Butterfly Tour - Bike to the Back Road of Kampot

Why Butterfly Tour - Bike to the Back Road of Kampot is special ?

Butterfly Tour is a small company initiated and maintained by a group of Cambodian university students.

Butterfly Tour - Bike to the Back Road of Kampot 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.

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What to explore at Butterfly Tour - Bike to the Back Road of Kampot?

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 allow.

Stop 5: Rice Mill

Besides seeing and listening about the process of rice farming, you will also get a chance to see the final stage where the rice skin is taken off to become white rice that we eat. The small family rice mill is an important part for the tiny village in the countryside. This is kind of family business that help the family earn extra income besides doing the rice farm.

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Inclusion

Tuk Tuk Pick Up

Bicycle, Hats

Cold Water, Towels

Tour Guide

First Aid

Snacks and drinks

Exclusion

Tips and gratuities

Insurance

Individual esxpense: shopping, telephone, etc.