Make Essential Oils with a Village Herbalist Near Phnom Penh

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step into Sophors' essential oil kitchen and leave the city behind. Wander through village paths, experience Khmer life, exchange smiles with neighbors, and learn how to turn fresh plants into essential oils you bottle and bring with you. Later, each time you open the bottle, the scent will bring you back to this place and the story you became part of.

What's Included

1 bottle of lemongrass MIST
Pick-up and drop-off at Areyksat Ferry Dock
1 bottle of water
Ferry fees

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Take the local ferry from Phnom Penh city center to Areyksat. It runs every 5 minutes and takes just a few minutes to cross. We will meet you at the Areyksat Ferry Dock, right across the river. Be on the look out for for a smiling host.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Cross the Mekong by local ferry and step into village life just outside Phnom Penh. We will meet you at the dock and welcome you to our home, where we begin with a short introduction to essential oil making.

From there, we walk together along quiet paths through the countryside to gather fresh herbs for the distillation. As we wander through the hinterlands, you will meet smiles and get a feel for daily life beyond the city.

Back at our family garden, you will chop, distill, bottle, and label your oil with us. You will take part in every step of the process. As the oil appears drop by drop, you will see how something simple becomes something special.

At the end, you will leave with your own handmade bottle and the scent of Cambodia in your hands.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Meet the Province

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Sustainable Tours
Walking Tours
Craft Classes
Small Group
Additional fees
New Product

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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