CAMBODIA – Battambang – Battambang Countryside Experience By Tuk Tuk Or Bicycle

Description

This activity offers an opportunity to discover the natural Cambodian countryside in a well-paced and eco-friendly way. The Battambang countryside tour, either by bicycle or by tuk-tuk, is a unique, off-the-beaten-path way to experience local village life in the hinterlands of Cambodia. The tour starts with a visit to ancient pagodas, regional markets, and ancient temples, all while passing through a unique neighborhood characterized by traditional houses that have remained unchanged for generations.

Then, after arriving in the small district of the town, the tour continues in the local Cambodian workshops to take part in the daily activities, such as the preparation of sticky rice, drying bananas by smoking them, rice wine making, rice paper making for fresh spring rolls, custom knife making, or the preparation of the traditional fish paste Prahok. It is an unforgettable experience, as everyone is completely immersed in the culture and accompanied by the local children’s smiling faces and waving hands. They love to hear you say “Hello!” back. The tour ends with a visit to the small Angkorian temple Ek Phnom, built during the 11th century.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• Battambang – Visit Phare Ponleu Selpak NGO
• Battambang – Homestay in Battambang

Selling points

• To offer a great way to discover the rural, lush, and authentic scenery around Battambang
• To experience well-paced and eco-friendly way to learn more about this city and the culture

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Environment Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Explore the Cambodian countryside in an eco-friendly way by bicycle or tuk-tuk, supporting low-impact travel and local communities. This experience takes you beyond typical routes to meet village artisans, learn traditional crafts, and contribute directly to preserving local livelihoods and cultural heritage.
The tour ends at the 11th-century Ek Phnom temple, offering a meaningful and responsible way to connect with Cambodia’s rural life.

Time And Transportation

Duration

• This tour can be done as a half-day tour or a full-day excursion
• Half-day countryside tour: 4-5 hours in tuk tuk, 3-4 hours cycling.
• Full-day city and countryside Tour by tuk tuk or cycling: 6 -7 hours

Min pax

1

Max pax

40 pax by tuk tuk, 20 pax my bike

How to sell it

• This tour is designed for any guest who wants to discover the local life
• Flexible tour, cycling with city bicycle, mountain bicycle, or local tuk tuk
• The fastest way to learn more about this Cambodian community
• Possible to combine with Active tours using mountain bike and active logistic

Why this activity

• Timing is a flexible and private tour
• Guests can take either tour by tuk tuk or cycling  (city bicycle or mountain bicycle)
• Adaptable for all types of guests (active travellers but also casual cyclists)
• Easy cycling tour for “adventure clients” with less than 35 kilometres per day (US – UK markets)
• Safe trails to cycle

Good to combine with

• Lunch in Battambang
• Any half-day activity
• Bamboo Train

Do not combine with

• With the module – Battambang – Cycling – Discover Battambang and the authentic Cambodian countryside – North Tour

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• Other DMCs also propose their own tour in the same part of Battambang

Pros

• Good price value
• Easia staff who speak English well are on the spot for support (Mr. Bun)
• Always have vehicle back-up following behind (tuk tuk and trailer)
• Good quality bicycle (choice of mountain bicycle or city bicycle with different prices)

Cons

• Landscapes are less beautiful during dry season
• Tuk tuk driver only speaks English
• It can be dusty during the dry season

Information

• Half-Day Countryside tour
  • Level: 0
  • Distance & duration:
  • 13 kilometers – 3-4 hours on bike including the visit
  • 25 kilometers – 4-5 hours in tuk tuk including the visit
  • Terrain: Mainly paved road, passing through local villages
  • Transportation: 3 kilometers – 10 minutes (Hotel to starting point) / 8 kilometers – 30 minutes (Ek Phnom to hotel)
  • Note: Optional to come back from Ek Phnom to the city center by bike, adding 8 kilometers cycling
  • The tour passes by 9 places as follows:
    • Wat Balat pagoda
    • Knifemaking presentation
    • Sticky rice making and food tasting
    • Traditional fish paste presentation: “Prahok”
    • Ek Phnom temple
    • Rice winemaking
    • Banana smoking
    • Rice paper making with food tasting of fresh/fried spring rolls
    • Cigarette lady (the lady is getting very old and we aren’t sure how long can we still see her. She closed her shop sometime if she was busy or wasn’t well) – She doesn’t use phone (she passed away).
  • Possibility to add supplemental extra to go to the handicraft museum and Phnom Banon by vehicle.
• Full-day Countryside tour
  • Level: 1
  • Distance & duration:
  • 30 kilometers – 6-7 hours  by bicycle including the visit
  • 35 kilometers – 6-7 hours  by tuk tuk including the visit
  • Transportation: 1 kilometer – 5 minutes (Hotel to starting point) / 8 kilometers – 30 minutes (Ek Phnom to hotel)
  • Terrain: Mainly paved road, passing through local villages
  • The tour passes by
    • Wat Balat pagoda
    • Knifemaking presentation
    • Sticky rice making and food tasting
    • Traditional fish paste presentation: “Prahok”
    • Ek Phnom temple
    • Rice wine making
    • Smoked banana
    • Rice paper making with food tasting of fresh/fried spring rolls
    • Local market
    • French governor’s houseold colonial building line
    • Wat Tahm-Rai-saw
    • Cigarette lady (the lady is getting very old and we aren’t sure how long can we still see her. She close her shop sometime if she was busy or wasn’t well) – She doesn’t use the phone.
  • Dress code: Cycling clothes, good shoes.

Important information

MAP OF THE MODULE: link  (Please don’t share with the guests)

INFORMATION TO COLLECT FROM GUEST

• Understand the client’s and guests’ needs and expectations before proposing an itinerary
• Understand the Cycling level of the travellers – (0. Not cyclists, 1. Casual Cyclists, 2 Intermediate Cyclists, 3. Expert Cyclists, 4. Sport Cyclists)
• Request information from clients and fill the Information Active Participants file: Name and surname, their heights, bike sizes, cycling level, any specific allergies, Insurance details, and remarks about cycling shoes and pedal or hand grips for bike

INFORMATION ABOUT CYCLING MODULE

• Duration is quite important but we can reduce or extend the daily cycling kilometers, and the van is always available for back-up
• This Module is available for teenagers with a good level of cycling and who are in good physical condition. Half-day tour van support in case guests can’t finish the tour
• Roads condition are good: pleasant trails that are mainly flat and easy to cycle with no difficult, technical paths.

SEASONALITY DETAILS

• From November to end of March for the perfect temperature. In April and May is very hot. June to August is the green season, with some rain during the early morning late afternoon, boasting beautiful and green landscape. Avoid September and October due to the heavy rain.

LOGISTIC & TRANSPORTATION PACKAGE 

• With different type of service level – depends on the budget and request of the guest
• STANDARD
• SUPERIOR 

• GIANT

SNACK PACKAGES

• Local snacks – (local fruits, snacks, and drinks)
• European snack – (a mix of local snacks and drinks, as well some European granola bars)

Price range

$$

Quotation guideline

Countryside Tuk Tuk Tour 

• Normal supplier

Countryside Tour by bicycle

• Bicycle: City bicycle or Mountain bicycle (always with helmet)
• Tuk tuk back-up
• Trailer for bicycles
• Snacks and water
• Guide Supplement for cycling
• Temple fee Ek Phnom

Inclusion

Package for Tuk Tuk tour

• Water
• Wet towels
• Temple pass
• Tuk tuk

Package for the bicycle tour 

• Water
• Wet towels
• Helmets
• City bicycle or mountain bicycle
• Temple pass
• Tuk tuk back-up for guests
• Trailer for bicycles

Exclusion

• Guide fee
• Snacks
• Additional information concerning bicycle tours

Possible Extra

• Visit to Phnom Sampov site
• Visit to Phnom Banon temple
• Bamboo tram
• Please ask Active team if you want to combine with a Multiday Cycling modules – (the price will be different)

Important notes

MAP OF THE MODULE link:  (Please don’t share with the guests)

ACTIVE BICYCLE SUPPLIER

• Bike rental in Battambang (Mr.Bun), but it is also possible to use bicycles from Siem Reap if this module is connected with Module: Cycling, from the Capital of Siem Reap, Angkor Wat to Battambong
• Request information Active client excel file from Sales: Name and surname of guests, their weights, their heights, bicycle sizes, the cyclists’ level, allergies, and insurance details.
• Send to the supplier the information about the participants when you book the service in order to prepare the bicycles in advance and all the tour properly
• At least 2 days in advance of the group’s arrival- reconfirm the service
• Request the bike supplier similar type of bike, same brand and if possible, same color.
• Request the bike supplier to attach on the bicycle the name and surname of the participants with their height in order to select and recognize their bicycle
• Request the bike supplier to provide necessary tools and bike repair tools (tube, patch, pump)

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

• Please consult the Active Supplier Database (Truck, Van 15 seats)
• 2 packages for the logistic on ERP /TMS – (See information on Time and Transportation above)
  • LOGISTIC – STANDARD PACKAGE or
  • LOGISTIC – SUPERIOR PACKAGE

Transportation rules:

• 15 seats for 8 people, 1 guide, and 1 Driver (Maximum)
• 25 seats for 18 people, 1 guide, and 1 driver (Maximum)
• Note: Easia can arrange a truck with 15 seats without seat to carry bicycles

ACTIVE GUIDE

• Use Active Guide Database and contact Active team before booking a Cycling guide
• Always remember to give the First aid kit to the Guide
• Explain the client’s profile and the guests’ expectations clearly to the Guides
• Ask the guide to stop and try some local snacks along the way; it is important to allow guests to experience local life and Cambodian traditions
• Cycling guide must be flexible on the spot and the guide must adapt the speed and the length of the trails to the needs of the guests

ADVENTURE SERVICES 

• Snack package: includes water (3 liters per person per day) and snacks – Two type of Snacks – (Guide in charge of buying them):
  • Locals snacks (fruits, rice banana cake, etc.) or
  • European snacks with granola/chocolate bars, Royal D.
• Active First aid kit – Operation Team must give to the guide
• Bikes, Helmet, bike repair kit – Supplier must provide them
• Special Active catering equipment (towel, tables, chairs, cutlery, etc.) – when we have a picnic lunch during an active program, Operations must provide the catering equipment to the driver and guide

Special Guide notes

• Have to study the tour very well together with Operations and Production: link to the map
• Need to reconfirm with bike shop 2 days before the tour and check the equipment before the tour.
• Should prepare and check the bikes with the name (or number) of the guests in advance in order not to lose time.
• Should prepare and check that the cold water and some snacks are ready before the tour.
• Should check that the van is clean and ready for the guests
• Guide must do the briefing everyday before starting cycling – he needs to announce:
  • Cycling rules and signs to follow during the ride
  • That it is mandatory for guests to wear helmets
  • Distance and duration of the cycling day
  • Where they go, what they will visit, and points of interest
  • Type of terrain
  • Share some local insight and information about the locations, sites, and culture before departure
  • Should give information about the code of conduct, how to behave at each destination, respecting both the environment and locals
• Cycling guide must be flexible on the spot: Adapt the speed and the length of the trails to the needs of the guests
• Detailed timing: Departure: early morning from hotel in order to have enough time to reach the final destination
• During the tour, call the restaurant or the person in charge of the picnic set up at least 1 hour before to inform them of the arrival time – it will be important for guests to have a good and warm meal during lunch or dinner
• For the restaurant out of province and in the remote areas, guide must call them before starting the tour to confirm reservations
• Should have lunch together with the Active guests.
• Guide must stop and allow the guests to try some local snacks along the way; important to make travelers experience local life and traditions of the country
• Should check the climate conditions before the tour to avoid risks (for example, bring rain coats) and be careful during the tour not to put the lives of the guests in danger. At the end of the day, he needs to check all the bikes and help the mechanic clean and fix them
• Language – use polite language and adapt behavior depending on the guests’ character and behavior
• Shoes – proper shoes – please no sandals or flip flops
• Bike uniform – guide must dress properly, wearing cycling clothes

Contact

• The logistics & tuktuk driver: Mr. Bun (855) 78 646 162.

Product Launch Package

SUB-BRAND :  Thematic Leisure/Cycling
THEME: Art & Culture/Classic/Family/Sustainable
SEGMENT: FIT & GIT

• To offer a great way to discover the rural, lush, and authentic scenery around Battambang
• To experience well-paced and eco-friendly way to learn more about this city and the culture

English

Half-day tours

Battambang – Countryside Cycling Tour

The Battambang cycling tour is a unique way to get off the beaten path and experience the local way of life of the villagers in the Cambodian hinterlands. Along the path, following a small stream, you will have the chance to see houses typical of the area and which have remained unchanged for generations, along with rice paddies, local workshops, and much more. Observe the village’s daily activities such as the preparation of sticky rice, custom knife making, and the preparation of the traditional fish paste, prahok. This is truly an unforgettable experience, as you’re accompanied by the local children waving and greeting you with “hello! hello!” as you ride along.

Battambang – Countryside tuk tuk Tour

The tour will start off at an ancient pagoda named Wat Balat, situated around 3 kilometers from the city center. Along the path, following a small stream, you will have the chance to see houses typical of the area and which have remained unchanged for generations, along with rice paddies, local workshops and much more. Observe the daily activities such as the preparation of sticky rice, custom knife making and the preparation of the traditional fish paste, prahok. This is truly an unforgettable experience, as you’re accompanied by the local children waving and greeting you with “hello! hello!” as you ride along.

Full-day tours

Battambang – Countryside tuk tuk Tour

The tour will start with a visit to the local market where you will discover all the local goods on sale. Then, continue past the old French colonial buildings lining the riverfront boulevard to the French governor’s house and then on to the Wat Tahm-rai-saw (the ‘White Elephant’ temple). Next, you will pay a visit to an ancient pagoda, called Wat Balat, situated around 3 kilometers from the city center. Along the path, following a small stream, you will have the chance to see houses typical of the area, which have remained unchanged for generations, along with rice paddies, local workshops, and much more. Take part in the village’s daily activities, such as the preparation of sticky rice, drying bananas by smoking them, rice wine making, rice paper making for fresh spring rolls, custom knife making, or the preparation of the traditional fish paste, prahok. This is truly an unforgettable experience, as you’re accompanied by the local children waving and greeting you with “hello! hello!” as you ride along. At the end of the tour, you will have the chance to see the small Angkorian temple Ek Phnom that was built during the 11th century.

French

Demi-journée

Tour dans la campagne en vélo

Le tour de Battambang à vélo est une façon insolite de sortir des sentiers battus et de découvrir la vraie vie des habitants de l’arrière-pays cambodgien. Sur le chemin vous suivrez un petit ruisseau et pourrez observer les maisons typiques de cette région ainsi que des rizières, des ateliers locaux et bien plus encore. Observez les activités quotidiennes des habitants telles que la fabrication des couteaux artisanaux et la préparation du riz gluant et de la traditionnelle pâte à base de poisson appelée prahok. Vous vivrez un moment inoubliable accompagné par les enfants saluant et criant « hello » à votre passage.

Repas inclus :
Distance : 20 kilomètres jusqu’à Ek Phnom (les derniers 8 kilomètres sont optionnels)
Niveau : 0 à 1

Note : Évitez de faire cette activité l’après-midi pendant la saison sèche d’avril à juin.

Tour dans la campagne en tuk tuk

Le tour commencera à la vieille pagode nommée Wat Balat, située à environ 3 kilomètres du centre-ville. Sur le chemin vous suivrez un petit ruisseau et pourrez observer les maisons typiques de cette région ainsi que des rizières, des ateliers locaux et bien plus encore. Observez les activités quotidiennes des habitants telles que la fabrication des couteaux artisanaux et la préparation du riz gluant et de la traditionnelle pâte à base de poisson appelée prahok. Vous vivrez un moment inoubliable accompagné par les enfants saluant et criant « hello » à votre passage.

Repas inclus :
Distances : 20 kilomètres – 3 heures

Note : Évitez de faire cette activité l’après-midi pendant la saison sèche d’avril à juin.

Journée entière

Visite des alentours de Battambang en tuk tuk

Le tour commencera par la visite d’un marché local où vous pourrez découvrir les produits locaux. Vous continuerez en passant devant les anciens immeubles de l’époque coloniale française qui longent le boulevard en bord de rivière vers la maison du gouverneur Français et Wat Tahm-rai-saw, le temple de l’éléphant blanc. Vous visiterez ensuite une ancienne pagode appelée Wat Balat à 3 kilomètres du centre ville. Sur le chemin vous suivrez un petit ruisseau, vous pourrez voir des maisons restées intactes depuis des générations, des rizières, des ateliers locaux et plus encore. Prenez part à des activités quotidiennes telle que la fabrication de l’alcool de riz, du papier de riz qui sert à faire les nems, des couteaux traditionnels, à la préparation du riz gluant, des bananes séchées fumées et du “Prahok” la traditionnelle pâte à base de poisson. Une expérience inoubliable, accompagnée par les visages souriants des enfants et leurs joyeux gestes de la main le long de la route. Vous serez heureux de retourner leurs joyeux “hello”.
A la fin du tour, vous pourrez voir le petit temple angkorien d’ Ek Phnom construit au 11e siècle.

Tour dans la campagne en vélo 

Cette journee a vélo est une façon idéale de sortir des sentiers battus et de découvrir la vie des habitants de la campagne cambodgienne. Le tour commence par une visite du marché local et de sa multitude de produits aux saveurs diverses. Continuation le long de la rivière, bordée de jolis bâtiments coloniaux dont la Maison du Gouverneur et arrivée à Wat Damrei Saw, le temple de l’Eléphant blanc.

Plus loin, visite d’une pagode ancienne, Wat Balat, située a 3 kilomètres du centre ville. Vous suivrez ensuite un petit ruisseau et pourrez observer les maisons typiques de cette région, inchangées depuis plusieurs générations ainsi que des rizières, des ateliers locaux et bien plus encore. Observez les activités quotidiennes des habitants telles que la fabrication des couteaux artisanaux, le séchage des bananes et la préparation du riz gluant, des feuilles de riz et de la traditionnelle pâte à base de poisson appelée prahok. Vous vivrez un moment inoubliable accompagné par les enfants saluant et criant « hello » à votre passage. Vous finirez votre journée avec la découverte d’un petit temple Angkorien, Ek Phnom datant du 11eme siècle.

Repas inclus :

Niveau : 1

Distance : 30 kilomètres – 6h de vélo incluant les visites

Terrain : petites routes goudronnées a travers les villages

Transport : 1 kilomètre – 10 minutes (depuis l’hôtel jusqu’au point de départ) / 8 kilomètres – 30 minutes (Ek Phnom à l’hôtel)

Note : Possibilité en option de revenir à vélo depuis Ek Phnom jusqu’à l’hôtel ce qui ajoute 8 kilométres.

Repas inclus :
Distance: 35 kilomètres à Ek Phnom – 6 heures

Spanish

Tours de medio día

Battambang – tour en bici por la región rural

El tour en bici por Battambang es una forma única de salirse de los caminos más concurridos y experimentar la forma de vida local de los residentes en la periferia de Camboya. A lo largo del camino, siguiendo un pequeño arroyo, tendrá la oportunidad de ver casas típicas de la zona que no han cambiado durante generaciones, arrozales, talleres locales y mucho más. Observe las actividades diarias, como la preparación de arroz glutinoso, la fabricación tradicional de cuchillos y la preparación de la pasta de pescado tradicional «Prahok». Una experiencia inolvidable, acompañada de los niños residentes que le saludan con la mano diciendo «hola» cuando pasa.

Comidas incluidas:
Distancia:  20 kilómetros hasta Ek Phnom (los últimos 8 kilómetros son opcionales)
Nivel: de 0 a 1

Nota: Evite realizar esta actividad por la tarde durante la estación seca, de abril a junio.

Battambang – tour en tuk tuk por la región rural

El tour comienza en una antigua pagoda llamada Wat Balat, situada a cerca de 3 kilómetros del centro de la ciudad. A lo largo del camino, siguiendo un pequeño arroyo, tendrá la oportunidad de ver casas típicas de la zona que no han cambiado durante generaciones, arrozales, talleres locales y mucho más. Observe las actividades diarias, como la preparación de arroz glutinoso, la fabricación tradicional de cuchillos y la preparación de la pasta de pescado tradicional «Prahok». Una experiencia inolvidable, acompañada de los niños residentes que le saludan con la mano diciendo «hola» cuando pasa.

Comidas incluidas:
Distancias: 20 kilómetros – 3 horas

Nota: Evite realizar esta actividad por la tarde durante la estación seca, de abril a junio.

Tours de día completo

Battambang – tour en tuk tuk por la región rural

El tour comenzará con una visita al mercado local, donde podrá explorar los productos locales a la venta. Continúe pasando por delante de antiguos edificios coloniales que se alinean a lo largo del bulevar ribereño hasta la casa del gobernador francés y, posteriormente, hasta Wat Tahm-rai-saw (el templo del «elefante blanco»). Lo siguiente será una visita a una antigua pagoda llamada Wat Balat, situada a cerca de 3 kilómetros del centro de la ciudad. A lo largo del camino, siguiendo un pequeño arroyo, tendrá la oportunidad de ver casas típicas de la zona que han permanecido intactas durante generaciones, arrozales, talleres locales y mucho más. Tome parte en las actividades diarias, como la preparación de arroz glutinoso, bananas secas y ahumadas, fabricación de arroz de vino, de papel de arroz para hacer rollos de primavera frescos, fabricación tradicional de cuchillos o de la tradicional pasta de pescado «Prahok». Una experiencia inolvidable, acompañada de los niños residentes que le saludan sonrientes con la mano cuando pasa. Disfrutará enormemente respondiendo a sus alegres saludos.

Al final del tour, tendrá la oportunidad de visitar el pequeño templo angkoriano de Ek Phnom, construido durante el siglo XI:

Comidas incluidas:
Distancia:  35 kilómetros hasta Ek Phnom – 6 horas

Italian

Half day tours

Battambang – Esplorazione rurale in bicicletta

Questo tour in bicicletta vi permetterà di esplorare la campagna che circonda la città di Battambang: non c’è modo migliore per avventurarvi su sentieri poco battuti ed entrare in sintonia con gli abitanti dei villaggi dell’entroterra cambogiano. Lungo il percorso che costeggia il fiumiciattolo avrete la fortuna di osservare abitazioni tradizionali immutate da generazioni, verdeggianti risaie, lavorazioni artigianali peculiari e molto altro ancora. Prendete parte alla vita quotidiana dei locali ed immergetevi nella loro routine mentre si accingono a manifatturare coltelli, preparare il riso appiccicoso e la pasta di pesce, Prahok. Preparatevi a vivere un’esperienza indimenticabile, accompagnati dalle risate di bambini curiosi, che salutano da lontano. Sarà una gioia per voi ricambiare il saluto con un sorriso.

Pasti inclusi:
Distanze: 20 chilometri fino a Ek Phnom (i restanti 8 chilometri sono opzionali)
Livello: da 0 a 1

Nota: evitare di svolgere questa attività nel pomeriggio durante la stagione secca, da aprile a giugno.

Battambang – Esplorazione rurale di Battambang in tuk tuk

La vostra avventura avrà inizio presso l’antica pagoda Wat Balat, che si erge a circa 3 chilometri dal centro città. Da qui, mettetevi comodi a bordo di un tuk tuk e preparatevi ad avventurarvi su sentieri poco battuti ed ad entrare in sintonia con gli abitanti dei villaggi dell’entroterra cambogiano. Lungo il percorso che costeggia il fiumiciattolo, avrete la fortuna di osservare abitazioni tradizionali immutate da generazioni, verdeggianti risaie, lavorazioni artigianali peculiari e molto altro ancora. Prendete parte alla vita quotidiana dei locali ed immergetevi nella loro routine mentre si accingono a manifatturare coltelli, preparare il riso appiccicoso e la pasta di pesce, Prahok. Preparatevi a vivere un’esperienza indimenticabile, accompagnati dalle risate di bambini curiosi, che salutano da lontano. Sarà una gioia per voi ricambiare il saluto con un sorriso.

Pasti inclusi:
Distanze: 20 chilometri – 3 ore

Nota: evitare di svolgere questa attività nel pomeriggio durante la stagione secca, da aprile a giugno.

Full day tours

Battambang – Esplorazione rurale in tuk tuk

La vostra avventura avrà inizio presso il mercato, dove potrete osservare l’ampia scelta di prodotti in vendita. Costeggerete poi gli antichi edifici coloniali, che si allineano lungo la sponda del fiume fino alla Casa del Governatore e dentro il tempio dell’Elefante Bianco Wat Tahm-rai-saw.  Raggiungerete poi l’antica pagoda Wat Balat, che si erge a circa 3 chilometri dal centro città. Lungo il vostro percorso, costeggerete il fiume per osservare da vicino le abitazioni tipiche, rimaste intatte per generazioni. le risaie, i negozietti artigianali e molto altro ancora. Prendete parte alla vita quotidiana dei locali ed immergetevi nella loro routine mentre si accingono a manifatturare coltelli, preparare il riso appiccicoso e la pasta di pesce, prahok. Preparatevi a vivere un’esperienza indimenticabile, accompagnati dalle risate di bambini curiosi, che salutano da lontano. Sarà una gioia per voi ricambiare il saluto con un sorriso. Terminate la vostra avventura con una visita al piccolo tempio angkoriano Ek Phnom, costruito nell’XI secolo.

Pasti inclusi:
Distanze: 35 chilometri fino a Ek Phnom – 6 ore

Battambang – Tour in bicicletta lungo la campagna

La vostra avventura avrà inizio presso il mercato locale, dove potrete osservare l’ampia scelta di prodotti in vendita. Proseguirete poi pedalando attraverso gli antichi edifici coloniali fiancheggiano il viale lungo il fiume fino ad arrivare alla casa del governatore francese, e poi al Wat Tahm-rai-saw, il tempio “Elefante Bianco”.

Dopo una breve pausa, continuerete a pedalare per far visita a un’antica pagoda, chiamata Wat Balat, situata a circa 3 chilometri dal centro della città.

Lungo questo percorso, che costeggia il fiumiciattolo, avrete la fortuna di osservare abitazioni tradizionali immutate da generazioni, verdeggianti risaie, lavorazioni artigianali peculiari e molto altro ancora. Prendete parte alla vita quotidiana dei locali ed immergetevi nella loro routine mentre si accingono a manifatturare coltelli, preparare il riso appiccicoso e la pasta di pesce, Prahok. Preparatevi a vivere un’esperienza indimenticabile, accompagnati dalle risate di bambini curiosi, che salutano da lontano. Sarà una gioia per voi ricambiare il saluto con un sorriso.

Alla fine del tour, avrete la possibilità di vedere il piccolo tempio angkoriano Ek Phnom che fu costruito durante l’XI secolo.

Pasti inclusi: snack e acqua

Livello: 1

Distanza e durata: 30 chilometri – 6 ore in bicicletta comprese le visite

Terreno: Principalmente strada asfaltata che passa attraverso villaggi locali

Trasporto: 1 km – 10 minuti (dall’hotel al punto di partenza) / 8 km – 30 minuti (da Ek Phnom all’hotel)

Nota: opzionale per tornare da Ek Phnom al centro della città in bicicletta aggiungendo 8 chilometri in bicicletta

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Halbtagestouren

Battambang – Radtour durch die Landschaft

Die Radtour in Battambang ist eine einzigartige Möglichkeit, die touristischen Pfade zu verlassen und das lokale Leben der Dörfler im Hinterland von Kambodscha zu erleben. Auf dem Weg folgen Sie einem kleinen Strom und Sie haben die Chance, typische Behausungen dieser Region, die seit Generationen unverändert sind, Reisfelder, lokale Werkstätten und vieles mehr zu sehen. Beobachten Sie tägliche Aktivitäten, wie zum Beispiel die Zubereitung von Klebreis, die Herstellung individueller Messer und die Zubereitung der Fischpaste prahok. Ein unvergessliches Erlebnis, begleitet von einheimischen Kindern, die Ihnen winken und freundlich ‘Hallo’ rufen werden, wenn Sie vorbeifahren.

Mahlzeiten inklusive:
Strecke und Dauer der Radtour: 20 Kilometer bis Ek Phnom (die letzten 8 Kilometer sind optional) – XX Stunden
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 0 bis 1

Hinweis: Vermeiden Sie es, diese Aktivität während der Trockenzeit von April bis Juni am Nachmittag durchzuführen. 

Battambang – Tuktuk-Tour durch die Landschaft

Die Reise beginnt an einer alten Pagode namens Wat Balat, die sich etwa 3 Kilometer vom Stadtzentrum entfernt befindet. Auf Ihrem Weg folgen Sie einem kleinen Strom und haben die Möglichkeit, typische, seit Generationen unveränderte Häuser, Reisfelder, lokale Werkstätten und vieles mehr zu sehen. Beobachten Sie tägliche Aktivitäten, wie zum Beispiel die Zubereitung von Klebreis, die Herstellung individueller Messer und die Zubereitung der Fischpaste prahok. Ein unvergessliches Erlebnis, begleitet von einheimischen Kindern, die Ihnen winken und freundlich ‘Hallo’ rufen werden, wenn Sie vorbeifahren.

Mahlzeiten inklusive:
Strecke: 20 Kilometer – 3 Stunden

Hinweis: Vermeiden Sie es, diese Aktivität während der Trockenzeit von April bis Juni am Nachmittag durchzuführen. 

Ganztagestouren

Battambang – Tuktuk-Tour durch die Landschaft

Die Tour beginnt mit einem Besuch eines lokalen Marktes, auf dem Sie die heimischen Waren bestaunen können. Weiter fahren Sie an alten französischen Gebäuden aus der Kolonialzeit vorbei an der Uferpromenade bis zum französischen Gouverneur-Haus und schließlich nach Wat Tahm-rai-saw (‘Tempel des weißen Elefanten’).

Als nächstes statten Sie der alten Pagode Wat Balat einen Besuch ab. Diese befindet sich rund 3 Kilometer entfernt vom Zentrum der Stadt. Auf Ihrem Weg folgen Sie einem kleinen Strom und Sie haben die Möglichkeit, typische, seit Generationen unveränderte Häuser, Reisfelder, lokale Werkstätten und vieles mehr zu sehen. Sie können an den täglichen Aktivitäten teilhaben: wie zum Beispiel an der Klebreis-Zubereitung, am Räuchern getrockneter Bananen, am Produzieren von Reiswein, an der Reispapier-Herstellung für die frischen Frühlingsrollen, am Herstellen maßgeschneiderter Messer oder an der Zubereitung der traditionellen Fischpaste prahok.

Es handelt sich um ein unvergessliches Erlebnis, begleitet von den lachenden Gesichtern und den winkenden Händen der Kinder, denen Sie auf Ihrem Weg begegnen werden. Am Schluss der Tour haben Sie die Chance, den kleinen angkorianischen Tempel Ek Phnom, der während des 11. Jahrhunderts erbaut wurde, zu besichtigen.

Mahlzeiten inklusive:
Strecke: 35 Kilometer bis Ek Phnom – 6 Stunden

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