Silk Island & countryside of Phnom Penh by Tuk Tuk
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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!
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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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our pick-up time will start at 7:30 AM or at 2:30 PM, so please be ready from that time. Our guide or driver will meet you in the lobby or check with the reception to avoid any confusion.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(75)
We had a wonderful morning to early afternoon walking tour of Silk Island. Mon, our tour guide, was excellent - friendly, knowledgeable, relaxed & perfectly suited for my daughter & me - great work Mon & a behind the scenes/local perspective into the life of those living on the island! Would highly recommend!
We had an amazing trip to silk island and surrounding areas. Our guide Nairth was the best we could ask for. He explained everything we were seeing and took us many places in the villages.
Narith was a fabulous guide. He took us to places most tourists don't see and we sampled local foods! He was friendly fun and had lots of knowledge. Our driver was very safe and helpful too
Such a wonderful experience with comfortable ride to silk farm and cooperative. Our driver was most friendly and helpful.
you really get to indulge into local life. It’s feels far removed and rural in comparison to the city. We enjoyed every second from going on the boat all around the island we also got to see how beancurd was made as well as where water Lotus and rice patties are we got to sample from street vendors many local fruits saw ginger fields and had the most incredible time we are so grateful to our awesome guide narith and driver
Thanks for your give us a great reviews and recommend this trip to the travelers who come to visit Cambodia or Phnom Penh. We do believe, this is a great part to help us to get more experience, knowledge and more benefits to the locals Thanks again and have a great day
Our guide was very helpful and informative. He tailored the day to suit our plans and couldn’t do enough to help us- it really made our day. So much more than I expected and so glad we fitted in this final trip before we travelled home that afternoon - amazing experience- a must do activity
Thanks for your give us a great reviews and recommend this trip to the travelers who come to visit Cambodia or Phnom Penh. We do believe, this is a great part to help us to get more experience, knowledge and more benefits to the locals Thanks again and have a great day
Great place to get out of the city.
Thanks for your give us a great reviews and recommend this trip to the travelers who come to visit Cambodia or Phnom Penh. We do believe, this is a great part to help us to get more experience, knowledge and more benefits to the locals Thanks again and have a great day
We took a Grab to go to the ferry 13000 riels or 4 euros for 2 .Visit the silk factory nice experience. We rented a scooter on the island at the entrance $10 and back in Grab to our hotel Nothing to see except the silk factory
Hi Thanks for your left this review. Well, after we read your review with the information that you mentioned. We believe, this review is not related to our tour at all. Therefore, we think you put a wrong place even we also have the tuk tuk tour to the silk island, but with our tour, will have a professional guide to guide the tourists beyond the silk island, local culture, farming, Buddha monastery etc. We can say, from us we never use Crab Tuk Tuk and just bring our clients to see the silk. We really value to our clients with our best efforts. So, please make sure where is the right place that you put a review from your experience. Thanks
A very interesting insight into rural life away from the city. Tuk tuk ride across the city to the river ferry and then around several islands to see the locals in their lovely friendly villages
Thanks for your give us a great reviews and recommend this trip to the travelers who come to visit Cambodia or Phnom Penh. We do believe, this is a great part to help us to get more experience, knowledge and more benefits to the locals Thanks again and have a great day
Nice trip a whole day! Guiden Thong, got to show us a lot. We drove Tuk-Tuk and it was airy and quite nice. Good driver. We got to see the countryside with everything they grow, got to taste something and stopped a little around. Visited silk weaving, oh then you must of course buy something... very nice craftsmanship. We stopped at a place where they produce soybean extract, a strange way to do it, never seen anything like that. Got drinks, fruit and lovely lunch on a fleet by the river. Cross river race by ferry several times. The trip is recommended!
Thanks for your give us a great reviews and recommend this trip to the travelers who come to visit Cambodia or Phnom Penh. We do believe, this is a great part to help us to get more experience, knowledge and more benefits to the locals Thanks again and have a great day
