Half-Day Cycling to Discover Battambang's Rural Livelihoods

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ID: GYG897551-1408329
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Country: Cambodia

Duration: 05:00 hours


Description

Discover the flavors of Cambodia on a guided tour of Battambang. Visit a rice noodle factory, a rice paper factory, and a rice wine distillery. Try a bamboo sticky rice cake and dried banana chips.
Discover the flavors of Cambodia on a guided bike tour of Battambang. Visit a rice noodle factory, a rice cake manufacturer, a rice paper factory, a rice wine distillery, and a family that makes dried banana chips.

Start your tour with a visit to a rice noodle factory to learn about Cambodia’s special rice noodle tradition. Next, stop at a local manufacturer of rice cakes, which are made from bamboo sticky rice. Your guide will explain the process of making the bamboo rice cake, and you will also have a chance to try it.

Visit a memorial to the 10,000 people who lost their lives at the hands of the Khmer Rouge in the Battambang area. Continue to a rice paper factory to observe how locals make rice paper and get to join in on the action. Sample delicious fresh and fried rice paper spring rolls.

Next, visit a rice wine distillery to see how local rice wine is infused and processed by the local people. Then, cycle to visit a local family that makes dried banana chips, a well-known and delicious traditional snack in the village. Learn how dried banana chips are made and get a chance to try your hand at thin-slicing a banana.

Finally, visit an older Hindu temple next to a more modern one and a mostly finished Buddha. See the intricate craftsmanship of the carvings and paintings.

Highlights

  • Learn how to make rice noodles and rice paper at local factories
  • Try a traditional bamboo sticky rice cake and dried banana chips
  • Visit a local family to learn how to make dried banana chips
  • See a memorial to the 10,000 people who lost their lives in the area
  • Visit a rice wine distillery and learn about the local rice wine recipe

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for cycling
Bring water and sunscreen to stay hydrated and protected from the sun
Camera is recommended for capturing the scenic views and local life
Be prepared for interaction with locals and sampling local products
INCLUDED
  • Local guide
  • Bicycle rental
  • Sampling of local products
  • Donation
  • Visit to rice noodle factory, rice cake manufacturer, and rice wine distillery
  • Entry to Samrong Knong Wat and a Hindu temple
NOT INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Meals

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.