Soksabike

A Brilliant Morning with Soksabike – Battambang We had an absolutely fantastic morning cycling with Para from Soksabike in Battambang. From 8am to 1pm the time flew by – it was truly action-packed, but always easy-going and enjoyable. Our little group (our children aged 12 and 15, plus Mum and Dad) loved the gentle “house-hopping” route. We visited welcoming local families who were pleased to see us, and we learnt so much along the way – from making fish paste and sauce to watching rice sheets being created, tasting dried bananas, and sampling the many flavours of local rice wine. Para even taught us a bit of Khmer, which added to the experience. Para was an outstanding guide: respectful to everyone we met, knowledgeable, calm, and great with the children. Our 12-year-old in particular was doted on wherever we went and had the most amazing time. The cycling felt very safe. The local traffic was aware and considerate, and much of the route we travelled was along tracks and narrow roads far too small for cars. The bikes themselves were excellent – quality Trek and Giant hard tails – and they have plenty of padded saddle covers, so do ask for one if you’d like extra comfort. Team carry good first aid too with Tuktuk spares. One of the things we really appreciated was how relaxed the experience felt. Para took care of all payments to families we visited, leaving us free simply to enjoy ourselves and buy things only if we wished. Overall, a hugely enjoyable and memorable experience, fun, informative, and wonderfully personal. Highly recommended.

Great tour! We tried so many things and got to experience the authentic lives of local people. We saw how rice paper and rice wine are made, and enjoyed fresh snacks and fruit at another stop. Starting early in the morning was perfect to avoid the heat. Our guides were super helpful and spoke great English. A wonderful way to immerse yourself in the culture in Battambang.

We did the half a day tour with Pek which was really enjoyable. The team take good care of you and ensure you’re comfortable and well taken care of. We visited local families who have different businesses locally which was really interesting. We got to learn different things about the history of Cambodia and the local area. The stops were diverse and made the morning fly by - in a good way. Pek was really lovely and funny. We were lucky to have him to ourselves. Although we thought the price was a little expensive they clearly care about giving back to the local community and to the university students who are employed by the company so your money is well spent. I would recommend to people visiting the area to see things you wouldn’t be able to appreciate on your own.

A generally enjoyable half day tour, but having read some of the other reviews, it’s possible we didn’t pick the right tour for us, as it was rather disjointed. We were guided by Sopheak, a kind and thoughtful guide who will doubtless develop his skills as he leads more rides, a lovely and good humoured young man. The bikes were in great condition, well maintained, and frame sizes were spot on. The only issue (which loses a star) was saddle size. We cycled for 4 hours in total but struggled with having incorrectly sized saddle after just one hour; i suspect we had default local saddle widths which were just too narrow and this made the ride very uncomfortable. If possible, check to see if other widths are available before setting off.

This was one of my favourite tours and travel experiences ever! My guide Lisa was so nice and knowledgeable and fun. She told me a lot about Cambodian culture and history in Battambang and had really great stories also. She made sure the pace was ok all the time and that my bike was sorted and she navigated us around like a pro. I really enjoyed meeting the local families and I’m really happy that this tour benefits them directly. You could sample the products along the way and also buy more if you wanted. Everything was really delicious, I ended up buying extra banana chips and I wish I had got more bamboo sticky rice, a Battambang speciality. This tour also supports its student guides directly so I really recommend booking this. Had such a great experience!

I had an incredible time on this bike tour. Our guides, Pich and Sopheak, were absolutely amazing and friendly, knowledgeable, and spoke very good english. They took us through Battambang where we got to see how local families make a living, and it felt like a very real, meaningful experience rather than a tourist show. The bikes were good they provided water. The guides made sure everyone felt safe and cared for. I learned a lot about Cambodian daily life, culture, and traditions, and the personal stories they shared made it even more special. If you’re in Battambang and want something authentic, educational, and fun, I highly recommend this tour. It was one of the highlights of my trip

We did a half day ride into the countryside with Sopheak. It was interesting to see the local market and the surrounding fields and villages are pretty. Sopheak is a really nice young guy and he was kind and inquisitive. He’s still learning his craft as a guide and English, so there were a few explanations that didn’t make sense or were very detailed but not very useful. The bikes are in good condition but the saddles were very uncomfortable after an hour into the 4-hour ride. We cycle a lot and were surprised how painful they were! Took a couple of days to recover. Overall this is a good company and maybe we picked the wrong tour but for the price, we expected a more experienced guide and a more comprehensive tour.

Sopheals our guide was tremendous and the trip with Soksabike was brilliant ! This social enterprise takes you on a tour of other local businesses to give a real insight into local life. The bikes and equipment were excellent and the route was safe and well thought through. Do it. You won’t regret it