The 9 Cycling Tours in Phnom Penh Worth Your Day

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

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

Ride from Phnom Penh to Silk Island with an English-speaking guide such as Sok, Seer, Kim, or Nuth. Expect city streets, ferry crossings, flat rural roads, farms, village life, silk weaving, local snacks, and plenty of water. A tuk tuk option helps less confident cyclists join the outing.

“Our guide, Sok, was great at sharing the culture as well as keeping the group together for a very active day. I would recommend biking for anyone who wants a great workout but they have the tuk tuk option for those wanting to join the fun but aren't able to do the long 15 mile plus bike.”

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2.Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals

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

Leave Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk or minivan, cross the Mekong by ferry, and cycle roughly 15 to 16 miles across Silk Island and nearby islands. Guides such as Sey, Nuth, Mon, and Pisey lead you past farms, silk looms, Buddhist sites, village businesses, and local food stops before lunch at a floating restaurant. Bikes, helmets, transfers, ferries, and a Cambodian meal are included.

“This was such a fun tour, with a wide variety of activities and great for the active traveler. Nuth was a fantastic guide, very friendly and answered the millions of questions we had. I would strongly recommend this tour. Thank you!”

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3.Cycling Adventure on Islands of the Mekong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · from $65

Trade Phnom Penh traffic for quiet island lanes on a five-hour morning ride with an English-speaking guide such as Ted, Vichet, or Amon. Cross the Mekong by local ferry, visit a family silk farm, pass orchards and Cham Muslim villages, and finish with Khmer lunch. Bikes, water, fruit, snacks, and ferry fees are included.

“Had a great half day bike ride. Very enjoyable. Easy riding once you get out of the city (which only took a few minutes).”

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4.Phnom Penh Bike & Boat Sunset Tour / E-Bike Available

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $55

Spend four hours cycling quiet lanes on Mekong Island, crossing by ferry from Phnom Penh. Your English-speaking guide leads you past farmland, a pagoda, and a silk-weaving center before a sunset boat ride on the Mekong and Tonle Sap. Bikes, helmets, ferry fees, refreshments, hotel transfers, and e-bike options are available.

“The tour gives a very nice insight into life on the small island. The tour is completed by the ferry crossing and the return journey on a private ship. I was particularly impressed by the visit to the small silk production. However, one suspects how life will change here if the bridge is built at some point.”

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5.Oudong Mountain And Floating Village Cycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $85

Start at 7:30 am with hotel pickup and cycle about 40 kilometers through Tonle Sap villages, rice fields, fishing and Muslim communities, and craft villages. A guide, Cannondale bike, helmet, water, fruit, ferry crossing, support vehicle, and Khmer lunch are included. The final climb reaches Oudong’s giant Buddha and royal stupas.

“Si lo que buscas en tu visita a Camboya 🇰🇭 es sumergirte en la vida de los locales, te recomiendo ampliamente el tour en bicicleta desde Phnom Penh hacia la Oudong Mountain (aproximadamente 40 kilómetros). Hemos visitado zonas rurales Read more”

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6.Phnom Penh Countryside Cycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $45

Ride from Phnom Penh to the countryside of Koh Dach and nearby Mekong Island with a local guide such as Anea Pisey. Expect mountain bikes, a short Mekong ferry crossing, farm tracks, rice paddies, sedge and silk weaving, Khmer snacks, and lunch at a village home. The six-hour tour costs $45 and includes pickup.

“Very enjoyable bike ride through the agricultural suburbs of Phnom Penh. The guide was very flexible and knowledgeable about the areas that we visited. An altogether great experience about rural life in Cambodia.”

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7.Silk Island at Twilight Cycle Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $36

Spend about five hours cycling from Phnom Penh through villages, plantations, temples, and Silk Island. You’ll ride a Cannondale mountain bike, cross the Mekong by ferry, visit a traditional silk-weaving workshop, enjoy fruit and water, and return by tuk tuk after sunset. English-speaking guide Samoeoun may be available on request.

“This bike tour was an incredible adventure! The scenery was breathtaking, the guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and the organization was top-notch. The route was perfectly planned, and the included stops for refreshments were a delightful touch. The terrain is flat all the way, which made it pretty easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend!”

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8.Bike & Boat Tour / E-Bike Available

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $55

Escape Phnom Penh by bicycle, ferry and boat with an English-speaking guide such as Sok, Kimleng or Sath. Ride quiet lanes to a pagoda, stilted village homes and a traditional silk workshop, then cruise the Mekong and Tonle Sap with beer, soft drinks, snacks and sunset views. E-bikes are available.

“We booked the Bike and Boat tour in Phnom Penh with Siem Reaper. Our guides Kimleng and Sath were fantastic company, providing us with great local knowlwdge and insights. After a quick ferry across the river we explored the quiet countryside on quality Trek mountain bikes. We were suprised how quickly we got to the countryside, so this is a great activity to escape the city. On the tour we visited a local silk farm and handcraft maker alongside learning about local customs. We were provided with plenty of food and drinks on the way, finished off with a private sunset cruise back to the city. A great value tour…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $39

Ride from Phnom Penh to Silk Island with a local English-speaking guide, crossing by ferry and passing farming villages before visiting a silk-weaving workshop. Choose a bicycle or e-bike, then finish beside the river with fruit, snacks, and a beer or soft drink as the sun drops over the city. Return is around 7 pm.

“We had a really good day cycling around. Sam is an excellent tour guide. Would highly recommend this trip. Very good value for money”

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