Cultural Cycling Tour: Experience Local Khmer Artisan Foods and Traditions
5.0
26 Ratings
Battambang
Embark on a cultural cycling tour in Cambodia to explore the local Khmer artisan foods and traditions. Interact with artisans, witness the making of traditional food products, and indulge in authentic Khmer delicacies.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wat Samrong Knong - The oldest pagoda in Battambang, the Killing Fields.
  • Khmer Prahok Market - Witness the process of fish fermenting in jars for the making of Khmer Prahok
  • Ek Phnom - We will see the traditional making of Rice Wine, Rice Paper, and dried Banana Chips.
What's Included
  • local experienced guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Bicycle use
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Suncream, Beer, sunglasses, your own shopping.
Additional Information

Enjoy the local experience of traditional Cambodian food creation under the guidance of a true local Khmer guide. As we cycle through local areas, we’ll have a chance to interact with the local ‘Ming’ or aunts, observe them crafting rice paper discs for spring rolls. Our journey takes us to Samrong Knong, where we can taste Kralan, a delightful blend of sticky rice, black beans, coconut milk, and a hint of salt, cooked in a bamboo tube over charcoal. Our adventure continues as we sample rice wine and banana crisps from the street vendors.

  • If you want to do bike riding, but your group has any of the problems above, we will include a tuk tuk in the tour.
Location
Wat Samrong Knong
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(26 Ratings)
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6fullmoon
Apr 9, 2024
This Tour is a Gem! - My hubby and I love cycling and seeing cultural, real life without the big tours. We were recommended to contact First Cycling Tour and we had the best time cycling and experiencing the real Battambang with our fab guide Paov. Paov was a fantastic guide; friendly, fun, passionate and knowledgeable about his local culture. We experienced so much without being rushed or the ‘hard sell’. Highly recommend, and if we come back to Battambang, we will do it again.
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Maps48380604931
Jan 1, 2024
Great cycling tour around town! - I ended up being the only one of the tour that day- and I couldn’t have felt more welcome! My guide was so friendly and informative and funny! It was a great morning cycling around and seeing the real BB!!!
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Adventure56780427682
Aug 31, 2023
A wonderful memory - I would like to thank Rakso for her assistant s and particularly thanks to the guide who took me also to the Battambang railway(unfortunately his name alludes me)the bat caves.His knowledge and understanding l am truly grateful for! As too his fine comprehension of English,I felt he went out of his way to accommodate me ,which I am grateful and will have fond memories of my trip to Battambang.
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Eoingr3y
Jul 16, 2023
A brilliant way to see Battambang! - We had an amazing time doing the cycling tour. Our guide, Sothea, spoke excellent English and was very friendly and knowledgeable, he gave us great insight into Cambodian history, culture and the everyday lives of Cambodian people and was just a great guy to have a chat with as well. We went to the killing fields, a bamboo sticky rice kitchen, fish market, rice paper kitchen, rice wine distillery, crocodile farm and a dried banana kitchen and of course we spent most of the tour cycling through the lovely flat countryside around Battambang. Most of the stops are small local businesses and you'll get to see how the food/wine is made and try lots of it, which is all included in your ticket price. The bikes were in excellent condition and Sothea thoughtfully brought plenty of water for us (just as well as it was a very hot day). The tour took about 3 and a half hours all in all. It's a great way to see Battambang and get a sense of what life is like for some of the locals in the area.
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Pualg2023
Jul 4, 2023
Awesome Awesome Awesome - Excellent tour I did during my trip around Asia. One of my recommendation to any travels. Awesome tour with guide
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Williamtt143ex
May 13, 2023
Find this tour company - Find this tour company if you don't know what to do during you stay in Battambang. We went around Battambang and we found this tour company. We asked the girl in the shop what should we do. SA was so friendly and helpful. She explained us and showed us what we should do. We took bike tour in the morning and Tuk Tuk Tour in the afternoon. We were so happy with this tour. Highly recommended
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Camilahj7723qq
May 13, 2023
Best to get away from Crowd - I would like to recommended this bike tour. I was wonderful to get away from the crowd. It was more relax and easy cycling with moderate speed.
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Joliec172
Mar 8, 2023
Must Must Must Do - This bike tour was great experience because we could see local life and traditional business. It was a great chance to talk to local people and learn about their life. Our guide Sothea was amazing and his English was good. We got a lot of explanation about history of Khmer rouge, saw local business etc.
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Travelingfamily2216
Feb 4, 2023
Book with confidence! - Raksa is a gem of Battambang. Her tours and services are the best you can find. And most importantly she is 100% authentic and true. No tourist traps here! Don't hesitate to book all of your tour needs with her. She speaks English well and is kind and trustworthy!
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186621johnm
Feb 7, 2020
Superb Tour and Outstanding Guide - Without a doubt the best cycling tour I've done anywhere. You get a variety of activities and food/beverages as well as first-hand knowledge and history of everything from the wonderful tour guide Raksa. From the visit to the Wat, the killing field, the snake & rice wine still, to the banana growers to the crocodile farm as well as taking in the local countryside and views it's a great way to spend a day. Highlights included drinking some snake wine and eating sticky bamboo rice and getting to handle a baby crocodile. Hugely recommended.
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