CAMBODIA – Phnom Penh – Mekong Island Bicycle / Tuktuk Tour: Koh Dach Island

Description

Experience the so-called ‘Silk Island,’ locally known as Koh Dach, in the middle of the mighty Mekong River, at just a few kilometers upstream from the bustling Phnom Penh. The journey from downtown Phnom Penh to Koh Dach Island shows quickly how the landscape and views change from an energetic city to simpler, rural life of farms, wooden houses and small, charming pagodas.

As the locals do, at a slow pace, travelers should feel free to stop at any time to observe the serene surroundings and try to chat with locals. In a remote village, stop at a local house, where a cooked-with-love-lunch awaits hungry travelers. This house is a great spot to rest while listening to the birds whistle’s, peacefully enjoying a delicious, authentic meal. They then continue slowly towards the pier where the return journey back to the colorful city of Phnom Penh will set off from.

Selling points

• Experiencing the island of Koh Dach is still one of the easiest ways to get a glimpse of the countryside just right outside of Phnom Penh
• A surprising and enchanting full-day experience to see the huge difference between life on this island and in the capital
• The visit present the untouched Cambodian Mekong islands and their local village
•  Discover at a slow pace by tuk-tuk or by bicycle

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Positive impact: Create interaction with local community, and provide income to them.

Time And Transportation

Duration

Duration in total of 5-7 hours. This timing is :

• Inclusive of lunch & 2 hours bicycling, stops
• Exclusive of transfers to/from the Phnom Penh pier to/from hotel

Departure is normally schedule at 8 am from the hotel, the client is normally back around 4 pm maximum at the Phnom Penh Pier

Min pax

1

Max pax

40pax

How to sell it

• Easy excursion
• Cultural visit to breath out of Phnom Penh
• For family, elderly people, classic or GIT/MICE
• Getting closer to the local people
• The scenery changes at all season

Why this activity

• Koh Dach island tour is a classical activity sold by all local DMC but from different ways
• It is still one of the easiest ways to get a glimpse of the countryside just outside of Phnom Penh
• Especially adapted to classic segment

Good to combine with

Possible to combine with any evening activity in Phnom Penh

Do not combine with

CAMBODIA – Phnom Penh – Discover the mighty Mekong’s Silk Island by bicycle > active brand version

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

This product is offer under different ways by all the local DMC

Pros

• Good and long collaboration with the home cooking the local lunch
• It is a product we have since long time, therefore our operation team knows well the suppliers

Cons

• Koh Dach is becoming more touristy, so it’s not the most authentic place anymore
• The client might meet other client along the way

Information

• Transfer from/to hotel to boat pier/local ferry (drop off and pick up at the same pier) > not included
• Cruise with private boat/ local ferry boat upstream to Koh Dach
• Cycling/ take tuk tuk from the dock to explore the island
• Lunch break in a beautiful local house
• Continue to the pier by bike or tuk tuk
• Cruise with private boat/ local ferry boat to main pier 

Alerts

Due to development, Koh Dach has become crowded, leading many families to cease their silk weaving businesses. As a result, the only silk-related activity we can observe is at the silk farm, but this location operates primarily as a commercial business. Nonetheless, the place is still enjoyable to visit for clients who do not have the opportunity to travel to other regions to experience the countryside.

Important information

• Bike tour – by private boat: Bikes tour start and end at boat pier – the bike will be set up on boat and this bike with go with clients.
• Bike tour – by local ferry: Bike tour start and end at local ferry pier (start and end bike tour at Koh Peach where we take local ferry to Koh Dach).
• Supplement – tuk tuk back up by Mrs Yathea (1 tuk tuk for 4pax include tour guide). This tuk tuk back up is just the tour on island when clients doesn’t want to continue the cycling and drop bike somewhere there.
• Supplement – truck back up by Ousaphea (this truck back up is an additional fee when supplier have to pick up bike on Koh Dach island).

Remark: Supplement has to be quoted both either tuk tuk back up or truck back up.

Price range

$$

Quotation guideline

Mekong Island bicycle tour: Koh Dach island => choose one of 2 kinds:

• Roundtrip local Ferry to/from Koh Dach OR Roundtrip private boat to/from Koh Dach – Ravy Boat full day tour
• Bike rental – Ousa Phea
• Lunch in a local house – Mrs Yatea

Supplement: If you want tuk tuk back for clients during tour, you have to quote both service 

• Supplement – tuk tuk back up by Mrs Yathea – Koh Dach (this tuk tuk back is for clients)
• Supplement – Truck back up by Ousaphea (this truck back is for bikes collection on the island)

 Mekong Island tuk tuk tour => choose one of 2 kinds:

• Roundtrip local Ferry to/from Koh Dach OR Roundtrip private boat to/from Koh Dach – Ravy Boat full day tour
• Tuk tuk tour by Mrs Yatea
• Lunch in a local house of Mrs Yatea

Inclusion

Bike Tour: 

Full day Boat tour or Roundtrip transfer by local ferry
Bike + helmet for clients
Lunch at local house on the island

Tuk tuk tour: 

Full day Boat tour or Roundtrip transfer by local ferry
Tuk tuk tour on island
Lunch at local house on the island

Exclusion

• Licensed tour guide
  
• Vehicle from/to hotel to boat pier
  
• Drinks during lunch time
• Snacks

Possible Extra

• Supplement – tuk tuk back up
• Supplement – truck back up

Important notes

Please read the program carefully since there is 2 tour options tour in this factsheet.
Bike Tour:
• Full day Boat tour (Ravy boat ) OR Roundtrip transfer by local ferry (sales will choose one in her quotation)
• Bike + helmet for clients (book bike with Ousaphea)
• Lunch at local house on the island
Remarks:
• Bike tour start and end at boat pier (Ravy boat). if tour go with local ferry this bike tour start and end at Koh Peach (pick up and drop bike here).
• Vehicle transfer to boat or ferry pier is a must. Check in ERP to be sure sales quote it.

Tuk tuk tour:
• Full day Boat tour (Ravy boat) OR Roundtrip transfer by local ferry (sales will choose one in her quotation)
• Tuk tuk tour on island (book tuk tuk with Mrs Yatea)
• Lunch at local house on the island
Remarks: Vehicle drop off and pick at boat pier (Ravy boat) or by local ferry (pick up and drop off at Koh peach).

About Supplement: Sales have to quote 2 lines for you

• Supplement – tuk tuk back by Mrs Yathea (1 tuk tuk for 4pax include tour guide). This tuk tuk back up is just the tour on island when clients doesn’t want to continue the cycling.
• Supplement – truck back up by Ousaphea (this truck back up is an additional fee when supplier have to pick up bike on Koh Dach island).
Remarks: Be careful the truck name when you send booking to supplier.
To supplier 1-6 bikes, he use tuk tuk truck to pick up the bike
7-20 bike, we book 1 truck to transfer bikes
21-40 bike, we book 2 trucks to transfer bikes
In ERP quotation, tour guide bike is already auto quote so when you book bike for clients, please also book bike for tour guide too.

Bike fee with Ousaphea
• Bike fee: $7/bike – free pick up/drop of at Boat pier (Ravy boat) OR at local ferry (Koh Peach)
• Tuk tuk truck to pick up bike on Koh Dach island:
1-6pax, $25/tuk tuk truck
7-20pax, $50/truck
21-40pax,$100/2 trucks

Special Guide notes

• Return by private boat – bicycle option (this bike will go on boat same clients boat)
• Return by local ferry – bicycle option (bike have to be ready on the island where clients will take it after barking from local ferry)

Different Choice

• Bike or Tuk Tuk
• Private boat or Local Ferry

Contact

• Mr. Ravy –  Boat Supplier – Tel: (855) 12 407 931/ (855) 11 543 395
• Ms. Yeathea – lunch, Local bike contact  – Tel: (855) 12 692 031
• Mr. Oussaphea – Mountain bike supplier – Tel: (855) 16 227 747

English

Mekong Island bicycleTour: Koh Dach Island – Return by private boat OR local ferry

Upon arrival at the pier, you will start your journey to Koh Dach Island by embarking a local, private boat or local ferry. On this 7-kilometer long island, disembark and continue your journey by bike. You get to see how quickly the landscape and environment shift from an energetic city to peaceful, rural life of farms, wooden houses and small, charming pagodas. You will start the tour right at the pier, and you can take your time – feel free to stop at any time to take pictures or explore for a while. After around 6, easy-going kilometers without any elevation, you will reach a traditional stilt house that serves as a small restaurant and have a nice lunch break in a relaxed and jovial atmosphere. Here, you can also rest for a while before continuing your journey slowly towards the pier where you will start your return journey back by boat into the vibrant Phnom Penh.

Meal included : Lunch at a local house
Accommodation:
Distance and duration of cycling: 12 kilometers – 1 to 2 hours
Level: 0
Notes: the tour can combine bikes and tuk tuk for a family

Mekong Island Tuk Tuk Tour: Koh Dach Island – Return by private boat OR local ferry

After the pick-up at your hotel, you will start your journey to Koh Dach Island by embarking a local boat or local ferry. Upon arrival on this roughly 7-kilometer-long island, disembark and continue your journey by tuk tuk. You will get to see how quickly the landscape and environment shifts from an energetic city to a rural life of farms, wooden houses and small, charming pagodas.. You will start the tour right at the pier, so take your time, and feel free to stop at any time to take pictures or walk around for a while. After around 6 kilometers, you will reach a traditional stilt house that serves as a small restaurant and have a nice lunch break in a relaxed and jovial atmosphere. Here, you can also rest for a while before continuing your journey slowly towards the pier, where you will start your return journey back by boat into the vibrant Phnom Penh.

Meal included: Lunch at a local house
Accommodation:
Notes:

• Maximum 2 persons / tuk tuk
• The guide can’t give explanation during the rides, only during the stops

French

Tour à vélo sur l’île de Koh Dach sur le Mékong – Retour par bateau privé OU Ferry local

A votre arrivée au quai, vous commencerez votre excursion vers l’île de Koh Dach en embarquant sur un bateau privé ou à bord du ferry local. Vous débarquerez ensuite sur cette île longue de 7 kilomètres et continuerez votre exploration à vélo. Vous verrez alors le paysage se transformer rapidement en passant de la ville dynamique à la vie rurale avec ses fermes paisibles, ses maisons en bois et ses charmantes petites pagodes. Vous pourrez prendre votre temps et vous arrêter à loisir pour prendre des photos ou pour explorer les alentours plus en détails. Après avoir facilement parcouru 6 kilomètres sur du plat vous atteindrez une maison traditionnelle sur pilotis qui fait aussi office de restaurant, vous vous y arrêterez pour savourer un bon déjeuner dans une ambiance joyeuse et détendue. Vous pourrez également en profiter pour vous reposer avant de tranquillement reprendre votre excursion vers le quai pour prendre le bateau qui vous ramènera vers l’effervescente ville de Phnom Penh.

Repas inclus : déjeuner dans une maison locale
Hébergement :
Distance et durée de l’activité à vélo : 12 kilomètres – 1 à 2 heures
Niveau : 0
Remarques : le tour peut combiner vélo et tuk-tuk pour une famille

Tour en tuk-tuk sur l’île de Koh Dach sur le Mékong – Retour par bateau privé OU Ferry local

On viendra vous chercher à l’hôtel pour vous conduire au quai où vous prendrez soit un bateau local soit un ferry local pour traverser le Mékong jusqu’à l’île de Koh Dach. Vous débarquerez alors sur cette île longue d’environ 7 kilomètres et continuerez votre exploration en tuk-tuk. Vous verrez rapidement le paysage se transformer en passant de la ville dynamique à la vie rurale avec ses fermes paisibles, ses maisons en bois et ses charmantes petites pagodes. Le tour commencera au quai et vous pourrez prendre votre temps et vous arrêter à loisir pour prendre des photos ou pour explorer les alentours à pied. Après environ 6 kilomètres vous atteindrez une maison traditionnelle sur pilotis qui fait aussi office de restaurant, vous vous y arrêterez pour savourer un bon déjeuner dans une ambiance joyeuse et détendue. Vous pourrez également en profiter pour vous reposer avant de tranquillement reprendre votre balade vers le quai pour prendre le bateau qui vous ramènera vers l’effervescente ville de Phnom Penh.

Repas inclus : déjeuner dans une maison locale
Hébergement :
Remarques :

• Maximum 2 personnes / tuktuk
• Le guide ne fournira pas d’informations pendant les trajets, seulement au moment des pauses

Spanish

Tour en bicicleta por la isla del Mekong: Isla de Koh Dach – Regreso en barco privado O ferry local

Una vez llegue al puerto, comenzará su viaje hasta la isla de Koh Dach montando a bordo de un barco privado o un ferry local. Desembarcará en esta isla de 7 kilómetros y continuará su travesía en bicicleta. Podrá observar cómo el horizonte y el entorno se transforman de una ciudad llena de energía a una tranquila zona rural llena de granjas, casas de madera y pequeñas y encantadoras pagodas. Comenzará su visita desde el mismo puerto y podrá dedicarle el tiempo que desee; siéntase libre de pararse cuando quiera para hacer fotos o explorar un rato. Poco después de 6 kilómetros sin complicación ni elevación alguna, llegará a una tradicional casa sobre pilotes que hace las veces de pequeño restaurante y podrá disfrutar de una agradable pausa para almorzar en una atmósfera relajada y jovial. Aquí también podrá descansar un rato antes de continuar su camino lentamente hacia el puerto, donde comenzará su viaje de regreso en barco hasta la vibrante ciudad de Phnom Penh.

Comida incluida: almuerzo en casa local.
Alojamiento:
Distancia y duración de la excursión en bici: 12 kilómetros – de 1 a 2 horas.
Nivel: 0
Notas: la visita puede combinar bicis y tuk-tuk en el caso de familias.

Tour en tuk-tuk por la isla del Mekong: Isla de Koh Dach – Regreso en barco privado O ferry local

Después de que le recojan en su hotel, comenzará su viaje hasta la isla de Koh Dach montando a bordo de un barco local o un ferry local. Desembarcará en esta isla de 7 kilómetros y continuará su travesía en tuk-tuk. Podrá observar cómo el horizonte y el entorno se transforman de una ciudad llena de energía a una tranquila zona rural llena de granjas, casas de madera y pequeñas y encantadoras pagodas. Comenzará su visita desde el mismo puerto y podrá dedicarle el tiempo que desee; siéntase libre de pararse cuando quiera para hacer fotos o dar un paseo breve. Poco después de 6 kilómetros, llegará a una tradicional casa sobre pilotes que hace las veces de pequeño restaurante y podrá disfrutar de una agradable pausa para almorzar en una atmósfera relajada y jovial. Aquí también podrá descansar un rato antes de continuar su camino lentamente hacia el puerto, donde comenzará su viaje de regreso en barco hasta la vibrante ciudad de Phnom Penh.

Comida incluida: almuerzo en casa local.
Alojamiento:
Notas:

• Máximo 2 personas por tuk-tuk.
• El guía no puede ofrecer explicaciones durante el viaje, solo durante las paradas.

Italian

Tour in bicicletta nell’isola del Mekong: isola di Koh Dach – Ritorno in barca privata o traghetto locale

All’arrivo al molo, inizierete il vostro viaggio verso l’isola di Koh Dach su una barca locale privata o un traghetto locale. Sbarcate su quest’isola lunga 7 chilometri e continuate il vostro viaggio in bicicletta. Noterete immediatamente come il paesaggio e l’atmosfera circostante cambiano completamente nel giro di pochi chilometri, dalla città energica di Phnom Penh a questa isola tranquilla e caratterizzata dalla vita rurale di fattorie, case di legno e piccole e affascinanti pagode. Inizierete il tour in bici proprio dal molo, e prendetevi tutto il tempo per esplorare questa bellissima isola, sentitevi liberi di fermarvi in qualsiasi momento per scattare foto. Dopo circa 6 chilometri, senza dislivello, raggiungerete una tradizionale casa su palafitte dove si trova un piccolo ristorante, vi fermerete qua per una piacevole pausa pranzo in un’atmosfera rilassata e gioviale. Qui, potrete anche riposare un po’ prima di proseguire lentamente verso il molo, dove inizierete il vostro viaggio di ritorno in barca nella vibrante Phnom Penh.

Pasto incluso: pranzo in una casa locale
Sistemazione:
Distanza e durata del giro in bicicletta: 12 chilometri – da 1 a 2 ore
Livello: 0
Note: il tour può combinare biciclette e tuk tuk per una famiglia

Giro con Tuk Tuk nell’Isola del Mekong: Isola di Koh Dach – Ritorno in barca privata o traghetto locale

Dopo il prelievo in hotel, inizierete il vostro viaggio verso l’isola di Koh Dach su una barca o un traghetto locale. All’arrivo su questa isola lunga circa 7 chilometri, sbarcherete e continuerete il viaggio in tuk tuk. Noterete quanto velocemente il paesaggio e l’ambiente si spostano da una città energica a una vita rurale di fattorie, case di legno e piccole e affascinanti pagode. Inizierete il tour proprio al molo, quindi prendetevi del tempo libero e sentitevi liberi di fermarvi in qualsiasi momento per scattare foto o camminare per un po’. Dopo circa 6 chilometri, raggiungerete una tradizionale palafitta dove si trova un piccolo ristorante, dove godrete di una piacevole pausa pranzo in un’atmosfera rilassata e gioviale. Qui, potrete anche riposare un po’ prima di proseguire lentamente il viaggio verso il molo, dove inizierete il vostro viaggio di ritorno in barca nella vibrante Phnom Penh.

Pasto incluso: pranzo in una casa locale
Sistemazione:
Note:
Massimo 2 persone / tuk tuk
La guida non può dare spiegazioni durante le corse, solo durante le soste

German

Mekong-Insel-Fahrradtour: Insel KohDach – Rückfahrt mit privatem Boot ODER lokaler Fähre

An Bord eines privaten Schiffs oder einer lokalen Fähre erreichen Sie die rund 7 km lange Insel KohDach. Sie steigen jetzt auf das Fahrrad um und können sich Zeit lassen, Zwischenstopps einlegen wann immer Sie möchten, Erinnerungsfotos knipsen u.a.m. Sie werden staunen, wie schnell Landschaft und Umgebung sich verändern; wie schnell sich der Übergang von einer energiegeladenen Stadt zu dem friedlichen Leben der ländlichen Bevölkerung vollzieht. Nach etwa 6 leicht zu fahrenden Kilometern ohne Steigungen erreichen Sie ein traditionelles Stelzenhaus mit einem kleinen Restaurant. Gönnen Sie sich eine Mittagspause in entspannter Atmosphäre und ruhen Sie etwas aus. Sie radeln anschließend zurück zum Pier und treten von dort die Heimreise mit dem Boot an.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Mittagessen in einem lokalen Haus
Unterbringung:
Strecke und Dauer der Radtour: 12 Kilometer – 1 bis 2 Stunden
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 0
Hinweis: Bei dieser Tour können Fahrräder und Tuktuks für eine Familie kombiniert werden.

Mekong-Insel-Tuktuk-Tour: Insel KohDach Island – Rückfahrt mit privatem Boot ODER lokaler Fähre

Nachdem Sie von Ihrem Hotel abgeholt wurden, starten Sie die Reise zur Insel KohDach, indem Sie an Bord eines lokalen Bootes oder einer lokalen Fähre gehen. Nach Ihrer Ankunft auf der rund 7 Kilometer langen Insel verlassen Sie Fähre oder Boot und setzen sich in ein Tuktuk. Sie werden sehen, wie schnell sich Landschaft und Umwelt verändern; von einer energiegeladenen Stadt zu friedlichem, ländlichem Leben auf Farmen, in Holzhäusern und kleinen, malerischen Pagoden. Sie beginnen mit Ihrer Tour direkt am Pier und können sich Zeit lassen – halten Sie, wann und wo immer Sie wollen, um Fotos zu machen oder die Gegend für eine Weile zu erkunden. Nach etwa 6 Kilometern erreichen Sie ein traditionelles Stelzenhaus mit einem kleinen Restaurant, in dem Sie eine Mittagspause in entspannter und fröhlicher Atmosphäre machen. Dort können Sie sich auch etwas ausruhen, bevor Sie Ihre Reise langsam in Richtung Pier fortsetzen. Vom Pier aus treten Sie die Rückreise zum lebendigen Phnom Penh mit dem Boot an.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Mittagessen in einem lokalen Haus
Unterbringung:
Hinweise:

• maximal 2 Personen / Tuktuk
• Während der Fahrt kann der Reiseleiter nichts erläutern, nur während der Stopps.

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