Cambodia · MEKONG RIVER & SILK ISLAND TOURS
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Cambodia has 16 mekong river & silk island tours on this site. These 15 are the ones to book, with prices, durations and the practical detail underneath, so the choice takes about five minutes.
Half-day bike tour from Phnom Penh to Mekong Silk Island by ferry, with local guides, silk weaving and tofu stops, $35.
“What an amazing bike Tour. Sok was absolutely fantastic. Funny, professional and with lots of knowledge. A must to do in Phnom Penh!!! I had such a great time....and the silk house was beautiful. I bought lots of scarfs! I love it. Highly recommended.”
Glide through Siem Reap lotus fields on a short boat ride, then learn how rare lotus silk is made with tea and a bouquet.
“A unique experience. Totally worth it. It’s also creditable that this is providing employment to a significant number of locals.”
Enjoy a Phnom Penh Mekong dinner cruise with live traditional Khmer music, all-you-can-eat food, and Royal Palace plus Koh Norea Bridge views.
“Excellent views of the sunset, a very enjoyable evening made by the service from the staff”
Cycle Cambodia’s Silk Islands from Phnom Penh, ferry across the Mekong, visit temples, and eat lunch on the river with local makers.
“Excellent experience. Very informative and a fantastic guide. Great cycling pace and saw a lot in the day.”
Ride mountain bikes through Phnom Penh countryside, cross the Mekong by ferry, and cycle the Silk Islands with a silk farm stop and lunch.
“Wonderful tour!! Varied and interesting. Would definitely recommend. Would encourage stopping for more picture taking opportunities.”
Tuk-tuk ride from Phnom Penh to Mekong Silk Island for ferries, village life, tofu skin, and silk weaving, with hotel pickup and snacks.
“Had a lovely tour with TinTin and the driver. I especially loved the tofu skin and silk making stops. Had lots of little snack breaks including fruit from the market, coffee, drinks and rice snacks. TinTin has excellent English and was very welcoming and funny”
Private tuk-tuk day to Oudong Mountain from Phnom Penh, linking Wat Phnom to royal history, plus silversmithing, 500 steps, and temples.
“The tour was very good. Mr Thy was a great guide, very friendly and he explained what I was seeing very clearly.”
Ride a Vespa to Silk Island from Phnom Penh, visiting a golden temple, tofu skin making, and silk weaving with pickup for $29.
“Tinan is wonderful! The tour was lovely. I really enjoyed the silk weaving house tour and riding around on Silk Island. The tofu skin making factory is neat. Overall, it was a great day of exploring.”
Cruise to Silk Island from Phnom Penh for a village tuk tuk tour, silk farm, monastery, school visit, and unlimited beer plus fruit.
“We took a boat trip to Silk Island and our guide explained the history of the island. He explained Buddhism as well as the community that exists on Silk Island. We toured a silk making farm that showed the entire process from the butterfly eggs to the worms, to the chrysalis, to the cocoon, then the birth of the next generation butterfly. From there the process of how the cocoon is turned into silk is shown. You see women. Weaving the silk with intricate patterns. Lastly, you visit the store where you can purchase products make on Silk Island as well as silk items made elsewhere.”
Six lotus crafts plus a peaceful boat ride at Lotus Silk Farm in Siem Reap, with tea, biscuits, and six souvenirs you make.
“Our guide was the founder so had an interesting insight into the man behind the dream. Really interesting innovative work helping so many local people. Boat trip is a must!”
A 4-hour Siem Reap tour visiting Angkor and Lotus silk farms, with live demonstrations, countryside drive, and ethical shopping for $25.
“Flexible driver, changed order of places to adjust to my schedule. Both tour guides excellent, highly knowledgeable, hospitable, caring. Lunch at Lotus farm fine gourmet. Recommend this tour”
Tuk tuk and Mekong ferry to Silk Island from Phnom Penh for silk weaving, tofu skin, farms, temples, and a local Khmer meal.
“A very interesting insight into rural life away from the city. Tuk tuk ride across the city to the river ferry and then around several islands to see the locals in their lovely friendly villages”
Private Oudong Mountain and Phnom Baset day trip from Phnom Penh with luxury air con, entrance fees, and temple and meditation stops.
“Makara was so knowledgeable, patient and kind. Learned a lot from him, not only about the places that I visited but about the history and the culture of the country, and a lot more. Oudong and surrounding areas have lots of places to visit and explore. Definitely recommended if you want to get out of Phnom Penh for a day.”
Climb Phnom Oudong and visit Oudong’s temples, pagodas, and village life with a private English guide, plus lunch and market stops.
“We had the tour yesterday, Feb 1st 2025. What an amazing day! Sam took us to see the real, raw and unfiltered Cambodia. He knew the secret walking paths, historic significance, and cultural backgrounds of the places. I asked a lot Read more”
Mekong dolphin spotting from Kratie, with tuk-tuk countryside rides, Phnom Sambok Pagoda views, and late-afternoon chances at Kampi.
“Very friendly and knowledgeable guide….Hak went above and beyond to make the experience authentic and comfortable. Would recommend.”
