Silk Island tour from Phnom Penh: Silk farm and Coconut School

See silk production and village life on the Mekong in a morning or afternoon

A half-day private tour from Phnom Penh crosses the Mekong River by ferry to Silk Island, where a guide leads you through traditional villages, a working silk farm showing the full production cycle, and the Coconut School: a volunteer-run facility built from recycled materials. Hotel pickup, transport, guide, ferry crossing, morning or afternoon tea and water are included. The tour runs 4 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Silk Island half-day tour from Phnom Penh

• Pickup from hotel in Phnom Penh
• Visit Kbal Koh temple
• Enjoy local roadside delicacy
• Board barge to cross Mekong River
• Explore traditional homes and farms
• Visit Silk Farm and see silk production

The experience

Silk Island sits just across the Mekong River from Phnom Penh, reachable by a short drive through the city followed by a barge crossing. Your guide picks you up at your hotel and drives through Phnom Penh's streets to Kbal Koh temple before stopping at a roadside stall for a local snack. The ferry ride itself is part of the experience, once you land on the island, the pace shifts. You walk through villages where farmers work the fertile soil and traditional houses line the paths, a landscape that feels removed from the city's western influences.

The silk farm is the centerpiece, named for the island itself. Here you watch the full production cycle from start to finish: how silk moves from cocoon to thread to finished cloth. Afterward, you visit the Coconut School, a unique structure built by local volunteers entirely from recycled and salvaged materials. Both stops are working places, not museums, so what you see changes with the season and the day's activity.

Choose between a tuk tuk or a car for transport based on group size and comfort. Both options include the same guide, ferry crossing, and entry fees. Morning tea or afternoon tea comes with the tour, along with bottled water. The 4-hour schedule is tight enough to fit a half-day around other plans in Phnom Penh.

What’s included

• Private guide in English.
• hotel pickup and return transport in your choice of tuk tuk or car.
• ferry crossing to and from Silk Island.
• silk farm entry.
• morning or afternoon tea.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for heart conditions

Operated by Green Cultural Travel

Is this one for you?Pick the tuk tuk for a smaller group or the car if you're traveling with three or more people and want more space. Both include the same guide and sites, so the choice depends on your party size and comfort preference.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What exactly is the Coconut School on Silk Island?

The Coconut School is a volunteer-run facility built entirely from recycled and salvaged materials by local volunteers. It operates on the island as a working community project, not as a museum or tourist attraction.

Can I see the full silk production process on this tour?

Yes. The silk farm visit includes the full production cycle, so you see how silk moves from cocoon through thread to finished cloth at each stage.

What's included in the price for this half-day tour?

Transport from your hotel, a private guide, the ferry crossing fee, silk farm entry, morning or afternoon tea and bottled water are all included. Gratuities and donations are separate.

How long does the ferry crossing take to reach Silk Island?

The crossing by barge is part of a short journey from Phnom Penh. The entire tour runs 4 hours from hotel pickup to return, including all stops and the ferry ride.

Do I need to be in good physical condition for this tour?

The tour involves walking through villages and around the silk farm and Coconut School. A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. It is not suitable for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.