Sample Itinerary 2
Day 1: Welcome to Cambodia!
Arrive at Phnom Penh Airport (PNH) and meet your Program Leaders who will be with you for the duration of the program. Head to the hotel and settle in, relaxing after your long flight, and join the group for an orientation discussion about the week ahead, expectations for your adventure, and an introduction to the local culture. Have a Khmer dinner and head back to the hotel for a good night’s sleep.
Overnight: Hotel, Phnom Penh
Day 2: Learn Cambodia’s History
Arun-sure-sdey! Begin with visits to cultural and historical locations in Phnom Penh. Head to Tuol Sleng, a former school that was used as a prison and has since been converted into a museum to educate visitors about the country’s genocide, and visit the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Tour the Royal Palace where the King currently resides and visit Olympic Stadium, where Cambodians gather before and after work to exercise and meet up with friends.
Overnight: Hotel, Phnom Penh
Day 3: Depart for RCA partner’s Village
Head to the Village to start your community service projects. This afternoon, learn about what your group will be contributing to over the next three days and learn about past projects that were completed. Remote Cambodia Adventure has a long-standing partnership with this community. After your orientation, get acquainted with this peaceful community by taking time to explore.
Overnight: Village Homestay
Days 4- 7: Contribute to Infrastructure Projects
Beginning early each day, your group will eat a quick breakfast before heading to the service site. You will break for lunch each day, and head to your host family in the community where you’ll have an hour or so to relax and prepare for the afternoon’s service project before heading back to the service site. Each evening, spend time each day engaging in a variety of team-building activities – be ready for games and friendly competition, group debriefs, and purposeful time spent building and deepening friendships with your classmates.
Overnight: Village Homestay
Day 8: Siem Reap and City Life
Your time in the Village has come to an end. Bid farewell to your new friends and begin your journey to Siem Reap, the home of the world-famous Angkor Wat! Arriving in Siem Reap, you will have time to settle in before hitting the town. Siem Reap is an easy city to fall in love with, especially while strolling through the famous Night Market for some evening shopping and local souvenirs. After dinner, head to Phare, The Cambodian Circus. This inspiring acrobat show is performed by students from Phare Ponleu Selpak, an organization that works with youth on art-based education.
Overnight: Hotel, Siem Reap
Day 9: Ancient Cambodia and Angkor Wat
Wake up early for a morning exploring Angkor Wat and the ancient Khmer Empire. See the intricate carvings of Angkor's historical battle scenes, climb to the top of the highest tower to see the temples from a new perspective. Then travel to Bayon to see the huge, carved faces in rock, and make your way to the shady temple of Ta Prohm where massive trees have given this ruin a fairytale-like feel. After a day of ancient adventures, enjoy a final Khmer dinner and spend time browsing the night markets.
Overnight: Hotel, Siem Reap
Day 10: Lee hi, Cambodia!
We genuinely hope your time spent here, the experiences you’ve shared, and the things you’ve reflected on will stay with you for a lifetime. After some final group photos with Team Cambodia, your Program Leaders will take you to the airport for your departure as you say goodbyes and reflect on your adventure.