The 15 Best Silk Island Tours from Phnom Penh

1.Phnom Penh Silk Island Bike Tour/ E-Bike or Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · from $35Our pick

Start at 7:20 am with Siem Reaper Travel, then ride quiet Phnom Penh backroads and cross the Mekong by ferry to Silk Island. Guides such as Sok, Kim, Nuth, Seer, and Samnang lead you through farms, villages, silk weaving, temples, and local food stops. Tuk tuk and other ride options may suit less confident cyclists.

“Great, English-speaking guides, attentive to the varied skills of all riders. Well-conditioned bikes. Well-planned with no waiting times at ferries. Informative silk-making tour with no obligation to buy anything. fresh fruit as a snack. free water. pick-up in time”

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2.Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · from $45

Escape Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk, ferry and bicycle with an English-speaking guide such as Sey, Nuth or Mon. Ride 22 to 25 kilometers across flat island roads, visit silk weavers and a Buddhist temple, sample local snacks, and finish with a Khmer lunch at a floating restaurant.

“Great tour. I was alone on the tour, so it was indeed private. Was great to discover these islands just next to the city. The nature is still very present and local live seems preserved. My guide showed me plenty of little things from plants to traditional architecture. I had a great time. I highly recommend.”

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3.Phnom Penh Silk Island Vespa Tour / Tuk Tuk Available

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $29Best value

Leave Phnom Penh by Vespa or tuk tuk with an English-speaking guide such as Tinan or Sok. Cross to Silk Island, visit a golden temple, rural villages, tofu-skin producers, farms, and a silk-weaving center during this 4.5-hour small-group outing.

“The guide and driver were great! I really enjoyed the vespa ride through the city. The tofu place was closed on the day of arrival, so we just walked through a dark barn. I had also hoped to explore more of silk island, but we only went to one place.”

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4.Mekong Silk Island Cruise – Unlimited Beer, Soft Drinks & Fresh Fruit Platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $35

Spend about four hours cruising from Phnom Penh to Silk Island with guides such as Vuthy or Davuth. See stilted homes, fishing villages, crops, a silk farm, monastery, and possibly a school. Your fare includes hotel pickup, tuk-tuk transport, unlimited beer, soft drinks, and fresh fruit.

“Excellent. River was low so we had to walk across a metal gangway with firm handrails. Probably not wheelchair friendly. Our Guide, Vuthy, was friendly, interesting, and very knowledgeable. His English was excellent. About an hour ride took us to silk Island where we had a tour of the island, learned all about silk, and had the opportunity to buy some local samples. I bought some fabric out of which I will have a shirt made. Plenty to drink with fruits on board. We bought some food on the island and ate it on the way back. Overall, just a great experience and a good value.”

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5.Silk Island & countryside of Phnom Penh by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $45

Leave Phnom Penh by tuk tuk with an English-speaking guide such as Thong Chea or Mon, cross the Mekong by ferry, visit villages, farms, silk weavers, a tofu producer, and a Buddhist monastery, then eat Khmer food beside the river.

“Traveling through Phnom Penh and the Silk and Mekong islands with Suk Mon and Chhel was an unforgettable experience. Suk Mon served as our guide, bringing deep knowledge, thoughtful explanations, and a spirit of adventure to Read more”

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6.Silk Island Sunset Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $30

Leave Phnom Penh by tuk tuk, cross the Mekong by ferry, and ride through farms, villages, temples, and silk-making communities on Silk Island. An English-speaking guide such as Mon, Khim, Lee, Friday, or Sok leads the outing, which ends with sunset snacks and drinks by the river.

“Mon is an excellent guide. He answered all of our questions and is very friendly. Great tour.”

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7.Half Day Silk Island Cruise and Tours with English speaking guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $75

Spend about four hours cruising from Phnom Penh to Silk Island with an English-speaking guide, then explore village life by tuk-tuk. You’ll see silk made from worm to finished product, visit a monastery and local school, and enjoy fruit, soft drinks, and unlimited beer. Guide Sim is especially praised when assigned.

“Good trip. The guide was really friendly and knowledgeable. We had a good time cruising in the river and looking around Silk Island.”

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8.Phnom Penh City and Silk Island Tour No Genocide Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $37

Spend about eight hours with a private tuk-tuk and guide exploring Phnom Penh’s monuments, palace, temples, market, Mekong ferry, and Silk Island. Guides such as Mr Lin, Mr Thy, Nick, Mr Lim, and Visal are noted for clear explanations and flexible pacing. Genocide sites are not included.

“Excellent tour with very interesting stops. It is a bit of a trip out to the mountain but definitely worth it. Plus the drive is interesting in itself as you get to see daily life and a variety of places go by. Our guide, Nick, was exceptional. KnowledgeRead more”

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9.Private Half-Day Silk Island Trip from Phnom Penh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $98

Travel from Phnom Penh to Silk Island by private vehicle and ferry. Visit Kbal Koh temple, see village homes and farms, sample a roadside delicacy, then watch silk worms and weaving at a working silk farm. Hotel pickup, guide, ferry fee, water, and tea are included.

“It is a nice home warming expirience. For a half a day it is a great tour. Recommended for everybody. Thanks.”

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10.Silk Island Private Half-Day Tour from Phnom Penh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $97

Travel by tuk-tuk or minivan from Phnom Penh to Silk Island, cross the Mekong by ferry, try local farming, and watch silk being made from worm to loom. Private guides such as Siphat add useful local context, while hotel transfers, ferry fees, tea, coffee, and water are included.

“This tour gave us a deep appreciation for the art of silk-making. We were able to watch every step of the process.But it wasn’t just about the silk. It gave us a real feel for the lives of the people in Cambodia, and that made it even more speciRead more”

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11.Koh Dach Silk Island and Phnom Penh Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $159

You’ll leave your Phnom Penh hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, cross to Koh Dach by local ferry, watch silk weaving, and visit a community center and Wat Kean Kleang. The afternoon covers the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom, Wat Ounalom, key monuments, and Central Market with an English-speaking guide.

“Terrible from the beginning. Driver never showed up or called. Numerous texts to the local vendor were finally answered about 30-40 minutes. They probably only responded because I complained to the Viator help desk. Viator help desk handled the problem very quickly and promptly processed my refund.”

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12.Silk Island Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $80

Ride a tuk tuk from Phnom Penh across the Mekong to Koh Dach, where guide Visal can lead you through silk-making, pottery, dyeing, village markets, farms, and a Buddhist pagoda. This 4 to 5 hour outing includes ferry transport, snacks, water, and entrance fees.

“We were picked up from our hotel and travelled to Silk Island on tuk tuk. At the Silk Centre on the island, local resident showed how the silk material is made, from the moth laying the eggs to the finished products. As travelling on tuk tuk we Read more”

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13.Silk Island at Twilight Cycle Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $36

Join a small-group afternoon ride from Phnom Penh to Silk Island with an English-speaking guide, Cannondale bike, helmet, ferries, snacks, and water. Expect flat roads, village paths, a silk-weaving workshop, a Buddha temple, tropical farmland, and a tuk tuk return after sunset.

“Wow, what can I say. This excursion was the highlight of my stay in Phnom Penh. My guide was punctual and extremely nice. I learned a lot from him. We stopped at a silk farm and it was great. I got so many souvenirs at a price that you can’t Read more”

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14.Phnom Penh to Silk Island Sunset Bike Tour/ E-Bike or Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $39

Join a small-group afternoon ride from Phnom Penh to Silk Island with a local English-speaking guide such as Sam, Joo, or Leak. After a ferry crossing, cycle through farms and villages, visit silk weavers, then enjoy sunset snacks and a drink beside the river. E-bikes are available when booked.

“We had a great day cycling around the city. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the city’s history and hidden gems. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting an authentic and fun way to see Phnom Penh—ask for Sam, he truly made the day special!”

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15.Visit Phnom Udong and Silk Island by Khmer Traditional Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $40

Spend about eight hours with an English-speaking driver such as Mr. Sop or Nik, traveling by traditional tuk-tuk from Phnom Penh to Udong Mountain, a Buddhist center, and Silk Island. You will walk, cross the Mekong by ferry, visit a silk farm, and buy lunch beside the river.

“Very knowledgeable tour guide who speaks great English his brain is like an encyclopaedia on Cambodia it’s not just a day out it’s and educational experience 👍”

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