Battambang Extension
- Riverside Walk: Enjoy a scenic stroll along the riverside, admiring Battambang's colonial architecture.
- Battambang National Museum: Explore a rich collection of Khmer relics and artifacts.
- Ek Phnom Temple: Visit this 11th-century temple, known for its intricate carvings and historical significance.
- Phnom Sampow & Killing Caves: Discover the somber history at the Killing Caves and enjoy stunning views from the summit.
- Bat Cave Experience: Witness thousands of bats emerging from Sampow Mountain's cave at sunset—an unforgettable sight!
Travel from Siem Reap to Battambang, where you will experience stunning landscapes and vibrant local culture. Highlights include a riverside walk showcasing colonial architecture, visits to the Battambang National Museum and the ancient Ek Phnom Temple, and a poignant exploration of Phnom Sampeau's Killing Caves. Conclude your journey with a breathtaking sunset bat-watching experience at Sampow Mountain and a visit to a silk farm before returning to Siem Reap. This tour combines history, culture, and natural beauty for an unforgettable adventure. Accommodation isn't included, but we're happy to help you find the perfect one if you need support.
Day 1: ARRIVE BATTAMBANG
Today you will depart Siem Reap and head to the Northwest of Cambodia. The three hour drive to Battambang takes in some of Cambodia’s prettiest landscapes. Battambang is Cambodia’s second most populated city after the capital Phnom Penh, situated on the banks of the Stung Sangke this vibrant and bohemian city is full of charm. This afternoon you will enjoy a relaxed riverside walk where you will see some of the most impressive colonial architecture in Cambodia, you will also visit the local market situated in the heart of the city. This afternoon you will visit the Battambang Museum.
Include Activities:
- Riverside walk
- Battambang Museum
Day 2 BATTAMBANG TOURING​
This morning take a short drive to the ancient temple of Ek Phnom, stop a local rice paper making village along the way for a glimpse of daily life. Ek Phnom is a partly collapsed 11th Century temple and features some impressive and intricate carvings. A short drive will then take you to Phnom Sampeau where halfway to the summit you will visit the Killing Caves of Phnom Sampow. This site was used a killing ground during the Khmer Rouge regime. Continue to the summit which is now home to an impressive modern day pagoda, take in the breathtaking views of rural Cambodia. You will then continue to Sampow Mountain, where you’ll visit the Bat Cave. After hiking to the top of the mountain, take in the stunning views and prepare to watch thousands of bats fly out of the cave at sunset – a truly unforgettable sight!
Include Activities:
- Temple of Ek PhnomVisite local family
- Bamboo Train
- Phnom Sampow and Bat Cave
Day 3 DEPART BATTAMBANG
This morning you will depart Battambang for the drive back to Siem Reap. You will stop at the Artisan d’Angkor silk farm, where you will see how silk is both produced and woven into traditional Khmer fabrics. Return to your hotel mid-afternoon.
Include Activities:
- Angkor silk farm
The tour includes convenient hotel pickup and drop-off services in Siem Reap City
The tour includes convenient hotel pickup and drop-off services in Siem Reap City
- Experience English-speaking tour guide
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water and a cool towel
- Enjoy activities mentioned in each day’s inclusions
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- The dress code is casual
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Full refunds are available for cancellations made up to 24 hours in advance.
- Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows will not be refunded.
- Any amendments must be communicated at least 24 hours in advance.
- Refunds will be processed within 7 business days.