Private Half-Day Silk Island Trip from Phnom Penh

Name: Private Half-Day Silk Island Trip from Phnom Penh
Brand: Green Cultural Travel
SKU: 00b29f30-12c4-4c7c-8baa-e316fc52d989

See all (3)

Summary

Departure times starts from 7:30 am onwards at a time suitable to yourselves from your guest house or hotel. Return approximately four hours after departure time. You will travel through the bustling streets of Phnom Penh and you will visit the majestic Kbal Koh temple. Then, you will enjoy a local delicacy from one of the many road side stalls along the way before we board the barge to cross the mighty Mekong River. Once you arrive on Silk Island you will enjoy viewing the traditional homes of the local village and farmers working the rich soils for their crops. We will take a visit to the unique Coconut School which run and supported by locals and is made from recylced materials and what many consider rubbish. This school provides both a home and schooling for abandoned children and engish and maths for another 240 island children to supplement there public school education. The tour culminates with a visit to the Silk Farm which the island is named for. Here you can see the full production cycle of silk and visit their shop to buy a variety of beautiful hand crafted silk products. The tour includes: transport, guide, ferry crossing fee, silk farm entry, morning tea and chilled water. Additional offerings donations and gratuities are not included.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

Located just a short drive and ferry trip across the Mekong River, Silk Island is like stepping back in time. For those looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh. With farmers busy working the rich fertile soils and villages with traditional housing the island provides a fascinating look at Cambodian life removed from the western influences. The center pieces of the tour are a visit to the working silk farm the island is named for and the unique Coconut School run by local volunteers and built from recycled material and what many think of as rubbish.

What’s included?

Bottled water
Morning or afternoon tea
Private guide
Transport of your choice and driver
Hotel pickup
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Donations

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Face masks provided for travelers

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Green Cultural Travel

About operator:

Green Cultural Travel is a provider of unique travel and tour experiences in Cambodia. We are a social based enterprise majority owned by our staff and local based charities. We can arrange all of your travel requirements to make your holiday simply amazing. Whether it’s a cultural experience, the adventure of a lifetime or something to enrich your spirit, let our local knowledge create your next vacation.