A Day TukTuk Handicrafts Bambootrain Killing&BatCaves,Sunset

A Day TukTuk Handicrafts Bambootrain Killing&BatCaves,Sunset

Enjoy a cultural and historical tour of Battambang city by tuk-tuk and explore the countryside. Learn about local food production, such as bamboo sticky rice, traditions, and more.

Visit the most magnificent sites in the city
See how the locals make rice noodles, bamboo sticky rice, rice paper, rice wine
View temples, small villages, paddy fields and walk on the suspension bridge
Ride on the original bamboo train and taste K F R (Rat barbecue)
Climb up the big hill to see killing cave, viewpoints, monkeys, and million bats

1. Battambang Province:
Start with pickup at 7:20 AM from your accommodation or a restaurant. After that, get to know your guide and hear some stories about the history, culture, religion, agriculture, and folk tales of Cambodia and Battambang. Then, see some beautiful historical buildings, central market, provincial hall and the symbol statute of Battambang (Ta Dambong Kranhoung).

2. khmer rice noodle factory:
Next, head to see where Khmer rice noodles are being made by locals. Learn about Khmer rice noodles, a famous food eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner instead of others Khmer dishes. Try some of the noodles as well.

3. Bamboo sticky rice production:
Watch the locals cook bamboo sticky rice, which is prepared as a dessert or a sweet snack known as bamboo sticky rice. Bamboo sticky rice is famous for its delicious taste, and popular among tourists and locals.

4. Wat samrong knong:
See the oldest Buddhist temple,e called Wat Samrong Knong, which was built in 1707. Marvel at the brick stupa that was built in 1887. Learn how the pagoda was used to house Khmer Rouge soldiers and also served as a detention area for their victims. See the torture house and killing field where approximately 10,008 victims were killed.

5. Rice paper production:
After this, see how rice paper is produced. Learn how it is used for making famous and delicious spring rolls. Discover how it is still made for a living by the villagers, who can make at least 1,500 per day.

6. Rice wine production:
Ride to the rice wine production plant which has been in use since the 1980s. Find out how rice wine has been made and sample some too. Hear how it was used for medication, and to soak plants, fruits, and even poisonous animals like cobras and tarantulas

7. Ek phnom Temples:
View a 25 m-high giant Buddha that is surrounded by standing Buddha statues on either side. Then, walk to the beautiful Buddhist temple that was built in 1991. Go inside to see Buddha's story on the wall. Also, see the ruins of an Angkorian Hindu temple that was built in the 11th century under the rule of King Suryavarman I.

8. Battambang
Return to the city and resume the tour and go on the bamboo train.

9. Bamboo Train Ou Srauo Laou:
See beautiful villages, fruits plantations, rice fields, suspension bridge, local people living and stop to talk with farmers. Then, buy your ticket and board the bamboo train. Get a free massage too. Admire the scenery along the way. Then, having late lunch at a local restaurant in the village.

10. Phnom Sampou:(Killing cave)
Before arrivingsee and test K F R (Rat barbecue). Take a taxi, truck, or walk to Phnom Sampou. see Killing Cave and the time of the Khmer Rouge (1975-1979) where over 10 thousand victims were killed. After seeing the caves, go up to see one of the highlights in Battambang, some temples, monkeys and viewpoints on the summit of the mountain.

11. Bat cave:
After seeing a lot of viewpoints and sunset on the hill, come down to wait and see millions of wrinkle-leap bats flying out from the cave, taking over 50mn in the evening. At the last,go back to the hotel or to Pomme Bar in town.

Tour without Accommodation

3 Days Tour by 1 to 10 Tuk Tuk with Professional Guide and Driver

3 Days Tour by Car, Mini Van or Bus with Professional Guide and Driver

INCLUSIONS    

•  Private air-conditioned vehicle during sightseeing trip
•  Accommodation based on 4 star hotels (double occupancy) with daily breakfast
•  Private English speaking guide
•  Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)

EXCLUSIONS    

•  International and domestic flights with taxes
•  Meals are not mentioned in the itinerary
•  Vietnam visa
•  Personal spending money and all other things are non-clearly mentioned in the itinerary
•  Travel insurance
•  Surcharges in Christmas and New Year’s Eve