Private Tour
Private Half-Day Silk Island Trip from Phnom Penh
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Located just a short drive and ferry trip across the Mekong River, Silk Island is like stepping back in time.
For those looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh. With farmers busy working the rich fertile soils and villages with traditional housing the island provides a fascinating look at Cambodian life removed from the western influences. The center pieces of the tour are a visit to the working silk farm the island is named for and the unique Coconut School run by local volunteers and built from recycled material and what many think of as rubbish.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 or more paying adults
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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Pickup from your hotel in Phnom Penh by the guide and you will travel through the bustling streets of Phnom Penh and you will visit the majestic Kbal Koh temple. Then, you will enjoy a local delicacy from one of the many road side stalls along the way before we board the barge to cross the mighty Mekong River. Once you arrive on Silk Island you will enjoy viewing the traditional homes of the local village and farmers working the rich soils for their crops. The tour culminates with a visit to the Silk Farm which the island is named for. Here you can see the full production cycle of silk. The tour includes: transport, guide, ferry crossing fee, silk farm entry, morning tea and chilled water. Additional offerings donations and gratuities are not included.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Private guide
Hotel pickup
Transport of your choice and driver
Morning or afternoon tea
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Donations
Pickup points
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Options
1 -3 Adults Tuk Tuk
1 - 3 adult travelers rate for tuk tuk option
Pickup included
1 - 14 Adults Car
1 - 14 adult travelers rate for car option
Pickup included
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour.
GustavoIgnacio S,,May 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a nice home warming expirience. For a half a day it is a great tour. Recommended for everybody. Thanks.
Heartwarming vibes in a charming island on Mekong river of silk farming and other businesses
naoh930,,Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very interesting trip to Silk Island which is situated at the middle of Mekong River, to which we access by a ferry. There I could meet with local families in silk business, ladies preparing suppers to monks in parogas and children playing in the gardens of schools. Local businesses such as soja beans sheets (fresh and delicious!) and Palm suger cane juice offered interesting experience. These encounters were heartwarming and enabled me to see - without pretending to be exhaustive - aspects of local lives. The highlight was the visit to the Silk Village to understand different phases of silk farming. The Silk Village is also a social project providing jobs to people with disabilities. The guide and driver were so kind, the guide (Siphat)'s explanation was very clear and informative, I truly enjoyed a long hald day trip and return to Phnom Penh!
This trick filled me and moved me
Val B,,Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful, magical and unforgettable experience thanks to Siphat who is honest, funny, charming and very professional 🥰 We left by ferry to reach the island with unparalleled charm 🚢 There, the welcome was warm, with delicious drinks and fruit 🥤🧉 Then we visited an elementary school where the children reward you with a smile and speak some English 🎒👩🏻🏫 Sipah allowed me to meet young Buddhist monks in their haven of peace, tasted bananas 🍌 by the Mekong and visited the Silk Village🦋🐛 (where you can get a traditional Sahrong). Go ahead you will not be disappointed 🫶🏼
private half day silk island trip
JoAnn D,,Jun 27, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The entire trip was amazing from start to finish. Everything we did was exceptional and meeting with the local people. I can't recommend this trip enough--go! You will have an amazing experience.
Highly recommend trip!
907monikal,,Jun 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip! Driving around in a Tuk Tuk and visiting various places on the islands. Weaving Commune is worth spending time, informative presentation of the process how to produce silk. In the end we had a chill time with the guide in a Julie Coffee cafe! Highly recommend!
Silk Island
kaycT6722SS,,Jun 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip with an excellent guide! Ideal for a short break from the city and a wonderful chance to see and appreciate the skill and craftsmanship of these artisans.
Great experience
Rhalgren3,,Feb 5, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great way to experience a different part of Phnom Penh! The tour was about 4 hours, of which we spent about an hour sitting with a silk weaver and learning about the process, and another 1.5 hours seeing the rest of the island. Would definitely recommend to others.
Great trip to rural Cambodia
431dieteru,,Oct 27, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very inspiring and pleasant trip to the islands on the other side of Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. Our guide Piseta gave us great insights of the rural art of living and we highly recommend this trip. It is an excellent opportunity to start your day in the busy town in a calm environment. The tour is easy for average bikers.
Silk island
fiona c,,Aug 10, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thoroughly recomend this trip.you leave city to experience life in a rural community and tr a vel accross the river by ferry. My guide was excellent who was a wealth of knowledge . We explored a buddist temple as well as visiting a family who produced silk along with the silk cooperative. I was the shown the whole process of silk production and their were lots of opportunities to take photos and drink fresh coconut water.
Crocodile cruise to Silk island
Alan B,,Jan 19, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005 star treatment on cruise and a warm welcome by Nara to the silk farm and weaving house. Well worth the trip and reasonably priced silk scarves.
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