While Angkor Wat might steal the spotlight, Cambodia's second-largest city, Battambang, offers a captivating glimpse into local life and history. Trade the ancient temples for colonial streets, bustling markets, and a relaxed vibe such as sweltering stairs of Banan temple, bamboo train on the old track, Ship-Shaped mountain of Phnom Sampeau with active pagoda, Killing Caves and dusk with chilled drinks at Bat Cave.
Pickup included
With 2 and half hours drive each from Siem Reap, the city of Battambang might not be the most well-known tourist destination in Cambodia, but with some of the friendliest locals and a couple of unique sites to see, you’ll find it well worth a spot on your itinerary. In this itinerary for Battambang, you’ll learn about cities the mythical history, ride the infamous bamboo train and see a natural spectacle as millions of bats fly out of their cave at twilight.
Just over 20km to the south of Battambang, Phnom Banan is the best kept of the remaining Khmer ruins in the area, though again, when compared to Angkor Wat. To explore the site you have to climb the sweltering 358 stairs but worth a look. At the top are beautiful views of the winding Sangker River set amidst sugar palm trees, rice fields and green lush forest.
A must-visit mountain in Battambang, Phnom Sampeau is a natural and historical site situated about 12 kilometres away from Battambang city. Its name, meaning 'Ship Mountain', is due to its ship-like shape when viewed from a distance. The mountain has active pagoda, holy shrines and Killing Cave with skulls, skeletons from the dark time of Khmer Rouge Regime.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
We will pick up all the travelers from their respective hotels in Siem Reap. The driver and the tour guide will be holding a sign with the guest name on it.
• Dress code is formal • Dress code is smart - no casual clothes (i.e. jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers) • Dress code is smart casual Hotel pickups commence prior to this time Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.