in Khmer history when King Dambang Kranhoung threw his wooden staff from Angkor and was said to have landed here in Battambang. Battambang, one of Cambodia's oldest provinces, was founded in the 11th century. It is one of the most attractive destinations for all travelers who wish to explore more about the real culture of Cambodia. The province is a piece of evidence where historical sites are found including the Banan temple which was built in the 11 century, Battambang city hall depicting the French colonization regime, the killing cave depicting the Khmer rough, and the bamboo train representing the Cambodian culture. With this tour, you will: -Explore more of the most interesting culture and history of Cambodia -Enjoy bamboo train riding with the local captain -Explore the cultural and historical sites of Battambang province -Free hotel pick up and drop off