Head on down to the Green Orange Cafe and take a kayaking trip. See Battambang from a unique perspective, keep fit and help a very worthy organization all at the same time. Green Orange Kayaks – so called because of the famous Battambang Province green skin oranges – is an NGO that provides free education at a school to the rear of the Green Orange Cafe.
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Itinerary Outline
Day 1 Siem Reap – Battambang
Day 2 Battambang – Kayaking – Bamboo Train
Day 3 Battambang – Siem Reap / Phnom Penh
Day 1: Siem Reap – Battambang
Our guide will meet you at the hotel and pick you up
to Battambang. The journey will takes about 3 hours
through the beautiful countryside and rural villages.
You’ll be taken directly to hotel for check in.
After lunch, visit Banan Temple, The 11th century
temple, consisting of 5 towers, is at the top of a small
mountain and is accessed from an original staircase
that covers the 105 meter climb. The temple is modest
and the design will be familiar to anyone that's visited
the temples of Angkor at Siem Reap. The opportunity
to see a temple without crowds makes outlying
temples worth visiting.
Then continue to Phnom Sampeau, a hill with the
Killing Caves of the Khmer Rouge, a few others caves
adorned with Buddhist statues, and a monastery with
two Buddhist Stupas on the hilltop. Your visit will last
until dust – a time when millions of bats emerge from
a cave and create patterns as they fly in tandem across
the sky – a nightly spectacular show of nature.
Meals included: Lunch
Day 2: Battambang – Kayaking – Bamboo Train
This morning, take a Kayak trip down to Sangker River
voyage from the small village of Ksach Poy to Battambang,
pass riverside terraces and traditional bamboo houses.
The trip takes you through small farms and terraced
vegetable gardens, traditional fishing techniques, then
through the riverside village of Slarkram with a large
Cham community and small fishing boats. Along the way
there are plenty of opportunities to chat with local
people. Run by NGO that offers free English classes. Click
here to learn more about this NGO.
Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, continue to
Bamboo Train, one of the world's all-time classic rail
journeys. From O Dambong, on the east bank 3.7km south
of Battambang Old Stone Bridge, the train runs southeast
to O Sra Lav, via half an hour of clicks and clacks along
warped, misaligned rails and vertiginous bridges left by
the French.
Your last visit today is Wat Ek Phnom, dates to the 11th
century and is one of the most visited attractions around
Battambang. The drive out to the temple passes through
some beautiful countryside and is worth the trip alone.
You will notice locals making rice paper (which is used for
spring rolls), rice noodles and sticky bamboo rice.
Meals included: Lunch
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Day 3: Battambang – Siem Reap / Phnom Penh
Transfer back to Siem Reap or Phnom Penh
What's Included:
• Airport drop-off
• Daily Pure Drinking water
• Local English Speaking Guide
• Support vehicle with A/C
• Sightseeing as listed in itinerary
• Site entry fees as mentioned
• Bamboo train
• Half day kayak
• Meal as mention in the program
What's Not Included:
• Accommodations
• Drinks
• All Flight tickets
• Visa fee
• All airport taxes
• Personal expenses
• Optional activity costs
• Gratuities
Time zone: GMT +7
Population: 15 Million
Religion: Theravada Buddhism
Currency: US$ and Khmer Riel. Credit cards are accep-
ted in the main cities however not in the countryside.
Electricity: 220V. We recommend bringing a universal
plug adaptor.
Climate: Dry from November – May and
monsoon June - October through rain comes in short
bursts. Temperatures are fairly steady at 28-35˚ C.
Mobile Phones: 3G and SIM cards are widely available
and an inexpensive way to make local and international
calls. Note high charges may apply if using roaming
services.
Clothing & What to Pack: Comfortable, casual lightweight
clothing in natural fabrics such as cotton is suitable for
travelling in Cambodia. Dress modestly and don’t wear
shorts, mini skirts or tank tops when visiting religious
buildings, and shoes should be removed before entering a
private home.
Cuisine: Unique blend of sweet, sour, salty and bitter
flavored dishes that are mildly spicy and usually shared
family style. Fish and rice are the staple food. Try the Fish
Amok, the curry textured national dish and our
Cambodian favorite!
Health: Travelers should be inoculated against typhoid,
cholera, hepatitis A & B, tetanus and polio. Malaria and
Dengue Fever are present in Cambodia and it is advisable
to take precautions. It is essential to have a good medical
insurance that covers the cost of an evacuation flight
Safety: Cambodia is a safe country to visit though never
leave your belongings unattended.
Tipping: Not expected but always appreciated, and it’s
customary to tip tour guides and drivers.
Water: Do not drink the water. Bottled water is freely
available. Make sure the bottle is properly sealed on
purchase.
Visa: Most visitors to Cambodia can obtain a visa on
arrival at international airports and most border
check points, valid for 30 days or with a visa
issued at Cambodian embassies.
Your passport must be valid for 6 months and
1 passport photos is required. E-Visas are
available.
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