Cambodia Teacher Taster Trip - Camps International AUS

Teacher Taster Trip

Experience Life in Cambodia

Get a taste of the challenges facing Cambodians, and the subsequent impact on your students, on a rewarding teacher taster trip. Find out what it will be like to live and work in a rural Cambodian community and make a measurable impact through community development initiatives.

Cambodia is a country of extremes, with severe poverty flanked by 5* hotels and exclusive tourism, ancient temples and modern evolving city, peace loving people but with a terrible recent history of the Khmer Rouge. You will get the chance to visit the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat temple, wander the night markets of Siem Reap, understand the terrible events of the Khmer Rouge regime at the Killing Fields, soak up the sunset across padi-fields and meet the incredible people of Cambodia.

Once you experience it you will never look back. You will go away with a sound idea of what your students, can learn, be a part of and how they can make an impact.

Upcoming Trip Details

Spend 7 days, 6 nights

Trip Dates: 10 – 17^th December 2023

Cost: AUS $500

AUD $2000 for accompanying partners

Camp Accommodation

Camp Beng Mealea

This delightful rural camp is set on the outskirts of Teuk Lich village within Beng Mealea commune. Accommodation is in the form of traditional Khmer stilted longhouses positioned in the shade of large banana and papaya trees. The camp is surrounded by paddy fields and pretty amazing views on all sides. On a clear day you can see the impressive ridge line of the Kulen National Park from your longhouse. And if that isn’t enough, there is the ancient ruined temple of Beng Mealea to explore only a short walk away, as well as a large ornate pagoda where the Buddhist monks live.

Location: 75 km (1.5 hours drive) from Siem Reap International Airport
Accommodation style: Traditional longhouses
Bed type: Comfy mattresses & bedding including mosquito net
Toilets: Composting toilets
Showers: Cold water showers & wash basins
Power: Mains electricity. 2 flat pin style power sockets
Social area: Chill out zone, camp fire, hammocks
Signature dish: Khmer curry – Mild coconut curry usually served as a meat or vegetable curry.

Camp Accommodation

Camp Beng Pae

Beng Pae is located in the village of Ta Lek and within the Beng Pae Wildlife Reserve. Surrounded by impressive pine trees, the camp is designed and built in the local hill tribe house style.

Location: 220 km (3 hours drive) from Siem Reap International Airport
Accommodation style: Traditional longhouses
Bed type: Comfy mattresses & bedding including mosquito net.
Toilets: Flushing toilets,
Showers: Showers & wash basins
Power: Mains electricity. 2 flat pin style power sockets
Social area: Chill out zone, camp fire, hammocks
Signature dish: Beef Loklak, Stir fried, grilled aubergine.

What’s Included

A fully supported expedition, from start to finish

Your expedition cost is comprehensive and covers the incredible activities you’ll be taking part in, as well as the extensive support you’ll receive in the lead up to, and during, your expedition

Flights and travel insurance are included.

Don’t forget you’ll also need your vaccinations, visas, kit and some spending money. Do not worry, you will receive expert guidance on all of these once you sign up.

Camps International Company Representative
All meals
Unlimited drinking water
All accommodation mentioned in the itinerary
All activities mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees for all sights mentioned in the itinerary
Transfers in private vehicles
Project costs and management
24 hour support throughout expedition

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Sample itinerary

This itinerary will give you an insight into what you can expect on your expedition. It is dependent on time of travel and some elements may be subject to change.

Day	Activities	More details
Sunday 10th	Travel Day	Catch your flight from Melbourne.
Monday 11th	Arrive Phnom Penh	Freshen up at the hotel and go on a tour of the city, markets, S21 and Killing Fields. Enjoy dinner on the banks of the river.
Tuesday 12th	Transfer to Camp Beng Pae	Transfer 4hrs north to Camp Beng Pae and enjoy lunch upon arrival. You will be taken on an orientation tour of village including seeing project work. You will be spend a few hours working on project such as well building. Receive water blessing from monks and relax in Camp for the evening.
Wednesday 13th	Transfer to Camp Beng Mealea	Transfer 3 hrs to Camp Beng Mealea. Enjoy lunch upon arrival and a tour of the village and projects at the local school. Conduct some project work at the English teaching classroom and help out with basic English lessons with local children.
Thursday 14th	Kulen National Park	Transfer to Kulen National Park (approx. 1 hour) and trek to Kulen waterfalls (approx. 2 hrs). View the waterfall and other sights such as the reclining buddha in the local area. Transfer to Siem Reap hotel to check in. Relax at the hotel before venturing into town for dinner and walk around the night markets.
Friday 15th	Angkor Wat	Visit Angkor Wat and other associated temples with a guide and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Return to hotel mid afternoon to relax and explore Siem Reap town further. Enjoy an evening meal followed by Phare Circus show. Afterwards you will have the chance to explore more markets and Pub Street.
Saturday 16th	Transfer to Phnom Penh	Transfer by bus to Phnom Penh for final shopping and a night in the city.
Sunday 17th	Departure	Catch your flight from Phnom Penh back to Melbourne.

Interested?

To find out more about the trip, inclusions and prices please register for more information and one of our expert regional coordinators will get in touch.

We would love for you to join us on this amazing experience!