Phnom Penh City and Koh Dach Silk Island Private Day Tour
Discover the vibrant capital of Cambodia and experience traditional craftsmanship on this full-day private tour of Phnom Penh and Koh Dach Silk Island. Explore the city's historical landmarks, visit bustling markets, and immerse yourself in the cultural heritage of Cambodia's silk-weaving villages.
Tour Highlights:
- Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda: Explore Cambodia’s royal residence, home to dazzling treasures, intricate Khmer architecture, and the famous Emerald Buddha.
- Wat Phnom: Visit Phnom Penh’s iconic hilltop temple, a revered site believed to be the birthplace of the city.
- Independence Monument & Wat Ounalom: Learn about Cambodia’s struggle for independence and visit one of the country’s most important Buddhist temples.
- Central Market: Browse through a lively Art Deco-style market, where you can shop for souvenirs, gemstones, textiles, and local delicacies.
- Koh Dach Silk Island: Travel to this peaceful island on the Mekong River, known for its traditional silk-weaving village. Meet local artisans, visit a silk farm, explore a Buddhist monastery, and, if school is in session, interact with students at a local school.
- Comfort & Expert Guidance: Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide, ensuring an insightful and comfortable experience.
This private full-day tour is perfect for travelers looking to experience the history, culture, and traditional craftsmanship of Cambodia in a single, well-planned day.
ITINERARY
Morning: Phnom Penh’s Historical & Cultural Landmarks
After breakfast at 08:30 AM, your professional tour guide and driver will meet you at the hotel lobby to begin your comprehensive journey through Phnom Penh, the heart of Cambodia’s political, economic, and cultural identity. Your morning tour will include:
- Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda: Explore the opulent Royal Palace, the official residence of the Cambodian royal family, with its striking golden-roofed halls. Inside the compound, visit the Silver Pagoda, named for its floor covered with over 5,000 silver tiles and home to sacred emerald and gold Buddha statues.
- Wat Phnom: Visit the spiritual birthplace of Phnom Penh, set on a small hill and surrounded by leafy gardens. This iconic site offers not only a place of worship but also panoramic city views.
- Independence Monument: A prominent landmark symbolizing Cambodia’s independence from French rule in 1953, this lotus-shaped stupa also commemorates the country’s fallen heroes.
- Wat Ounalom: Considered the spiritual center of Cambodian Buddhism, this riverside monastery houses a sacred relic, an eyebrow hair of Buddha, and is a center for Buddhist learning and worship.
- Central Market (Phsar Thmey): A stunning Art Deco building from the colonial era, this bustling market is perfect for browsing souvenirs, handmade crafts, jewelry, textiles, and local snacks.
Lunch Break: Enjoy a traditional Khmer lunch at a local restaurant, sampling the fresh flavors of Cambodian cuisine before continuing your afternoon adventure.
Afternoon: Rural Charm on Koh Dach Silk Island
After lunch, embark on a scenic drive and short ferry ride to Koh Dach (Silk Island), nestled along the Mekong River just outside Phnom Penh. This tranquil island is a living museum of Cambodian traditional arts and village life.
- Traditional Silk Weaving Center: Witness the time-honored art of silk weaving as local artisans craft sarongs, krama scarves, and Hol fabrics using traditional wooden looms, an age-old craft passed down through generations.
- Village Exploration: Visit the island’s main villages at Koh Dach where you’ll experience the daily life of rural Cambodia to see Silk production and handicrafts, Small-scale farming of corn, sesame, beans, bananas and Local home businesses and vibrant community life
- Pagodas & Temples: Visit three peaceful village pagodas, where locals gather for worship, prayer, and meditation, adding a spiritual depth to your cultural journey.
Evening: Return to Phnom Penh
After a meaningful day immersed in Cambodia’s royal heritage and village traditions, return to Phnom Penh by ferry and private vehicle. Transfer back to your hotel for a relaxing evening at leisure.
Tours Package Included
- Private Pick-up & Drop-off at your hotel
- Professional English speaking license tour guide
- All transfer by private comfortable Air-conditioned vehicle
- All sightseeing entrance fees as mentioned in the tours itinerary
- Ferry from Phnom Penh to Koh Dach Island and return
- Services charge and current government VAT tax
- Cold Drinking Water
Tours Package Excluded
- Tipping for guide and driver
- All other accounts are not mentioned in the above inclusion
Note :
- Professional official license tour guides with excellent English-speaking skills in every destination
- Special note: for Italian/French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese/ speaking guides are available upon request but The surcharge will be applied
