Battambang is a charming small town and a blend of French colonial architecture, surrounded by beautiful countryside. It was founded in the 11th century by the Khmer Empire. Battambang is the leading rice-producing province of the country. The morning lets you explore the smile of locals by bike and the bamboo train with breaks at rice paper production, local Buddhist monasteries, and local rice wine production. Enjoy the scenery as we bike at our own pace. Taste the delicious lunch at the local restaurant before a boat cruise on the Sangker River takes you through the countryside of fishing villages, palm trees, and lush paddy farms. Arrive at the Tonle Sap dock and transfer to Siem Reap in the late afternoon.
In the afternoon, following lunch with two options:
- Take the afternoon boat ride from Battambang to Siem Reap in the rainy season- high water levels Cruising to Battambang from late July - early January
- Take a transfer from Battambang to Siem Reap in the dry season- low water levels - transfer to Battambang from late January to Early July