Battambang Bamboo Train Rides — Our Top 7

1.Tuk-Tuk, Bamboo Train, Killing/Bat Caves, Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,436 reviews · 5 - 12 hours · from $9Our pick

Spend roughly seven hours with an English-speaking guide such as Samol or David, riding tuk-tuks through Battambang, villages, rice fields, and fruit farms. Add the original bamboo train, Phnom Sampov’s Killing Cave, a sunset viewpoint, and millions of bats leaving their cave.

“This was an excellent tour! We saw so many things in a short time and Samol was very enthusiastic. He explained a lot to us and was very well organised. We learnt a lot about Cambodia and enjoyed the variety of the tour - seeing life outside the town, a meal in a village, the bamboo train, the history of the killing cave, an explanation of the town name, the wobbly suspension bridge and seeing the bats come out of the cave was just amazing! Samol got us where we needed to go at exactly the right time, with humour and energy. It was a lovely group of 7 people…”

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2.Full Day tour .City tour.Countryside.Bamboo Train.Secret Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $18Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours with local guides such as Kim or Jack, touring Battambang’s French-era center, countryside, fishing village, rice fields, Bamboo Train, and a private sunset bat-cave viewpoint. Transport is included, while the train costs $5 extra.

“Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Please note the tour is with a motorcycle pulling a carriage which can manuever through the interesting village. It might not be suitable comfort wise for some visitors though.”

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

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

Leave Siem Reap at 7am for a private Battambang day trip with air-conditioned transport, a local tuk-tuk, lunch, and guide support. You’ll ride the Bamboo Train, climb 365 steps to Wat Banan, visit the Killing Caves, and watch millions of bats fly out at sunset. Guides may include Kim, David, or Nani.

“Amazing experience around Battambang with bamboo train, bats, caves and beautiful nature. Guide Kim made trip funnier and also he shared useful informations during the trip. I highly recommend this trip.”

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4.Full Day From Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $99

Travel from Siem Reap to Battambang in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Mr Han Houng. Ride the Bamboo Train, climb 365 steps to Wat Banan, visit the Killing Caves, and watch bats emerge at sunset.

“We had an amazing day! Our guide Mr Han Houng was the best guide we’ve ever had. He was so knowledgeable and such a lovely man. Would highly recommend.”

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

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

Travel from Siem Reap to Battambang in a small group of up to eight with an English-speaking guide. Visit Ek Phnom, a rice paper workshop, Psa Nat market, colonial sights, the bamboo train, and Phnom Sampeau’s sunset bat cave.

“Our tour guide gave unique and interesting insights into the history of Cambodia and the Khmer people as he took us around the city of Battambang. A comfortable car ride with a small group I enjoyed the bamboo train and the experience of the bats at the end.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $130

Travel from Siem Reap to Battambang in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then explore by tuk tuk with a guide such as Mr. Han. Ride the Bamboo Train, climb Wat Banan, visit the Killing Cave, and watch thousands of bats leave Phnom Sampeau at sunset.

“Excellent guide with very good knowledge and dramatic personal history that he share showing till now suffering time to time”

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7.Secret Countryside Rice fields-Bamboo Train/Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $19

Join local guide Savet for a six-hour afternoon from Battambang into his home village, across rice fields, onto the Bamboo Train, and up Phnom Sampov. You’ll visit the Killing Cave, see wide views from the summit, and watch bats stream out at sunset. Tuk tuk transport and pickup are included.

“Such a brilliant afternoon in Battembang, the bamboo train was a fun way to see the countryside! Our guide Savet also provided complimentary water, much apppreciated given that its dry season. It was also very interesting to hear about the Khmer Rouge at the Killing Cave, to learn about Cambodia's recent history. Also there were great views from the top of the mountain. A pickup truck drives you up to the top (all included as part of this tour), to save walking in the high heat. Finally the bats were amazing when they all flew out in the evening, a perfect way to end the day. Savet was kind, informative,…”

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