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
After breakfast at the hotel, our professional tour guide and driver will meet you at the hotel lobby for a comprehensive tour of Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s economic and political hub, rich in historical landmarks and cultural attractions for Phnom Penh Exploration of Historical & Cultural Landmarks at Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda, the residence of the Cambodian royal family, featuring golden-roofed buildings and the Silver Pagoda, home to emerald and gold Buddha statues, and a floor covered with 5,000 silver tiles. Wat Phnom, a historic hilltop temple marking the founding site of Phnom Penh and offering panoramic city views. Independence Monument, a symbol of Cambodia’s independence from France in 1953, also serving as a memorial for the country's war heroes. Wat Ounalom, the spiritual headquarters of Cambodian Buddhism, home to an ancient eyebrow hair relic of Buddha. Central Market (Phsar Thmey) a colonial-era art deco market, one of the most famous shopping destinations in Phnom Penh, where you can browse for souvenirs, jewelry, textiles, handicrafts, and have Lunch Break at a Local Restaurant before continue to Koh Dach Silk Island, enjoy a scenic drive and ferry ride to Koh Dach Silk Island, located along the Mekong River, just outside of Phnom Penh and visit Traditional Silk Weaving Center at Koh Dach is renowned for its silk weaving industry, where you can witness artisans crafting traditional silk sarongs, krama scarves, and Hol fabrics using age-old techniques. Village Exploration, discover the local lifestyle in five villages at Koh Dach, Kbal Koh, Lvea, Chong Koh, and Neah, where the community engages in, Silk weaving and handicrafts, Agriculture (corn, sesame, beans, banana plantations) Small-scale businesses and fruit tree cultivation, Pagodas & Local Temples and visit three peaceful pagodas on the island, where locals gather for worship and meditation and then return Journey to Phnom Penh after an enriching cultural experience on Koh Dach Silk Island, transfer back to your hotel for an 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
- 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
