Overview
With our guide, you will spend your day exploring the beautiful countryside around Battambang on a bicycle. Weave along the river road while visiting Cambodian families who produce traditional products (such as rice paper and bamboo sticky rice), made in the same way they have been for generations. You will learn first handĀ about every day life in Cambodia from the families you visit and from our amazing local guides. Highlights:Ā Meet families that make traditional products such as rice paper, dried banana, bamboo sticky rice, fish paste and rice wine. Enjoy seasonal fruits and coconut water. Finish by visiting a memorial site for the victims of the Khmer Rouge.Ā A portion of your tour fee goes back to the local community and your guide is a local student getting vocational training through Soksabike.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Mountain Bike and Safety Helmet
- Local guide
- Water
- Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Compensation to families the tour visits
What's Not Included
- Hotel drop-off
- Insurance
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
With our local student guide, you will spend your day exploring the beautiful countryside around Battambang by bicycle. Visit with Cambodian families who produce traditional products (such as rice paper, dried bananas, and bamboo sticky rice) made in the same way they have been for generations. You will learn first hand about every day life in rural communities which make up over 70% of Cambodiaās population. The ride is about 22km. It departs at 7:30am and returns around 12pm. The ride is suitable for all fitness levels.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adultās lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please dress to have knees and shoulders covered out of respect for local culture.