The 15 Battambang Cave Tours Worth Going Under For

1.Tuk-Tuk, Bamboo Train, Killing/Bat Caves, Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,436 reviews · 5 - 12 hours · from $9Our pick

Spend about seven hours with an English-speaking guide such as Samol or David, moving by tuk-tuk through Battambang’s markets, villages, rice fields, and temples. Ride the original bamboo train, taste fruit and optional rat barbecue, then visit Phnom Sampov’s Killing Cave and watch millions of bats leave the Bat Cave at sunset. Bring cash for lunch and the $5 train ticket.

“The day was amazing. The guide Somol was extremely knowledgable about all the history, and had a great sense of humor as well”

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2.Battambang Tuk Tuk tour: Bambootrain, Killing & Bat Caves,Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · from $15Top rated

Spend about seven hours exploring Battambang by tuk-tuk with a local guide such as Samol. Visit villages, rice fields, the Bamboo Train, Phnom Sampeau, the Killing Cave, and the Bat Caves. A Cambodian lunch, Bamboo Train ticket, drinks, and personal spending cost extra.

“Samol was a fantastic guide! He was full of knowledge as well as creating a fun and happy environment. The tour was excellent, explored the sites of Battambang as well as learning about the country’s history and getting to see a once in a lifetime natural wonder of the bats. We would highly recommend!!”

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3.Afternoon tour by tuk tuk to bamboo train,bat cave,killing cave,countryside.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 344 reviews · from $15

Join a local guide such as Bun or Tha for a six-hour afternoon tuk tuk tour from Battambang through villages, rice country, Kampong Pil Pagoda, the original bamboo train, Phnom Sampeau’s Killing Cave, and the famous bat flight at sunset. Bottled water, transport, and cave fees are included. The bamboo train costs an extra $5.

“Amazing! We really recommend this tour with Bun if you are going to Battambang! It was an incredible experience!”

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4.Bamboo Train, Bat Cave, Killing Cave by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 7 hours

Join local guides such as David, Kim, Dan, Rich, or Fei for a private tuk-tuk day around Battambang. You will cross a suspension bridge, visit temples and villages, ride the original bamboo train, learn about the Khmer Rouge at Phnom Sampov’s Killing Cave, and watch thousands of bats pour from the Bat Cave at dusk. Roadside food and rat barbecue are optional.

“Wow! 10/10 we had the best day with David, he really went above and beyond for us. He shared a lot of stories and history with us, which made the day so much more magical! And we were able to embrace a lot of the culture of Cambodia and meet a lot of local people who were also so kind!! David was so friendly, polite and we were able to laugh with🫶🏼 the tour is excellent, we saw so much today and our hearts are filled❤️”

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5.Full Day tour .City tour.Countryside.Bamboo Train.Secret Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $18

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a local guide such as Kim or Jack, touring Battambang’s French-era center, countryside, fishing villages, optional Bamboo Train, rice fields, and a quieter bat cave for sunset. Private transport is included, while the Bamboo Train costs an extra $5 per person.

“Excellent guide and great stories. Some unique locations were visited. A very human story and wonderful people. Totally informative day”

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6.Afternoon Tour: Bamboo Train, Killing Cave &Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 7 hours · from $9

Spend about seven hours with an English-speaking tuk-tuk guide such as Vatthana, J, Sam, or David, exploring Battambang’s countryside, fruit farms, suspension bridge, bamboo train, Phnom Sampeau, Killing Cave, and Bat Cave. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and water are included, but entrance fees are extra.

“What an amazing day!! Vatthana was an amazing guide who gave me an incredible and personable insight into life and the history of Battambang! He was so friendly and funny and an all round amazing bloke! Couldn’t recommend it more 🙌🏼”

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7.Bamboo Train, Bat Cave and Killing Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 6 hours · from $12

Spend 1:00 to 7:00 PM exploring Battambang with an English-speaking tuk-tuk guide. Visit colonial buildings, Wat Domrey Sor, villages, a suspension bridge, the Bamboo Train, Killing Cave, and the evening bat flight. The $12 price includes pickup, water, guide, and cave fees, but the Bamboo Train costs an extra $5 per person.

“From the moment we were picked up Tah was very informative and we had a fantastic afternoon at the Bamboo train and seeing the bats.”

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8.Afternoon Tour BambooTrain & Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $15

Join Mr. Pao by private tuk tuk from Battambang for a 13:00 to 19:00 afternoon outing. You’ll ride the Bamboo Train, pass rice fields and local villages, visit the Killing Cave and Bat Cave, and stop for sunset around 5:30 PM. English and Thai guidance is available, with water included and entrance fees paid separately.

“Tour à faire absolument ! Pao est un guide génial, il est à l’écoute, très bienveillant, il parle bien anglais et explique beaucoup de choses sur l’histoire de son pays. Il vous fait découvrir la campagne de Battambang et vous pouvez en apprendre + sur le quotidien des locaux dans les villages. J’ai adoré ce tour, l’une des meilleures expériences au Cambodge !”

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9.A Day TukTuk Bambootrain, Banan, Killing & Bat Caves, Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 11 hours · from $14

Spend 11 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Samol, Uk Bon Thai, or Jay, traveling by tuk-tuk through Battambang’s villages and countryside. Visit Wat Banan, ride the original bamboo train, taste optional rat barbecue, learn about the Khmer Rouge at Phnom Sampov, and watch millions of bats leave the cave at sunset. Lunch and the $5 train ticket cost extra.

“the day trip was really fun and I learned alot from it, sadly the killing cave was closed for a reason today but MR. small but spicy took us to other fun things and made sure we had a fun day! the guide MR. small but spicy is very knowledgeable, any question I asked him about the banan temple or Buddhism, he had an answer to.”

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10.AfternoonTour.Bamboo train.killing cave with Secret bat cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $15

Spend about six hours with Kim Tours Battambang, riding the old bamboo train, touring the countryside by tuk-tuk, visiting fruit and mushroom farms, crossing a suspension bridge, and watching bats leave a secret cave at sunset. Mr Kim is one guide praised for clear English, humor, and strong local history.

“Enjoyed our afternoon tour with Kim Tours Excellent guided tour - city tour was short but interesting Explained in detail Cambodian history events especially at the killing cave Seeing the bats fly out the ave at sunset was a highlight to end the trip”

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11.Full Day-Tour: Handicraft, Bamboo train, Killing cave. Bat cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $18

Spend 10 to 12 hours with Mr Lychee or his local guide exploring Battambang by private tuk-tuk. Visit rice-paper and fish-paste workshops, temples, Khmer Rouge memorials, the original bamboo train, Phnom Sampeau, and the bat caves. Hotel pickup, drinks, and local snacks are included, while the bamboo train costs $5 extra.

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12.Full day tour by bicycle & tuk tuk,bamboo train,bat cave,villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $25

Spend nearly 10 hours exploring Battambang by bicycle and tuk tuk with a local guide such as Rith or Reed. Visit colonial sights, family workshops, villages, Wat Samrong Knong, the original bamboo train, Phnom Sampov’s killing cave and bat cave, with snacks and water included. Lunch and the $5 bamboo train ticket cost extra.

“It was a very nice tour and we had a really sweet guide: Rith! In the morning we went biking and we tasted a lot of Khmer food. (You will be so full at the end haha) We also got to know a bit more about Khmer culture! In the afternoon, after a sRead more”

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13.Afternoon tour to Original Bamboo train. Bat cave. Killing cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $15

Guide Lychee takes you by private tuk-tuk from Battambang through villages, farms, pagodas, and river country. You’ll ride the original bamboo train at Ou Srauo Laou, visit Phnom Sampeau’s killing cave, and watch bats stream from the mountain. The tour lasts about seven hours, with water and hotel pickup included.

“Mr. Leechy was very knowledgeable guide and a very safe driver. I absolutely loved the bamboo train. It’s a must do when in Cambodia”

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14.Half-day swing bridge, bamboo train, batcave & Killing cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $13

Spend six hours with an English-speaking guide such as Rich, Phi, or Sam, moving by tuk-tuk from Battambang’s suspension bridge and temples to the bamboo train and Phnom Sampov. You’ll learn about the Khmer Rouge at the Killing Cave, sample rat barbecue, see monkeys and wide views, then watch wrinkle-lipped bats stream from the Bat Cave.

“We had the best day ever with our tour guide Rich, he was so knowledgeable and informative and super friendly! Picked us up from our hostel and dropped us back! He walked with us up the mountain and shared personal stories about the khmer Rouge, and life in Cambodia. Couldn’t recommend this tour more! We also stopped off lots on the way to the bamboo train to take photos & learn more about Cambodia Thank you for the best day in Battambang!”

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15.Battambang family tuktuk tour BambooTrain/Wat Banan/Bat cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · from $8Best value

Spend a full day with English-speaking guide Pao exploring Battambang by tuk-tuk. Ride the Bamboo Train, taste local produce, visit Wat Banan and Phnom Sampeau’s killing caves, then watch millions of bats leave the mountain at sunset. Hotel pickup, water, and drop-off are included. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Pao was an excellent guide and shared a lot of history of Cambodia and the places we saw. It was an action packed day and allowed me to see the highlights of Battambang at a good pace. Well worth it.”

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