Quick answer
One or two nights is the right stay in Battambang, Cambodia’s relaxed second city about three hours by road from Siem Reap: French colonial streets along the Sangker River, the hilltop temple of Phnom Banan, the bamboo train, village workshops, and the Phnom Sampeau caves at sunset, when millions of bats fly out.
Battambang is part of our 13-day Cambodia Soft Adventure from US$1,610 per person and our 15-day Indochina Off the Beaten Track tour from US$2,100, and can be added to any Siem Reap stay: two extra days are planned from about US$280 per person (2 travellers sharing), confirmed in your quote. Every tour has a private English-speaking guide; guides in your language on request.
| Tour | Length | Route | From (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambodia Soft Adventure | 13 days | Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, Battambang (bamboo train, Phnom Sampeau), Siem Reap, Kratie | US$1,610 |
| Indochina Off the Beaten Track | 15 days | Hanoi, Mu Cang Chai, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Siem Reap, Battambang | US$2,100 |
| Siem Reap Classic (add Battambang) | 3 days | Tonle Sap floating village, Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat | US$420 |
From prices are those shown on each tour page on 26 October 2026: per person, based on 2 travellers (sharing a room in 4★ hotels on multi-day tours); international flights are not included. Your final price is confirmed in your tailor-made quote.
November to March is dry and the most comfortable; April and May are very hot. In the rainy season, from about June to October, the countryside is green but some village roads are muddy.
Battambang is about 170 km (three hours) from Siem Reap and about five hours from Phnom Penh by road. We use a private car with driver; a scenic boat route from Siem Reap runs only when the water is high. Official information: Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia.
Included
✓ Hotels as listed (4★ as standard; 5★ or boutique on request), breakfast daily
✓ Private English-speaking guide on touring days; guides in your language on request
✓ Private air-conditioned car or minibus with driver for all transfers and touring
✓ Entrance fees, boat trips and activities listed in the itinerary
✓ Domestic flights or trains listed in the itinerary
✓ 24/7 support from our team in Hanoi
Not included
– International flights
– Visa fees and travel insurance
– Meals not listed, drinks and tips
– Personal expenses
Every tour is private: your own car and driver, a private English-speaking guide; guides in your language on request, and hotels chosen by our team in Hanoi. Metta Voyage is a licensed international tour operator (01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT), founded in 2019, with 10,100+ international guests and a 4.9/5 on Tripadvisor rating.
Yes if you want a quieter side of Cambodia after Angkor: colonial streets, countryside, crafts and Phnom Banan, with far fewer visitors.
One full day covers the town, Phnom Banan, the bamboo train and Phnom Sampeau; a second night makes it relaxed.
About 170 km, or three hours by private car.
Two extra days with a private car, guide and 4★ hotel are planned from about US$280 per person for 2 travellers; our 15-day Indochina tour including Battambang is listed from US$2,100. The final price is in your quote.
Tell us your dates and we will send a private Battambang plan with prices, usually within 24 hours.
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Updated 26 October 2026 by the Metta Voyage team in Hanoi. Prices as listed on our tour pages on 26 October 2026.