Battambang Bat Caves
Battambang Bat Caves
4.5
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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- poochamamiMumbai, India64 contributionsAn experience not to miss!An amazing phenomena to experience! There's a row of food stalls etc that set up around 5 PM to welcome the tourists for what they are about the experience. We were told off by one of the stall managers to get up because we weren't really eating/drinking anything so we forcefully bought some snacks so we could legitimately occupy the table and chairs. The bats get out by 5:30-6:15 and the crowd as well as the bats diminish thereafter. You just have to sit on the road and watch the exit of the caves where the bats shall emerge.Visited December 2022Written 22 January 2023
- teresa18343 contributionsDon’t missFantastic experience! People start to gather about an hour before “takeoff “ with a street festival atmosphere. There are tables, chairs and food and drinks for purchase. Once the bats begin to emerge you are treated to a 15-20 minute experience that is unforgettable.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 March 2023
- lisa h11 contributionsGreat to see if you are in the areaGood to see the bats leave the cave. In April this started at around 5:30 and lasted for about 90 minutes. There are chairs where you can sit but the locals insist that you buy a drink. I would go again if I was in the area but would not make a special journey to visit the bat caveVisited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 April 2023
- Pining_ex_londonerAppleton le Moors, United Kingdom65 contributionsMillions of bats ! An amazing spectacle!There are few places in the world where you can see bats flying out at dusk. This place is accessible, laid back and not overly commercialised. When we went, it was enjoyed by local people as much as visitors. We couldn't stomach a visit to the 'killing caves' nearby, but the bats are more than enough reason to go!Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 November 2023
- Fynbos Guest Farm and Animal SanctuaryWolseley, South Africa127 contributionsBat experienceWe went twice. Once ti the busy tourist side and the second time we went to the back section. It's a short but steep climb. You see a different stream of bats. A small group of people. Very very quiet. Highly recommended. Both are unique experiences. The main tourist part is noisy; busy and crowded.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 23 November 2023
- John S6 contributionsUtterly mesmericWnt to bat cave in Battambang ith Wendy Wu Cambodia Classic tour - my favourite thing of the entire wonderful tour. Seeing 2 million bats streaming out of the beautiful hillside cave lasted over 35 minutes. Utterly mesmeric. An incredible feat of Nature. Cool drinks for sale.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 November 2023
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John S
6 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Wnt to bat cave in Battambang ith Wendy Wu Cambodia Classic tour - my favourite thing of the entire wonderful tour. Seeing 2 million bats streaming out of the beautiful hillside cave lasted over 35 minutes. Utterly mesmeric. An incredible feat of Nature. Cool drinks for sale.
Written 28 November 2023
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Fynbos Guest Farm and Animal Sanctuary
Wolseley, South Africa127 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Family
We went twice. Once ti the busy tourist side and the second time we went to the back section. It's a short but steep climb. You see a different stream of bats. A small group of people. Very very quiet. Highly recommended. Both are unique experiences. The main tourist part is noisy; busy and crowded.
Written 23 November 2023
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Cheryl D
Charlestown, Australia23 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Friends
A very unique experience, the carvings on the side of the mountain were amazing, still finishing the big one off, if you want to sit on one of the chairs while waiting you have to buy a drink and there is also food available, there are jeeps that take you up to the top of the mountain, I didn’t do that, when the bats come out of the cave it’s an incredible sight, they just keep coming, there is an estimated 15 million, apparently they fly to the rice fields and eat the mosquitoes, definitely worth a visit.
Written 20 November 2023
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Pining_ex_londoner
Appleton le Moors, UK65 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
There are few places in the world where you can see bats flying out at dusk. This place is accessible, laid back and not overly commercialised. When we went, it was enjoyed by local people as much as visitors.
We couldn't stomach a visit to the 'killing caves' nearby, but the bats are more than enough reason to go!
We couldn't stomach a visit to the 'killing caves' nearby, but the bats are more than enough reason to go!
Written 14 November 2023
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Charlotte N
7 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Friends
The Bat Caves are very impressive, over 6.5 million bats leave from 2 entrances of the caves from sunset for about an hour. This was a very impressive nature experience.
The bats can be viewed from both entrances. One has the carved budda and numerous street vendors. Its a lovely experience.
The bats can be viewed from both entrances. One has the carved budda and numerous street vendors. Its a lovely experience.
Written 26 April 2023
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lisa h
11 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Couples
Good to see the bats leave the cave. In April this started at around 5:30 and lasted for about 90 minutes. There are chairs where you can sit but the locals insist that you buy a drink. I would go again if I was in the area but would not make a special journey to visit the bat cave
Written 22 April 2023
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rosebud_alley
Surrey, Canada99 contributions
Nov. 2022 • Solo
Was interesting to watch the bats come out at sundown. Worth a visit for tourists if you are in the area. I lucked out and visited in a holiday so there were lots of locals celebrating their water festival
Written 5 March 2023
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teresa18
Germantown, TN343 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Couples
Fantastic experience! People start to gather about an hour before “takeoff “ with a street festival atmosphere. There are tables, chairs and food and drinks for purchase. Once the bats begin to emerge you are treated to a 15-20 minute experience that is unforgettable.
Written 1 March 2023
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travelingfamily2216
Pittsburgh, PA78 contributions
Jan. 2023
Somehow I thought I would just see a bunch of bats flying out of a cave. Instead, we saw one of the most remarkable spectacles we have ever witnessed: MILLIONS of bats flying out of a cave in an orderly fashion for at least 20 - 30 minutes.
Written 4 February 2023
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poochamami
Mumbai, India64 contributions
Dec. 2022
An amazing phenomena to experience! There's a row of food stalls etc that set up around 5 PM to welcome the tourists for what they are about the experience. We were told off by one of the stall managers to get up because we weren't really eating/drinking anything so we forcefully bought some snacks so we could legitimately occupy the table and chairs. The bats get out by 5:30-6:15 and the crowd as well as the bats diminish thereafter. You just have to sit on the road and watch the exit of the caves where the bats shall emerge.
Written 22 January 2023
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mdgarbaciak
Scottsdale, AZ25 contributions
How far is Battambang Bat Caves from Carlsbad Cavers?
Bilal J
7 contributions
Any idea how much a private taxi would be from siem reap to the caves and back? (Day trip) Thanks!
Tonaí R
16 contributions
Hi there. We paid $60 for a taxi from Battambang to Phnom Penh- one way. From Siem Reap to Battambang and back should be around 80/90$ I’d imagine. We booked through the hotel so they bump it up a bit. It might be cheaper also.
Eve Feeney
Vietnam25 contributions
What address do we enter to drive to these caves via bike? And also what is the name of this bar people have mentioned where you can watch on the roof?? Thanks! :)
Floor S
The Hague, The Netherlands238 contributions
I don't know the specific address. But what I can recommend is to just book a tricycle, and ask for the more quiet area to watch the bats. Our driver dropped us off near a hill, and this place was less crowded that the bar you mentioned. On that hill, some locals try to sell you drinks. Have fun, it's awesome!
Is there a entry fee at the Bat cave
David R
Milton Keynes, UK43 contributions
No entry fee, although you’ll want to sit down in one of the many bars that occupy the street as there’s no exact time the bats will appear and it can take about 45 minutes for them all to leave. So the cost of a drink is about all you’ll have to pay to see the bats from a comfortable place.
The mountain the bat cave is located on does also have a killing cave and a temple that’s worth a visit, around $2 to see both. Definitely worth doing if you get there an hour or two before the bats are due to appear but you don’t need to do that to see the bats. Hope this helps.
blueesmrs
munster248 contributions
how much is a tuk tuk to the bat cave and back?
slau220
Manhattan Beach, CA73 contributions
I think we paid about 12 US. But we had the driver for the whole afternoon. He took us to the big Colonial Building and then the “Ancient House” both of which we walked through.
He stopped at a small roadside stand and bought himself a roasted rat. (Yes, rat)
He brought us to the mountain and waited while climbed up and saw the view and killing caves area and then back down for the bat spectacle.
dgreen66
Wigan, UK45 contributions
Hi guys ! I’m not staying in Battambang ! But is it possible to visit the caves and return to my hotel on the same day from Phnom Penh ???
Bun Nang
Battambang, Cambodia132 contributions
Hi great to hear from you so if you want to see the bat cave you can’t turn back to Phnom Penh on the same day because bats will get from the cave about 6pm and the other option you can take night bus back to Phnom Penh .Thanks
jaypep1
215 contributions
why does Trip Advisor show the Bat Caves as in the city centre when they are 20km South West?
Cambodia Taxi Driver
Siem Reap, Cambodia100 contributions
Well the bat cave is located at west of Battambang city take 20 minute by car 30 minute tuk tuk
Just 17km I guess.!
Not in central of town
jaypep1
215 contributions
Why does Trip Advisor show the location of the Bat Caves as in the city centre, when they are 1.6km south west?
Wally H
Perth, Australia420 contributions
most likely because that's were a TripAdvisor reviewer put them on the map originally, they are in fact well out of the city cventre
hanmclay
Ucluelet, Canada3 contributions
What time should you head up to see the bats?
Yom Sokha
Battambang, Cambodia41 contributions
the bats come out from the cave around 6pm you could leave from Battambang city 3:30pm. Ride from city to there 30mn you could claim the 1h and haft. then you reach at bottom 5: 40pm for some drink. Thanks you. Love Sokha. whatsapp + 85592139307.
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Battambang Bat Caves:
- Afternoon tour by tuk tuk to bamboo train,bat cave,killing cave,countryside. (From AU$22.84)
- Private Cambodia 7 Days Highlight Tour (From AU$1,642.75)
- Adventure Of Battambong (From AU$152.25)
- Battambang Countryside and Village Day Tour : Bike/Tuk Tuk/Lunch (From AU$78.09)
- Explore Battambang full day tour by Tuk Tuk (start from 9am-6:30pm) (From AU$30.45)
- Hotels near Battambang Bat Caves:
- (0.51 km) Family Batcave Homestay
- (12.69 km) Muni Residence
- (11.41 km) Battambang Resort
- (12.12 km) MAISONS WAT KOR, BATTAMBANG
- (13.47 km) Royal Hotel
- Restaurants near Battambang Bat Caves:
- (0.95 km) SeRey Cafe
- (12.99 km) Bar Ang Restaurant & Bar
- (13.49 km) Nary Kitchen
- (13.50 km) Coconut LyLy Restaurant
- (13.31 km) Hoc Cafe