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Mekong Islands Bike Tour: Explore Rural Cambodia
4.9
225 Ratings
Krong Ta Khmau
Embark on a thrilling cycling adventure on the islands of the Mekong near Phnom Penh. Explore rural village life, pedal through farmland, and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Embark on a thrilling cycling adventure on the islands of the Mekong near Phnom Penh. Explore rural village life, pedal through farmland, and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Areiksart Ferry Port - The tour guide will meet participants at the Garden on the left side of Areiksart Ferry Port at 7:45 am. Following a brief safety briefing and bike fitting, the group will proceed to the ferry departure point to commence the cycling adventure.
- Mekong River - Participants will board a local ferry to cross to the Silk…
- Areiksart Ferry Port - The tour guide will meet participants at the Garden on the left side of Areiksart Ferry Port at 7:45 am. Following a brief safety briefing and bike fitting, the group will proceed to the ferry departure point to commence the cycling adventure.
- Mekong River - Participants will board a local ferry to cross to the Silk Islands. Enjoy cycling through local farms and villages.
Once back on land, enjoy a scenic and relaxing 20-25 km ride through Cham Muslim communities on quiet back roads. The leisurely cycling includes some additional short ferry rides to reach and explore the Mekong Islands.
- Silk Island - Stop for refreshments at a local Silk Farm and learn about how the family has made a living by crafting beautiful items using a delicate process to produce silk.
- Mekong River - On the islands, participants will cycle through orchards and market gardens, enjoying the tranquil farmland and learning about the lives of the people who reside on the Silk Islands. Along the way, bikes will be parked for some interesting cultural stops to explore traditional village industries and gain a deeper understanding of authentic Cambodian life on these islands.
After returning from the islands by ferry, expect to arrive back in Phnom Penh around 11:30 pm.
- Phnom Penh - Upon arrival in the city, the group will head to a local restaurant to enjoy an authentic Cambodian lunch.
What's Included
- Water, snacks, and lunch provided
- Fresh fruit included
- All fees and handling charges covered
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Top-quality mountain bike for the tour
- Water, snacks, and lunch provided
- Fresh fruit included
- All fees and handling charges covered
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Top-quality mountain bike for the tour
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Pedal your way around the Mekong islands in Cambodia on this 5-hour morning tour from Phnom Penh.
Enjoy a glimpse of everyday rural life in the country as you bike across flat tracks and quiet roads, then hop on a ferry across the Mekong River and explore the Silk Islands.
Along the way, stop to admire beautiful pagodas, watch farmers at work, and…
Pedal your way around the Mekong islands in Cambodia on this 5-hour morning tour from Phnom Penh.
Enjoy a glimpse of everyday rural life in the country as you bike across flat tracks and quiet roads, then hop on a ferry across the Mekong River and explore the Silk Islands.
Along the way, stop to admire beautiful pagodas, watch farmers at work, and enjoy a traditional silk weaving demonstration, then re-fuel with a delicious lunch before returning to Phnom Penh on the ferry.
- Dress code: comfortable clothes for cycling and current weather conditions
- Good footwear for cycling—no flip-flops
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant seats and tag-a-longs are available on request if confirmed at time of booking
- Child Seats is available upon request, child seats could accommodate for child’s weight 14kg only.
Location
Areiksart Ferry Port
Discova Tour Guide will be waiting for you at the Garden at the left hand side of Areiksart Ferry Port at 7:45am
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(225 Ratings)
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Andrew_w
Mar 25, 2025
Awesome Tour - Ted was an incredible guide - Absolutely brilliant cycling tour. Ted was an awesome guide, friendly, knowledgeable with great pre-tour communication. Everything was well coordinated. Really enjoyed all aspects of the tour, the silk farm visit was the real highlight.
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Zoe_n
Jan 6, 2024
A pleasant surprise - I had such a wonderful time on this tour! The islands were beautiful and the trail was forgiving, even for a person who hadn't been on a bike in years. Getting to see how silk is made was a true highlight. On top of that, I had the most lovely and attentive guide. Ted was very wonderful on this tour and made it easy and comfortable.
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Erin_w
Oct 31, 2023
Outstanding tour & guide! - I absolutely loved my day with Ted! He was an incredibly kind and generous guide - he shared all kinds of interesting information and made the day fun and tailored to what I wanted to do.
This is a super way to see the islands, do something a bit physical and learn about life in Phnom Penh.
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914j_r_miea
Oct 13, 2023
Excellent - Superb discovery of the Cambodian countryside and its daily life (village, agriculture, temple, silk factory, tofu...) The guide was very pleasant. Niquel bikes. We recommend
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Zarak683
Dec 5, 2022
An experience not to miss out on, when in Cambodia - I loved learning about the bean curd drying process and trying food from the local markets as well as the traditional Cambodian food for lunch. It was nice to relax in the hammocks by the water too. The whole ride was very enjoyable, providing excellent insight into Cambodian culture and our tour guide, Thong, was absolutely lovely and did an excellent job!
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Joanahs3
Jun 9, 2021
Great experience with impressing views and a lasting experience - Very nice professionals taking care of everything, we would do a tour with them again for sure. Location, provision, equipment, guides - everything was excellent.
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I9224akericm
Mar 29, 2020
Amazing Tour - The tour was 20km if I recall correctly, but it flies by. There were some great views of the city from the river ferry. You get to see lots of farmland and small villages just across the Mekong. Little kids run out and say "Hi! Hi! Hi!" as the you ride by and some of the braver ones will give you high five you as you ride by, it's adorable.
Tour guide was super friendly and hooked us up with some delicious fresh fruit at the half-way point.
Definitely remember your sun tan lotion for this one!
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967alexandriam
Mar 18, 2020
A Perfect Morning - Our trip to the Mekong Island with Sovannary was nothing short of magical! He was a wealth of information and so patient with everyone. The cycling was easy enough, very little to no traffic to deal with and the bikes were in top notch condition. The ferry ride to begin our day was beautiful. Upon arrival we turned off the main road and headed into the local countryside. We learned about some of the staples of Cambodian cuisine, and even had the chance to taste some of their favorite fruits and cakes at our stop. The silk making process is fascinating and we were lucky enough to learn about it from a family who has been in the business for generations. It was a wonderful day full of education and beauty! A trip with Sovannary is a tirp you wont soon forget!
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Mattrj3773vl
Oct 4, 2020
" Riders ,keep together on the well beaten path " - I " enjoyed " it ending .Only then could I be alone & truly experience Cambodia .When you are in a group of other foringers any spontaneous situations are not genuine or uncensored . But. , , if your too frightened to ride a bike solo then the only other option is this ,and its not free.
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Celine_r
Nov 13, 2023
just rent bikes in phomn phen and take the ferry by yourself - - i asked the guide to confirm the meeting point one day before, never replied. Result : big confusion to start the day
- nothing to see on the island apart from the same temples again
-guide was only interested in making money : was always riding the bike ahead of me ( making me feel i was no fast enough), no interactions, no conversations, 0 interests in his clients .. super boring
few good things
- the sillk " farm " was cool and an excellent meal was provided at the end of the visit
- we came accross the buddhist ceremony that i really liked but this was luck , cause it was hled only once a year . If you come on another day, you'll see nothing particular
but too be honest its not worth the price
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