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 - Experience a ride on the traditional Bamboo Train, a bamboo platform set on two wheels on a single track. Historically, it was used to transport goods between Battambang and Phnom Penh and served as a common mode of transport for farmers and villagers. Today, it offers a scenic journey through the picturesque countryside…
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 underrated destinations. Situated three hours south of Siem Reap, it offers a breathtaking countryside experience in an area known as the country’s ‘rice bowl.’ Travelers will journey from Siem Reap to Battambang in a private, air-conditioned car or van, and then switch to a tuk-tuk for the day tour.
The day tour…

Location
Bamboo Train Battambang
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Allisadventures
Jan 23, 2026
The BEST day out in Battambang!! - From start to finish this tour was exceptional. Our driver Ro was ready & waiting to pick us up at 7am and made the very smooth journey to Battambang while we rested. Then we met Kim who was our guide for the day. He went above and beyond to make the day unforgettable for us. Stopping at so many planned and unplanned spots to share his knowledge. We loved the bamboo railway, local lunch spot and sunset with the monkeys. The bat cave was truly unforgettable too. Kim is so passionate about Cambodia, knows all the history and answered so many of our questions - having a good guide makes all the difference. He even stopped to show us fruit trees we had never seen before, spotted a live scorpion!!! And got us helping the locals plant cauliflower. He knows all the spots away from tourists at sunset and took the best photos. We were sad for the day to end but a nice air conditioned drive made the 2.5 hours go fast and the day really didn’t seem that long. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to Siem Reap who wants to escape to a quieter, more local area where your money really benefits the local people. Thank you Ro & Kim!!
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Kubeendren_s
Jan 3, 2026
Not to be missed - Excellent tour from start to finish. Drive from siem reap to battambang took around 3 hours. Once we got there, our tour guide Vannak brought us around with his tuktuk. Please ask for Vannak if you choose to go for this tour as he will go out of his way to make your experience worth it. Went to many places not even mentioned in the itinerary that was worth it such as the hanging bridge and the fruit bats. Very unique experience and not to be missed. Vannak was also very informative and knowledgeable on all topics related to battambang which gave us a better insight to the culture and history
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Dr_s
Dec 5, 2025
A wonderful time - A wonderful way to end my week in Cambodia. This trip was extremely well curated and executed, from the ride to Siem Reap, the tuk tuk ride, the excellent driver and tour guide, the bamboo train experience, the temples, country side, city tour, the caves, the history and the bats. All of it was a great experience. Highly recommend!
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Steve_o
Nov 13, 2025
Raw experience - If you want a comfortable tour this is not for you, we were picked up by our driver in Siem Reap and transported to meet Kim our Tuk tuk driver and I have to admit it wasn’t what I was expecting but thankfully it turned out to be an experience I wouldn’t have missed for the world. After a tour of Battambang we headed to the famous bamboo train ( hurry as if rumours are correct this will be another thing resigned to the countries history) it was a pleasure to experience the real Cambodia as we drove through the local villages, Kim took the time to stop whenever we wanted including learning up close about the rice fields, first time seen it before the packaging. Kim is a bit of a Dr Doolittle who talks to all the animals on the way (cockerel is his speciality ) when we witnessed the bats coming from the bat cave , he taught us how to make snake sounds and get the bats to “Jump” killing caves shouldn’t be explained but experienced by everyone to learn how cruel humans can be, however on a cheerier not alway smile and wave to the kids .they love it
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Jenniferp009
Nov 10, 2025
A must do NOT miss - Absolutely amazing was so happy to have been able to book this tour. The driver who picked me up was on time and my tour guide Kim was amazing and super nice and very knowledgeable about Battambang and its history. Got to see a lot and do a lot and nothing was rushed.
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Lastelysion
Nov 8, 2025
THIS IS A MUST FOR ANYONE VISITING CAMBODIA!!! - Wow! Ok, where do I begin? This tour started off with a relaxing personal car ride from Siem Reap to Battambang. My driver was polite and made sure I was comfortable. Shared a coffe together, and he even showed me a picture that he had seen of me online in Siem Reap news at the water festival which he shared with me immediatly over whatsapp! Sooo cool!! Upon arrival at Battambang, I was greeter by Mr. Kim and his tuk tuk... this man, MADE my day AND my trip! As a local to Battambang he was able to take me all around introducing me to locals and showing me their daily lives in the city, the market, and the farms. He showed me all the cool hidden jems of the area including a secluded tree that is packed with fruit bats... which he snuck off to shake for me so I could see them all fly!!! Wow!! Mr. Kim was knowledgable on the culture and lore of the area and provided so much insight on the beliefs and culture of the people living in Battambang. He shared the entire history of modern Cambodia and even divulged his direct family inpact of the war while at the killing caves and gave me such an appreciation for the Cambodians who lived thru that era. All I have to say in the end. Is that, if you truly want to experience Battambang & truly understand the history and life of the Cambodian people. This tour & Mr. Kim is the way! Thank you Mr. Kim & Driver, this was truly the highlight of my trip to Cambodia. 🙏
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U5857pqstefanies
Nov 7, 2025
A wonderful day in the countryside. - I really enjoyed this tour! We toured the temples earlier, and this tour was very different. It was a relaxing day in the countryside. We got to see everyday life in a Cambodian village. Kim was personable and very knowledgeable. His English was clear and understandable. He explained the unfortunate history of this town and others nearby. We rode the bamboo train, climbed the steps to the temple, and visited the cave. The entire tour is via tuk tuk with the exception of the transfer back and forth from Siem Reap. This was approximately 2.5 hours in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle. I would recommend this tour!
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Pollok1
Apr 28, 2025
Cambodia tour. - Excellent tour a long day though left Siem Reap at 7am and did not get back till 9pm. Great day saw the main town,went on The Bamboo Train,visited a temple,saw the killing caves and visited the bat caves. Tour guide excelllent as well. Spent most of the day on a tuk tuk.
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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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Udayaw194
Nov 3, 2025
Very well organised with friendly tour guides - It maybe mostly my issue but one day trip from Siem Reap to Battambang is not a good idea. Takes too long to travel 5 hours round trip
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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).