Description

Cambodia is full of history, beauty and enchantment. With plenty to experience, see and do; this country will leave you with a warm feeling of admiration for the people and the culture. This unique Experience gives you the opportunity to really give something back and help some of the orphaned children of Phnom Penh; or for those with a sense of adventure how about a Cardamom Mountain trek through lush jungle discovering hidden waterfalls and mountain villages.

Highlights

This magical journey takes you into the heart of enchanting Cambodia. Taking in some of the country's most beautiful temples, meet the friendly local people and visit some of the remains of Cambodia's dark and tragic recent past. If spending time with local children in the orphanages of Phnom Penh sounds like your cup of tea, then our volunteering experience is for you. For those with a sense of adventure, our Cardamom Mountain trek is the one to choose; trekking through atmospheric jungle, crossing bamboo bridges, discovering hidden waterfalls and stumbling across tiny mountain villages.

This experience is packed full of highlights, some of these include:

* World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat Temples
* Staying with a local family in a traditional stilted house
* Dinner by torchlight in the grounds of Banteay Chhmar Temple
* Ox-cart ride through a rural Cambodian village
* S-21 (Security Office 21)
* Killing Fields
* Volunteer with Children in the care centers of Phnom Penh (Volunteer option)
* Trek through the beautiful Cardamom Mountain areas (Adventure option)

Travel Types

• Archaeology
• Trekking

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

starting at USD 1,359

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Food
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

What's included:

* Accommodation: home-stay and guesthouse with non-air-conditioned rooms and with shared facilities, standard hotels with air conditioning and private facilities, based on twin share rooms and camping while trekking.
* Meals as specified in the program itinerary.
* Transport: Tours and transfers by air-conditioned/non air-conditioned vehicles and public transportation
* Facilities of a local English-speaking guide (except where otherwise stated).
* Activities and excursions as specified in the itinerary.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Community Centers
• Community Development
• Community Health
• Community Organizing
• Youth
• Youth Development

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005