Silk Island Cycling in Phnom Penh with Lunch and Ferry Crossing
by Vana Adventure Travel
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This cycling tour in Phnom Penh lasts about 4 to 6 hours and covers 25 to 30 kilometers on mostly flat terrain around Mekong Island. It is designed for people comfortable cycling moderate distances. The trip begins with a hotel pickup and transfer by tuk-tuk or minivan to the Cambodia Post Office, a French colonial building from 1895 located in the former European district. From there, participants take a ferry across the Mekong River to Koh Dach Island. After a short briefing, the group cycles through villages, farms, and orchards growing mango, lemongrass, cucumber, and other crops. The ride includes visits to a silk weaving workshop where traditional textile production is demonstrated. The tour also includes a visit to learn about Theravada Buddhism and other local religions, followed by a stop at a bean curd drying business. Lunch is served at a floating restaurant on the island. After eating, the group cycles back to the ferry, returns to Phnom Penh, and is transferred by vehicle to their hotel. The tour includes a Cannondale mountain bike, helmet, English-speaking guide, ferry fees, and lunch.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cambodia Post Office
Pickup starts at 7:30 AM from the hotel by tuk-tuk or minivan depending on group size. The group is driven to the Cambodia Post Office or directly to the ferry. The Post Office is a French colonial building from about 1895 situated in the former European district called Place de la Post.
30 min
Koh Dach
After crossing the Mekong River by ferry, participants begin cycling on Koh Dach Island. The guide reviews the cycling route and points of interest. The ride passes through villages, fruit and vegetable orchards including cucumber, corn, ginger, lemongrass, papaya, eggplants, banana, and mango plantations. The tour includes a visit to a traditional silk weaving workshop common to Mekong River villages.
180 min
Buddhism and Bean Curd Business
Theravada Buddhism is the official religion of Cambodia, practiced by 95 percent of the population. There are 5,104 Buddhist pagodas with 70,905 monks divided into two sects: the Mohanikaya sect has 4,843 pagodas with 68,476 monks, and the Thammayut sect has 261 pagodas with 2,429 monks. Besides Buddhism, other religions such as Islam and Christianity are also practiced. After learning about Buddhism and other religions, the group cycles to visit a local bean curd drying process before proceeding to the floating restaurant for lunch.
60 min
Phnom Penh
Following lunch at the floating restaurant, participants cycle back to the ferry, cross the river, and meet the tuk-tuk or minivan for the return trip to the hotel in Phnom Penh, concluding the cycling tour on Mekong Island.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Silk Island Cycling in Phnom Penh with Lunch and Ferry Crossing
by Vana Adventure Travel
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$90Overview
This cycling tour in Phnom Penh lasts about 4 to 6 hours and covers 25 to 30 kilometers on mostly flat terrain around Mekong Island. It is designed for people comfortable cycling moderate distances. The trip begins with a hotel pickup and transfer by tuk-tuk or minivan to the Cambodia Post Office, a French colonial building from 1895 located in the former European district. From there, participants take a ferry across the Mekong River to Koh Dach Island. After a short briefing, the group cycles through villages, farms, and orchards growing mango, lemongrass, cucumber, and other crops. The ride includes visits to a silk weaving workshop where traditional textile production is demonstrated. The tour also includes a visit to learn about Theravada Buddhism and other local religions, followed by a stop at a bean curd drying business. Lunch is served at a floating restaurant on the island. After eating, the group cycles back to the ferry, returns to Phnom Penh, and is transferred by vehicle to their hotel. The tour includes a Cannondale mountain bike, helmet, English-speaking guide, ferry fees, and lunch.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cambodia Post Office
Pickup starts at 7:30 AM from the hotel by tuk-tuk or minivan depending on group size. The group is driven to the Cambodia Post Office or directly to the ferry. The Post Office is a French colonial building from about 1895 situated in the former European district called Place de la Post.
30 min
Koh Dach
After crossing the Mekong River by ferry, participants begin cycling on Koh Dach Island. The guide reviews the cycling route and points of interest. The ride passes through villages, fruit and vegetable orchards including cucumber, corn, ginger, lemongrass, papaya, eggplants, banana, and mango plantations. The tour includes a visit to a traditional silk weaving workshop common to Mekong River villages.
180 min
Buddhism and Bean Curd Business
Theravada Buddhism is the official religion of Cambodia, practiced by 95 percent of the population. There are 5,104 Buddhist pagodas with 70,905 monks divided into two sects: the Mohanikaya sect has 4,843 pagodas with 68,476 monks, and the Thammayut sect has 261 pagodas with 2,429 monks. Besides Buddhism, other religions such as Islam and Christianity are also practiced. After learning about Buddhism and other religions, the group cycles to visit a local bean curd drying process before proceeding to the floating restaurant for lunch.
60 min
Phnom Penh
Following lunch at the floating restaurant, participants cycle back to the ferry, cross the river, and meet the tuk-tuk or minivan for the return trip to the hotel in Phnom Penh, concluding the cycling tour on Mekong Island.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.