Day 1

Begin your journey from Siem Reap to Battambang with a 3-hour drive through Cambodia’s largest rice plantation city. Along the way, you’ll visit locals crafting stone carvings at Preah Net Preah Mountain and savour Cambodian Sticky Rice Cake. Check-in at your Battambang hotel, a riverside town known for its preserved French colonial architecture. Enjoy lunch at a local eatery and explore Phnom Sampov in the afternoon, home to temples and the haunting Killing Caves. Witness a mesmerizing bat exodus at dusk and return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2

The second day begins with breakfast and immerse yourself in local livelihoods by exploring artisan workshops and tasting Krolan and local fruits. Visit the serene 11th-century temple, Wat Ek Phnom, and enjoy lunch at a local eatery. In the afternoon, engage with children at the Phare Ponleu Selpak orphan school, experience the Bamboo Train, and savor a “Battambang Foodie Tour” in the evening, which includes snacks and a drink. Enjoy dinner at your leisure and stay overnight in Battambang.

Day 3

For the last day, you’ll drive with a private guide to visit Banteay Chhmar temple, a 5-hour journey through the countryside. Explore this less-visited temple with a rich history, dedicated to Jayavarman VII’s son and generals.