Local Livelihood Half Day Bike Tour in Battambang

USD $29.00
  • Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Battambang, Battambang
  • Product code: HD1

Escape the city and cycle through the shade of banana palms on this intimate journey into rural Cambodia. Guided by a local university student, you won't just see the countryside-You will meet the families who call it home. Discover how traditional products have been made by hand for generations and gain a genuine understanding of daily life in the rural communities that form the heart of Cambodia.

  • Rice Paper Family: Visit a local family to see the traditional method of making rice paper by hand.
  • Dried Banana Family: Learn how bananas are sliced and sun-dried to create popular local snacks.
  • Bamboo Sticky Rice Family: Observe the process of packing and roasting sticky rice in bamboo tubes.
  • Rice Wine Family: See traditional distillation methods used to produce local rice wine.
  • Khmer Fish Paste Market (optional): Walk through the bustling market to see prahok (fermented fish paste) being prepared and sold.
  • Traditional Khmer House Break: Relax at a local home to enjoy seasonal fruits and fresh coconut water.
  • Khmer Rouge Memorial Site: Pay respects at a local memorial dedicated to the victims of the Khmer Rouge.
The half day tour is about 22km. The tours start at 7:30 and return around 12pm. This tour is suitable for people of all fitness level.


Inclusions:

  • Convenience: Morning Tuk-Tuk pickup & drop off.
  • Gear: High-quality mountain bike (Giant, Trek, GT) & safety helmet.
  • Guide: Friendly, English-speaking, First-Aid trained local guide.
  • Refreshments: Water, snacks, seasonal fruits, and fresh coconut water.
  • Compensation to families we visit. 
  • Bonus: A crash course in basic Khmer language