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The 15 Best Silk Farm & Craft Workshops in Cambodia

33 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Golden silk, black pottery, lacquer and stone carving are all still worked here, mostly by workshops that train their own apprentices. These 15 cover what you watch and what you actually make, with prices and how long each takes.

Phnom Penh Silk Island Bike Tour/ E-Bike or Tuk Tuk - Riding through farms, villages, and market gardens
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Phnom Penh Silk Island Bike Tour/ E-Bike or Tuk Tuk

1.Phnom Penh Silk Island Bike Tour/ E-Bike or Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · from $35Our pick

Review of Phnom Penh’s Silk Island bike tour, with ferry rides, village roads, silk weaving, local food stops, pricing, and practical tips.

“We were picked up on time where Sok at Siemreaper gave us a walkthrough and prepared us for the morning. Guiding us safely to the ferry where we explored markets and the silk tour was really interesting. We were kept hydrated and the ride was really easy being quit flat all the way. It was most excellent being able to enjoy the back streets with ample stops and a great pace.”

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Siem Reap: Cambodian Pottery Class - Learning the craft before touching the wheel
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Siem Reap: Cambodian Pottery Class

2.Cambodian Pottery Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 339 reviews · 2 hours · from $27

Shape local clay, carve Khmer designs, and take home a handmade bowl in this friendly two-hour Siem Reap pottery class.

“LOVED this experience. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Being able to use a manual wheel is also really interesting for any experienced artists looking for a new challenge”

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Siem Reap Lotus Silk Farm Discovery tour & Lake experience - Inside the Lotus Silk Farm
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Siem Reap Lotus Silk Farm Discovery tour & Lake experience

Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals - Riding Koh Dach through farms and village lanes
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Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals

4.Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · from $45

Cycle Silk Island from Phnom Penh through villages, farms, temples, silk workshops, and a floating lunch stop for $45.

“Knowledgeable guide and enjoyable tour, though it was more about local farming than silk production than I expected. Good bikes but one thing to note: As a petite adult, I need a small helmet and the only one they had that was small enough to fit me had a broken adjustable inner band so it kept slipping off my head. Good thing I never needed it because it wouldn’t have done anything to protect my noggin. Please ensure appropriate safety equipment is available for a wider range of riders and in good working order. Total distance on bike was 15 miles, about half on paved roads, the rest on gravel…”

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Phnom Penh to Silk Island By Tuk-Tuk with local Expert
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Phnom Penh to Silk Island By Tuk-Tuk with local Expert

5.Phnom Penh to Silk Island By Tuk-Tuk with local Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $29

Explore Silk Island from Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk, visiting villages, temples, tofu makers, markets, and a family-run silk house.

“Mr. Sok did a great job of explaining and sharing at each stop. My friend used a cane to walk and he made sure she was able to participate. We stopped at a tofu business which was quite eye opening. But the best was listening to the woman who explained how, for 7 generations, they have made silk. Just Amazing!”

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Cambodian Pottery Class in Siem Reap - The tuk-tuk ride from your hotel
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Cambodian Pottery Class in Siem Reap

6.Cambodian Pottery Class in Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · from $34

Shape Khmer pottery on a Siem Reap workshop with local artists, hotel tuk-tuk pickup, ice cream, firing, and a handmade souvenir.

“This was a great class. Pauline was an excellent instructor. She had the perfect balance of letting us try on our own and offering help when we struggled. The pottery wheel is harder than it looks and Pauline was extremely patient and kind. We are grateful that they ran the class with just the 2 of us instead of cancelling and benefited from the private class.”

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Phnom Penh Silk Island Vespa Tour / Tuk Tuk Available - Crossing the Mekong by Ferry
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Phnom Penh Silk Island Vespa Tour / Tuk Tuk Available

7.Phnom Penh Silk Island Vespa Tour / Tuk Tuk Available

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $29

Review of Phnom Penh’s half-day Vespa tour to Silk Island, with temple visits, ferry crossing, village roads, silk weaving, guides, price, and tips.

“The guide and driver were great! I really enjoyed the vespa ride through the city. The tofu place was closed on the day of arrival, so we just walked through a dark barn. I had also hoped to explore more of silk island, but we only went to one place.”

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Mekong Silk Island Cruise - Unlimited Beer, Soft Drinks & Fresh Fruit Platter - A tuk-tuk ride through Silk Island
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Mekong Silk Island Cruise – Unlimited Beer, Soft Drinks & Fresh Fruit Platter

8.Mekong Silk Island Cruise – Unlimited Beer, Soft Drinks & Fresh Fruit Platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $35

See rural Cambodia on a four-hour Mekong cruise to Silk Island, with tuk-tuk touring, silk weaving, school visits, fruit, beer, and soft drinks.

“An interesting peaceful trip from Phnom Penh to see village life and learn about the fascinating process of hand weaving silk- from worm to finished product! The friendly host on the boat was an informative guide. His English was excellent. He was also an attentive & enthusiast bar man!”

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Siem Reap: Lotus Silk Farm- Tour, Lake & Masterclass - The guided visit: from lotus stem to luxury thread
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Siem Reap: Lotus Silk Farm- Tour, Lake & Masterclass

9.Lotus Silk Farm- Tour, Lake & Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $70

Make lotus paper, silk yarn, jewelry and more, then glide through Cambodian lotus fields on a 4.5-hour Siem Reap craft tour.

“By far one of the best things I've done in Siem Reap! The tour was fascinating, the boat ride magical, and the crafts were so much fun! They even gave us a gift at the end! If this is your kind of thing you won't be disappointed. Highly recommend. only thing that could be improved was our tuk tuk driver was about 30 minutes late. I understand this is a rarity though, and typically they are right on schedule. I was not bothered by it in the end because it was so fun I didn't even remember they were late.”

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Angkor Silk Farm & Lotus Silk Farm: Siem Reap Discovery Tour - Angkor Silk Farm: from mulberry leaves to woven silk
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Angkor Silk Farm & Lotus Silk Farm: Siem Reap Discovery Tour

10.Angkor Silk Farm & Lotus Silk Farm: Siem Reap Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 68 reviews · 4 hours · from $25

Compare Cambodian silk and lotus fiber farms on a four-hour Siem Reap tour with live demonstrations, countryside transport, tea, and ethical shopping.

“I had an incredible experience on this guided tour to the lotus farm and Buddhist water blessing. From start to finish, everything was well-organized, and I felt truly welcomed. A special mention to my tour guide—one of the most genuine and kind people I have met in Siem Reap. Her deep knowledge of the local areas, history, and culture made the experience so much richer. The visit to the market she took me to was a highlight, and our conversation about spirituality and Buddhism was one of the most engaging discussions I’ve had in a long time. She spoke about her dream of spending three months at a pagoda to…”

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Silk Island & countryside of Phnom Penh by Tuk Tuk - Phsar Areyksat market and the first village walk
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Silk Island & countryside of Phnom Penh by Tuk Tuk

11.Silk Island & countryside of Phnom Penh by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $45

Review of Phnom Penh’s Silk Island tuk-tuk tour, with ferry rides, silk weaving, village life, farms, local food, value, and practical tips.

“My parents and I really enjoyed the trip to silk island, away from the hustles and bustles of Phonm pehn. Our tour guide Mr Pi, was awesome! He was very helpful, caring, knowledgeable and speaks good english. We thank him for showing us his island with so much dedication. It was amazing to discover the life of people there through Pi. We enjoyed the fruit plantation, the pagoda temple, the traditional silk weaving and soybean factory visit! We also had a great relaxing traditional dinner by the river. Akun!”

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Full Day-Tour: Handicraft, Bamboo train, Killing cave. Bat cave - Wat Samrong Knong and the Well of Shadows
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Full Day-Tour: Handicraft, Bamboo train, Killing cave. Bat cave

12.Full Day-Tour: Handicraft, Bamboo train, Killing cave. Bat cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $18

Review of Battambang’s $18 private tuk-tuk tour, with villages, temples, bamboo train, Killing Caves, local food, and the Bat Cave sunset.

“I had a wonderful day exploring Battambang with Sambol. From the start, he was genuine, knowledgeable, and full of passion and energy. The tour was perfectly planned — we visited local workshops and beautiful countryside. The bamboo train ride was great fun, aRead more”

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Phnom Penh: Silk Island Sunset Tour by Tuk Tuk - Crossing the Mekong to Silk Island
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Phnom Penh: Silk Island Sunset Tour by Tuk Tuk

13.Silk Island Sunset Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $30

Explore Silk Island by tuk-tuk, visit a silk workshop, meet rural communities, and enjoy Mekong sunset drinks for $30.

“This is a great half day, got to see everything from temples to tofu to silk! Our guide was very knowledgeable and the tuk tuks very comfortable way to get around.”

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Half Day Silk Island Cruise and Tours with English speaking guide - Leaving Sisowath Quay With Phnom Penh in View
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Half Day Silk Island Cruise and Tours with English speaking guide

14.Half Day Silk Island Cruise and Tours with English speaking guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $75

Cruise from Phnom Penh to Silk Island for village life, silk making, river views, fresh fruit, drinks, and an English-speaking guide.

“Unfortunately my tour was cancelled shortly before the start. I got my money back on the same day and the tour operator offered me a free sunset cruise including free drinks and fruits. The tour operator excused multiple times for the cancellation and tried his best to offer me an compensation.”

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Phnom Penh City and Silk Island Tour No Genocide Sites - The Royal Palace and its extra fees
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Phnom Penh City and Silk Island Tour No Genocide Sites

15.Phnom Penh City and Silk Island Tour No Genocide Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $37

Explore Phnom Penh by private tuk-tuk, from royal landmarks and markets to Silk Island, with flexible guiding and ferry views.

“Tour was excellent variety of sites to see. Mr. Thy was a great guide. Knowledgeable, flexible, and funny. Highly recommend the tour and Mr. Thy. Also, if you get a guide at the Royal Palace, see if “Sam” is working and try to get him. He was excellent also.”

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