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Cycling Adventure on Islands of the Mekong Phnom Penh

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Islands of the Mekong Bike Tour from Phnom Penh

5 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Pedal your way around the islands of the Mekong on this 5-hour morning tour from Phnom Penh. Enjoy a glimpse of everyday life in rural Cambodia as you glide around the countryside, then hop on a ferry across the Mekong River and explore the Silk Islands. Along the way, jump off to admire beautiful pagodas, watch farmers at work in the fields and enjoy a traditional silk weaving demonstration, then re-fuel with a delicious lunch.

5-hour bike tour of the Mekong Islands from Phnom Penh
Pedal through the countryside, past pretty pagodas and lush rice fields
Ride a ferry across the Mekong River to the Silk Islands
Discover the ancient art of silk weaving as you cycle around the Silk Islands
Perfect for all ages and skill level
Great-value tour includes lunch

What's Included

Top quality mountain bike
Water, snacks, and lunch
English Speaking Tour Guide
All fees and handling charges
Fresh Fruit

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Areiksart Ferry Port
HX83+376, Krong Ta Khmau, Cambodia
Discova Tour Guide will be waiting for you at the Garden at the left hand side of Areiksart Ferry Port at 7:45am

Start time

08:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Areiksart Ferry Port

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mekong River

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mekong River

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Lotus Silk

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mekong River

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Mekong River

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Phnom Penh

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Dress code: comfortable clothes for cycling and current weather conditions
Good footwear for cycling—no flip-flops
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant seats and tag-a-longs are available on request if confirmed at time of booking

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Please meet at 7:40am to be ready to depart at 8:00am
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

Ina L

What a lovely way to get out of the city and experience the Cambodian countryside.I can highly recommend this tour our guide was excellent and well informed. The ferry trips were great fun and really enjoyed the whole thing. 10 out of 10!

Reviews

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A pleasant surprise

Zoe_N, Jan 2024

I had such a wonderful time on this tour! The islands were beautiful and the trail was forgiving, even for a person who hadn't been on a bike in years. Getting to see how silk is made was a true highlight. On top of that, I had the most lovely and attentive guide. Ted was very wonderful on this tour and made it easy and comfortable.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi Zoe_N, We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time on our tour! It's fantastic that you found the islands beautiful and the bike trail forgiving. We're delighted that Ted, your guide, added to the enjoyment, making the experience easy and comfortable for you. Thanks for highlighting the silk-making experience as a true highlight. Looking forward to more adventures with you! Cheers, Rocky

just rent bikes in phomn phen and take the ferry by yourself

Celine_R, Nov 2023

- i asked the guide to confirm the meeting point one day before, never replied. Result : big confusion to start the day - nothing to see on the island apart from the same temples again -guide was only interested in making money : was always riding the bike ahead of me ( making me feel i was no fast enough), no interactions, no conversations, 0 interests in his clients .. super boring few good things - the sillk " farm " was cool and an excellent meal was provided at the end of the visit - we came accross the buddhist ceremony that i really liked but this was luck , cause it was hled only once a year . If you come on another day, you'll see nothing particular but too be honest its not worth the price

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi Celine. Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent tour experience. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your honest insights, as they help us improve our services. We regret the confusion regarding the meeting point, and we acknowledge the importance of clear communication. We will address this matter with our team to ensure that future travelers receive timely responses and avoid any confusion at the start of the day. It's disappointing to hear that the guide's behavior did not meet your expectations. We take such concerns seriously, and we will investigate this matter further to ensure our guides uphold the standards of excellent customer service. Your experience is certainly not reflective of our usual standards, and we apologize for any discomfort caused. On a positive note, we're glad you enjoyed the silk "farm" visit and appreciated the excellent meal provided. Additionally, stumbling upon the Buddhist ceremony added a unique touch to your experience, even though it was a stroke of luck. We truly value your feedback, and we're committed to addressing the areas where we fell short. Please know that your satisfaction is our priority, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again, providing an improved and more enjoyable experience. Thank you for your understanding.

Outstanding tour & guide!

Erin_W, Oct 2023

I absolutely loved my day with Ted! He was an incredibly kind and generous guide - he shared all kinds of interesting information and made the day fun and tailored to what I wanted to do. This is a super way to see the islands, do something a bit physical and learn about life in Phnom Penh.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you absolutely loved your day with Ted. It's wonderful to know that he provided you with interesting information, made the day tailored to your preferences, and added an element of fun to your experience. We're delighted that our tour offered you a unique and enjoyable way to explore the islands, engage in some physical activity, and learn about life in Phnom Penh. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to hosting you on more memorable adventures in the future!

Awesome!

Susan_V, Mar 2020

Wonderful tour!! Varied and interesting. Would definitely recommend. Would encourage stopping for more picture taking opportunities.

Islands of Mekong

acatoz, Feb 2020

A really enjoyable morning. Vichet was a brilliant guide, the bikes were in great condition, and the route was fun and exciting without ever being too difficult. A nice change from the city.

Fantastic tour!

elizabethgbaker96, Jan 2020

This was a fantastic tour. The tour guide was very informative and took us to see the back streets and country side of Cambodia. It was a very well organised tour that ran very smoothly. I highly recommend!

Enjoyable and informative bike tour

DennisC01, Jul 2019

Had a great half day bike ride. Very enjoyable. Easy riding once you get out of the city (which only took a few minutes).

Thoroughly enjoyed my time with my...

Herb G, Apr 2018

Thoroughly enjoyed my time with my guide, whose name I think is Weichart. He was informative and very personable, as well attentive to my comfort. We went at a reasonable pace and stopped to take in local sites along the way. The stop at the silk farm was especially interesting as I got to learn about the process of making silk from a family who has been doing it for generations. The trail got bumpy at times, but was quite negotiable and the bike was excellent for the task at hand. I enjoyed getting out of the city and seeing a point of view that would not have been available otherwise. At our stop for lunch at the end of the tour, the food was not up to par, but served the purpose of satisfying hunger. If you enjoy bike riding, take this tour.

What a lovely way to get out of the...

Ina L, Apr 2018

Really enjoyed this bike tour from...

Glen_O, Mar 2018

Really enjoyed this bike tour from Phnom Penh! Got to sightsee and exercise at the same time!

Great tour, really good value for...

Tobias G, Jan 2018

Great tour, really good value for money and the guides are brilliant. Would highly recommend this to anyone staying In Phnom Penh!

Great 5 hour tour including 3...

Lesley L, Nov 2017

Great 5 hour tour including 3 ferries, bike ride on Silk and Mekong islands, fruit snacks, cold water and lunch afterwards. Highly recommended way of getting to see beyond Phnom Penh city easily.

Each of my experiences with Viator...

DeMauriae V, Mar 2017

Each of my experiences with Viator was awesome. I great appreciated getting to experience, or a least witness, locals living their day to day life. My guide was great, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The food and conversation was good,I'm considering traveling to Asia again later this year and will make Viator apart of trip. Well worth it.

Excellent experience. Only rider on...

Ian C, Mar 2017

Excellent experience. Only rider on the trip and so had a personal guide. Amon was a great guide. We went off the beaten track and saw the way rural people live and work but so close to Phenom Penh. I was most impressed by her open and genuine friendliness to all who she met, giving greetings to those we rode past. She was informative and professional. Highly recommended as a tour guide.

It was great getting out side of the...

Emily G, Jan 2017

It was great getting out side of the city on the bikes! Getting away to see the countryside and explore outside of the city. Amazing guide, thanks

This was one of best Cambodia...

Tomonori_K, Aug 2016

This was one of best Cambodia experiences I had in my trip. The guide was very kind and knowledgeable person. No complaints. You go through the traffic of Phnom Penh first. This was first little scary because no traffic lights! but if you get the feeling, it's nothing scared about. It's interesting but the traffic flows without traffic lights in Phnom Penh because they go very slow. Then, you go to some rural areas, through cornfields, across rivers on the boat, waving to kids, visiting temples...and so many things.

Excellent experience! Goog guide, nice...

Magdalena F, May 2016

Excellent experience! Goog guide, nice place. I really enjoy the day.