

CAMBODIA
On this volunteer path your elephant wildlife conservation work in the Cambodian forest is balanced with an excitement to have fun and explore cultures and landscapes around the world. This unique journey happens in Cambodia
Max: 25 spots available
Dates: mid-June to mid-July Dates TBD
Cost: $4799 including airfare, food lodging, projects and excursions
Easy payment plans available

Days 1-12 in East Cambodia
Elephant Sanctuary
Where Volunteering Meets Ecotourism
An authentic elephant sanctuary nestled in the forest of Cambodia is where we will spend the beginning part of the trip. Because the sanctuary believes elephants should roam freely and naturally in their own environment with little disturbance, our projects will focus largely on caring for their environment, reforestation work and planting food for the elephants to eat, such as bamboo. Students will also learn how to do wellness checks on the elephants and be involved in a plethora of other projects on site. Our off days will be spent hiking and swimming in the forest waterfalls and visits to town.
Days 13-21 City Exploration
Cultural Excursions in Cambodia
Historic & Modern
Cambodia is one of the tourists hot spots in Southeast Asia. Angor Wat in Siem Reap is world famous for their complex of ancient and ornate temples. Cambodia also boasts floating villages and lakes. Phnom Penh is an exciting capital city with bustling streets, interesting food and plenty of things to do, and we will dip into them all. While fun is definitely on the agenda,
to truly understand Cambodia, a visit to the Khmer Rouge prisons and killing fields offers a poignant glimpse into its history, ensuring a well-rounded and unforgettable journey.

So... "wat" does touring for 8 days look like?
PHNOM PENH - 4 days
Students will have the opportunity to customize their trip experience while in the Capital. There are a plethora of museums, markets, temples and cultural shows to visit as well as the waterpark and day trips. Some of our group activities will include the Phnom Penh Night Market, S21 Prison, the Killing Fields. Vespa or bike tour on Silk Island and the Silver Pagoda at he Royal Palace.
SIEM REAP - 4 days
Siem Reap is the 2nd largest city and the most visited area in Cambodia. Starting off with watching sunrise creep up behind Angkor Wat, we will have 2 days to explore all of the major temples in the Angkor Wat complex as well as some of the smaller ones. We will fill our afternoons and evenings with visits to Kompong Phluk; a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake, a Cambodian Circus and of course devour some gelato at the Gelato Lab. Students will have the option to pick some other excursions or day trips to areas close to SR including a day at the Cambo Beach Club Pool Party

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Round trip flight
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Transportation (to and from airports, projects and the tour bus/van in Cambodia )
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Lodging
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All meals while volunteering
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Elephant projects
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1 group lunch/dinner in PP and 1 group lunch/dinner in SR
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All entrance fees to excursions listed in the "Wat to do in 8 days"
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Night Market
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S21 & Killing Fields
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Bicycle or Vespa rental on Silk Island
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Entrance to the Royal Palace
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Entry to Angkor Wat Complex
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Trip to Tonle Sap Lake with boat ride through floating village
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Cambodian Circus
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Cambo Beach Pool Party
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Treats at the Gelato Lab
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Food while traveling in/to/from the airports
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Lodging or entertainment for flight delays or long layovers
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Souvenirs
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Upgrades to accommodations
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SIM cards
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Local transportation outside of planned excursions
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Meals during excursion week except those listed
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Excursions/activities not included in the itinerary
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Visas
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Medical care
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Students to travel with backpacks only - no suitcases
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In Cambodia most meals during our excursion week are not covered simply because we will spread out during the day into small groups to do excursions and because of the vast variety of food options. This gives travelers the opportunity to explore the cuisine they are interested in. Fortunately, local food is very affordable.
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Have cash for the local markets, food stalls and for some souvenir shopping.
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