1-Day Battambang Tour with Phnom Banan and Phnom Sampeou

1 Day Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Marvel at hilltop temples, idyllic villages, and old caves on the outskirts of Battambang. This full-day experience combines the 11th-century Angkorian ruins of...

Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Battambang, Siem Reap · Languages: English

About Battambang

Cambodia

Battambang

Between the old Khmer ruins and Buddhist temples, the rattling bamboo railway and the historic Cambodian architecture, Battambang rarely fails to enthrall travelers who pass its way. Get a local guide to help reveal its hidden secrets.

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What's Included

English-speaking tour guide
Transport
Cold towels and mineral water
Entrance fee
Bamboo train ride

Not Included

Lunch and dinner
Tips
Personal expenses

Itinerary

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Day 01

Battambang, Phnom Banan, and Phnom Sampeou Discovery

Travel to Battambang city with your Siem Reap tour guide and visit the local community and rice fields on your way to the city. Travel to Battambang city with your Siem Reap tour guide and visit the local community and rice fields on your way to the city. Go up to Phnom Banan, a mountain-top site with 11th-century Angkorian ruins consisting of five temple structures. At the base of the mountain, see an active pagoda that is more than 150 years old. Go up to Phnom Banan, a mountain-top site with 11th-century Angkorian ruins consisting of five temple structures. At the base of the mountain, see an active pagoda that is more than 150 years old. Proceed to experience the bamboo train (Norrie) ride and take in the surrounding countryside. Proceed to experience the bamboo train (Norrie) ride and take in the surrounding countryside. Savour an authentic lunch at a local restaurant. Savour an authentic lunch at a local restaurant. Visit Phnom Sampeou limestone mountain with Wat Sampeou and the Killing Caves, a Khmer Rouge execution site. Visit Phnom Sampeou limestone mountain with Wat Sampeou and the Killing Caves, a Khmer Rouge execution site. Go to the bat cave to witness Asian wrinkle-lipped bats coming out of the cave before going for dinner. Go to the bat cave to witness Asian wrinkle-lipped bats coming out of the cave before going for dinner.