Silk Island Escape: Mekong Ferry & Khmer Weaving

PRICE: 44 USD / Pax

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Tour info

Destination

Phnom Penh

Physicality

3/10

Duration

1 day

Tour Type

Discovery

Best time to travel

Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec

Age

Any

About This Tour

Visit Silk Island (Koh Dach) for a peaceful countryside escape nearby Phnom Penh. Cross the Mekong by ferry, tour the island by tuk-tuk, and see silk weavers at work. Enjoy a home-cooked Khmer lunch with locals before returning. A simple, authentic day trip supporting rural communities. trekking days.

Included

Hotel Transfer with Bus (AC)
Tuk tuk ride on the Island
Lunch on the Island
Professional Tour Guide
Silk Center
Ferry Ticket
City Tour
Central Market

Itinerary

8:00 – Hotel Pick-Up & Departure

Hushed dawn light spills through your window as our professional guide greets you at your Phnom Penh hotel. You settle into the comfort of an air-conditioned bus, the city’s early hum fading behind you. This morning journey sets a gentle pace for your countryside escape to Silk Island (Koh Dach).

9:00 – Ferry Crossing to Koh Dach

A short drive brings you to the riverbank where a wooden ferry awaits. The Mekong’s cool breeze brushes your face as you glide across shimmering water. Rice paddies and coconut palms begin to emerge on the island’s shore.

9:15 – Tuk-Tuk Island Exploration

Your tuk-tuk driver steers you down the road on the island. Fields of greens sway in a hushed rhythm, along with glimpses of local life unfold children wave, and friendly dogs trot beside you.

10:00 – Silk Weaving Demonstration

You arrive at a silk center, where vibrant threads await on traditional wooden looms. Skilled weavers move with graceful precision, their hands guiding threads into intricate patterns that tell centuries-old stories. Your guide translates their craft narrative, connecting you to the artisanal heart of Khmer culture.

11:30 – Home-Cooked Khmer Lunch

You’re welcomed onto a shaded veranda for a simple, a drink, freshly made upon your arrival, crisp garden greens, unfold like a sensory poem. As flavors mingle, you share laughter and conversation with your host family.

13:00 – Leisurely Island Stroll

After lunch, wander along shaded paths scattered with vibrant bougainvillea. Rustically weathered Khmer houses stand as quiet sentinels to daily life. Pause to capture moments of rural tranquility against the backdrop of emerald rice fields.

14:00 – Ferry Return & Central Market Tour

Board the ferry for a reflective crossing back to Phnom Penh. Once ashore, step into the iconic Central Market’s art-deco dome. Side by side with your guide, explore bustling stalls of spices, silverware, and silk shopping at your leisure, with any purchases on you.

16:00 – Hotel Drop-Off

Your peaceful countryside escape concludes as you’re gently returned to your hotel. Carry home the soft rhythms of Koh Dach and the heartfelt connections you’ve woven today. Let the Mekong’s whispers linger in your heart long after you bid farewell.