Shared Round-Trip Tour from Siem Reap to Battambang (Full Day)
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Shared Round-Trip Tour from Siem Reap to Battambang -Ancient Khmer House
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Shared Round-Trip Tour from Siem Reap to Battambang (Full Day)

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The Shared Round-Trip Tour from Siem Reap to Battambang packs five Cambodian classics, a bamboo cart ride, and a sky-darkening bat flight into one easy day. Hotel pickup runs at 6:30 AM, drop-off arrives by 9 PM. For USD 50, the price sets the standard rather than the day. Sit back in the van, hold the cold towel, and let the guide drive the story.

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Five Stops. One Day. The Battambang Experience That Books Out Fast

Five Heritage Stops. A Million Bats at Dusk. A Bamboo Train Ride. USD 50 for the Whole Day. Cold Towels Too. Van Back to Siem Reap by 9 PM.

The Shared Round-Trip Tour from Siem Reap to Battambang runs a flat USD 50 per person with hotel pickup at 6:30 AM and hotel drop-off at 9 PM.

You cover five heritage stops in a single day: Mrs Bun Roeung’s Ancient House, Battambang Provincial Hall, the Bamboo Train (Ou Sra Lao), Banon Temple, and Phnom Sampov with the Killing Cave and the Bat Cave at dusk.

An English-speaking guide rides with you in the air-conditioned van all day, cold water and a cold face towel sit on board, and an out-and-back loop means no overnight stay. Bring about USD 13 in small bills for gate fees. If you only have one day in Siem Reap and want the full Battambang day, the Shared Round-Trip Tour from Siem Reap to Battambang is the cleanest way to do it.

A million bats leave a cave in a long black line at dusk. The sky turns dim. Your driver turns the wheel east, and Siem Reap comes back into view around 9 PM. You roll up at your hotel with five heritage stops, a bamboo cart ride, and a Khmer dinner in your stomach. The Shared Round-Trip Tour from Siem Reap to Battambang gives you the day, and you bring the camera.

Join the Shared Round-Trip Tour from Siem Reap to Battambang at 6:30 AM, ride the Bamboo Train (Ou Sra Lao), climb Banon Temple, watch Phnom Sampov and the Bat Cave at sunset, then ride back to your Siem Reap hotel by about 9 PM.

One van, five stops, an English-speaking guide all day, and USD 50 covers transport, hotel pickup, and drop-off from door to door.

Highlights

  1. Five heritage stops in a single fast van day
  2. USD 50 flat, gate fees sit outside at around USD 13
  3. English-speaking guide who knows every staircase and every photo angle
  4. Hotel pickup at 6:30 AM, drop-off at 9 PM the same night
  5. Bat Cave at dusk, bamboo cart at lunch, Khmer home at 10 AM
  6. The Shared Round-Trip Tour from Siem Reap to Battambang is the cleanest single-day Battambang delivery from Siem Reap

Where You Go (Five Locations Visited)

The van loops one circle, so it never backtracks and the light hits each place when it looks best.

  1. Mrs Bun Roeung’s Ancient House (Wat Kor Village). Third-generation Khmer wooden home. Free entry, a smile, dark teak walls, the kind of creak you will not forget.
  2. Battambang Provincial Hall. French colonial brick, white shutters, riverside photo stop. USD 3 entry.
  3. Bamboo Train (Ou Sra Lao). A flat wood trolley on an old French rail line in O Dambong. USD 5 per person for a single ride.
  4. Banon Temple (Wat Banan). Five stone towers on a small hill above the river. USD 2 entry, 358 steps, a wide view on a clear day.
  5. Phnom Sampov. Mountain pagoda, the Killing Cave from 1975, and the Bat Cave where roughly a million bats pour out near sunset in a long black line. USD 3 entry.

KEY DETAILS

The day ticks through a fixed loop, so the cost stays flat and the schedule is calm.

  • Route. Hotel pickup in Siem Reap between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM. Drive west on NR6 for about 3 hours. Five stops in and around Battambang. Drive back from about 6:30 PM. Drop-off in Siem Reap by about 9 PM.
  • Transport. Toyota HiAce or similar minivan, A/C, big windows, USB ports.
  • Guide language. English, on board from pickup to drop-off.
  • Cash on the day. About USD 13 in small USD bills for the gate fees.
  • Cash on the day. About USD 13 in small USD bills for the gate fees.

Shared Round-Trip Tour from Siem Reap to Battambang – The Itinerary

The Shared Round-Trip Tour from Siem Reap to Battambang runs hour by hour like a small movie, and every minute has a job.

  1. 6:30 AM to 7:00 AM. Hotel pickup in Siem Reap. The van pulls up. Cold water and a cold face towel go straight into your hand.
  2. 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Drive west on NR6 toward Battambang. One short road-side café stop near the halfway point. Rice paddies, water buffalo, sugar palms roll past the window.
  3. 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Mrs Bun Roeung’s Ancient House. Three rooms of carved wood. Hear the floor creak under tour groups for over twenty years.
  4. 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM. Battambang Provincial Hall. A short history chat, quick photos of the brick façade, on to the next site.
  5. 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Drive north to the bamboo train yard in O Dambong. Watch other trolleys load, click, and launch.
  6. 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Bamboo Train (Ou Sra Lao) ride. Single trolley. USD 5 per person. Wind in your face, klackety-klack under the bamboo slats.
  7. 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Lunch stop in Battambang town. Pay your own menu. The guide points at a curry place by the river.
  8. 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Drive south toward Banon Temple. Late-afternoon light pours over the paddies.
  9. 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Banon Temple. 358 steps. Five towers at the crown. Quiet on a regular weekday.
  10. 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Drive west to Phnom Sampov mountain.
  11. 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM. The Killing Cave walk, the mountain pagoda, fresh air at the top.
  12. 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Bat Cave viewing from the lower platform. The bats leave the cave in a steady black stream, swing up over the ridge, and head north for the night.
  13. 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Drive back to Siem Reap through the dark. One comfort stop on the way. Drop-off at your hotel door.

Duration

14 hours

Max People

10 / 12 people

Pick Up

Your Hotel

Min Age

12+ Years

Tour Type

Battambang discovery

Locations Visited

Mrs Bun Roeung's Ancient House, Battambang Provincial Hall, Bamboo Train (Ou Sra Lao), Banon Temple, Phnom Sampov (Killing Cave and Bat Cave), Phnom Sampov Mountain Pagoda

Price Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap
  • Air-conditioned van and driver for the full day
  • English-speaking guide from 6:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Cold bottled water in the cooler
  • Cold face towel at pickup
  • All fuel, road tolls, and parking

Price Excludes

  • Entrance fees at the four paid stops: USD 3 Provincial Hall + USD 5 Bamboo Train + USD 2 Banon Temple + USD 3 Phnom Sampov = about USD 13 per person (Mrs Bun Roeung's stays free with donations)
  • Lunch and any snacks during the day
  • Drinks at lunch, apart from the water in the van
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for the guide and the driver
  • Anything you order or buy outside the listed program

Dress Appropriately!

Respect the ancient religious grounds when you visit them. Wear a shirt that can cover your shoulders, and trousers or knee-length pants or skirts are permitted.

Our Signature tours

  • Itinerary planning
  • Fantastic local guide
  • Luxurious minivan
  • Small group
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • All comforts on board

Location

  • Battambang

How do we roll?

Please note that if you wish to book a tour for the same day or the next day, please call us directly at +855 (0)98 55 55 18 to be sure we have available seats for you. Our contact forms are only intended for bookings made at least 24 hours before the start of the tour.

  1. First, select either a shared tour with a guide or a private tour with or without an optional tour guide.
  2. Fill in the contact form fields as detailed as possible (if you have missing information such as the hotel/room details, don’t worry, you can email us later at booking@siemreapshuttle.com).
  3. You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. If not, please contact us directly at booking@siemreapshuttle.com.

See our How We Roll page to learn about the general rules of thumb for visiting the temples. We encourage all our guests to follow these rules, as the authorities enforce them, and we cannot make exceptions.

Small group tours!

  1. Five heritage stops in a single easy day
  2. USD 50 flat, no second charge on the bus
  3. English-speaking guide who knows every staircase and every photo angle
  4. Small group, big windows, clean van
  5. Hotel pickup at 6:30 AM, drop-off at 9 PM
  6. One QR scan, one booking form, one e-ticket
  7. The Shared Round-Trip Tour from Siem Reap to Battambang does the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to plan

Important Information

  1. Minimum group size. 2 guests. If only 1 guest books, the operator may cancel, move you to the next day, or offer a private upgrade at a higher rate.
  2. Road conditions. NR6 between Siem Reap and Battambang is sealed and in good shape year-round, with a few short sections slowing in August during heavy rain.
  3. Age policy. All ages welcome. Children under 4 ride free on a parent’s lap. Car seats are available with a request at booking.
  4. Mobility note. Banon Temple has 358 steps. Phnom Sampov has uneven paths near the Killing Cave. Guests with knee pain can wait at the bottom, since the van idles near each viewpoint.
  5. What to wear. Light clothes, closed shoes, hat, sunscreen, light rain jacket in May to October.
  6. Booking lead time. One day ahead on weekdays, two days ahead on weekends is safest.

Don’t Forget to Bring

  1. USD 13 in small USD bills for the four gate fees
  2. USD 10 to USD 20 for lunch and a drink
  3. Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher
  4. Hat and sunglasses
  5. Closed shoes (flip-flops do not work well on Banon Temple steps)
  6. Light rain jacket in May to October
  7. Camera, phone, power bank
  8. A photo of your passport ID page for hotel pickup

The Shared Round-Trip Tour from Siem Reap to Battambang packs five Cambodian classics, a bamboo cart ride, and a sky-darkening bat flight into one easy day, with hotel pickup at 6:30 AM and drop-off by 9 PM. For USD 50, the price sets the standard rather than the day. Sit back in the van, hold the cold towel, and let the guide drive the story.

Local guides!

A million bats leave a cave in a long black line at dusk. The sky turns dim. Your driver turns the wheel east, and Siem Reap comes back into view around 9 PM. You roll up at your hotel with five heritage stops, a bamboo cart ride, and a Khmer dinner in your stomach. The Shared Round-Trip Tour from Siem Reap to Battambang gives you the day, and you bring the camera.

 

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