Battambang Day Trip from Siem Reap-Bamboo Train, Bats Cave and Sunset (13h)

Overview

Escape the bustle of Siem Reap on a private or small-group day trip to Battambang, a relaxed provincial town about three hours away. Visit highlights like the Angkorian-era Ek Phnom Temple, a rice paper-making factory, Psa Nat market, and colonial-era buildings. Ride the bamboo train through scenic countryside, and end the day at Phnom Sompov, watching millions of bats fly out of a cave at sunset. Includes return transfer back to your hotel in Siem Reap.

Highlight

  • Thrill as you ride a real-life bamboo train on your return from Phnom Banan
  • Learn more about Battambang from your guide as they join you in walking the city
  • No need to carry loose change: all entrance fees are covered on your tour
  • Transport to and from your hotel in Siem Reap or Phnom Penh is provided

Price Per Person in USD

1 Pax
197$

Per Person

2 Pax
119$

Per Person

3 Pax
99$

Per Person

4 Pax
89$

Per Person

5 Pax
79$

Per Person

6 Pax
79$

Per Person

7 Pax
79$

Per Person

8 Pax Plus
79$

Per Person

  • Duration 13h
  • Experienced Tour Guide English
  • Instant Confirmation
  • Free Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours in advance
  • Mobile Voucher Accepted

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Escape the bustle of Siem Reap with a private or small-group day tour to Battambang, a charming provincial capital located about three hours away. As Cambodia’s second largest town, Battambang offers a laid-back, authentic atmosphere that remains largely untouched by mass tourism. During your visit, you’ll explore the city’s highlights, including the ancient Ek Phnom Temple from the Angkorian era, a traditional rice paper-making factory, and Psa Nat, the vibrant local market. You’ll also admire the colonial architecture of the old Governor’s residence. A ride on the famous bamboo train will take you through the picturesque countryside and rural villages, and the day ends at Phnom Sompov, where you can sit back and watch millions of bats emerge from a cave at sunset, a truly unforgettable sight. Includes return transfer back to your hotel in Siem Reap.

What's Included

  • An experienced English-speaking guide throughout the trip
  • Private AC car or minivan from start to end
  • Bamboo train ride
  • All entrance fees and tickets are included
  • Cold bottled water during tours
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurances
  • Foods & drinks unless specified
  • Expenditure of a personal nature
  • Tipping/gratuities (recommended)

Pickup Time

7AM

Pickup Point

Pick up from your hotel in Siem Reap

Guest Reviews

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38 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Green Era Travel, Viator, Tripadvisor,
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Tom G

Amazing day

I had an absolutely lovely time with Burong seeing all of the sites in Battambang. Burong was extremely knowledgeable and patiently answered all of my questions. I highly recommend using Burong for a thorough and enjoyable experience in Battambang
Written Nov 29, 2025

P M

Don’t leave Cambodia without doing this trip!

A must do trip! Excellent full day tour with experienced driver Phiron, and guide Sam. Sam was VERY knowledgable about every thing! Encouraged us to ask questions and answered every one in good detail. Both were very friendly , courteous , lprofessional and fun. Enjoyed everything with the Bats being my favourite.
Written Nov 21, 2025

Doz J

Malmesbury, UK

A great day out to Battambang!

What a great day out! San and Mr Thnou (guide and driver), met us at our hotel and took us in a great and varied day in and around Battambang. We had some lovely sticky rice from bamboo tubes enroute, then stopped off to see rice paper being made and having some delicious spring rolls (fried and non fried). A temple visit before visiting a local market and museum was quickly followed by a lovely lunch in a local cafe where the food was excellent. The bamboo train ride was great fun and all this was followed by the amazing sight of seeing millions of bats leaving their cave at dusk (they were still leaving after 20 minutes!). The service and knowledge provided by San was of the very best quality and the drivers support with plenty of cold water and refreshing towels every time we got back on the lovely bus was very much welcomed. Whilst not advertised as part of the trip, just watching the local Cambodian way of life on the route was also a positive. Definitely suggest you take this trip.
Written Nov 17, 2025

Laura A

Another amazing tour with Vireak!

We were so lucky to be paired with Vireak as our tour guide again! This time we booked the Battambang Day Trip. Vireak and our driver were wonderful, and despite the long drive, they provided us lots of interesting stops along the way, including a local market, and a small rice paper making location. We also toured a market in Battambang, had a delicious lunch in Battambang, and then walked up the mountain to see the killing caves. The Buddha statue carved in the mountain was beautiful, and we even saw a lot of monkeys! Vireak was again so informative, and pleasant to talk with, and provided us with so many insights into Cambodian culture. The highlight of the evening was the millions of bats flying out of the cave at dusk. Highly recommend this tour and Vireak!!!
Written Nov 14, 2025

Jon D

Great day out with San as a guide

Fun day out with San who shared his extensive experience of Cambodia and took us round the trip locations. Good fun on the bambood train seeing the countryside of Cambodia. Finished the evening off watching the bats. Pickup and getting round, entry etc all included.
Written Nov 05, 2025

Ally R

Incredible tour! Thank you San and Channa!

Really good trip! San our tour guide and the wonderful driver, Channa, were very accommodating. Stopping to let us try local delicacy...stucky rice. The rice paper rolls were incredible and the bamboo train was sooooo fun!! We had a great day and would highly recommend ????
Written Oct 16, 2025

Keeley B

Fantastic Day in Battambang

Super well organised and fun day trip to Battambang. Had a great time checking out the main attractions - guided by the wonderful San who had fantastic knowledge of everything Cambodia, from history to the best spot in Battambang for lunch (and some excellent photography skills to top it off)
Written Sep 18, 2025

Justin L

Edinburgh, UK

Bamboo and Bats!

Well organized tour. Great knowledge about the area and showed you all the key things in the area. Loved the Bamboo train and the bats at the end are worth the wait. Lunch was great and you get some spring rolls at another stop as well. Long day but worth doing if you are short on time.
Written Jul 19, 2025

Andrew R

Lower Plenty, Australia

Guide San

A well organised day trip to the Battambang region. Well paced and very informative, very relaxed day. Our Guide, San, shared his vast knowledge and we had great fun on the Bamboo Train
Written Jul 18, 2025

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