Silk Island (Koh Dach) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Silk Island. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Phnom Penh Silk Island Bike Tour/ E-Bike or Tuk Tuk

• Phnom Penh to Silk Island by Tuk-Tuk with Local Expert

• Silk Island and Countryside of Phnom Penh by Tuk-Tuk

• Private Half-Day Silk Island Trip from Phnom Penh

• Silk Island Tuk-Tuk Tour

Technically, visiting Silk Island is free, though that doesn’t include the cost of transportation—locals often take the ferry, which costs around 1,000 riel (less than US$1). Most visitors, however, get there and explore via guided sightseeing tour, typically by bike or tuk-tuk. Guided tours start at around US$30.

Yes, Silk Island is worth visiting. It offers travelers a peek into traditional Cambodian life---a view you probably won't get in Phnom Penh. Just a short ferry ride from the city, you'll be able to witness the entire silk production process from local artisans, see how tofu is made, and even sit by a quiet stretch of the Mekong River.

Per one customer who booked the Phnom Penh to Silk Island By Tuk-Tuk with Local Expert, "This was a great tour! You get picked up from your hotel, and you are dropped back. The tour was amazing. Tin Tin was so fun and really shares his passion about all things Cambodia. If you are looking for a tour that takes you outside of touristic typical zones, this is a tour for you!"

Silk Island (Koh Dach) is famous for the artisans who live and work there, hand-weaving silk items. Visit this village for a slower-paced escape from Phnom Penh, see the houses built on stilts, and purchase silk scarves and clothes—perfect souvenirs for friends back home.

To get to Silk Island, take a river taxi or charter a boat. The journey to Silk Island is just as much part of the experience as visiting the island itself. Once there, you can take tours on bikes or vespas for a fun way to see the island.

Yes, there are restaurants on Silk Island, mainly local restaurants serving traditional Cambodian food. You’ll also find a craft brewery, which could be welcome on hot, humid days out. After a meal and a beer, head to the beach at the island’s north end to relax.

Yes, Silk Island is good for most kids, who generally enjoy taking boats across the Mekong and riding in tuk-tuks on the island. Some workshops showcase silk worms wiggling around and producing silk strands, which can be an interesting and educational highlight. Keep in mind the stamina of young travelers.

The best time to visit Silk Island is in winter, from November to February, when the weather is generally driest. During the rainy season, the houses on stilts will look like they are floating as water gradually collects underneath them. Be prepared for hot and humid weather all year.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Silk Island. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Phnom Penh:

• Royal Palace

• Wat Phnom

• Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

• Phnom Penh Independence Monument

• Choeung Ek Genocidal Center

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Phnom Penh.