Your Adventure

1 Depart Australia

• Meet your Tour Director and check in to your hotel

2 Siem Reap

• Anjali House NGO visit and contribute to project work Learn how this local Cambodian NGO supports youth development through education, scholarships, and community initiatives. Today, you can actively contribute by taking part in painting or construction projects, helping to brighten and improve the school environment for the children.
• Pouk Silk Farm visit This half day tour will introduce you to the traditional Khmer skills of silk production. Located in the countryside, follow the artisanal silk-making process from silk worms and mulberry leaves to handmade fabric and explore the history and culture of local silk making.

3 Siem Reap

• Tonle Sap Lake cruise Transfer to Chhong Kneas, a trading port for agricultural products on the edge of Tonle Sap Lake, also known as the Great Lake of Cambodia. Board a private local boat and journey across the lake to explore its floating villages and unique wildlife. Learn how communities live and work on the water, passing floating schools, markets, police stations and more as you observe daily life unfold.
• Floating villages visit
• Phnom Bakheng Hill Phnom Bakheng is a 9th-century Hindu and Buddhist temple dedicated to Shiva, built during the reign of King Yasovarman. Perched atop a hill, it offers panoramic views of Angkor Wat.
• New Hope Cambodia visit and teach English New Hope Cambodia provides free education, health care, and community and crisis support for pre-school children and youth from families in Mondul Bei Village, Siem Reap. The school offers hope and opportunity, helping students break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their families. Today, learn about the school’s work and contribute to its mission by teaching English to Cambodian students.

4 Siem Reap

• Angkor Archaeological Park guided sightseeing tour Angkor Wat visit, Angkor Thom visit, Ta Prohm Temple visit, Bayon Temple visit.
  The day is spent touring the UNESCO heritage listed Angkor Archeological Park which contains the magnificent remains of temples spanning the different capitals of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th Century. You will get to visit well-known temples including the famous Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, the Temple of Bayon, the Terrace of Elephants and Ta Prohm - most recognisable from its feature in the movie Tomb Raider
• Old Market visit

5 Siem Reap

• The Community Impact Learning project This Australian NGO supports communities through sustainable development programs, working with children and families to empower Cambodians to address complex social justice issues. Learn about their initiatives related to Human Rights, Juvenile Justice, and Education, then contribute directly by helping repair second-hand bicycles that will be donated to those in need. This hands-on activity promotes responsible tourism and allows visitors to leave a meaningful, positive impact on the community.
• Phare Ponleau Selpak Circus experience More than just a circus, Phare performers combine theater, music, dance, and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories, historical, folk, and contemporary. The young artists captivate audiences with their energy, emotion, and talent, making Phare Circus the top-rated modern cultural performance in Siem Reap. The circus also provides Cambodian students with a space to develop their skills and earn a fair wage, helping them rise out of poverty while gaining self-respect and independence.

6 Siem Reap – Kampong Thom Home-stay

• Travel to Kampong Thom
• Community-based service project Lend a hand by supporting current projects and initiatives, including the LaValla Project with Marist Solidarity Cambodia. Note: organization, project or initiative might differ.
• Traditional Khmer dinner and dancing
• Homestay Stay in a traditional Khmer house in Prasat Sambour, a district within Kampong Thom Province.

7 Kampong Thom - Phnom Penh

• Travel to Phnom Penh via Skun Village Travel to Phnom Penh and stop at Skun Village, also known as “Spiderville,” famous for its edible insect market, where stalls sell fried tarantulas and other local delicacies.
• Marist Solidarity NGO visit and teach English Marist Solidarity Cambodia is part of the Marist Brothers’ mission, helping children and young people with disabilities through education, support, and advocacy. Learn how programs like the LaValla Project give them purpose and opportunities, and contribute to their education by teaching either English or educational games.

8 Phnom Penh

• Tiny Toones Headquarters visit and partipcate in dance lesson Tiny Toones uses break-dancing and the culture of hip-hop to engage, inspire and educate young people from some of Cambodia’s most impoverished neighbourhoods. Their mission is to provides a safe, positive environment for at-risk youth to channel their energy and creativity into the arts and education, empowering them to build self-confidence in their daily lives, aim for better employment possibilities, and feel supported pursuing their dreams. Enjoy a Tiny Toones performance and then participate in a dance lesson.
• Wat Phnom visit, National Museum visit, Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda visit.
  
• Killing Fields of Cheung Ek visit Just outside Phnom Penh, in a peaceful rural setting, the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek provide a stark reminder of the devastation caused by the Khmer Rouge regime where thousands of people were killed and buried between the years of 1975 and 1978.
• Tuol Sleng Museum visit Formerly the Tuol Svay Prey High School, in 1975, Tuol Sleng Prison became the interrogation and torture facility for the Khmer Rouge regime. Kept largely unchanged, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, as it is now known, showcases photographs and exhibits about the thousands of victims that passed through these doors - only seven of whom came out alive.

9 Phnom Penh

• Khmer Community Development NGO visit Khmer Community Development NGO is a local organisation working to improve the lives of Cambodian communities through education, health initiatives, and sustainable development programs. Learn about their strategies, including raising awareness of children’s and women’s rights, promoting understanding of human rights and democracy, and fostering inter-ethnic peace.
• Russian Market visit Explore the labyrinth of stalls from silk, crafts and antiques to souvenirs and authentic food. A great place to score a bargain!

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