Top Phnom Penh Water Tours - page 2

The drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap can be long and bumpy, but you don’t have to travel by road! Opt for the scenic route with this one-way cruise and experience life along the Mekong River, glide around Tonle Sap Lake, and tuck into a delicious lunch on-board. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Enjoy our full day cruise to Oudong, the area of the former Cambodian capital from 1620 to 1866. On the way you will see the people of the riverbank with their floating and fishing villages. After riding on the boat for two hours, we will take a car to Koh Chen Island where we will walk around the village famous for its silver craftsmen and their products. They continue working in the traditional way, long after the Royal Palace moved away. Later we will continue our journey to Oudong mountain where an impressive Buddhist monastery includes 5,000 Buddha statues and the stupa with the remains of former Kings.

Silk Island (Koh Dach) lies along the Mekong River just north of downtown Phnom Penh and is named for its historic silk production. On this tour, travel to the island in the comfort of a private vehicle and immerse yourself in local life as you explore the island villages, admire the traditional stilt homes, and visit Koh Dach Pagoda. Along the way, enjoy a tour of a silk workshop and learn all about the silk weaving process.