Local Livelihood Half Day Bike Tour in Battambang
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 hand about every day life in Cambodia from the families you visit and from our amazing local guides.
Highlights: 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.
A portion of your tour fee goes back to the local community and your guide is a local student getting vocational training through Soksabike.
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Stop At: Soksabike, Street 1 1/2 near Psar Nath, Battambang 02000 Cambodia
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 Cambodia’s population.
The ride is about 22km. It departs at 7:30am and returns around 12pm. The ride is suitable for all fitness levels.
Duration: 4 hours
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Snacks
- Water
- Hotel pickup
- Mountain Bike and Safety Helmet
- One drink at Kinyei Cafe
- Compensation to families the tour visits
Exclusions
- Hotel drop-off
- Insurance
Additional information
- Please dress to have knees and shoulders covered out of respect for local culture.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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