The World's 14 Best Underground Train Rides

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.From Athens: Meteora Caves & Monasteries Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 468 reviews · 14 hours · from $123

Travel from Athens to Kalambaka by train and replacement bus, then explore Meteora by Mercedes minibus. A local English-speaking guide such as Panos or Joanna leads you to all six monasteries, three interiors, the Hermit Caves, and superb viewpoints.

“It was truly a wonderful and memorable experience. The transportation was easy to book and the journey itself was very comfortable. Our guide was absolutely excellent — highly professional and led the tour with great energy and humor. He was simply the best. Many thanks also to our driver. This is a tour I would highly recommend to anyone.”

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

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

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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4.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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5.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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6.Corinth, Cave of Lakes, Odontotos Railway Private Tour with Greek Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $486

Travel from Athens or Nafplio with a private driver-guide such as Theo or Nikos. Visit Corinth, ride the Odontotos rack railway, explore the Cave of Lakes, and enjoy a generous Greek lunch in Kalavrita. Optional stops include Acrocorinth, a Nemea winery, and Mega Spilaio Monastery.

“Nikos was awesome! Down to earth and very knowledgeable about all areas that we toured. We spent the majority of the day on the tour and he was an excellent host. -Mike F.”

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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.Beijing to Datong See YunGang Cave, Hanging Temple (Bullet Train)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $416

Leave your Beijing hotel early, ride the 7:19 a.m. bullet train to Datong, and visit the Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple with a local English-speaking guide. Cathy handles the arrangements, while guides such as George or Tracy and a private driver cover the day in Datong.

“Highly recommended tour. The assistance from Cathy since the purchasing, and even before, during and after the tour is valuable. Then, our tour guide Gorge provided us an incredible itinerary. The restaurant he took us for Lunch was amazing local food. Totally worth the price.”

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11.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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12.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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13.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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14.Half-day swing bridge, bamboo train, batcave & Killing cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $13

Spend six hours with an English-speaking guide such as Rich, Sam, or Phi, visiting Battambang’s suspension bridge, temples, bamboo train, and Phnom Sampov. Expect tuk-tuk transport, Khmer Rouge history at the Killing Cave, mountain views, a possible rat barbecue tasting, and thousands of bats at sunset.

“Phi was amazing guide, explained everything I asked about and was really interesting Beautiful view”

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