Visit Battambang, Cambodia’s second largest city, on this engaging tour and along the way discover the many sights and sounds of the country. Set off from Siem Reap and drive for about three hours to reach the riverside settlement, established in the 11th-century. En route, you could make a stop at the National Silk Center in Puok district. The center offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of silk including the cultivation and harvesting of mulberries. At Battambang, check into your comfortable hotel. You have the rest of the afternoon free. On the second day of your trip, drive to the Angkor-era mountaintop temple of Phnom Banan. Ascend the 300-odd steps to this 12th-century shrine distinguished by its five towers. Take in panoramic views of the countryside, before you make your way down again. After, hop on the bamboo train and zip across the countryside on a purpose-built track. Also known as norry or nori, this is an improvised rail vehicle comprising a bamboo platform equipped with a motor and was once a common mode of transport in the country. Then, head to Phnom Banan Vineyard, the only one of its kind in Cambodia, to sample the house wines. Later, walk around the village of Wat Kor, known for its cluster of traditional Khmer wood houses from the early 20th-century. Stop at another hamlet, famed for its Prahok sauce that is an essential ingredient in Cambodian kitchens. As you explore the local market, see how the sauce is made by pounding dried fish into a paste. You can also watch the process used by the vendors to dry rice paper, before you return to your hotel. On the last day of your tour, set off from Battambang and drive to Phnom Penh. You could take a break from driving and have lunch at the port town of Kampong Chhnang, famed for its red pottery and the floating villages on the Tonle Sap. (Duration: three days/two nights; Private activity & transfers; Fitness level: easy; This activity involves climbing about 358 steps to reach Phnom Banan; Please dress modestly when visiting wats and temples; Do ensure that shoulders, chest and legs are covered; Best time to travel: Oct – Mar)