Oudong Day Trip & River Cruise from Phnom Penh with Guide

Cruising to Oudong’s hilltop stupas & Koh Chen’s silver village

You’ll cruise slowly up the Tonle Sap River from Phnom Penh, watching daily life unfold along its banks before stopping at Koh Chen Island to meet local silver artisans. A tuk tuk takes you up Oudong mountain where ancient stupas and endless Buddha statues wait in silence. With lunch included and an easy pace, it’s a day you’ll remember long after you’re home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full Day Cruise and Tour

• Cruise from Phnom Penh along riverbank
• Visit Koh Chen Island silver village
• Tuk Tuk to Oudong mountain
• See stupa and 5,000 Buddha statues

The experience

The first thing I noticed was the smell of the river, not bad, just earthy, like wet wood and something green. We’d barely left Phnom Penh when our guide, Dara, started pointing out little things: a fisherman waving from his boat, kids splashing along the bank. The cruise was slow in a good way. I sat back with a cold drink (unlimited beer is no joke here) and watched the floating villages drift by. At one point I tried to count the different crops growing along the shore but got distracted by a woman balancing baskets on her head. She grinned when she caught me staring.

Koh Chen Island was next. It’s famous for silverwork, which I didn’t know before this day trip to Oudong from Phnom Penh. Dara introduced us to a craftsman who let us try hammering a pattern into a bowl: mine looked like it’d been through an earthquake, but he just laughed and said practice is everything. The air smelled faintly metallic inside their workshop, mixed with something sweet from someone’s lunch nearby. Walking around the village felt honest. People nodded or smiled but didn’t fuss over us.

After that we hopped into a tuk tuk for the bumpy ride up to Oudong mountain. The road twisted through fields and suddenly there were these white stupas rising above everything else: apparently some hold remains of Cambodia’s old kings. There are thousands of Buddha statues up there (Dara said 5,000 but honestly I lost count). It was quiet except for monks’ chanting somewhere far off and the wind rattling prayer flags. I still think about that view down over the plains, kind of humbling, you know?

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, all entrance fees along the way, unlimited beer and soft drinks during your river cruise, fresh fruit platter on board, an English-speaking guide throughout, lunch at a local restaurant, plus tuk tuk rides between Koh Chen Island and Oudong mountain before heading back to Phnom Penh.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private TourGuide in English · 07:30Includes pickup

Join TourGuide in English · 07:30Includes pickup

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Information

Lasts 8h, runs every day at 07:30, from US$ 110 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 101 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to14h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Memorable Cambodia Cruise

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the Oudong day trip from Phnom Penh take?

This is a full-day tour including cruise time, village visit, lunch, and return.

Is hotel pickup included for this Oudong & Koh Chen tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in your booking.

What do you see on Koh Chen Island?

You’ll visit local silver workshops and walk around the village known for its craftsmen.

Are drinks provided during the cruise?

Unlimited beer and soft drinks are included on board.

Is lunch part of this day trip?

Yes, lunch is served at a restaurant during your tour.

Do we have an English-speaking guide?

An English-speaking guide leads the entire experience.

How do we get to Oudong mountain from Koh Chen?

A tuk tuk ride takes you from Koh Chen Island to Oudong mountain.

Are entrance fees covered in this tour?

All entrance fees are included in your booking price.