Siem Reap: Lotus Silk Farm - Tour, Lake & Artisan immersion

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Siem Reap, Cambodia

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20+ bookings last month.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Zoe_K ·

Apr 2026

Amazing experience - I highly recommend you do this. The boat tour was incredible and I learnt so much about lotus and lotus silk. It's also an incredible program that works to employ local women and artisans. A must if you are visiting siem reap! Try the lotus beer!

· Samanta_V ·

Feb 2026

A beautiful experience. I learned so much about the many uses of lotus and gained a deep respect for the craftsmanship and dedication behind the work these women create. The place is almost entirely run by women, which makes the experience even more special.

Overview

What's Included

✓ Expert bilingual guide (English/French available)
Air-conditioned vehicle

✓ Round-trip shuttle from downtown Biolab Café
Coffee and/or Tea

✓ Tea with homemade biscuits
✓ Fresh lotus bouquet
All Fees and Taxes

Private transportation

✗ Hotel pickup/drop-off (central shuttle meeting point only)
✗ Personal purchases from boutique
✗ Gratuities (optional, appreciated)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

BIOLAB CAFÉ
Wat Bo Village, 0418 វិថី អាចារ្យហែមជៀវ, ក្រុងសៀមរាប 17254, Cambodia
Ideally located downtown, a van will pick you up at 8.30am, 10am, 12pm and 2pm just in front of the garden of Biolab Cafe and restaurant.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Most travelers can participate
Ideally located downtown, a van will pick you up at 8.30am, 10am, 12pm and 2pm just in front of the garden of Biolab Cafe and restaurant.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 227 reviews

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Such a fun activity

Monica_P, May 2026

Such a great experience. Got to learn a lot about the lotus farm and the activities were really fun.

Great Experience!

Zoe_K, Apr 2026

Worth a visit

John_L, Mar 2026

Great tour. Learnt a lot about what they do for the community, and it is such a positive experience.

Lotus Silk farm revealed.

Brian_R, Mar 2026

Incredible amount of effort goes into creating lotus silk threads. Our guide walked us through all of the steps and uses for the Lotus flower.

A beautiful experience. I...

Samanta_V, Feb 2026

Best Kept Secret in Siem Reap

Annie_C, Jan 2026

This is a must for everyone. Learning about the lotus flower. Then actually going out on a boat in the water and picking the lotus from the lake. An Amazing experience

Very interesting and fun experience

Tina_C, Nov 2025

This was a fantastic experience but be aware that the whole activity was over 4 hors from pick up to drop off, not the 2 hours as viator stated. We had the full package of guided tour, boat ride, tea and craft making. We would definitely recommend.

Great tour

Sonia_K, Nov 2025

We had a lovely morning at the Lotus farm, educational and fun. We loved the boat tour we feel like the tour really helps the locals they seemed happy to have us there. Would 100% recommend.

Educational experience.

Tara_P, Mar 2025

The place is educational and informative however I booked a tour that they did not do. I booked a boat tour in the lotus fields and they did not message me to tell me that it was not going to happen. So we were disappointed to arrive to find out we were going to not be able to do what we booked. Then after paying in full on viator for the tour we didn’t receive, we were asked to pay 90 dollars to which I said no stating we paid for a tour we are not receiving. So they put us in doing crafts and a tour of the farm which again was educational but setting the expectation for what you paid for versus what you arrive to receive should be considered. The staff there were all friendly women and we have some souvenirs to take home which was nice. The products they make are luxury (299/scarf for example) - I would definitely say it is worth a visit.

Overall it was a fun...

Lisa_K, Feb 2025

Overall it was a fun and enjoyable experience, but I did feel a bit rushed. I did not see how the things I did not make were made. I think we should have reminded them that we did not receive a tour. It was at the end of the day and I was not certain what time they close. We made a variety of lotus flower products which I really enjoyed. The paper needs time to dry so we paid to have a tuk tuk deliver it to the hotel. Unfortunately I forgot to tell them about the incense stick I made. They did give us a gift which included everything. The boat tour to the lotus field included the guides creating different lotus flower decorations and showing that the plant is also edible. It was pretty amazing how quickly they can transform the flower.

Highly recommend

Nadia_M, Dec 2023

Highly recommend this unique experience! Everything was perfectly organized, the overall price included several activities, and we got something tangible to take home with us. Thank you so much!

Good initiative

Geertje_v, Feb 2023

5 stars for the good initiative, the ladies that work here are ever so lovely! Boatman was kind and helpful too, thanks to the lovely lady that was on the boat with me…. !

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed the handicraft classes and the boat ride to the lotus fields. We will continue to do our best in order that the Lotus Farm becomes one of the most popular tourist attractions in Siem Reap.

Exceptionnel

Bernadette_D, Jan 2024

C’est une expérience géniale, on apprend tout sur le lotus, les gens sont super gentils , j’ai pris l’expérience entière avec le bateau pour aller dans les champs de lotus, puis j’ai appris a sortir les filaments des tiges, a les tisser pour faire un petit bracelet, puis faire un dessin sur le papier mâché de lotus, faire un bracelet avec les graines séchées et enfin faire de l’encens. Un beau cadeau vous attend a la fin de l’expérience. C’est vraiment super comme moment. De plus le patron est français , comme je ne parle pas bien anglais, il a pu m’expliquer. Je recommande fortement