The 5 Best War History Tours in Siem Reap

1.Battambang Full Day Tour from Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $132Our pick

Leave Siem Reap at 7am for a private, full-day trip to Battambang. An air-conditioned car takes you there, then a local guide such as Kim, David, or Nani uses a tuk-tuk to show you the bamboo train, temples, countryside, Killing Caves, and sunset bat flight.

“A very memorable and unique experience made extra nice by our guide Mr.Kim on his tuktuk. After a quick drive around the mail town, the first and possibly the most unique experience was Bamboo train which I think may be only available in Battambang, Cambodia. Imagine sitting on a train but open on all four sides and open top, close to the tracks and still I don't think we can adequately describe how it felt. Really amazing. Then we saw a suspension bridge. Pretty similar to any other shaky suspension bridge but this one had booked plying on it :). This was followed by fruit bats viewing which Mr.Kim made…”

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2.Full Day From Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $99

Travel from Siem Reap to Battambang in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Han Houng. Ride the Bamboo Train, climb 365 steps to Wat Banan, visit Phnom Sampeau and the Killing Caves, then watch millions of bats leave the cave at sunset.

“We had an amazing day! Our guide Mr Han Houng was the best guide we’ve ever had. He was so knowledgeable and such a lovely man. Would highly recommend.”

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3.Elephants & Apopo Rat Demining Private Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 12 hours · from $15Best value

Travel from Siem Reap in an air-conditioned SUV with an English-speaking guide such as Lucky or Daniel. Visit an elephant sanctuary, then Apopo’s rat demining center, or reverse the order. Feed elephants, watch them bathe, and see African pouched rats train to detect landmines.

“Our journey to the Elephant Sanctuary and Apopo Rat Center was truly unforgettable. Despite issues with his tuk-tuk, our organizer, Mr. Lucky, ensured our plans remained intact, and Mr. Daniel, our guide, made the experience even more special. His kindness, attentiveness, and local insights gave us a deeper understanding of Cambodia beyond what tourists typically see. The Elephant Sanctuary amazed us. Once used for labor, elephants are now nurtured with love and respect. Seeing them roam freely and learning about their rehabilitation was heartwarming. At the Apopo Rat Center, we witnessed life-saving work—rats trained to detect landmines, making Cambodia safer. Their mission is inspiring, pr...”

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4.Bantey Srei, Kbal Spean and Landmine museum Private Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 6 hours

Travel by private tuk-tuk from Siem Reap to Banteay Srei, the forest carvings of Kbal Spean, and the Cambodia Landmine Museum. Your English-speaking driver, including Danny, Tonh Tonh, or Danith, provides transport rather than formal guiding. Bring proper shoes for the 1-kilometer forest hike.

“The tuk-tuk driver was well-dressed and drove safely. However, he basically just took us to the local area and there was no particular guide, so I highly recommend it for people who have some prior knowledge or who have thoroughly read a guidebook beforehand. If you tell the driver any additional places you want to go, he will take you as many as he can. Of course, there is a fee, but I think it is quite reasonable as I was charged the equivalent of the fare per distance of the tuk-tuk. Of course, it is important to be able to clearly say that you don't want things you don't…”

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5.Private Tour: HERO Rats & Angkor National Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $85

Spend about four hours with an English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned car, visiting Wat Thmei, the APOPO Hero Rats center, and Angkor National Museum. The museum is currently closed, so your route may change, with a landmine museum used as an alternative.

“Had a great time and enjoyed the wealth of knowledge my guide provided to make the experience truly memorable. The Apollo Rat center was a fascinating. Yes, can be done on own without a tour, but booking via this tour took all the headaRead more”

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