Full-Day Phnom Penh City & Silk Island with a local Tuk Tuk Tours

4.8 (4 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Silk Island — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Full-Day Phnom Penh City & Silk Island with a local Tuk Tuk Tours, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh can be overwhelming at the best of times. Take a break and head north to the rural Silk Island on this quiet full-day Tuk Tuk tour. We will first discover the rhythms of Cambodian life away from the city. Try your hand at farming at a local farm, visit traditional silk weavers and learn about their work, and walk around the island’s tiny villages and unbaked countryside at your own pace. Then we will come back to the city to discover Wat Phnom Duan Penh where were built in 1372 and known as the foundation of the city. At the end of tour, we will move to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda where are the complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Royal Phnom Penh Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Cold bottle of water during your trip
Included: Private Transportation ( Tuk Tuk ) & Tour Guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: All entrance fees are mentioned below
Included: Private English Speaking Guide

Not included

Not included: Drinks and other meals not clearly mentioned
Not included: Surcharge for special request on food, and meals.
Not included: All other service not stated in the program

Itinerary

Mekong Silk Island 099

3 hours Admission included

Koh Dach – or Silk Island – may be a short way from Phnom Penh, but its a world away from the capital’s hustle and bustle. We look at the best ways to explore Silk Island, and what to do while you’re there.

Located just a 45-minute tuk-tuk or moto drive and short ferry journey away from Phnom Penh, a visit to Koh Dach is a great way to escape the humdrum of capital life while discovering rural Cambodia.

The cooling calm of the island is not only a great respite: it’s also a fun way to learn more about Cambodia’s silk weaving history, stroll through quiet villages, relax on the river or go for a dip.

Silk history

Cambodia has a lengthy silk-weaving history that stretches back to pre-Angkorian times. While the art is dwindling, countrywide efforts are being made to rekindle the craft. Koh Dach is dotted with weaving communities.

Visitors can learn more about the process, from the plumping up of the silk worms with mulberry leaves, spinning the yarn and dyeing techniques to seeing the final product.

The main silk weaving centre is about 1km from the ferry landing. It houses a series of stilted wooden houses, where weavers sit with their handmade wooden looms and create patterned silk scarves and traditional Khmer skirts.
Royal Palace

one hour Admission included

The Royal Palace, in Chey Chumneas, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia. Its full name in the Khmer language is Preah Barum Reachea Veang Chaktomuk Serei Mongkol.
Silver Pagoda

one hour Admission included

The Silver Pagoda is located on the south side of the Royal Palace in Chey Chumneas, Phnom Penh. The official name is Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram as known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot which is commonly shortened to Wat Preah Keo in Khmer. The vihara houses many national treasures including many gold and jeweled Buddha statues.
Wat Phnom

40 min Admission included

Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It was built in 1372, and stands 27 metres above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city. The pagoda was given the name of Wat Preah Chedey Borapaut. Wat Phnom is the central point of Phnom Penh.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Phnom Penh Katari Hotel
Suite Home Boutique Hotel
City Villa Hotel Apartment
Tea Palace Urban Hotel
Okay Boutique Hotel
Frangipani Fine Arts Hotel
Baitong Hotel & Resort
Bamboo9 Boutique And Restaurant
Meng Goldiana 282 Hotel
Okay Palace Hotel
Essence Hotel & Apartments
VILLA Silk Road Hotel

and 62 more pickup points

You will be picked up at your hotel lobby with selected time after you booked this tour. Pleased kindly be ready in 10 minutes in advance before start tour at your lobby.

Thank you so much.