Battambang Day Tour: Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset View

Experience the hidden gems of Battambang on a day tour from Siem Reap. Ride the Bamboo Train, explore ancient temples, visit the Killing Caves, and witness the mesmerizing bat exodus at sunset.

Duration: 15 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bamboo Train Battambang - 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.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Entry Fees
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
Additional Information

Battambang is one of Cambodia’s most under rated destinations. Located 3 hours to the south of Siem Reap, this is a stunning countryside destination in an area known as the ‘rice bowl’ of the country. You will travel from Siem Reap to Battambang in a private air-conditioned car or van and then switch to a tuk tuk for your day tour.
Your day tour will…

Location
Bamboo Train Battambang
Cancellation Policy

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

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Christopher_p
Apr 20, 2025
Cambodia tour. - Excellent tour. Early start at 7am and not returning to Siem Reap until 9pm. Great day though with a trip on Bamboo Train and also visiting a temple. Also visited killing cave and bat cave.
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Pauldig71
Mar 16, 2025
Battambang Full Day Tour from Siem Reap - Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset - A huge thank you to Kim for a really enjoyable day. We were picked up from your hotel from Siem Riep to Battanbang, where we met our tour guide Kim who was wating patently on his Tuk Tuk. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole day, as we visited many different places and learnt a lot about the history of Cambodia – this trip is a must if you plan to visit Cambodia.
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Elizabethwz1144ks
Feb 22, 2025
Amazing experience - We were picked up by our driver from the hotel and driven to Battambang to meet up with our tuk tuk driver Dave and guide for the day. He was a lovely man and very informative throughout the day. We had a very interesting trip around the local market which gave us a real insight into how the Cambodian farmers work to sell their products. The bamboo train was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed the ride down the track. Lunch was simple but delicious. We went through some of the small villages onto our next location and welcomed and waved at by all the lovely children with huge smiles on their faces. It was one of the best parts of our day. The bat cave was great, although it was late when they decided to fly out it was still amazing to see the stream of bats flying out. It was by far the best day of our 5 week holiday and made better by Dave showing us the real Cambodia
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Elizabeth_g
Feb 16, 2025
Our guide, Kim, was... - Our guide, Kim, was excellent. He brought to life the history of his country, was very knowledgeable and was happy to stop at anything we thought was interesting. He made the tour extra special.
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Wolfpeter_m
Feb 8, 2025
Make the day count - David was our tour guide for a whole day tour through Battambang. We arrived from Siam Reap early in the morning and even three days later it is still a trip we like to think about. The day was completely packed with activities andDavid excused himself several times not having enough time to go into great details. Nevertheless I want to highlight that he covered everything and gave us all information in a nutshell. I will remember the story of how Battambang was founded forever and it was told this great that i am able to repeat it, even if you would wake me up in the middle of the night. Definitely a tour guide i can recommend from the bottom of my heart. Cheers David
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X8711afmollyw
Feb 6, 2025
Couldn’t of asked for a better tour around Battambang - Excellent, well thought out day trip that covers so much of Battambang. We got picked up at 7am from our accommodation. Our driver was very friendly and thoughtful (he even gave us fruit for the long and late night drive back). Our tour guide, David, was absolutely brilliant. Not only did David cover everything listed in the tour with great detail and passion, but he also went out of his way to take us to some extra spots he thought we might like. We felt really immersed in the local culture, and came away with a much greater understanding of Cambodia’s history. We enjoyed the frequent stops at local markets and restaurants for tasty cuisine, and even drove through the countryside to see the farmland. David’s charisma made him the perfect, fun tour guide and he carefully answered all our questions. Thank you so much for a fantastic day!
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Michael_e
Jan 22, 2025
Excellent day. Long but... - Excellent day. Long but constantly active. Kim was a great guide, funny, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Never rushed. Made a few little stops to try local fruit or take pictures. Would recommend.
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Ianrozowsky
Jan 13, 2025
A must do experience - We recently did a full day Battambang trip, and it was a fantastic day out. Leaving from Siem Reap, we were collected punctually at 07:00 by our driver Tri, who took us to Battambang, where we met up with Kim, who was to be our Tuktuk driver and guide for the day. We started with a brief history of the city, then a trip to the local morning market. It was fantastic to see people selling and shopping in the same way they have for hundreds of years. Everything was on sale, from fresh produce to frogs, snails and snakes. We stoped for an excellent coffee, and then had a look at some of the French architecture around town. A stop at the Battambang statue followed, with Kim telling us the story of the magic stick, and how the city was named. Then off into the countryside to the Bamboo train, passing the swinging bridge along the way. The bamboo train was a highlight - What an experience! Therafter, off to Banan Temple, with its 365 steps. After a quick lunch on the water near the temple, we headed to the Golden temple on a hilltop, where we enjoyed the sunset, with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. A short stroll to the Killing and Frog Caves, with their horrific history, and then back to the TukTuk and on to the Bat Cave, where we arrived just as millions of bats were streaming out of the cliff face on their evening feeding flight. A short trip to the highway to meet up with Tri again, and a 2.5 hour ride back to Siem Reap, arriving around 21:30. A full day, but an amazing one. Kim and Tri looked after us so well - Highly recommended.
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Rosa_t
Jan 8, 2025
The real Cambodia! - If you want to know the real Cambodia with a knowledgeable local guide book this tour! An absolutely memorable day with Kim and his tuk tuk! And a big thanks to our driver who was super friendly guy.
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S4542vxanamariap
Feb 3, 2025
Terrible day in Battambang - The suckest experience of my life. I feel like I wasted a day for nothing. The road cost me a lot, but I took the tickets anyway as on TripAdvisor it was a must visit. There's nothing to see! It's dirty, it stinks, dust everywhere, roads all broken, no place to walk. Very hot, little shade and air-conditioned places. Everything's expensive and it's not worth it. If you've seen everything in the world and you don't have to do anything anymore, you can visit it. Otherwise, go your way!
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).