This popular tour allows visitors to escape the Battambang city center to explore local villages by bicycle. On the tour, you will learn about the everyday life of Khmer (Cambodian) villagers. You will also discover their livelihoods during a half day bike tour. You will have the chance to watch locals making various products. You can sample many of the foods you learn about. Join our half day bike tour to get a taste of rural Cambodia!
Highlight Tour
Rice Paper Making
Battambang rice paper is a uniquely local product. At our visit to the Rice Paper factory, you will see how locals make rice paper. You will get to join in on the action! You will also have a chance to taste delicious fresh and fried spring rolls made with the rice paper.
Dried Banana
We will then cycle to visit a local family. They make dried banana chips. This snack is a well-known and delicious traditional treat in the village. You will learn how dried banana chips are made. You will also get a chance to try your hand at thin-slicing a banana. You will have time to interact with locals. You will learn about their daily life. The local tour guide will teach you the local traditions of Cambodia.
Rice Wine Distillation
It is Khmer tradition to relax after work with friends and some delicious rice wine fermented with herbs and fruit. Battambang has its own special local rice wine recipe. During our visit to the rice wine distillery, your guide will show you how local rice wine is infused. You will also learn how it is processed by the local people.
Rice Noodle Making
Not all rice noodles are alike – Khmer rice noodle are distinct from rice noodles in neighboring countries! Khmer noodles are made from a unique rice grain with a special texture. It is commonly served in a cold soup made of Cambodian herbs and flavors, unlike anything else. At the rice noodle factory, you will learn about Cambodia’s special rice noodle tradition.
Bamboo Sticky Rice
Our next stop is a local manufacturer of rice cakes which is made from bamboo sticky rice. Your guide will explain the process of making the bamboo rice cake. You will also have a chance to try it.
Tei Lai Cake
The Tei Lai is a Khmer cake that made by local people in village with half day by tour. It’s made with rice flower, salt, sugar, coconut milk. The mixture is steamed and cooked in a small cup. Then it is topped with coconut shavings and yellow bean. You will learn how to make Tei Lai during your guided visit.
Price
- Adults $20 Person. At least 2 people
- Children under 13 years old $10/pp.
Duration
- 5 hours
- Start at 8:00 am
- Distance about 60 km
Meeting point
- We will pick you up from your hotel, Please your location of hotel where you stay.
Included
- One drink before or after the tour
- Friendly, English-speaking guide
- Bicycle
- Helmet
- Snacks and food samples along the way
Excluded
- Biking clothes and shoes
- Personal expenses (pocket money)
- Personal travel insurance
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