15 Battambang Tours from Siem Reap Worth Planning a Day Around

1.Battambang Full Day Tour from Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $132Our pick

Leave Siem Reap at 7am by private, air-conditioned vehicle for the roughly three-hour drive to Battambang. A local guide takes you by tuk-tuk to the Bamboo Train, Wat Banan, the Killing Caves, and Phnom Sampeau for sunset bats. Lunch, snacks, water, and entry fees are included. Expect a full, active day and a late return.

“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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2.Battambang Day Trip Return or to Phnom Penh

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · 8 - 14 hours · from $80

Join Cambodian guide and driver Lucky for a private day trip from Siem Reap to Battambang. Ride the Bamboo Train, visit Khmer Rouge memorial sites and Phnom Sampov, then watch bats stream from their cave at dusk. Choose a return to Siem Reap or an onward drop-off in Phnom Penh.

“Lucky was a fabulous guide and his luxury vehicle was like travelling business class! He will go at your pace and you can add or skip things along the way. We found the variety of activities a great mix - highlights were the bamboo train and the bats flying out of the cave. Good to get away from the more touristy areas too. Highly recommend.”

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3.Battambang Day Trip from Siem Reap-Bamboo Train, Bats Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $129

Travel from Siem Reap to Battambang in a shared air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to eight. Visit Ek Phnom, explore the city, see traditional rice paper making, ride the bamboo train and finish at Phnom Sampeau for the sunset bat flight. Guides have included Sam and San, with driver Channa.

“We had a wonderful day with our tour guide San and driver Channa. We booked a small group tour but somehow it ended up being a private tour. We really enjoyed the rice paper factory and bamboo train.”

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4.Private Transfer : Siem Reap ↔ Battambang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews

Ride privately between Siem Reap and Battambang in a car, minivan, or van, with pickup and drop-off at your chosen locations. The journey takes about 3 to 4 hours. You can choose a flexible departure time, but meals are not included, and an English-speaking driver is not guaranteed.

“Very pleasant journey with English speaking driver. Good vehicle and felt safe at all times. Recommended if you want convenient door to door transfer”

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5.Siem Reap to Battambang Private Guided Tour (Day Trip)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $145

Travel by air-conditioned SUV or minivan from Siem Reap to Battambang for a private day of temple ruins, rice paddies, a local market, French colonial-era buildings, the Bamboo Train and sunset bats. Tickets and water are included, but lunch, dinner and some drinks are extra. Plan for a long day and roughly three hours of driving each way.

“This tour was one of our favourite things to do during our time in Cambodia! The bat cave at sunset was spectacular and the bamboo train was a lot of fun. It made for a great (but very long) day.”

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6.Cambodia 7 Days Tour from Siem Reap to Battambang and Phnom Penh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $1,025

This six-night private tour takes you from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh with an English-speaking guide, private transport, six breakfasts and entrance fees included. Expect a full day among Angkor’s temples, a Tonle Sap boat trip, Battambang’s bamboo train and bat caves, and a sobering day at Phnom Penh’s Khmer Rouge sites. Hotel choices range from three to five stars.

“Our guide Mr Sara and our driver Mr Art were amazing throughout the entire trip. Mr Art’s driving was very careful and exceptional. Mr Sara’s knowledge of all the sights we visited was second to none. He was friendly, funny and always makRead more”

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7.Scenic Boat Journey from Siem Reap to Battambang

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 7 hours · from $65Cheapest here

Take a private, one-way boat from Siem Reap to Battambang, with hotel transfers at both ends and a toilet on board. The roughly seven-hour ride crosses Tonle Sap Lake and follows the Sangke River past floating villages and rural homes. Your English-speaking driver handles the transfer, while the boat captain’s English may vary.

“très belle journée, bien organisée, nous avons eu le Bateau pour nous 2. Très confortable , glacière de boissons et fruits, chauffeur sympathique et voyage dépaysant avec la faune ,la flore et les villages flottants. prises en charge à notre hôtel à siem reap et déposées à notre nouvel hôtel à battambang. tres satisfaites, nous recommandons.”

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8.Battambang, Bamboo Train, Killing Cave Day Tour From Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $166

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Siem Reap to Battambang with an English-speaking guide. The day can include a bamboo train ride, colonial-era town sights, Phnom Banan, Phnom Sampov’s caves and the evening bat flight. Guides such as Leap, Sara and Kimy have led tours, though your guide may differ.

“We’ve had a fantastic day with Mr Sara and our driver Mr Lan on our private tour to Battambang. Mr Sara was so knowledgeable about everything we’ve asked and more.”

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9.Scenic Boat Journey from Siem Reap to Battambang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $165

Ride a traditional wooden boat from Siem Reap to Battambang, with hotel pickup, a toilet on board, and drop-off near Battambang’s city center. The six-to-seven-hour trip passes Tonle Sap villages, mangroves, and wildlife. It is a private experience for your group; no captain or guide name is provided.

“Voyage très interessant et bouleversant à la fois face aux conditions de vie des habitants des villages flottants. Notre « capitaine » nous a conduit d’une main de maître, très respectueux des petites embarcations et pêcheurs rencontrés.”

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10.Battambang Full Day Tour from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 15 hours · from $129

Spend 15 hours on a private trip from Siem Reap to Battambang, with an air-conditioned car or van transfer and a tuk tuk tour. Visit a village, ride the bamboo train, climb to Wat Banan, see the Killing Caves, and watch bats stream from Phnom Sampeav at sunset. English-speaking guides include Kim and David.

“Nous avons eu un guide excellent, passionné par l’histoire de son pays et parlant bien anglais. Une occasion de vivre ce voyage sous un autre angle. Lors de cette visite privée nous avons même pu faire une étape qui n’était pas prévue dans le programme, à Wat Kor. Le chauffeur qui nous a conduit AR de Phnom Penh était un as du volant, prudent et habile, nous sommes rentrés sous une pluie battante et les routes ne sont pas éclairées et n’ont que très peu de marquage au sol … super expérience.”

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11.Battambang Day Trip Bamboo Train, Bats Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $159

Travel from Siem Reap in a small group of up to eight, with an English-speaking guide, to see Ek Phnom Temple, a rice paper workshop, Psa Nat market, Battambang’s colonial buildings, the bamboo train and Phnom Sampeou’s bat cave. Guides on past departures have included Nak, Sorphea and Soydhy. The day ends at sunset, so expect a full outing.

“Pickup was from the hotel in Siem Reap at 7:30am, drop off was just after 9pm. Sorphea was a helpful, friendly and informative guide who made the day a very worthwhile experience. Overall a great tour and highly recommended”

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12.Battambang Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $150

Spend about 12 hours travelling from Siem Reap to Battambang in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. See colonial buildings beside the Steung Sangké River, visit the caves of Phnom Sampeau, and ride a bamboo train linked to local farming. Guide Mourk has led this outing, though you should confirm who will guide your group.

“This tour was very well organised the tour guide Mourk was extremely patient, attentive, and informative. The driver was also very friendly and kept us hydrated in the almost 40 degree heat! Battambang is a beautiful place steeped in history and the bamboo train was an unexpected highlight. The lunch was very good with mourk catering to our tastes.”

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13.Battambang Day Trip Bamboo Train & Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $99

Travel from Siem Reap to Battambang with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned car. The 12-hour day includes the Bamboo Train, a family-style Khmer lunch, colonial-era sights, the Killing Caves and sunset bat flight at Phnom Sampov. Guide Jay has led recent tours, but ask whether he is guiding your departure.

“All day was super enjoyable and Jay is the best tour guide. His stories about his country and his people were so good. We enjoy Battambang market and very good local lunch in nice restaurant. Bamboo train was very funny, killing caves were sad, but real history and at the end of the day bat caves. We suggest this trip a lot.”

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14.Battambang Day Trip from Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $99

Take a private, approximately nine-hour day trip from Siem Reap to Battambang, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch and sightseeing fees included. Ride the traditional bamboo train, walk through a village, visit the Killing Caves and climb 365 steps to Wat Banan. Guide Mr. Han is named by past participants.

“Wonderful day with Mr. Han in Battambang. He was very informative, attentive and very pleasant. I felt like we got a very comprehensive overview of the city and its major highlights. I highly recommend Mr. Han as your tour guide in Battambang.”

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15.Private Taxi Transfer From Siem Reap – Battambang City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $65

This private transfer connects Siem Reap and Battambang in an air-conditioned SUV for one to three people or a minivan for four to eight. The journey is described as about three to four hours, with mineral water included and a possible stop for snacks or a restroom. One account names a driver called Bun, but your driver may differ.

“The driver spoke great english and was a very professional and safe driver. On top of that we chatted a lot and learned so much more about Cambodia in the comfy car with AC on. Super great service. Would recommend it even for just 2 ppl if you are traveling to battambang from siem reap”

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