Gap Year Programs in Cambodia
Not only is Cambodia a country with exotic and exquisite magic temples, gorgeous scenery, and beaches with crystal-clear water, it is also one of the most popular destinations for volunteering in Southeast Asia. Taking a Cambodia gap year, either doing volunteer work, learning the language, working, or simply studying abroad, means being a positive influence on people’s lives, and becoming part of a community that shares the same values. Take advantage of the opportunity to visit and explore historical and cultural places of this incredible country—Go on, take a gap year in Cambodia!
32 Gap Year Programs in Cambodia
Impact Gap Year
Cultural Explorer Gap Year
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Thailand, Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia Gap Semester
Pacific Discovery's Gap Semester program in Southeast Asia is a t...
Carpe Diem Education
Southeast Asia Semester | Carpe Diem Education Gap Year
A region accentuated by the colorful robes of Buddhist monks, the...
Gapforce
Southeast Asia Explorer with Gapforce
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ARCC Programs
ARCC Gap: Southeast Asia - Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand
This 70-day Southeast Asia Gap Program takes you beyond the tradi...
Where There Be Dragons
China & Southeast Asia: A Regional Travel Intensive (Gap)
Gain essential travel skills, cross-cultural competencies, and br...
Oyster Worldwide
Southeast Asia Backpacking Tour
Travel to Southeast Asia for a 13-day, 20-day, or 31-day adventur...
Projects Abroad
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Gap Year Adventures with Love Volunteers
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Volunteer World
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Rural Development and Elephant Conservation
This is Cambodia, but not as you know it. Discover beautiful anci...
The Dragon Trip
31-Day Southeast Asia Adventure Tour
Embark on an unforgettable 31-day adventure through Southeast Asi...
Volunteering Journeys
Social Work & NGO Internships and Volunteering
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No matter what your area of expertise is, or what skills you want to further develop, there’s a wide number of gap year programs in Cambodia. The tricky part? Finding the right place to support your goals. Here are the most popular cities and places for gap years in Cambodia.
Siem Reap is the most popular destination for gappers in Cambodia. Why? It might have something to do with it’s proximity to Angkor Wat (this temple complex is AMAAAAAZING) or the fact that it is one of the most impoverished areas in the whole of the country. Gap year programs in Siem Reap often straddle the two, allowing for adventures amidst volunteering to help the local population. Volunteer projects typically include construction or teaching English, whereas your adventures will revolve around trying crispy tarantulas at the Old Market and getting “fishy” foot massages.
Since we’re talking about adventure and Siem Reap is surrounded by countryside, the latest trend just happens to be quad biking, where you can bump along the canvas of green lands and watch the sunset over the rice paddies.
Phnom Penh. Cambodia’s capital city, also known as the “The pearl of Asia,” is considered one of the prettiest cities the French built in Indochina. Gap year programs in Phnom Penh allow plenty of time to admire the city’s beauty, while also giving back in meaningful ways. Volunteer on your gap year and give your time to orphanages in Cambodia, which unfortunately are quite prevalent. If your heart is drawn to those more furry, consider volunteering with endangered and vulnerable species at the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center, less than an hour away.
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