What To Expect
This tour is designed to interact tourists with the local people in Kampot to learn about their lifestyle and the area. It is geared towards exploring the outdoors whilst taking in the fresh air to see lush, green rice paddies, to understand the lifecycle and importance of rice, to try local specialities and so on. You will be guided by lovely and friendly local student tour guides who are very knowledgeable and excited to share their experiences.
Description
STOP 1: LOTUS FARM
Lotus is a beautiful flower and very significant to the Cambodian people. It has many religious uses such as using them for praying to the Buddha, especially on the Buddhist holidays. Besides it's religious symbolism, the lotus also contains a small fruit. You might get the opportunity, if the framers are picking the fruit, to try it with your local guide.
STOP 2: SPECTACULAR RICE PADDIES
You might be aware that the main land use in Cambodia is full of green areas or rice paddy fields. Here you can be amazed by the beautiful scenery of Kampot and witness farmers in operation. The farmers in Kampot are mostly still using the traditional farming ways; therefore, you will see how they do it differently compared to other developed countries.
STOP 3: TRADITIONAL KHMER NOODLE
Most of you may miss the chance to taste Khmer noodle which are made by local people. At this stop you will see how locals make rice noodles and even try it if you wish. The process of producing Khmer noodle is complicated, but very interesting to see how they use smart techniques with what they have. Your guide will tell you and answer any questions and if they don't know they will ask the locals for help. Here you can take the opportunity to interact with the locals as they are very friendly. The kids in the countryside are also very energetic and friendly, you will always hear their beautiful voice along the way.
STOP 4: CAMBODIAN ROLL CAKE
Roll Cake is one of Cambodian cake, which is many people called in different names. This small job can support the family for living. Also it has been transporting to other provinces in Cambodia. Your local guide will bring you to see how is the process of making Roll cake and enjoying testing the tasteful with the local people. If you wish to try to make one of yours, you will be allowed.
Highlights
- Lotus farm
- Spectacular rice paddies
- Traditional Khmer noodle
- Cambodian roll cake
- Rice mill
- Coconut juice, seasonal fruits and local foods will be available along the way to try.
Schedule
- Duration: 3-4 hours (approx.)
+ Morning tour: from 7.20 am – 1.00 pm
+ Afternoon tour: From 1.40 pm – 5.00 pm
- Departure: Pick up at your hotel at 7.20 am (morning tour) and 1.40 pm (afternoon tour)
- Returning point: The departure point
Include
- Bicycle, hats
- Tuk Tuk pick up
- Cold water
- Cold towels
- Tour Guide
- First Aid
- Snacks
Exclude
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Please Note
- Your ride: Top quality bikes, we use normal and local bikes for the tours. Orur road is easy to bike with normal gears. We do have some mountain bikes however they will be charged an additional 5USD per bike
- In order to ensure our bike tour quality, we have decided to take from one to six people in our group. This allows us to easily catch your attention, share stories and answer questions, allowing you to learn the most from your tour guide.
- Tour guides: Enjoy your splendid day out with friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, bi-ingual local tour guide
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