15 Silk Island Tours in Phnom Penh, Compared on Price and Time

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.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 and driver, then cross to Silk Island for quiet roads, farms, a tofu-skin workshop, village life, and a silk-weaving visit. Guides such as Tinan and Sok keep the half-day moving. Hotel pickup, snacks, water, village donations, and ferry trips are included.

“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 an English-speaking guide, unlimited beer and soft drinks, fruit, and a tuk-tuk ride through rural villages. Visit a silk farm, Buddhist monastery, and possibly a local school. Guides such as Vuthy and Davuth are praised for clear explanations.

“I boked my trip to Mekong and Silk Island and hotel pick up was included. They never showed up to pick me up. I had to take a taxi cab to the boat. I was the only person in the boat. It was a little scary. The guide was very respectful and did his best to accommodate me. Whoever is in charge of this trip is very disorganized. After the trip I went to my hotel. The person who organized this trip was calling me at my hotel at 7:00 Pm to apologize for not picking me up in the morning. He also was inviting me to drink beer with…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $45

Travel from Phnom Penh to Silk Island by tuk-tuk and local ferry with an English-speaking guide such as Thong Chea, Mon, or Tida. Visit village markets, farms, a family silk workshop, a bean-curd producer, and a Buddhist monastery, then eat Khmer food beside the river. Choose a morning or early-evening departure.

“Gita tra le isole della seta fantastica, la passione con cui il Signor Thong ci ha accompagnato ha reso l’escursione ancora più magica. Tutto perfetto a livello di servizi (tuk tuk - acqua - cena). In questo pomeriggio abbiamo vissuto la vera Cambogia”

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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 to Silk Island by ferry, and visit farming villages, Buddhist temples, and a silk-weaving workshop. Guides such as Mon, Khim, Lee, Friday, and Sok are praised for clear English and warm local insight. The tour ends with Mekong sunset views, canapés, and cold drinks.

“Had a great day exploring the various islands around the Mekong. I really enjoyed learning about silk farming and weaving and what tofu skin is.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $75

You’ll cruise from Phnom Penh to Silk Island with an English-speaking guide, then use a tuk-tuk to visit a silk farm, Buddhist monastery, and local school. Guide Sim is especially praised for his warm, informative style. Beer, soft drinks, and fresh fruit are included, but hotel drop-off is not.

“The silk farm is interesting but the boat was very tired and it is overpriced for what we got, especially as my fitness bought their tickets onboard for 1/3 less than I paid online”

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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 guide and tuk-tuk visiting Phnom Penh landmarks, the Royal Palace, Central Market, Wat Phnom, and a Golden Temple before crossing the Mekong to Silk Island. Guides include Mr Lin, Mr Thy, Mr Lim, Nick, and Visal. Extra fees apply for several sights, lunch, and the ferry-side silk farm.

“Tour was excellent variety of sites to see. Mr. Thy was a great guide. Knowledgeable, flexible, and funny. Highly recommend the tour and Mr. Thy. Also, if you get a guide at the Royal Palace, see if “Sam” is working and try to get him. He was excellent also.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $98

Travel by private vehicle and ferry from Phnom Penh to Silk Island, where you’ll see traditional homes, farm life, the Coconut School, and the full silk-making process. Your guide handles transport, ferry fees, entry, tea, and water. Choose a morning or afternoon departure and enjoy extra time for photos.

“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

This four to five-hour private outing takes you from your Phnom Penh hotel across the Mekong to Silk Island. With a guide such as Siphat, you will visit village homes, see silk made from worm to loom, try organic farming, and browse handmade textiles. Tuk-tuk or minivan transport, ferry fees, island entry, tea, coffee, and water are included.

“The Silk Island Community Tour was fun and interesting. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive and the silks themselves beautiful.”

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

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

Spend 7 to 9 hours with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle, starting with Koh Dach’s silk villages and local ferry crossing, then visiting the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom, Wat Ounalom, monuments, and Central Market. Hotel pickup and sightseeing fees are included; lunch is extra.

“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 from Phnom Penh to Silk Island with an English-speaking guide such as Visal, then explore rural paths, silk workshops, a pagoda, village life, and local crafts. You’ll see how silk is made by hand, with time to buy scarves and other goods. The 4 to 5-hour trip includes transport, water, snacks, 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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $40

Spend about eight hours outside Phnom Penh in a traditional Khmer tuk-tuk. Walk among Udong’s hilltop stupas, visit the Vipassana Dhurak Buddhist Centre, cross the Mekong by ferry, and see silk farming on Silk Island. English explanations, entrance fees, water, and the ferry are included. Guides may include Mr. Sop or Nik.

“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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