8 Silk Farm Tours in Cambodia, Compared on Price and Time

1.Siem Reap Lotus Silk Farm Discovery tour & Lake experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 291 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $20Our pick

From Biolab Café, ride by van to Savin Lotus Shop for a 30-minute guided look at handmade lotus silk. Continue by tuk-tuk to the lotus fields for a peaceful 30-minute boat ride and a flower bouquet, then return for lotus tea, biscuits, and time in the boutique. English and French guides are available.

“A unique experience. Totally worth it. It’s also creditable that this is providing employment to a significant number of locals.”

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2.Lotus Silk Farm- Tour, Lake & Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $70

At Lotus Silk Farm near Siem Reap, you’ll learn how lotus stems become silk and make six small crafts with local artisans. The visit includes lotus paper, yarn, jewelry, incense, eco-printing, and carving, plus a 30-minute boat ride through lotus fields. English and French guidance, lotus tea, biscuits, handmade gifts, and transport from Biolab Cafe are included.

“The experience was incredible. Sokha was very thoughtful and kind. He has a lot of knowledge and explained all the details, historical and religious aspects which was very interesting for me. I highly recommend and when Im back here I will do it again.”

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3.Angkor Silk Farm & Lotus Silk Farm: Siem Reap Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 68 reviews · 4 hours · from $25

Start at Biolab Café for a four-hour guided visit to Angkor Silk Farm and Samatoa Lotus Silk Farm. See silkworms, hand-spun silk, lotus fiber extraction, and traditional looms, then enjoy lotus tea and biscuits. English and French guides lead the tour, with transport between farms and time to browse both boutiques.

“Pick up was on time and off we went to the lotus farm initially, an interesting tour explaining how the silk is produced followed by the 3 craft things where we had a go at making our own thread, a sheet of paper and a bracelet. Lotus tea and biscuits followed and then we were off to the silk worm farm, again a very knowledgeable guide explained how this miraculous process evolves from a cocoon to a sheet of gorgeous silk. Exit through the gift shop and we were impressed at the quality of the products. Can’t recommend enough.”

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4.Silk Farm & Countryside Offbeat Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $55

Spend four to five hours in a vintage jeep exploring rural Siem Reap with an English-speaking guide. Visit a war museum, pagoda, local food and craft makers, and a silk farm where silk is made by hand. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and drinking water are included. Guide Jon is praised for safe driving and clear English.

“We enjoyed our time on this 1/2 day adventure. Our driver, “Jon” was very knowledgeable, a safe driver and had good English skills. The country side “ tour” itself ended up being more of a taxi ride to and from the floating village but was enjoyable just the same. The vintage jeep was a fun ride but uncomfortable in the back for the third person.”

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5.Half Day Trip: Silk Farm, Satcha, and Senteur d’Angkor Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 4 hours

Travel by private tuk tuk from Siem Reap to four Cambodian craft centers. An English-speaking driver takes you through silk production, six Satcha workshops, Senteurs d'Angkor, and Artisan d'Angkor. Plan on short walks, shopping, photos, and about 50 minutes at each stop.

“Amazing to see the process local artist go through to produce high quality products”

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6.Half-Day: Silk Farm, Senteur Angkor, and Satcha Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours with an English-speaking driver visiting Angkor Silk Farm, Satcha Handicraft Center, Senteurs d’Angkor, and Artisan d’Angkor. You’ll see silkworms, weaving, bamboo construction, carving, lacquer, jewelry, and other Khmer crafts, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“silk worm farm was very informative frist worksop was brilliant making a vast amount of products at great prices purchased some lovely souvenirs and gifts second workshop tho interesting was expensive but a good half day tour”

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7.Banteay Chhmar Temple & Silk Farm Private Day Trip from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $137Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours in a private SUV or van from Siem Reap, with an English-speaking guide such as Leap or Danut. Explore the remote Banteay Chhmar and Banteay Toap temples, then see Cambodian silk production at Angkor Silk Farm. The long drive passes villages and open countryside, with lunch at your own expense.

“Very interesting day. Leap was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Art was a very good and safe driver. The temple visit was great”

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8.Tuk Tuk Journey: Exploring Rural Life and Silk Farm Craftsmanship

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $45

Leave your Siem Reap hotel in the morning for Krabei Riel, where you visit a local market and see daily village life. Then follow Cambodian silk from silkworm cultivation to weaving at Angkor Silk Farm before stopping at a pagoda for Buddhist insight and a possible blessing. A private guide, tuk-tuk or air-conditioned vehicle, water, towels, and hotel transfers are included.

“This was such a lovely change of pace. Having a chance to get out of Siem Reap and explore the Cambodian country side was much needed after days of temple tours. Driver was great at going at a pace that felt serene while the guide wRead more”

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