Siem Reap Trip Overview
Battambang is the Cambodia’s second-largest city, a riverside town with water that winds its way through the province providing its picturesque setting. It is home to some of the best preserved French colonial architecture in the country. A short drive from Battambang town, the scenery quickly becomes home of one of villages and rice paddies, offering an excellent opportunity to see a bit of authentic rural Cambodia. Experience the simple life as local Cambodian.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Battambang is the Cambodia’s second-largest city, a riverside town with water that winds its way through the province providing its picturesque setting. It is home to some of the best preserved French colonial architecture in the country. A short drive from Battambang town, the scenery quickly becomes home of one of villages and rice paddies, offering an excellent opportunity to see a bit of authentic rural Cambodia. Experience the simple life as local Cambodian.
Itinerary
Day 1: SIEM REAP – BATTAMBANG BY ROAD
Stop At: Angkor Silk Farm, Airport Road Puok District, Siem Reap 17259 Cambodia
We stop at the Silk farm of Puok where you will assist to the entire silk creation process from growing the mulberry tree to the end product.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Krong Battambang, Cambodia
In the early afternoon, after lunch at the hotel, the town of Battambang will be thoroughly explored as we commence with a city tour to see the local pagoda and the French colonial architecture.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Maisons Wat Kor Hotel or similar, Frangipane Room
Day 2: BATAMBANG
Stop At: Phare Ponleu Selpak – Battambang Circus, Anh Chanh Village, Ochar Commune, Battambang 02000 Cambodia
We make stops at local villages and schools prior to heading to the Phare School. This school is Cambodia’s leading association for art education and a testimony to its contemporary culture cannot be better presented when you will visit the campus of the Phare Ponleu Selpak.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wat Ek Phnom, Battambang Cambodia
After lunch at a local restaurant, we continue to the Wat Ek Phnom, an 11th century temple, known for its huge Buddha statue and wonderful depiction via well-maintained murals of Khmer history.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Krong Battambang, Cambodia
The evening is reserved for a culinary strolling tour along the Sangke River and the old colonial quarter. Try out some of the local delicacies, accompanied with a drink and smiling street vendors along the river banks. A fun way to get to know the local street food of Battambang and the Khmer nightlife scene!
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Maisons Wat Kor Hotel or similar, Frangipane Room
Day 3: BATAMBANG – SIEM REAP BY BOAT
Stop At: Tonle Sap Lake, Lower Mekong Basin Cambodia
Embark on a private boat. Cruise on the Sangker River and cross the Tonle Sap Lake. View the wonderful landscape and the daily life along the river
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: A picnic lunch on board .
No accommodation included on this day.
