The 15 Best Cambodia Cave Tours

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

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

Spend roughly seven hours with an English-speaking guide such as Samol or David, moving by tuk-tuk through Battambang’s city streets and countryside. Ride the original bamboo train, visit Phnom Sampov and the Killing Cave, taste local food, then watch bats stream from the cave at sunset.

“Wow an amazing day! So many stops and so much insightful knowledge from our guide Somol, who was also really funny. The value for money was incredible! Such a steal. All a must do in Battambang.”

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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 guides such as Samol, Soon, or David. Visit villages, rice fields, the Bamboo Train, Phnom Sampeau’s Killing Cave, and the Bat Caves. Lunch and the $5 Bamboo Train ticket cost extra, while hotel pickup, water, and transport are included.

“A fun day, enjoyed the countryside and the stories our Guide, David told us. The Bamboo train was fun, the restaurant was very good. Lovely Tom Yam soup. The bats were amazing. 😉”

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3.Kampot: Pepper Farm Tours, Salt, Lake & Phnom Chhngok Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 432 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $23

Travel from Kampot through rice fields and villages to a salt farm, seventh-century cave temple, Secret Lake, and La Plantation. Your English-speaking guide, such as Nak, Micki, or Ali, explains local life and leads pepper tastings. Expect stairs, uneven cave ground, and no salt harvest in wet season.

“Ally was amazing, probably the best tour guide i have had in Kampot.i feel like i have seen everything now. Would 100% recommend.”

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

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

Join local guides such as Bun, Tha, Riz, Rem, or Rith for a six-hour tuk-tuk trip through Battambang’s countryside. Visit French colonial buildings, villages, farms, Kampong Pil Pagoda, the original bamboo train, Killing Cave, and Phnom Sampeau’s bat flight. Water, transport, and cave fees are included.

“Such an amazing tour! I especially loved the Bamboo train. Bun was absolutely wonderful and he took great care of us. Unfortunately, I needed to leave the tour early (wasn't feeling well). So, Bun kindly dropped me back off in town and then Read more”

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5.Battambang: Bamboo Train, Bat Cave, Killing Cave by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours with local guides such as David or Kim, touring Battambang by tuk-tuk, crossing a suspension bridge, riding the original bamboo train, tasting local snacks, and visiting Phnom Sampov’s Killing Cave and Bat Cave. Rat barbecue is optional.

“We had an amazing tuk tuk experience yesterday with our guide, Kim. He was incredibly professional and kind, always attentive to our needs and happy to answer every question we had. Kim took the time to explain everything in detail, making the ride both fun and educational. It was a real privilege to learn about the history of this country from a local who clearly loves and takes pride in it. We couldn’t be happier with the experience – highly recommended!”

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

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours with local guides such as Kim or Jack, touring Battambang’s French-era center, rice fields, villages, fishing communities, Bamboo Train, and a private sunset bat cave. Transport is included, while the 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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7.Kampot Countryside include Pepper farm, Salt field & Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 100 reviews · 4 hours · from $16

See Kampot’s salt fields, hear the difficult story of Brateak Krola lake, and visit La Plantation for a free guided pepper tasting. English-speaking guides such as Phalla, Sany, Lee, and Vandy lead small groups of up to eight, with morning and sunset departures.

“I had a great time during this half day tour. My guide Phalla spoke perfect English, his explanations throughout the tour were interesting and he was attentive that I was having a good time. His driving was smooth despite the bumpy roads. To sum up: Phalla is a great guide. The tour itself is really nice. Travelling through the countryside offers scenic views. I had never seen salt fields nor visited a pepper farm before - I very much liked the experience. At the pepper farm, on top of the visit, a tasting session is organised - tasty and cool! Recommend this tour.”

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

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

Spend seven hours with an English-speaking tuk-tuk guide such as Vatthana, J, or Sam, linking Battambang’s symbolic shrine, fruit villages, bamboo train, Phnom Sampov’s killing caves, and the famous bat flight. Pickup and drop-off cover Battambang town. Tickets and entrance fees cost 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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9.Battambang: Bamboo Train, Bat Cave and Killing Cave Tour

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

Start at 1:00 pm with an English-speaking tuk-tuk guide such as Bun, Rotha, or Tha. See Battambang landmarks, villages, a suspension bridge, the Bamboo Train, Killing Cave, and the evening bat flight. Bring $5 extra for the train.

“Our driver was amazing he knew a lot of facts and brought us round some other buildings before going to the main activities. We had a great day and had plenty of time to see the sites. Highly recommend to anyone.”

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10.Afternoon Tour BambooTrain & Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $15

Starting at 1 PM, Mr. Pao takes you by private tuk tuk from Battambang through rice fields, villages, and countryside to the bamboo train, killing cave, and bat cave. You finish around 7 PM with sunset views. Water and guiding are included, while entrance fees are extra.

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

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Samol for an 11-hour tuk-tuk journey through Battambang city and countryside. Visit Banan Temple, ride the original bamboo train, taste optional rat barbecue, learn about the Killing Cave, and watch millions of bats leave Phnom Sampov at sunset.

“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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12.AfternoonTour.Bamboo train.killing cave with Secret bat cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $15

Join Kim Tours Battambang from about 1pm for a tuk-tuk ride through the city and countryside. Ride the old bamboo train, visit a fruit farm, suspension bridge, mushroom farm, Killing Cave, and secret bat cave at sunset. Guide Kim is praised for clear English and lively explanations.

“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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13.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 a fellow English-speaking guide in a private tuk-tuk. Visit village workshops, Wat Ek Phnom, the bamboo train, Phnom Sampeau’s Killing Caves, and Battambang’s famous Bat Caves, with local snacks and lunch along the way.

“I had a wonderful day exploring Battambang with Sambol. From the start, he was genuine, knowledgeable, and full of passion and energy. The tour was perfectly planned — we visited local workshops and beautiful countryside. The bamboo train ride was great fun, aRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $25

Start with hotel pickup and a guided bicycle ride through Battambang’s colonial streets, villages, markets, farms, and family workshops. Guides such as Rith and Reed explain Buddhist and Khmer Rouge history. Later, use a tuk-tuk to visit the original bamboo train, killing cave, and evening bat cave.

“Fabulous trip. Started with a 3 hour bike ride visiting real local village life and off the beaten track. Afternoon in the tuk tuk visiting the bamboo train which was fun and the bat cave in the evening which was spectacular Our guide Reed was great, very friendly and very informative”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $15

Join Mr Lychee for a private afternoon tuk-tuk tour from Battambang. Ride the last original bamboo train, visit rural villages and pagodas, learn about the Khmer Rouge era at Phnom Sampeau, and watch bats pour from the cave at sunset.

“Highly recommend lychee as a tour guide. He stopped at numerous locations along the way to the attractions and had great knowledge on the area. He supplied lots of water throughout the day. Great tour!”

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