Immerse yourself in the local livelihood and Cambodian traditions on a full-day bike tour in Battambang. Explore the countryside, visit traditional product producers, learn about rural life, enjoy a delicious lunch, visit a Buddhist temple, and discover French colonial architecture. Book now!
- After a complimentary hotel pick-up at 7 or 7:30 AM, you can either enjoy a welcome drink at Kinyei Cafe or start your journey immediately. Begin with a brief bike safety lesson and some basic Khmer language tips before heading out.
- Meet families who produce traditional items like rice paper, dried banana, bamboo sticky rice, fish paste, and rice wine.
- Take a refreshing snack break in a traditional house, enjoying fresh fruit and coconuts.
- Learn about daily life in rural communities.
- Enjoy a picturesque ride through the rice fields.
- Visit a memorial site dedicated to the victims of the Khmer Rouge.
- Savor a lunch prepared by a local family in a traditional Khmer house.
- Discover Buddhism and monkhood at a local temple.
- Explore French colonial sites for a deeper understanding of Cambodian history.
- Experience a ride on Battambang’s famous Bamboo train.
- Afternoon stops are flexible and depend on time.
- Return to the Soksabike office through the countryside.
- Support these communities by touring with Soksabike, as a portion of our revenue is given back to each family you visit.
- Our guides are local university students with excellent language skills, offering personal insights and helping you communicate with the families you visit. They receive vocational training and support.
Inclusions:
- One complimentary drink at Kinyei Cafe.
- Mountain bike with safety helmet.
- Snacks and tastings at various stops.
- Water
Points of Interest
- Soksabike
- Mountain Bike and Safety Helmet
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Hotel pickup
- One drink at Kinyei Cafe
- Hotel Drop Off
- Insurance
Our excursion provides an opportunity for you to traverse the scenic rural expanses of Battambang by bicycle, engaging directly with Cambodian families whose expertise lies in crafting age-old traditional products like rice paper, sun-dried bananas, sticky rice in bamboo, and rice wine. Encounter the day-to-day existence of village life, intrinsic to more than 70% of Cambodia’s populace. Further into your journey, you will:
- Savor an authentic Cambodian meal at a resident’s dwelling.
- Explore a Buddhist Temple, gaining insights into Buddhist doctrines and customs.
- Discover sites of French colonial heritage and their storied pasts.
- Experience the Bamboo Train, subject to your interest and time constraints in the afternoon.
A share of your tour cost directly benefits the local populace, while your guide, a local scholar, receives practical training via Soksabike.
- You will be picked up from your hotel at 7:20am.
- Please advise guest heights and dietary restrictions at time of booking. Please dress to have knees and shoulders covered out of respect for local culture.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.