8 Bamboo Train Tours in Siem Reap That Fill a Whole Day

1.Battambang Full Day Tour from Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $132Our pick

Leave Siem Reap at 7am for a private, full-day trip to Battambang. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle, then explore by local tuk-tuk with guides such as Kim, David, or Nani. Ride the Bamboo Train, climb to Wat Banan, visit the Killing Caves, and watch millions of bats leave Phnom Sampeau at sunset before returning late.

“We had a blast riding the bamboo train, visiting temples and seeing a million bats fly across the sky but the best part of all was hearing Kim's stories and experiences of growing up in Cambodia. Kim, was an amazing guide and after the trip one we would love to call our friend.”

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2.Full Day From Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $99Best value

Spend about 15 hours exploring Battambang from Siem Reap with an English-speaking guide such as Han Houng, private air-conditioned transport, water, and cool towels. Ride the Bamboo Train, climb 365 steps to Wat Banan, and finish at Phnom Sampeau for the Killing Cave and sunset bat flight.

“We had an amazing day! Our guide Mr Han Houng was the best guide we’ve ever had. He was so knowledgeable and such a lovely man. Would highly recommend.”

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3.Battambang Day Trip from Siem Reap-Bamboo Train, Bats Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $129

Travel from Siem Reap to Battambang in a small group of up to eight with an English-speaking guide such as San or Sam. Visit Ek Phnom, a rice paper workshop, local markets, colonial sights, and ride the bamboo train before watching millions of bats leave Phnom Sampeau at sunset. Transport, tickets, water, and hotel transfers are included.

“Our tour guide gave unique and interesting insights into the history of Cambodia and the Khmer people as he took us around the city of Battambang. A comfortable car ride with a small group I enjoyed the bamboo train and the experience of the bats at the end.”

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4.Full Day Tour from Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $130

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Siem Reap to Battambang, then explore by tuk tuk with a local guide. Ride the Bamboo Train, climb 365 steps to Wat Banan, visit Phnom Sampeau and the Killing Cave, and watch the evening bat flight. Ask if Mr. Han is available for his personal Khmer Rouge history and local insight.

“Excellent guide with very good knowledge and dramatic personal history that he share showing till now suffering time to time”

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5.Battambang, Bamboo Train, Killing Cave Day Tour From Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $166

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private guide and driver exploring Battambang, the bamboo train, Phnom Banan, Phnom Sampov, and the Killing Caves. Guides such as Leap, Sara, and Kimy tailor explanations and photo stops to your interests. Hotel pickup, transport, and entrance fees are included, while lunch and the $5 Peace Museum ticket cost extra.

“Serviceminded guide and driver. The guide was also very knowledgeable with great English skills. They took us to old and older tempels as well as caves, among other places.”

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6.Battambang Day Trip Bamboo Train, Bats Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $159

You leave Siem Reap early with an English-speaking guide such as Nak, Sorphea, or Soydhy, then visit Ek Phnom Temple, a rice-paper factory, Psa Nat market, colonial buildings, the bamboo train, and Phnom Sampeou’s bat cave. Expect a long, small-group day with transport, tickets, water, and sunset views included.

“2026.01.21-én vettünk részt ezen a túrán, és így többet láttunk Kambodzsából. Minden nagyon jól volt leszervezve, a hotel felvételtől a visszaérkezésig. A túravezetőnk és sofőrünk nagyon felkészültek voltak, remélem jól írom a túravezető nevét, Soydhy, sajnos a sofőr nevét nem tudom, de ő készítette rólunk a fotókat, amiket remélem megkapunk. Túravezetőnk nagyon sok mindent mesélt Kambodzsa történelméről is. Összeségében nagyon elégedettek voltunk a kirándulással.”

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7.Battambang Day Trip Bamboo Train & Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $99

Travel from Siem Reap to Battambang with English-speaking guide Jay, riding the Bamboo Train, visiting colonial streets and the Killing Caves, and ending at Phnom Sampov’s bat cave. The 12-hour private or small-group tour includes transport, lunch, entrance fees, drinks, and hotel pickup.

“All day was super enjoyable and Jay is the best tour guide. His stories about his country and his people were so good. We enjoy Battambang market and very good local lunch in nice restaurant. Bamboo train was very funny, killing caves were sad, but real history and at the end of the day bat caves. We suggest this trip a lot.”

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8.Battambang Day Trip from Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $99

Travel from Siem Reap to Battambang with an English-speaking guide and private transport. Ride the traditional Bamboo Train, walk through villages, visit the Killing Cave, and climb 365 steps to Wat Banan. Guide Mr Han may meet you in Battambang, making this a practical way to see the region beyond Angkor.

“This tour was an excellent way to see a different part of Cambodia by visiting Battambang! Our driver picked us up at 7:15am and we arrived in Battambang for 10am where we met our guide Mr Han. Mr Han took us around the war memoriRead more”

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