Village guided Vespa tour and APOPO HeroRATs visit in Siem Reap
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Escape the urban hustle and uncover the genuine rural charm of Siem Reap on an exhilarating scooter journey.Pay a visit to APOPO, where you'll encounter the remarkable HeroRATs, delve into a conventional Buddhist temple, receive a blessing from a monk, and unearth local crafts such as rice noodle and bamboo sticky rice production.Proceed to the historic West Baray reservoir before dropping by a local basket-weaving village. Here, you have the opportunity to master the traditional art of weaving baskets alongside local villagers. Savour a distinctive morning brimming with culture, history, and authentic Cambodian experiences before making your way back to Siem Reap town.
Highlights
- You'll cruise through the scenic Cambodian countryside on a classic Vespa, exploring rural villages and rice paddies whilst experiencing authentic local life beyond the temples
- There's a meaningful visit to APOPO's HeroRATs training centre, where you'll meet the remarkable rodents trained to detect landmines and learn about their life-saving humanitarian work
- You'll discover the impact of Cambodia's demining efforts, understanding how these specially trained rats contribute to making communities safer and clearing land for agriculture
- The tour combines adventure with purpose, offering insights into rural Khmer culture, traditional village life and the ongoing work to address Cambodia's landmine legacy
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Activity package
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
5 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Entrance fees
- Guided tour
- Snacks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Where you'll meet
You will be picked up from your accommodation, please provide the hotel location during booking. Wait in the hotel's lobby at least 15 mins before the pick-up time.
Operated by
Tour By Vespa
Important information
Not allowed:
* Infants 0-3
* Pregnant women
Know in advance:
* This tour is limited to 15 participants to ensure a more personalized experience
* This tour runs rain or shine, you are encouraged to consult the weather forecast to dress accordingly and poncho will be provided in case of rain
* In the event of heavy rain, and if an alternative date cannot be arranged, the tour will be refunded
* Each participant will ride pillion on a Vespa and have an individual rider