Mekong Silk Island Cruise - Unlimited Beer, Soft Drinks & Fresh Fruit Platter
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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).
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Unlimited beer and soft drinks
Fresh fruit platter
English speaking guide
One way hotel pick up
Tuk Tuk trip around the island
Entrance fee
Hotel drop off is not included
What To Expect
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).
Mekong River
Mekong River is the twelve of longest river in the world and it's flowing across six country (China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam).
Options
Silk Island Cruise "Join Tour"
Pickup included
Silk Island Cruise "Private"
Pickup included
Reviews
91 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Never showed up, never heard anything from them after booking
Jared F,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00They never showed up. I got charged and then received a conformation email. I was never contacted by the tour guides and they never showed up. I also had no way to contact them. This is my first bad experience with a booking through the Viator app
Silk island boat tour
343tommyt,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was quite a quick trip but very good. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful and we were the only ones on the boat. He even talked me into having a beer at 8:30am! Watching the lady's making the silk clothing was fascinating, it was real old school and impressive to watch. They were also very funny. We asked one of the elderly ladies what happens if the silk breaks on her 50 year old wooden loom, her reply (in Cambodian) was i press control Z. 🤣
Good trip
T4180KGchrisb,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of his life and knowledge. But no fruit tray so eat before you go. Lovely day on the river.
Good experience
sandeep007734,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a good experience. Our guide was knowledgeable. We did it in October.. a bit hot. November to February is the recommended time
Highly recommend, fabulous boat trip and extremely well priced
Katrina S,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, picked up from hotel on time, boat clean & undercover area with comfortable lounge chairs and nice cold beers flowing. Our guide spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable throughout the tour. Highly recommend
A highlight of our holiday
JulieAnderso,
May 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We recommended this day out to others in our hotel - they went today and agreed. We collected by our guide and a cute historical tuktuk. Onto a boat - we were the only guests. Unlimited beer which was generous. Lovely trip to the island viewing life on the river for fisher families. Silk island felt like genuine island life how it used to be. Hopping off the boat we were treated by cows having a rest out of the sun and a walk through family memorials. Our guide told us about his life as a budist monk. The most delicious stop to buy fried bananas & sweet potato to snack on the journey while viewing farmland scenery & crops before arriving at the silk farm. Under the stilt houses on the way, we could see woman weaving on looms but there were many more at the community silk centre. We were shown live silk worms and the process was explained before having time to look at the finished products- none are exported to be sold elsewhere - you can only get these silk items from this island. Each lady has her own design that they start learning from age 12. Our guide was off picking mangoes for a fruit platter on the way back. We loved this day out.
Great trip both for views & silk
ukthenNWSE,
Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a group tour but there was only us so the boat trip part was excellent. Nice views and pick up was on time from hotel. The guide was enthusiastic and I enjoyed learning a little about buddhism and the differences in Cambodia at the temple although my kids thought it was a bit too much detail! It was also nice to see a village in contrast to busy phnom penh. Enjoyed the silk farm. Interesting to see the process. Yes the handmade silk is relatively expensive but once you understand how many days each takes to make it makes sense, and the prices are actually way less than if you buy the handmade silk scarves at the airport duty free! They also have cheaper machine made options if you prefer. On the way back we were served fruit that our guide bought fresh at the village, which was a nice touch. Be warned they dont return you to the hotel but its an easy walk to post office square from where the boat finishes.
Silk Island
johnmB9585IV,
Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the afternoon sail with just two other couples. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and showed a passion for his country and its history. The island was very self sufficient with a variety of crops and to learn how the silk was formed and to see the looms in action and the intricate patterns being made was fascinating. It was a sunny day and the boat journey there and back together with the beer made for a great trip. Thoroughly recommend.
This was a last minute...
Steven B,
Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a last minute excursion booked. The guide was knowledgeable and had good knowledge to share. Somewhat expensive for the level of service ( boat and refreshments) but we enjoyed the tour
Good little boat trip on Mekong River
Debmarshall69,
Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up from our hotel which was great as wouldn’t have know where to go otherwise. We were part of a small group which isn’t an issue but easier for the guide more so. 1st part of the trip was a 45min boat ride to Silk Island 2nd part we were shown and explained about the tombs on the island and the people who lived on the island. 3rd part was a small tuk tuk ride to the place where they looked after the silk worms through to making silk garments. Then tuk tuk back to the boat. 4th 45min boat ride back to Phonm Penh Beer and drinks were offered constantly and fruit was lovely a fresh. I even got to sail/steer the boat. Would recommend this trip but not if you have issues with walking as the walk to and off the boat is dangerous. Worth booking.
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