Silk Island & countryside of Phnom Penh by Tuk Tuk
Overview
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We explore the local villages on the Mekong Island and learn about their lifestyle as much as the silk weaving that it is the main job for them after the farming or fishing.
With this Tuk Tuk tour, we also visit the local market, some of the local business that they produce bean curt for sale and visit the farmland where the farmer growing ginners, cucumbers, eggplants, lemongrass, corn, banana, papaya and mango etc.
For lip up the tour, we visit silk weaving workshop & sedge mat weaving and learn how they make it before we go to visit the Buddha temple and lean more about religion in Cambodia and enjoy local lunch at the river view floating restaurant with a relaxing on the hammock before we back to Phnom Penh.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
Dress code is formal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Ferry crossing fee & contribution to the villager
Professional English speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Travel by Tuk Tuk (Romork) with experience driver
Tropical fruits & lunch or diner with the locals
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Our tour begins with an exciting ferry crossing at the confluence of three majestic rivers: the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac. From there, we head to charming local villages, where you'll take a leisurely stroll to experience the rhythm of local life and visit a vibrant wet market. As we continue, immerse yourself in the lush countryside, passing through a variety of plantations, including mango, banana, corn, and lemongrass farms. After a refreshing break at a village, we hop back on our Tuk Tuk (Romork) to witness the intricate art of sedge mat weaving, a traditional craft practiced by villagers along the Mekong River. The adventure continues with stops at serene paddy fields and picturesque lotus farms before we arrive at a silk weaving workshop, where you'll marvel at the skill and dedication behind this timeless craft. This journey offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, and authentic local experiences!
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After a refreshing break and a meaningful connection with local artisans at the silk weaving workshop, we continue our Tuk Tuk adventure to Silk Island. Here, you’ll explore the lush ginger and vegetable farms and visit a local business where bean curd, a staple ingredient in Cambodian dishes like soups and stir-fried noodles, is produced. As we journey across the island, we’ll stop at a serene Buddha monastery to delve into the rich spiritual traditions and learn more about religion in Cambodia. To complete the experience, enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner at a local restaurant, savoring authentic flavors. Finally, we take a scenic ferry ride back and return you to your hotel in Phnom Penh, leaving you with unforgettable memories of this unique cultural journey.
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Silk Island & countryside of Phnom Penh by Tuk Tuk
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Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very professional tour put together to give you an insight to local industry, customs and way of life
Leanman21,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed this tour. Only 2 of us on it and it made the itinerary a little more flexible. You get a great insight to local customs and way of life. The temples are spectacular and we were the only ones there! Lunch on the floating restaurant was huge and tasty. An excellent tour all round
Silk island in a Tuk Tuk
jacqvann,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience to see the local sights from a Tuk tuk ! Our driver was excellent and our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. From the bumpy roads to the rickety bridge to lunch the whole tour was amazing from start to finish. Most definitely recommend!
Nice trip❤️
AnnKristin H,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic trip. We have really fed us and feel we have been seeing the beautiful side of Phnom Penh. We had a good guide❤️
Highlight of my trip
Didibuay,
Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really love the trip my guide was perfect. He is witty, he explains about the journey and he provided a very tailored trip to myself, skipping sights that I am not keen and staying on and introducing things I enjoyed
Vana Silk Island Tuktuk Tour
H6032ATmonicab,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved every part of our day! Our Tuk tuk driver and guide (Mon) were so friendly and helpful. The stall holders at the market were engaging and friendly. I enjoyed tasting rice cakes wrapped in banana leaves. My friend and I both loved the talented silk craftswomen who welcomed us to their home, taught us how to spin silk and use the manual loom to make scarves. We enjoyed beautiful locally grown fruit and came away with beautiful scarves for ourselves, family and friends. It was an enjoyable educational experience. We saw a machine operated loom which was much noisier than the earlier loom, tried tofu skin and visited temples with Buddhist monks and another with Buddhist nuns. We also interacted with local villagers and enjoyed a delicious lunch with a beautiful view over the water. I am coeliac so can’t eat gluten and am happy to report that Mon ensured my food was safe for me. Loved everything about our day and this was all due to our lovely Tuk tuk driver and guide. I have no hesitation recommending them. Thanks for a wonderful day out 🙏👏🙌♥️
Wonderful day! Thank you!
Navigate238729,
Mar 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our Silk Island / Countryside tour with Narith and Simon. It was great to get out of PP to get a glimpse of how locals live daily. We experienced ferry crossings, tofu skin manufacturing, grass mat weaving, silk production and weaving, fresh fruit tasting, rice, taro and lemongrass fields, mango trees, local foods at lunchtime and more. Thank you!
A must do tour.
Jane C,
Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable and personable guides. Would highly recommend. Learned a lot about the people and their culture and about the food they grow and the dishes they make and eat. And meant some very warm and welcoming people.
No regrets, highlight of my trip
Shopping C,
Jan 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I totally love my guide Narith. He was sincere, observant and witty. We had a good trip from the moment we met at my hotel lobby. It’s great that he worked in the fields when he was younger so he was able to explain the workings of the farm as we went through the fields and plantation.
My wife and I live in...
Evan P,
Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife and I live in Cambodia (Siem Reap) but wanted to take a tour with visiting family because it's just easier and a great way to see things you would otherwise miss on your own or just getting a generic tuktuk driver. First off, our guide Knut was incredible and made us feel welcomed and cared for the entire time. He answered all of our questions, took us behind the scenes in rural areas to see the real Cambodia, had us laughing, and is just the nicest dude you'll ever meet. The tour itself is hands down one of the best bang for your buck experiences I've taken. Round trip transport, all expenses included, and even a meal at the end? Yeah, it's a steal! Not to mention a super authentic experience all around. I don't love Phnom Penh so this was a great way to get out of the city and into nature, meet locals, and learn about how people outside the city live day to day life. It's a great experience for families, couples, solo travellers etc and I think everyone who takes this tour will walk away with a deeply enriching cultural experience. Again, cheers Knut, you're the man!
A breath of air outside Phnom Penh, in the countryside.
ophelied617,
Jan 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nice walk out of Phnom Penh. I particularly liked the countryside with fruit trees and their fruits on the tree , animals and just the rural life of people. A weaving center would be sufficient. Not sure what they sell is silk!! On the other hand systematically include the temple we were lucky to see because we were early and favor walking for proximity to the population and contacts. Great guide who knows the different professions and is full of humor!
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