Phnom Penh · SILK ISLAND & KOH DACH TOURS
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A short ferry across the Mekong lands you on Koh Dach, where families still weave silk under the palms and the pace drops to a walk. These 15 Silk Island tours are the ones worth your morning: by bike, by tuk-tuk or on foot, some with a village lunch. Each lists its length, its price and how much riding is involved.
Bike from Phnom Penh to Mekong Silk Island on quiet backroads and ferries, with English guides, silk weaving and tofu stops for $35.
“Our tour guide, Kim was excellent and very accommodative. The Trek bikes are in good condition and I would recommend this cycle tour”
A private tuk-tuk tour pairing Phnom Penh temples and markets with a peaceful Mekong ferry to Silk Island for silk and tofu skin.
“Brilliant day out on the tour went to so many nice places, well worthwhile. Tour guide and Tuk-Tuk driver Visal was very informative, interesting and helpful.”
Cycle from Phnom Penh to Mekong islands for silk weaving and dried tofu stops, with ferry rides and rural village visits.
“nice tour around the more rural parts of phnom penh”
Tuk-tuk and ferry from Phnom Penh to Silk Island for silk weaving, dried tofu skin, temple visits, and local market stops.
“Our guide Lee was very easy to speak to and had a good sense of humor. It was interesting to go to parts that we probably didn't expect to visit. The ferry rides between the trip and the tofu making were fun. Visit to the silk island and understanding the making and effort from one of the local artisans was enriching as well.”
Ride Cambodia’s Silk Islands by ferry from Phnom Penh, meet local artisans, visit Wat Krapum Pech, and enjoy lunch by the Mekong.
“The experience is very interesting and amazing. You have the opportunity to learn many things about different topics. The guide Narith Sour was super well prepared, kind and organised. I warmly recommend this experience!”
Ride a Vespa or tuk tuk from Phnom Penh to Silk Island for temple time, ferry crossing, tofu skin, and a silk-weaving visit.
“The guide and driver were great! I really enjoyed the vespa ride through the city. The tofu place was closed on the day of arrival, so we just walked through a dark barn. I had also hoped to explore more of silk island, but we only went to one place.”
Four-hour Mekong Silk Island cruise from Phnom Penh with tuk-tuk village stops, silk weaving, and unlimited beer plus fruit.
“Great tour on the Mekong river. Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. We had a nice time on the island, meeting the locals and learning more about how silk is made.”
Cycle Cambodia’s Mekong Islands and Silk Islands from Phnom Penh with ferry crossings, a pagoda stop, silk farm visit, fruit, and lunch.
“Ted was very friendly and a very good guide! He adapts the tour to your likings.”
Phnom Penh half-day tour to Golden Temple and Silk Island. Ferry ride, village life, and silk-making lessons on a 4-hour schedule.
“wonderful trip ! we went to the golden temple and explored how the Buddha was born and life of the Buddha and the religion Buddhism - we learnt so much about Phnom Penh and the silk island - watching all the silk makers at work and how complex some patterns can be as well as having the opportunity to see fully how the silk 100% is produced from these cocoons! was so amazing and so educational ! loved every second & the link ferry with the tarantula for sale as snacks ! 😂”
Tuk-tuk to Silk Island from Phnom Penh for a small-group countryside look, silk weaving demo, and a Mekong sunset stop with snacks.
“Mon is an excellent guide. He answered all of our questions and is very friendly. Great tour.”
Small-group cruise from Phnom Penh to Koh Chen and Oudong, with tuk-tuk rides, silver crafts, Buddhist views, and lunch plus drinks included.
“We had an excellent time starting from the hotel pick up to arriving back at the hotel in the evening. We were lucky in having a small tour group however there is plenty Of comfortable seating on the boat. Our guide gave a knowledgeable rRead more”
Phnom Penh to Silk Island by tuk tuk and ferry for a 4–5 hour countryside culture loop, with silk, tofu making, temple stops, snacks.
“We really enjoyed our trip on our last day in Phnom Penh. Our guide Tin Tin was very friendly and helpful, answering any questions we had. Our driver was also very lovely and the tour was well organised and planned. We stopped at the temple, the silk islands, the tofu skin making, and the market, all of which were very interesting! We learnt a lot about local culture and food, would really recommend as part of your trip to Phnom Penh!”
Half-day Mekong cruise from Phnom Penh to Silk Island with an English guide, silk farm visits, monastery stop, and unlimited drinks.
“Unfortunately my tour was cancelled shortly before the start. I got my money back on the same day and the tour operator offered me a free sunset cruise including free drinks and fruits. The tour operator excused multiple times for the cancellation and tried his best to offer me an compensation.”
Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk and ferry: major monuments, temples, Royal Palace, and Silk Island. Clear costs, strong guides, no genocide sites.
“I took this tour with Mr Lim as the guide. It is a full day and I learned a lot about Cambodia. Mr Lim is a good guide, he knows a lot of history and explains things very well. I recommend this tour”
Tuk-tuk day tour from Phnom Penh to Udong Mountain and Silk Island, with temple walks, Mekong ferry crossing, and a silk farm stop.
“Our tour guide, Pum, was very professional and knowledgable and knows the best spots to take amazing pictures! We had a wonderful tour which I highly recommend :)”
