• Mekong Island - Koh Dach - Koh Dach, also known as Silk Island, is a short distance from Phnom Penh, yet it feels worlds apart from the city’s hustle and bustle. Discover the best ways to explore Silk Island and enjoy your time there.
  Located just a 45-minute tuk-tuk or moto ride and a brief ferry trip from Phnom Penh, visiting Koh Dach offers a wonderful escape from the city’s routine while experiencing rural Cambodia.
  The island’s refreshing tranquility provides not only a great retreat but also an enjoyable opportunity to learn about Cambodia’s silk weaving heritage, wander through peaceful villages, relax by the river, or take a swim.

Silk history
Cambodia boasts a rich silk-weaving tradition dating back to pre-Angkorian times. Although the craft is declining, nationwide efforts are underway to revive it. Koh Dach is home to several weaving communities.

Visitors can explore the entire process, from feeding the silk worms with mulberry leaves, spinning the yarn, and dyeing techniques, to witnessing the final product.

The main silk weaving center is approximately 1km from the ferry landing. It features a collection of stilted wooden houses where weavers use handmade wooden looms to create patterned silk scarves and traditional Khmer skirts.

• Royal Palace - The Royal Palace, located in Chey Chumneas, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is a complex of buildings serving as the king of Cambodia’s royal residence. Its full name in Khmer is Preah Barum Reachea Veang Chaktomuk Serei Mongkol.
• Silver Pagoda - Situated on the south side of the Royal Palace in Chey Chumneas, Phnom Penh, the Silver Pagoda’s official name is Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram, also known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot, commonly shortened to Wat Preah Keo in Khmer. The vihara houses numerous national treasures, including many gold and jeweled Buddha statues.
• Wat Phnom - Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Built in 1372, it stands 27 meters above the ground, making it the tallest religious structure in the city. The pagoda was named Wat Preah Chedey Borapaut. Wat Phnom is the central landmark of Phnom Penh.

• Private Transportation (Tuk Tuk) & Tour Guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• All entrance fees included
• Complimentary cold bottle of water
• Private English Speaking Guide

• Drinks and other meals not clearly mentioned
• Surcharge for special request on food, and meals.
• All other service not stated in the program

The lively atmosphere of Phnom Penh can sometimes be a bit much. Escape to the serene Silk Island on a peaceful full-day Tuk Tuk tour. Begin by exploring the tranquil Cambodian lifestyle away from the urban hustle. Engage in farming activities at a local farm, visit traditional silk weavers to learn about their craft, and leisurely stroll through the island’s quaint villages and picturesque countryside. Afterwards, return to the city to explore Wat Phnom Duan Penh, established in 1372 and recognized as the city’s foundation. Conclude the tour with a visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, a complex of buildings that serves as the royal residence of the King of Cambodia.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.