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Silk Island: Our most recommended tours and activities

Phnom Penh: Silk Islands Half-Day Bike Tour

1. Phnom Penh: Silk Islands Half-Day Bike Tour

Begin with a convenient transfer to the bike shop in Phnom Penh. After a quick bike fitting and briefing, head out of Phnom Penh city. Board the ferry to Silk Island. Once you arrive, set off through the stunning countryside and farming villages of Phnom Penh. Experience local culture, see day-to-day life, and enjoy breathtaking views of the rural landscape. Discover the local tradition of silk weaving with local villagers and gain an authentic insight into the history of silk weaving in Cambodia. Learn how this tradition was passed down through generations from parent to child. Immerse yourself in the culture of Cambodia and experience its rich heritage firsthand. Finally, begin your return journey to Phnom Penh with an expected arrival at midday.

Half Day Silk Island Tour with English Speaking Guide

2. Half Day Silk Island Tour with English Speaking Guide

In this trip, our tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and bring you to see the Golden temple which was built in 1928. After we will catch a ferry to silk island and you will enjoy seeing the lifestyle of people, the seasonal crops that grown on this island and visiting the silk farm where you will learn about silk the processing of silk production from caterpillars to main products.

Phnom Penh City Tour + Mekong River Boat Trip

3. Phnom Penh City Tour + Mekong River Boat Trip

Following a hotel pick-up at 08:00 from Phnom Penh City area hotel, your first stop will be Royal Palace. The Royal Palace is one of Phnom Penh’s most splendid architectural achievements. Next, head to Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh, a phenomenal area in Cambodia filled with hundreds of years of history. You will visit Cambodia's National Museum, offering a charming setting for a stunning collection of ancient Khmer art. Next up, you visit Wat Phnom. The temple has a strong connection with the establishment of the capital city of Cambodia. The current name of the city Phnom-Penh in native language means literally the hill of Ms. Penh. Wat Phnom temple was built in 1373.  After lunch at your own cost, you will board your boat and travel down the Tonle Sap River to where it meets the mighty Mekong River. You are cruising past the floating villages and onto the first of two islands. Your boat will first dock in the village of Prek Bongkong on Silk Island. Enjoy a tour of the working silk farm known as Heng Naysim Traditional Cambodian Weaving House, to see how silks are made by tracing the steps from collecting the silk from silkworms, to crafting the final shimmering sheets. You will have the opportunity to purchase beautiful handmade silk products direct from the farm. You will spend one hour back at Phnom Phen city by the same 1-hour boat ride. You will proceed to visit the Independence Monument. Built in 1955, this symbolizes Cambodian independence gained from French colonialism in 1953. This monument is a copy of the Bakong temple (a temple from the Rolous group of the 9th century). The one-hundred Nagas and snake motif can be seen in  historical, cultural, archeological, and business contexts. At approximately 18:00, you'll arrive back at your hotel in Phnom Penh city area where the tour will end.

Mekong Islands: Rural Half-Day Bike Tour

4. Mekong Islands: Rural Half-Day Bike Tour

Away from the tuk tuks, the motorbikes, the massages, the pizza and the bars, you will find a truly unique experience. It's as simple as going on a pedal through the Mekong Islands that lie just north of Phnom Penh. Return to the city with a new view on Phnom Penh and on Cambodia. If you can ride a bike, then you will love this ride. The distance is approximately 25 kilometers on mainly flat tracks and small roads. With your guide, you will stop often to chat with the locals and learn a little about what everyone is up to. There are lots of snack and water stops as well as some great river ferry crossings. Meet at the Areiksart Ferry Port at 7:45am with your camera, sunscreen and some comfortable clothing. You can find our shop location using the map below. After a short safety briefing and bike fitting, we'll make our way to the ferry departure point to begin our cycling adventure. We'll cross the river by ferry boat, making our way towards the north of Phnom Penh and the Silk Islands. Back on land, we enjoy a scenic and relaxing 20-25km ride through Cham Muslim communities on quiet back roads. The leisurely cycling is interspersed with some additional short ferry rides to reach the Mekong Islands and navigate among them. On the islands, we'll cycle through orchards and market gardens, enjoying the peaceful farmland and learning about the lives of the people who call the Silk Islands home. Along the way, we’ll park our bikes for some interesting cultural stops as we check out traditional village industries and get a better sense of authentic Cambodian life on these islands. This specially-crafted cycling route is sure to provide an informative and memorable cultural experience that will leave you with wonderful memories of Phnom Penh. A delicious local lunch of authentic regional Khmer food is included in the bike tour along with fresh fruit and water provided through the journey. After making our way back from the islands by ferry, you can expect to return to Phnom Penh around 12:30pm.

Silk Island Cruise and Tours with English Speaking Guide

5. Silk Island Cruise and Tours with English Speaking Guide

This is an enjoyable trip to explore the lifestyle of the people on the island, which is a traditional weaving village. The boat trip to the island will take one hour. On the way, you will see the stilted houses, fishing villages, Mekong and Four Faces Rivers. When we get to the island, we will take a Tuk Tuk around the village, so we can see the mango and banana plantations and the different crops that are grown on the island. You will also visit a Silk Farm, Buddhist monastery and the children in a local school (subject to the school schedule that day).

Phnom Penh to Silk Island By Tuk-Tuk with local Expert

6. Phnom Penh to Silk Island By Tuk-Tuk with local Expert

We will pick up you from your hotel to Siem Reaper shop in Phnom Penh. We head out of Phnom Penh city by tuk tuk . After that, you’re set to board the ferry going to Silk Island. Once you arrive, get ready for an exciting adventure that will take you through the countryside, farming villages local market and buddhist temple of Phnom Penh. Be prepared to experience and observe the local culture and way of life as well as enjoy some breathtaking views of the rural landscape! Next, we will take a visit to the unique craft of silk weaving. Our local villagers will be able to provide you with an authentic insight into the history of silk weaving in Cambodia, a tradition that has been passed down through generations from parent to child. This is an incredible opportunity to learn more about the culture of this country and experience its rich heritage firsthand. You can expect to get back to Phnom Penh city around 12:30 pm.

Phnom Penh City and Silk Island Tour (no genocide sites)

7. Phnom Penh City and Silk Island Tour (no genocide sites)

Family Friendly Tour around Phnom Penh City seeing significant sites and learning about the history of Cambodia before setting off to nearby Silk Island to spend some time in rural countryside and getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This tour does not include any genocide sites, so is ideal for families and those who prefer a day that does not involve 'black tourism.' 1. After morning pick-up, the first stop will be the impressive Independence Monument which represents independence of Cambodia from French colonisation which lasted for 90 years, from 1863 - 1953. The Park Strip that the monument stands on is free entry. 2. The King Norodom Sihanouk Statue also stands on the popular Park Strip of Phnom Penh. built in honour of the King in 2013 after his death. 3. Located nearby, is the Royal Palace where you can visit inside and admire the beautiful architecture and take advantage of the photographic opportunities that the Royal Palace offers. Entry fee: $10 plus another $10 for a guide. There is no audio guide available. 4. Admire one of the most beautiful examples of Cambodian architecture of the National Museum. This building also offers beautiful photo opportunities. 5. Wat Ounalom was originally built in 1442 and is one of the most important Temples in Phnom Penh. Entry: free 6. Central Market is next on the itinerary. It is said to be the biggest market in Asia. The bright yellow building was designed by French architect Jean Desbois and was completed in 1937. With its 26 metre high central dome and branching hallways, it houses countless stalls and a variety of goods. 7. Wat Phnom and Lady Penh Monument is the final stop before lunch. Learn who Phnom Penh is named after and why. Temple Entry: $1. 8. Enjoy lunch (not included in cost of tour) before heading off to the Golden Temple on the way to crossing the Mekong River. This fifty plus year old temple is known for it's lavish use of gold paint. 9. Crossing the Mighty Mekong River by Ferry, arrive at Koh Dach, more commonly known as Silk Island. Here you can see and learn about the full cycle of silk cloth making, after which we can traverse in and around the island enjoying some time in a more rural setting away from the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh city. Entry into Silk Farm: $2 ea, children under 10 years are free. 10. Returning to Phnom Penh city, again via the ferry, be dropped back at your hotel at the end of the day.

Phnom Penh City tour & Koh Dach Silk Island Private Day Tour

8. Phnom Penh City tour & Koh Dach Silk Island Private Day Tour

- On the morning to explore the capital city Phnom Pehn, now is top economic zone of Cambodia for commercial and politic with many tourists attraction sites and we go to see first the historical site around the city to visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda as the treasure place of Cambodia and then continue to visit Wat Phnom, Independence Monument, Wat Odnaloam and Central Market and it is the famous market in the capital city Phnom Pehn - On the Afternoon is another enjoyable trip to explore lifestyle of people on Koh Dach Silk Island, which is a traditional weaving village, You will also visit a Silk Farm, Buddhist monastery and the children in a local school, it is subject to the school schedule that day.

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