PHNOM PENH
Mekong Zipline: Ziplining Across the river in Phnom Penh
Started in 2026, the Mekong Zipline is a newer attraction on the Phnom Penh tourist scene. Built by the same team behind Angkor Zipline in Siem Reap, Mekong Zipline is for those who are a little more adventurous.
The zipline travels parallel to the Koh Norea Bridge across the Tonle Bassac River, with views towards the Mekong River and the Phnom Penh skyline. Head to the Koh Pich (Diamond Island) side of the river to start the journey, just next to Coconut Park. We took advantage of their opening specials when it first opened but non-resident tickets are usually $33 for the seated zipline.
Getting Ready for the Mekong Zipline
We arrived, on what was a sunny day, and completed all of the forms and waivers in the waiting area downstairs. The whole process was very well set up. We had booked using Messenger, because we had lots of questions to ask before we committed, but it is easy to book and pay online too. They were also very responsive.
After signing in we packed our belongings away in a locker. You can take your phone or camera with you, but they do explain that if it falls in the river there’s nothing they can do. We took our DJI camera that we could easily hold but they also have Insta360s you can hire.
The lockers are all named after cities around the world, which made choosing one slightly more entertaining and, probably more importantly, made it easy to remember which one was ours.
Next you take the lift to the top of the platform for the safety brief and to get all of your equipment. You are given instructions of what will happen, including what happens if you get stuck halfway (more on that later). And they explained how the safety equipment works.
Then you are kitted out in your harness and helmet, with everything double checked by another person. How it works depends on whether you have chosen to do it seated or in a superman position.
Ziplining Across the Tonle Bassac River
The two lines run parallel across the river so we were able to cross at the same time. We’d opted for the seated option, (a little less adventurous for our first time) which also has a handle to control your direction (the seat spins from side to side). Or to simply hold on to.
Everything was cross-checked and the team on the other side were alerted that we were coming before we were pushed off the edge and across the river.
Exhilarating is probably the word I can think of that best describes it. And it feels like it goes very quickly. The time out over the river, not the actual zipline. I wasn’t as scared as I thought I might be, especially as I’m not great with heights. After the initial shock of hanging out over a river with boats going underneath me, I even had some time to look around.
The whole ride lasts for maybe one or two minutes, and then you glide into the platform on the other side of the river. There are people ready to slow you to a stop and help you get down. Then you get a breather and a chance to look at the views across the Mekong River and the city skyline before taking a lift up one level to head back.
Coming Back in the Rain
It was at this stage that the rain came in for us. We had the option of waiting it out to see if it would get better or have a truck pick us up and return us to the other side. They explained that it was still safe as it was not windy, but if it got too windy they would have to stop any rides taking off.
We opted to wait for a few minutes and watched the storm pass overhead. When there was a window of opportunity and it stopped raining, we decided it was time and were connected to the line for our return trip.
Unfortunately, halfway back the rain picked up and we really couldn’t see much, and a little more wind than we had previously had meant that we stopped about 20 metres short of the tower.
There was no need to worry though, as two instructors were quickly on the rope to come and pull us in. By the time we arrived back at the platform it was raining really heavily. Although we didn’t get to see all of the view, it was a huge amount of fun and my mouth was sore from laughing so much. It was certainly an adventure.
Back on the platform they help remove the harness and give you a wet cloth (which in our case was a dry cloth), and then you head down the stairs to collect your stuff.
We were saturated by the end of it, but wouldn’t have changed that. It was so much fun. It’s probably not for anyone who is really scared of heights, but if you are interested in a little adventure, we’d recommend it. It’s a great way to see the city and wasn’t like anything we have done in Phnom Penh before, so definitely a unique experience.
Things to Know Before Visiting Mekong Zipline
There are a few things to know before you go. The prices advertised don’t include tax so make sure you add on a couple of extra dollars in your budget. There is a nice seating area where you can watch from downstairs if people in your group are not ziplining. And they do have a height requirement and weight limit so check the website for details before you book. We made sure that we had tied shoes and didn’t wear anything too loose.
We are already excited for our next visit, which will hopefully be much drier than this time and maybe even a night time zipline to see the city lit up.
We went on the Mekong Zipline in June 2026 and paid for our own tickets.
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