Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals
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Is Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals worth booking?
Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals is a 4-hour experience in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from $45 per person. It scores 85 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 263 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 85 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (263)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $45 per person
Explore the peaceful countryside of Phnom Penh by bicycle where you’ll encounter experience with the real life of local people, mango plantations, lemongrass farms, Khmer sedge mat weaving village and silk weaving worksh
What you get
About this experience
Explore the peaceful countryside of Phnom Penh by bicycle where you’ll encounter experience with the real life of local people, mango plantations, lemongrass farms, Khmer sedge mat weaving village and silk weaving workshop of the Mekong River. This moderate biking adventure is for those who love cycling and able to manage from 25km to 30km distance through the flat terrains of the Mekong Island. After we cycle through the countryside, farmland and paddy rice field plus the natural lake that included the lotus farm, we continue to the handicraft village where you’ll learn more about Khmer silk weaving and enjoy the local lunch with them. A final we have a short ride to the ferry and get on our supported vehicle back to your hotel. This leisurely discover of Phnom Penh countryside, offering the chance of real-life local experience in Cambodia.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Ferry crossing fee
- English speaking cycle guide
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Cambodian lunch or dinner
- Cannondale Mountain Bike & helmet
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- E-Bike is available to rent for a special rate 15$/ E-bike
What you'll see and do
Cambodia Post Office
We start to pick up at 7:30am from your mentioned accommodation in Phnom Penh by Tuk Tuk or minivan as depending on the group size. After we pick you up, our crew will drive to the meeting point at the Cambodia Post Office or direct to the ferry across the Mekong River. The Post Office, built by French town planner and architecture Daniel Fabre around 1895, is located in the former European or French district. This administrative building gave its name to square where it is located. ”Place de la Post ”.
30 minutes here
Koh Dach
After we crossing the ferry and landing on the island of Mekong, we saddle up bicycle and our guide will make a brief of cycling itinerary with what we expect to learn from this cycling tour. There are few islands that located on the upstream of Mekong River as the best way to explore villages life, fruit & vegetable orchard such as cucumber, corn, ginger, lemongrass, papaya, eggplants, and other plantation like banana and mango etc. Throughout this cycling journey, we also visit the silk weaving workshop as the traditional weaving for most of the villages located through the Mekong River.
180 minutes here
Thearavada Buddhism is the official religion in Cambodia which is practiced by 95 percent of the population. Cambodia currently has 5,104 Buddhist pagodas with 70,905 monks. Monks comprise two sects: one is the Mohanikaya Buddhist sect and the other is the Thammayut Buddhist sect. The Mohanikaya Buddhist sect has 4,843 pagodas with 68,476 monks, while the Thammayut Buddhist sect has 261 pagodas with 2,429 monks. Even the Buddhism is the main religion in Cambodia, there also have more religion that people practiced like Muslim, Christian, etc. After we visit and learn about the Buddhism in Cambodia and other religions, we cycle to visit another local business is the Bean Curd Drying Process before we heading to floating restaurant for lunch.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Phnom Penh
After we relaxing and refreshing with a local lunch at the floating restaurant, we cycle back to our bike party and get on the ferry to meet our Tuk Tuk or minivan for driving back to the your hotel in Phnom Penh and sign off our wonderful cycling experience with Vana Adventure Travel at the island of Mekong.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Vana Adventure Travel
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 262 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
262 verified traveler reviews for Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Unreal Experience
We had an awesome time! Cycled around the island and stopped at places to learn from and talk to the locals about life on the island. Highlights were the Silk Island Community and lunch on the floating restaurant. Our guide Mon was so good and so helpful. Defs recommend if you are in Phnom Penh.
via Tripadvisor
Our tour guide Mon was so...
Our tour guide Mon was so awesome and made us feel welcome. We rode bikes through the streets of Silk Island and seeing the markets, and saw the country side where we visited farms. And finally our time at the silk island facility was really eye opening. We got to speak with the workers and touched the silk cocoons. So far this has been one of my favorite tours and experiences in Phnom Penh area. I would really recommend.
via Viator
Great day out with the friendly locals.
It was very hot and expect very level but long bike ride. Over 1 1/2 hours. So be prepared apart from that the guide was amazing and friendly and the lunch at the floating restaurant on the Mekong was delicious plus the chill for 15 mins on the hammocks over the river before lunch was nice.
via Viator
Like cycling? Like experiencing local culture? Like good food? Then this is for you!!!
A really fun time out with guide Mon. Great local knowledge, very easy to get along with and he made it an all round interesting and fun tour. A bottle of water is supplied but if you run out there are plenty of roadside stalls where you can stop and buy yourself another bottle if required. Floating restaurant towards the end of the tour was excellent, authentic and not the usual touristy clap trap. Food spot on too.
Response from the operator: hanks for your give us a great reviews and recommend this birding trip to the travelers who come to visit Cambodia or Phnom Penh. We do believe, this is a great part to help us to get more experience, knowledge and more benefits to the locals Thanks again and have a great day
via Tripadvisor
Exercise and an adventure
Very nice day out of town riding around 2 islands visiting monesteries, silk farm and a great lunch on a floating restaurant. Thong speaks English well and has e-bikes if needed.
Response from the operator: Thanks for your give us a great reviews and recommend this trip to the travelers who come to visit Cambodia or Phnom Penh. We do believe, this is a great part to help us to get more experience, knowledge and more benefits to the locals Thanks again and have a great day
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 92
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 85
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Phnom Penh.
How much does Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals cost?
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Prices start at $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Phnom Penh usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Phnom Penh is not rushed.
Is Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 263 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Phnom Penh, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals?
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Around 92 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Phnom Penh can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Phnom Penh and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Phnom Penh within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Phnom Penh?
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On Outty we rank every Phnom Penh experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Half Day Tuol Sleng S21 and Choeung Ek Killing Field Tour, The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour, Killing field and Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Phnom Penh?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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