Cambodia – Culture Week in Samraong

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From a day with Buddhist monks to a tour of Pub Street, this Culture Week will show you all sides of Cambodia! Enjoy the rich, cultural experience before your volunteer project, or join the tour by itself to learn about Cambodia and its history.

Program Highlights:

• Experience both bustling Siem Reap and serene Samraong
• Visit a local school that was built from the ground up by volunteers
• Go on excursions to many of Cambodia’s culturally important sites, including various temples
• Get a daily dose of delicious, Cambodian cuisine and even enjoy a cooking class
• Book Culture Week with these programs (Sustainable Community Development, Community Health Education Project or Temple Preservation) and you will receive a 50% discount off the full price of Culture Week. *Discount will be applied to your final balance.

Your Schedule at a Glance (Minimum one-week commitment):

Arrival Day, Sunday: Arrive at Siem Reap International Airport (REP). You will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your accommodation in Siem Reap. Take the time to settle in and meet other travelers.

Day 1, Monday: Begin your week with an introduction to Khmer culture and a language lesson. Continue with a tour of the local area, a visit to the local markets and an excursion to the temples of Wat Preah Prom Rath and Wat Thmey. End your day with an excursion to Pub Street and the local night market; the liveliest area of the city.

Day 2, Tuesday: Today will be filled with tours and excursions! Visit a silk farm and West Baray, a beautiful place to go for a swim. Head to the Museum of War and stroll through a local craft shop that displays Khmer arts and crafts.

Day 3, Wednesday: Depart for Samraong and learn about some of the volunteer opportunities that are available there for after the Culture Week. You will also have the opportunity to explore a nearby rural village and interact with the local community members before enjoying an authentic, Cambodian dinner.

Day 4, Thursday: Visit the surrounding villages and get a more in-depth tour of Samraong before going to a local school, which was built from the ground up by previous volunteers. You will also have the opportunity to take a cooking class in the afternoon and taste your creation afterward.

Day 5, Friday: On your last day, you will visit a local temple and spend the morning assisting monks with their daily chores, before learning more about Buddhism from a Q&A session. Take the afternoon to relax and spend the evening with your new friends.

Days 6, Saturday: Depart from Samraong this morning or stay on and volunteer at one of the projects.

Special Offer: Combine this Culture Week with select volunteer programs and receive a 50% discount on this Culture Week! Contact us for details.

Location of the Project: Samraong and Siem Reap, Cambodia

Project length: One week

Arrival Airport: Siem Reap International Airport (REP)

Age:  18-70 (This program may accept volunteers who are younger than 18 years old with a letter of consent from a parent or guardian.)

Number of Volunteers: Up to 20 international participants

Important Note: Combine this Culture Week with select volunteer programs and receive a 50% discount on this Culture Week! Contact us for details.

What’s Included

Accommodations: Shared, dorm-style rooms

Food: Three meals are provided during the week, two meals on weekends

Airport Transfers:  Airport pickup is provided upon arrival

Support: Comprehensive and professional pre-departure travel guidance, 24/7 GoEco emergency hotline, experienced local field team.

What’s not Included

Flights, visas (if required), travel health insurance, lunches on weekends, personal expenses