Cambodia Impact – Community & Elephants

From 8,400AED per traveller. Excl. flights

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Overview

Explore the hidden wonders that Cambodia has to offer. Wander through the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, work side by side with the local community and visit a truly ethical elephant sanctuary for the retired elephants of the Angkor Temples.

This expedition is jam-packed full of cultural activities. Not only will you be getting stuck into vital project work to improve the lives of local communities, but you will also experience traditional Cambodian culture in two of the country’s largest cities. You will visit the retired elephants of Angor, feed them, walk with them and observe them bathing and playing with water as they live out a happy retirement.

Highlights

Learn about the history of S21 and the Killing Fields
Work alongside the local community on vital projects
Help care for the retired elephants of Angkor

Please Note: Prices stated are excluding flights. Although it is our intention to operate the itinerary as detailed above, it may be necessary to make some changes as a result of climatic conditions, alterations to flight schedules, or other operational factors.

What's included

Comprehensive travel insurance

UK Expedition Leader

Fully staffed camps and local guides

Entrance fees for all sights in the itinerary

All activities mentioned in the itinerary

Accommodation

All meals

All transfers mentioned are in private vehicles

Unlimited drinking water

Project costs and management

24 hour support throughout expedition

Day to Day

Day 01

Arrive to Phnom Penh

Once you have arrived at Phnom Penh, you’ll be met at the airport by a member of our Camp Cambodia team. From here you will transfer to your hotel to check in and have some time to rest and freshen up before heading out to dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 02

The Killing Fields, S21 and the Royal Palace

You will spend today exploring all that Phnom Penh has to offer, including paying a visit to the infamous S21 prison and Killing Fields. You will learn about the recent tragic events that befell Cambodia when it was under the rule of Pol Pot. You will also pay a visit to the magnificent Royal Palace which has been the home of the Cambodian Royal Family since the 1860s.

Day 03

Transfer to Camp Beng Mealea

Today you will transfer to our beautiful Camp Beng Mealea (approx 6 hrs). Here you will meet our Camp Manager and the team who will run an arrival briefing offering an overview of what your time at camp will involve. It’ll then be time to choose your bed in the traditional longhouse and settle in for the night. The journey will be broken up with stops along the way and lunch at a restaurant over looking the Peah Pros River.

Day 04

Community Project Work

Working alongside our team and the local community you’ll get stuck into some vital project work. You’ll be supporting our sustainable livelihood projects, by helping build a chicken house or water storage pot for a local family, or improving infrastructure at the local school. During the evenings you will get to relax and spend more time with your local neighbours, taking part in sporting events and cultural activities.

Day 05

English teaching and Kulen Elephant Forest Project

In the morning you will assist with English classes at our English school assisting the teacher and helping the children with their vocabulary and pronunciation. In the afternoon you will visit the Kulen Elephant Forest project which now takes care of the the retired Angkor elephants and see how they are much happier in their current life. You will prepare food for the elephants before feeding them and then taking a walk through the forest with them. You will then see them taking their afternoon bath and playing with water in their bathing pool.

Day 06

Angkor Wat and the Phare Circus

Today you will spend the day exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site, Angkor Wat. Enjoy a guided tour as you immerse yourself in the hidden history of Cambodia exploring temples that were ‘lost’ for hundreds of years. Following a tasty dinner at a local restaurant, you will be treated to a show put on by the Phare Circus. The circus is non-profit organisation that helps young Cambodians transform their lives through theatre, dance and music, putting together shows that tell uniquely Cambodian stories.

Day 07

Explore Phnom Penh

After breakfast, you will travel to Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia – where you will visit Wat Phnom, a Buddhist temple. Built in 1372 it stands at 27 metres above the ground and is the tallest religious structure in the city.

Day 08

Departure

This morning we will say our goodbyes before heading to the airport ready for your flight home.

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About Camps International

Camps International is an award-winning expedition specialist that offers life-changing responsible travel experiences for schools throughout Africa, Asia and South America. We uniquely own our ground operations and develop long-term projects from our permanent camps that are co-located within the communities we work alongside. Our permanent presence in our destination countries allows us to maximise benefits to the people and wildlife that need it most by committing year round to our projects, so you can be confident that the work you do will have a lasting impact on areas that you visit. This also means that we have unrivalled safety systems in place to deal with emergencies. Camps International is proud to have attained LotC and BS8848 accreditation.